I love dinosaurs, learning new things, and women in history. This book was a great combination of the three. It is always upsetting how many women’s discoveries in science and in society in general get brushed aside and men get all the credit.

In a time of political division and disagreement this book makes you appreciate the public servants who are truly dedicated to making the United States a better place. The government workers in this novel are never the ones in the news or on TV but without them I'm convinced the United States Government would not be able to function. The books provides an approachable book on better understanding how the government works and those within it. All the essays within are fascinating and I would recommend it to anyone interested in learning more about how the US government truly works.

Spanning nearly 20 years, this book is about what happens when a policeman covers up for a young women's drunken car accident ending in manslaugter. Later she becomes a lawyer and she works pro bono to help others. Her big case is to help a man on death row. Somehow it all connects in a very twisty ending

This book was enjoyable to read. I noticed it it on Libby as a Libby Read featured book. It is not something I would typically pick up, but it's definitely going to stick with me for a bit. It is about Bud, a middle aged man, going through some tough times in life. He is down in life but still has his odd humor, and is lucky enough to meet some great people along this unexpected path of his. It does have very real themes involved, which I enjoy as opposed to basic small talk type themes. I would recommend to anyone that may want a quick, easy read but also something meaningful and not just fluff.

Winner of the 2025 Booker Prize - and yet I didn’t really love it. Or even like it. I almost put it down in the first 20 pages, but I stuck with it to see what would happen. The main character, Istvan, is groomed as a teenager The Graduate style by his much older neighbor and the book chronicles the rest of his life. The writing is stilted and almost dissociative. I usually enjoy the insights of books with male main characters, but this one was empty and unimaginative when it could have been so much more. Although maybe that’s the point. Either way, it was a fast read and might stick with me, but not in a good way.

Talia Hibbert usually strikes the perfect balance between a sweet pairing that you really root for and spicy scenes that we love as romance readers. However, I thought the Princess Trap under-delivered on the chemistry building between the FMC and MMC and over-delivered on the spice. I definitely enjoyed reading it—I’m a sucker for fake relationship tropes and a misunderstood MMC, but it just doesn’t measure up to other books I’ve read by this author.

oh. my. god. what a story. I knew this was gonna be a heavy story but I didn’t expect exactly how much it would affect me. I need to read more Kristen Hannah because I love a woman centered historical fiction book.

Love Me to Death is a beautiful love story, teeming with themes of anti-colonialism, religion extremism, and breaking free from the societal boundaries that trap us. It's Frankenstein, but it's far more than that. Mercedes, Victor, and Enrique have chemistry beyond the magic that binds them. Love Me to Death is gorgeously drawn, excellently written, and nearly impossible to put down. I immediately pulled it up on Webtoon, so I could continue reading. The magic system is so cool. Everything is centered around blood, and necromancers can control objects through their blood. As Victor weaves Mercedes back together, he literally infuses her with his lifeforce to bring her back to life. The church is menacing, clearly hiding secrets. As you begin to understand the world, the mysteries begin to unravel. It becomes more of a thriller than just a horror romance. I also adore whenever a Frankenstein inspired piece is Latine. There's so much Death already, and it's cool to see how authors weave tradition into horror and resurrection stories. Utterly adored this one, and I'm definitely going to devour the rest on Webtoon.

I really like how imagistic Cisneros’s descriptions are. Her world and characters are so detailed and thus feel very realistic!

Wonderful thriller that takes you on great plot twists! Elston weaves together the past and present seamlessly throughout the story!