Once again Galbraith, a.k.a, J.K. Rowling, kept me guessing and kept me interested in the lives of her main characters Comoran Strike and Robin Ellacott! Compared to the other books in the series, it seemed a little long - but I was involved with multiple work library projects, and reading other books this past month as well - which may contribute to it feeling longer to me.

In the near future women can only speak 100 words per day - would you be able to survive? An explosive debut novel! Looking forward to Dalcher's next book!

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC copy.

Over a school year, classmates from a “special” class bond by telling their personal stories. Woodson allows her characters to delve into many issues: immigration, race, class, privilege, etc. while reminding all of us to “harbor each other. Even strangers. Everyday.”

Helen Hoang's debut novel is full of vim, vigor, and vitality!

Stella's autism has gotten in the way of having a boyfriend - her solution, hire a male escort to help practice her social and sexual skills. Michael steps into this role for the money, but this intriguing relationship goes in directions neither of the participants originally intend.

Thanks to NetGalley for an eARC copy.

PS: Many nights after work, I would pull into my driveway and sit captivated by Carly Robins audiobook performance.

McCauley’s irreverent sense of humor about life, love, and living make me laugh out loud!

A compelling mystery told in alternating time periods (2015 and 1822). In 2015, Kate goes home to Charleston, SC, after her mother's death to unlock unanswered questions from her family tree, and to continue research into the Denmark Vesey almost uprising of 1822. Thanks to Joy Jordan-Lake for illuminating a piece of American history that I was unaware of, and needed to know.

I received an advanced e-ARC from NetGalley.

Annie and Polly's unusual friendship makes you appreciate life: the precious, the painful, and the powerful!