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Want to Take a Hot Summer Hike Vicariously? Read the Novel, Heartwood
Amity Gage's novel, Heartwood, is the story of Valerie Gillis, a hiker, lost on the Appalachian Trail, and the dedication of other women who work to find her.

Melissa Gouty
Jun 255 min read


Lover of Penguins? Seals? Mystery? You Must Read the Novel, Wild Dark Shore
So it's no surprise that a book about a family on an isolated island, caretakers of a global seed bank and observers of a harsh but stunning natural environment filled with penguins and seals, grabbed my attention and wouldn't let go.

Melissa Gouty
Jun 85 min read


Do You Know the Crazy Complexities of Female Friendship? My Brilliant Friend
Elena Ferrante's Novel I met Sandy Budd in third grade, and while I don't remember the exact circumstances of our introduction, I do know...

Melissa Gouty
Apr 245 min read


Can You Learn from a Novel that Makes You Squirm? Read Magda Revealed
The story of Mary Magdalene in Magda Revealed by Ursula Werner is a decidedly, unapologetic, unabashed feminist retelling of what we know as the Jesus story. The language is lovely. The characters are strong. The tone is modern, and the conclusions made me squirm.
Read it and decide for yourself whether it's a faith-strengthener or a faith-buster.

Melissa Gouty
Apr 146 min read


Would You Risk Your Life For an Enemy? The Novel, The Jackal's Mistress
Bojhalian's The Jackal's Mistress has plenty of "big issues." The book is set in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the Civil War.

Melissa Gouty
Apr 74 min read


Want a Great Self-Published Novel? Try The Secret Life of Sunflowers
Indie Historical Fiction by Marta Molnar Surprised by delight I have no idea how I found this book, whether I read a review or saw a...

Melissa Gouty
Mar 135 min read


A Brilliant Idea for Publishers: The Novel, The Echo of Old Books
The book blurb teased me with the premise that some people can sense the emotional imprint of the book's previous owner.

Melissa Gouty
Mar 54 min read


Want Great Historical Fiction? The Fight to Survive in the Novel, Isola
Storytelling is an art elevated to the level of "great" when it's based on truth, as in the case of Isola, a novel by Allegra Goodman.

Melissa Gouty
Mar 35 min read


Do You Know What a "Blook" Is? Neither Did I!
An exhibit at the Center for Book Arts in New York showcases bold and daring items that look like books but aren't..."Blooks!"

Melissa Gouty
Feb 263 min read


Do You Want to Know How Long You'll Live? Read the Novel, The Measure
The Measure hooked me and led me to a series of questions that extended far beyond the first one: "Do I want to know how long I will live?"

Melissa Gouty
Feb 184 min read


What’s The Most Beautiful Book Cover You Have On Your Shelf? (Are There Any?)
Everything looks like a pastel pop-art poster, a jolt of color and flat, graphic font — they all look the same

Melissa Gouty
Feb 135 min read


What Are the Best Books You've Ever Read? Those Are Your Ideal Bookshelf!
An ideal bookshelf is a painting of the books that most represent you, the books you love the most. What's on yours?

Melissa Gouty
Feb 108 min read


Listen, World: The Amazing Story of One Courageous Female Journalist
This biography by Alison Gilbert and Julia Scheeres tells of Elsie Robinson who became a writer with 20 million readers in the mid 1900s.

Melissa Gouty
Feb 27 min read


Need Some Pleasurable Perusing? Get Bibliophile - Made for Book Lovers
If you love books, you must have Bibliophile: An Illustrated Miscellany! by author/illustrator, Jane Mount.
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Melissa Gouty
Jan 263 min read


Are You Smart Enough to Understand the Mind-Bending Novel, Playground?
Try it and you might feel what I do: a haunting fear of what man can do to destroy our beautiful natural world.

Melissa Gouty
Jan 215 min read


The Truth Hurts. How to Know If You're a Book Snob
What happened to me that I stopped "enjoying" and started judging every book? Was I a book snob?

Melissa Gouty
Jan 153 min read


Read The God of the Woods: A Whodunit Well Worth Your Time
I love a good mystery, so when BOM promoted The God of the Woods, I ordered it. So glad I did! This is a whodunit well worth your time!

Melissa Gouty
Jan 74 min read


Epic Read. Epic Journey: Master, Slave, Husband, Wife
A deep read that showcases one couple's devotion, their courage to fight for freedom, and the impact of a law that divided a nation.

Melissa Gouty
Jan 24 min read


Favorite Reads of 2024 for You to Consider in 2025
You can never read enough, but if you're looking for meaningful books, here are my favorite reads of 2024. Great for you in 2025!

Melissa Gouty
Jan 15 min read


Can Friends Make You More Creative? Read Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow
Gabrielle Zevin's novel, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow, highlights the value of true friendship in creative partnerships.

Melissa Gouty
Nov 19, 20245 min read
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