Our BookshelvesWe don’t review books, we share gems that we have found. Originally, we reviewed books based on their discussion potential, but now it’s more about the inspiration they spark, and the connections they can make. Have a book that you’d like to share and pass along? Tell us why you picked up the book, why you kept reading and who you’d pass it to next.
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Why I picked it up? After watching the Britbox series “Outrageous,” I was curious to know more about a family both famous and infamous as authors, fascists and English nobility. Much has been written about the six sisters, but this book focuses on their mother.
Who would I pass it on to? I’ve recommended it to many people trying to understand our current political climate. But specifically, I would send it to my friend Jean who longs for civil discourse and cares very much.
Author: Rachel Trethewey
Year of Release: 2026
A Spool of Blue Thread
Why I picked it up? I read this book more than 10 years ago, so I would imagine I picked it based on my fondness for Anne Tyler. New at the time, I tend to keep a list of recommended books.
Who would I pass it on to? Though I fear it may hit too close to home, I would pass it on to anyone dealing with aging and declining parents. It’s a surreal adventure that takes a toll.
Author: Ann Tyler
Published: 2015
The Wedding People
Although I would classify The Wedding People as a summer read, there are deeper themes in the book than the usual page-turner. The setting - Newport, RI and the wealthy young bride marrying an older doctor set a glamorous scene.