Review: Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane is an ambitious novel about regret, mistakes and forgiveness. It’s not as impactful as I expected but there are some memorable scenes.
Ask Again, Yes by Mary Beth Keane is an ambitious novel about regret, mistakes and forgiveness. It’s not as impactful as I expected but there are some memorable scenes.
Miracle Creek by Angie Kim is a must read for book clubs—there’s so much to discuss! The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my spoiler-free review first.
The East End by Jason Allen highlights the socio-economic divide in the Hamptons, but also how the basic human need for connection and trust can transcend class differences. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my spoiler-free review first.
The Forgotten Hours by Katrin Schumann is a well-crafted novel and especially important in the #MeToo era. 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 temps are rising and the A/C is on full blast. In other words, the month of July is the perfect time to catch up on your reading. Whether you plan to read a book each week or once a month, there’s lots of good new reads out there. Here are my book recommendations for …
Book club questions for Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng covers all the key topics and developments in this novel plus takes a look at the TV version. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng is a slow-burn read (pun intended) told from multiple point of views. It seems people either love this novel or don’t care for it. I compare it to when watching a movie where one expects more action to happen. Sometimes the slow pace is not for everyone. But I encourage …
We all know the success of Big Little Lies on HBO (who’s ready for season 2??) and Reese Witherspoon is at again, this time partnering up with actress Kerry Washington to develop a limited series for Hulu from the novel Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. The project will be produced by Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine, …