Etna – Set in a country that seems like the US, which has been decimated by war. Etna is the main character, a military dog who narrates what he has sees without giving hope. Really well written, with poignant timing as we see the countless unnecessary wars around the globe.

Buckeye – Small-town WWI saga following two families in Ohio from 1920 to 1960. The reality of that time: the prejudices and expectations of society are the backdrop of the story. It stuck with me.

Fear and Fury: The Reagan Eighties, the Bernie Goetz Shootings, and the Rebirth of White Rage – An excellent historical read weaving in the Reagan years as the backdrop to what happened and where we are today.  A fantastic book.

The Lake Effect – The 1970s were when people woke up and decided the life they were living was not the life they wanted to live, and they got divorced, had affairs with their neighbors, and chose themselves over the kids. Great beach read.

Famous Men – Except for the ending, which I did not love, this is a fantastic read. The MeToo generation changed how all of us see power and abuse. It is about time. It should be about the victims and nobody else.

This Book Made Me Think Of You – I loved this book. It is a simple story about life and, of course, books.

There Is No Place For Us: Working and Homeless in America – Brian Goldstone sucks you in on the absolutely difficult, frightening, and upsetting journey of being homeless. How do the children of these adults who have found themselves in a place that they never expected break out of this cycle? Worthy read

The Lion Women of Tehran – A read about life in Iran through the eyes of two young girls navigating class structures, fighting for female empowerment, and their lifelong friendship.

Lonely Crowds – I am not sure where I read about this book, but I really enjoyed it. A coming-of-age story.

The Pool House – The read of the summer. A slice of life in the world of fame, class, and B-lists in the world of Hollywood.

The Lincoln Highway – A crazy, rambling story of an array of great characters. It is an excellent read.

Whistle – Anne Patchett is an incredible storyteller. There are countless insightful quotes in this book that I wrote down as I read. Family, marriage, childhood, relationships. I read it in a day because I couldn’t put it down.