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May Book Roundup

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 Erin Shanahan

I had great intentions for reading in May — but between an increase in work hours (a good thing!), managing my daughter’s t-ball team, and attempting some semblance of keeping my house clean and dinner on the table — I was too wiped most nights to stay up past midnight reading, which is my … Read More “May Book Roundup” »

Pretty Things by Janelle Brown

This was May’s pick for one of my (two) local book clubs, and while the ending felt a bit rushed, this was a fast-paced, dark thriller that would make a great summer read. When her mother gets a “normal” job in Lake Tahoe and sends Nina to a fancy high school, Nina can imagine a future for herself with a prestigious college degree and a high-paying career. However, everything quickly falls apart when her mother’s … Read More “Pretty Things by Janelle Brown” »