Book review

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus is a dazzling story about one woman’s fight against misogyny.

True Biz by Sara Novic is an enlightening coming-of-age tale that takes place in a boarding school for Deaf students.

Editorial note: I received a copy of Woman on Fire in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Woman on Fire by Lisa Barr is a thrilling and adventurous tale about a journalist trying to solve an international art scandal.

Editorial note: I received a copy of Memphis is exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow is one of the best novels you’ll read this year. An extraordinary work of fiction covering three generations of a Southern Black family.

The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley is a locked-room murder mystery with an intriguing setting.

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles is a big work of fiction about the complicated journey of adulthood.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The Club in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The Club by Ellery Lloyd is truly a wild ride about the secret world of celebrity clubs.

Editorial note: I received a copy of Black Cake in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson is an epic story about family, traditions, secrets and forgiveness.

Editorial note: I received a copy of The School for Good Mothers in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine Chan is a heartbreaking story about motherhood, mistakes and lasting choices.

Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy is a heart wrenching novel about loss and survival.

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is an exciting space novel from the author of The Martian.

The Maidens by Alex Michaelides features an intriguing premise but the final twists were pretty disappointing.

The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Dalila Harris is an edgy novel that is unlike anything I’ve ever read before. A must-read!

Editorial note: I received a copy of Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own. Where the Grass is Green and the Girls Are Pretty by Lauren Weisberger features a cringe title (sorry, it’s true) with a solid beach read …