Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner, a book review by Ye Olde Bookshoppe Reader Creation Lake is a novel by Rachel Kushner, set in France, about a secret agent named Sadie Smith, who is sent to work with French subversives. Sadie meets her lover, Lucien, through a cold bump, and uses her contacts to incite provocation. […]
The Language of the Night: Essays on Writing, Science Fiction, and Fantasy by Ursula K. Le Guin, also available in audiobook. This is a newly revised collection of Le Guin’s essays and speeches with a new introduction by Ken Liu, an author who has won multiple Hugo and Nebula Awards. Le Guin talks about the […]
The Hard Parts by Oksana Masters This may be the first time an autobiography had me on the edge of my seat! This incredible story of a young woman who refused to break no matter what life threw at her left me believing in the impossible. 5 out of 5 stars
Lying Beside You by Michael Robotham: The characters in this murder mystery are so compelling, I was almost disappointed when the crime was solved because I wanted more of their story. Oh look! They are in more books! Excuse me while I run to the bookstore! 5 out of 5 stars
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin, a review by Jacquie Jordan. If you are a fan of stories with many ups and downs, and a focus on mental health, then you will love this book. It is filled with unique characters who are all struggling with their own problems. The story is well paced and interspersed […]