![]() ![]() If you loved I Miss You When I Blink, you’ll love Bomb Shelter as well.Ĭarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reidįiction – Contemporary Sports (Release Date: August 30, 2022) This structure was compelling in a Friday Night Lights pilot episode kind of way. The opening section alternates chapters about her son’s traumatic health crisis with lighter chapters about her own childhood, animals that live near their house, etc. My Thoughts: Philpott’s words about her son’s health crisis were a comfort to me during my own family’s health crisis (fortuitous timing) and Philpott’s stories about her family and her childhood wrapped up with astute life wisdom makes me (as a middle aged Mom) feel seen. Plot Summary: Philpott’s (author of I Miss You When I Blink) sophomore essay collection centers around a health crisis involving her son, raising teenagers and the prospect of her teens leaving the house, her own anxiety, and COVID. I loved her feminist spin on things and the story she plotted is intricate and well-thought out. She puts forth an alternate theory of who killed Jay Gatsby that sometimes mind-tricked me into feeling like I was reading a behind-the-scenes account of something that really happened. My Thoughts: I loved Cantor’s take about the power and control the men had over the women…and the women’s effort to take back that control. Plot Summary: Cantor re-interprets The Great Gatsby from the perspectives of three central female characters (Daisy Buchanan, her best friend Jordan Baker, and Myrtle Wilson’s sister, Catherine). Historical Fiction (Released January 4, 2022)īuy from: Amazon | | Libro.fm (Audio) It’s perfectly balanced between plot and character (it goes down super easy while remaining incredibly thought-provoking!) and, though some readers might think the ending is too tidy, I delighted in the thoughtful way Erlick tied up even the smallest details. Ultimately, it felt like a healing story. It felt a bit like an allegory of the COVID pandemic as it taps into the feelings it generated, but leaves you with a feeling of peace. My Thoughts: This debut novel will absolutely be one of my favorites of 2022! It’s both otherworldly and very of our time in a symbolic way rather than a literal way. The story spins out the many implications of this scenario (reminiscent of John Marrs)…including exploring the question of whether you would want to know how many years you have left to live. Plot Summary: One morning, every human on earth above the age of 22 receives a box with a string representing the length of their lives. And, honestly, it was VERY hard to choose just one top pick (as 4 of my top 10 books of 2022 are in this category).įiction – Literary / Sci-Fi (Release Date: June 28, 2022)īuy from: Amazon | | Libro.fm (Audio) These books have broad appeal and are all-around great selections for most readers. This post contains affiliate links (plus: here’s your Amazon Smile-specific affiliate link ), through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). The Ultimate List of Family Drama BooksĬheck your email for the cheatsheet (and make sure to check your spam folder)!.16 Character-Driven Novels I Couldn’t Put Down.Books That Would Make Great Gifts for Moms.Book Club Recommendations That Are Great for Summer.Best Books of 2012 / Holiday Gift Guide.Best Books of 2013 / Holiday Gift Guide. ![]()
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