Frozen Assets by Quentin Bates
New series introduces Icelandic detective Gunnhildur. Another winner for the Soho Press publications. Check their website at sohocrime.com.
~ Kristine
Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn
For mystery readers who enjoy a good laugh. Chet, the dog detective, treat lover and voice of the book is back riding shotgun in book two of the series. Very well written, involved plot with lots of story thread and characters.
~DP
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
A must read. The author meticulously researches the facts and displays the sober conclusion that the family of a woman whose cells saved so many cann
ot afford their own health insurance.
~ Christine
I Was Told There’d Be Cake by Sloane Crosley
An insightful, hilarious collection of essays. I feel like I especially enjoyed these stories because most of them were either coming of age tales (my favorite) or set in the 20’s (my current life stage).
~ Holly
The Sinner’s Grand Tour by Tony Perrottet
Funny book about travel to sites considered salacious in Europe. Love the museum notice in the Cluney Abbey and the fake 19th Century chastity belts and the description of the author’s adventure in the village of Lacorte where the Marquis de Sade lived.
~ Paula
The Social Animal by David Brooks
David Brooks cleverly creates characters to embody his findings. Incredibly researched. Made me think of my own decisions and the possible motivations.
~ Christine
Science Secrets by Alberto A. Martinez
For laymen wanting to sift through myth and find truth in popular scientific breakthroughs. Investigates Darwin, Einstein, Galileo, Newton as well as others in a compelling style.
~DP
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