We meet Hilde and Hannah. Hilde’s husband was killed in the war and is now working for a film crew who will be making a propaganda film about Theresienstadt – a Nazi…

by Stephanie Johnson & Brandon Stanton illustrated by Henry Sene Yee ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 12, 2022 A blissfully vicarious, heartfelt glimpse into the life of a Manhattan burlesque dancer. Likes 109…

What are your weekend plans? I intend to catch up my reading journal, go to the ballet and a high school play with my kiddos, and take Daisy on a nice long…

Oh, how clever and creative! Written by Susan Vreeland, this is the story of a painting—ostensibly by the renowned Dutch artist Johannes Vermeer—and all the people who have owned it over the…

by Amy Tan ; illustrated by Amy Tan ‧ RELEASE DATE: April 23, 2024 An ebullient nature lover’s paean to birds. A charming bird journey with the bestselling author. In his introduction…

The Irish are known for their gift of gab, thanks to Ireland’s rich oral tradition. Luckily for us, that oral tradition eventually led to people writing their stories down. Notable Irish authors…

by Shonaigh (United Kingdom): A beautiful read, I loved this book. I was fortunate enough to read it via NetGalley and highly recommend it. Lyrically written, it follows a young family in…

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What are you up to this weekend? Around here, I’m celebrating a teenager’s birthday, finishing a good book or two, and hopefully watching the Silo season two finale. (I didn’t think this…

This profound book of historical fiction by Alice Hoffman has it all: In addition to fascinating characters, lush descriptions, and meaningful dialogue, this is an intriguing story of forbidden, scandalous love on…