Review: Still Lives by Maria Hummel
Still Lives by Maria Hummel is a look at the LA art world with a mystery thrown in. The story as a whole is unique and the setting (2003 LA) makes it stand out. But it’s not as thrilling as I expected.
Still Lives by Maria Hummel is a look at the LA art world with a mystery thrown in. The story as a whole is unique and the setting (2003 LA) makes it stand out. But it’s not as thrilling as I expected.
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is an absorbing tale of two unlikely women brought together with a story full of intrigue, suspense and some heart too. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my review first.
The Alice Network by Kate Quinn is historical fiction novel that is full of adventure and intrigue.
All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin is a page-tuner with three distinct characters, all in the setting of an affluent Nashville community. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my review first.
All We Ever Wanted by Emily Giffin is a very well-written, timely novel. This is a must-read.
The Ensemble by Aja Gabel is a stirring debut about passion for music and passage of time. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my review first.
The Ensemble by Aja Gabel is a stirring debut about four friends navigating careers, love and ambition. Set in the classical music world, this one stands out for the classic music setting alone. But it’s not just about music.
The Summer Sail by Wendy Francis is an enjoyable read that might encourage you to call up some of your old friends from college. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my review first.
The Summer Sail by Wendy Francis is an ideal summer book. Friends reunited, twentieth wedding anniversary, cocktails—all with the setting of a Bermuda cruise.
Book club questions for The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, you have been warned.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones is a timely and important novel about racial injustice. The story is also about the devastation of a family. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, read my review first.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones is a story about race, justice, love and heartbreak. Jones crafted a compelling and unique narrative in this beautiful written novel. An American Marriage needs to be on the top of your TBR list.
My Ex-Life by Stephen McCauley is an original story with likable characters. It’s a witty, sharp and feel-good novel that left me with a smile on my face when I finished it. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my review first.
My Ex-Life by Stephen McCauley is such an enjoyable book. The premise is original and it all revolves around the idea that family is what you make it. And that love can appear in many forms.