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May is National Pet Month!

The Sideways Life of Denny Voss by Holly Kennedy In this poignant and darkly funny novel, Denny Voss—a developmentally delayed man living a quiet life in rural Minnesota—finds himself accused of murder after a bizarre accident involving a sled full of guns. As he prepares for trial with the help of a court-appointed therapist, Denny…
Mental Health Awareness Month.

I think it’s safe to say that most, if not all, of us have struggled with our mental health at one point or another. It’s perfectly natural but NEVER fun. May just happens to be Mental Health Awareness Month, which makes me wish I’d gotten this list out to you sooner! Here are some books…
Edgar Awards for Best First Novel.

The Edgar Awards are presented annually by the Mystery Writers of America. Newly published author’s are awarded here for their first debut novel! For more information on MWA and the Edgar Awards, stop by their website here. Note: Some of the older books were removed from this list. I have found that sometimes the older…
Beach Reads

Say You’ll Remember me by Abby Jimenez Samantha meets Xavier, a swoon-worthy vet with a knack for saying the wrong thing, and sparks fly despite a rocky start. After a magical date, she pushes him away due to a family crisis, but neither can forget the connection they shared. As time passes, they must decide…
Reese’s Book Club ’18

If you’re thinking about joining a book club but you’re not sure where to start looking, Reese’s Book Club is among one of the most popular book clubs currently operating at a national level. Reese Witherspoon chooses books “centered around women to elevate their voices” on a monthly basis. I provide lists of her yearly…
Space Travel

The Martian by Andy Weir Follows astronaut Mark Watney, stranded on Mars after a dust storm forces his crew to evacuate, leaving him behind, presumed dead. Alone and with limited supplies, Watney uses his engineering skills and ingenuity to survive, facing a series of life-threatening challenges. Determined not to give up, he fights against impossible…