All “guilty” votes had to be alike in reasoning. But all “not guilty” votes could be for different reasons and still reach the same results. Courtroom dramas are a staple in fiction, but they most often focus on the front of the house—victim, defendant, lawyers, maybe even judge. They seldom stray into the mysterious inner world of jurors. Graham Moore changes that ... Read More...
Leave the World Behind
When Clay, Amanda and their children, Archie and Rose, arrive at the secluded house they’re renting on Long Island they’re thrilled to be escaping Manhattan for a week in the summer. The house is beautiful with a pool, woods, and the ocean not too far away. No people, no noise, and barely any cell phone reception. The family quickly shifts into vacation mode. This is the ... Read More...
Pretty Things: A Novel
Nina is the kind of pretty that stands out, but not enough to be a problem if you’re a grifter stealing from rich people in L.A. She’s got a keen eye, both for fine art and antiques (thanks to an MFA), and for drunk spoiled men who aren’t likely to miss valuable items from their homes. Vanessa is an heiress who fits Nina’s profile, but as an Instagram influencer she’s too aware ... Read More...
Master Class by Christina Dalcher
Christina Dalcher’s debut novel, Vox, established her as one of those writers who can layer present events onto the future and make it grim, but plausible. In the novel, separation of church and state disappear and one of the first acts of the new government is to restrict the number of words a woman can speak each day. Yeah. Now, she’s back and she sets Master Class in a ... Read More...
Darling Rose Gold
I’m hearing from a lot of bloggers and friends that they’re having trouble focusing enough to enjoy reading. Not surprising given what we’re all facing. I’m struggling with it as well and finding that mindless TV is the only distraction that seems to work (more on that in another post). However, I have a recommendation today that might fit the bill for fiction that will grab on ... Read More...
You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks
Shay is not where she thought she’d be at 31. She thought she was getting promoted at work and got laid off. She thought she and her roommate, Sean were moving out of the friend zone and into something more, but now he’s got a girlfriend. And now, right in front of her eyes, a woman has jumped in front of a moving subway car. Except this horrible event leads to Shay meeting two ... Read More...
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