Creation Lake

Rachel Kushner’s most recent book has been called Kushner’s best to date, and that is saying a lot. Creation Lake is a “spy-novel” with its protagonist Sadie Smith assigned to infiltrate and undermine a left-wing farming group in a rural region of France. Piqued your interest? There is so much more! Click thru for the review by Barry Novick

H is for Hawk

When her much-loved father dies, author Helen McDonald needs a way to escape and begin the journey back to herself. "A glorious book!" Review by Lynda Bernard.

The Guest List

By Lucy Foley. A "whodunnit" mystery/thriller set on an isolated island off the coast of Ireland. 100 guests are on the list of friends and relatives that are reunited for a glamorous destination wedding. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.

Table for Two

By Amor Towles. A collection of 6 short stories and one novella. Nuanced characters, rich prose, unanticipated twists with unexpected outcomes. It’s great! Review by Barry Novick

The Jealousy Man and Other Stories

By Jo Nesbø. For those who appreciate the twists and turns of the devious human mind, Nesbø brings it. Review by Barry Novick

Lessons in Chemistry

Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel follows the life and trials of a female scientist in the 1960s. Lessons in Chemistry is comic, yet with some very serious things to say. I couldn’t put this book down. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.

Enough

By Cassidy Hutchinson. Inspired by Alexander Butterfield's example, Hutchinson felt the imperative to tell the truth and uphold the constitution above all else. Review by Barry Novick

Chief Inspector Gamache Series

Best mystery, best writing, best story… by Louise Penny. Read them all (list included). Addictive AND satisfying! Review by Lynda Bernard.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

Pure, unadulterated Savannah. Come along and bear witness to the murder trial that obsesses the City. Rich, steamy, and eccentric, after 30 years since publication, this story, written by John Berendt, has it all. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.

Slow Horses

By Mick Herron. A group of “misfit” British espionage agents are thrust to the forefront of a highly visible kidnapping and assassination plot investigation. Let the fun begin. Review by Barry Novick

Lucy by the Sea

A story about family and relationships by Elizabeth Strout. Character development and a story line that captures the fragility and strength of love.