May Book of the Month

May Book of the Month

    Besides being a gifted teacher with a knack for helping us make sense of our peculiar and perilous times, Gladwell is primarily a collector of interesting stories. His delight in researching and illuminating that which he finds fascinating (knowing that...
The Lost Hours by Susan Lewis

The Lost Hours by Susan Lewis

  For a long time (she has published more than 3 dozen books), Lewis has been mining domestic, relatable situations for thrilling tales. And she certainly has found them. Her work spans everything from heartwarming romances to heartstopping thrills, and can...
Turn a Blind Eye by Jeffrey Archer

Turn a Blind Eye by Jeffrey Archer

Archer certainly needs no introduction. His reputation as a master storyteller stretches even as far as to those who have never read him. His has been an unusual life, though – and one cannot help but be struck by how much insight his particular journey must...
Win by Harlan Coben

Win by Harlan Coben

  Coben has long been a highly regarded thriller writer. He has published more than thirty novels. But recently, thanks to a deal with Netflix that has already produced four original series with more on the way, Coben has found a broader audience. Via the beloved...
Two Glorious New Cookbook

Two Glorious New Cookbook

Bring your families back to the table and the thrill back to your taste buds with bold new recipes. Here are two new cookbooks that celebrate heritage, invention and good times.   Curried by Cariema Isaacs The humble, versatile curry has been a beloved mainstay...
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna

A New West Africa-Inspired Fantasy   West Africa is so rich in cultures, mythologies, ethnicities and beliefs it’s a wonder that more fantasy novels do not take inspiration from its vivid variety. For a long time, the fantasy genre has been dominated by...