Book Blurb: In 1631, Sara de Vos is admitted as a master painter to the Guild of St. Luke’s in Holland, the first woman to be so recognized. Three hundred years later, only one work attributed to de Vos is known to remain–a haunting winter scene, At the Edge of a Wood, which hangs over the bed of a wealthy descendant of the original owner. … Continue reading The Last Painting of Sara De Vos by Dominic Smith
Book Blurb: Release date: June 14,2016 Northern California, during the violent end of the 1960s. At the start of summer, a lonely and thoughtful teenager, Evie Boyd, sees a group of girls in the park, and is immediately caught by their freedom, their careless dress, their dangerous aura of abandon. Soon, Evie is in thrall to Suzanne, a mesmerizing older girl, and is drawn into … Continue reading The Girls by Emma Cline
This book is a modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Liz and Jane Bennet, who live in NYC, return to Ohio to help her mother and three useless sisters take care of their father who is recovering from a heart attack. During this visit, Liz finds that the home is falling apart and needs extensive repairs, as well as the finances to maintain … Continue reading Eligible by Curtis Sittenfeld
This book is a psychological thriller that starts with a hit and run car accident. A little boy dies at the scene, the driver does not stop, and the police cannot find the suspect This story is mainly presented in two voices. Jenna, involved in the hit and run, leaves the town that the accident took place in, and begins to start a new life. … Continue reading I Let You Go by Clare Mackintosh
Did you ever wonder about those who were raised in a polygamist community? The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner is a firsthand account of a child growing up in a colony in rural Mexico. Ruth’s father was the founding prophet of the colony but he died when she was young leaving her to be raised by the textbook “evil” stepfather. Her family lives in … Continue reading The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner
This book was hard to put down! I read this in three days and was drawn right into the story. I do not want to give away any spoilers, so this review will be brief. Richard’s younger brother, Philip, is going to be married so Richard offers up his house to host the bachelor party. Philip is very different from his brother in that he … Continue reading The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian
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