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In The Vanishing Half, Bennett follows the history of the fictional Vignes twins, Desiree and Stella,

of Killer Fashion: Poisonous Petticoats, Strangulating Scarves, and Other Deadly Garments Throughout History , She Kills Me: The True Stories of History's Deadliest Women, It Ended Badly: Thirteen of the Worst Breakups in History, and other books.

Rachel Lynn Solomon's debut light fiction, The Ex Talk, incorporates a love of public radio, will-they If you like romantic, sometimes racy light fiction that offers character backstory, witty banter, and Vacation, Christina Lauren's Soulmate Equation, or the books on the Greedy Reading List Six Lighter Fiction

--deserve this final section, which wraps up everything in a neat bow. You might also like the books on my Greedy Reading Lists Six Great Light Fiction Stories Perfect for Summer Reading and Six More Great Light Fiction Stories.

This month my favorite reads were a missing-person camp story in two timelines; literary fiction set in Belfast during The Troubles; literary fiction about two brothers coping with the death of their father by Naomi Novik Novik never seems to make a misstep, and the thirteen stories here revisit favorite fictional

I've been meaning to read for years; a book that plays with time (one of my favorite setups); a light fiction sacrificed everything to get her to the top, setting records that have cemented her place in tennis history destruction; details of Comanche life; and their position as the most powerful Indian tribe in American history West, particularly focusing on Quanah, the chief of the Comanches, the most powerful tribe in American history

I loved this literary fiction--the increasing vulnerability and search for connection after heartache

But she's begun to realize that her fictional family and chosen family in her new life have become precious

one of my favorite books the year I read it, and it made it onto the Greedy Reading List Six Lighter Fiction you can check out my review here, and you might like to check out its spot on Six More Great Light Fiction

ICYMI: Morton masterfully weaves together timelines, threads of family history, and long-held secrets As Cassandra follows the trail Nell has laid out for her, she discovers more about her family's history Morton is masterful at weaving together several timelines, rich family history, intriguing discoveries

read it in one rainy afternoon, and included it in my Greedy Reading Lists Six of My Favorite Light Fiction

interested in the books on my Greedy Reading Lists Six Rom-Coms Perfect for Summer Reading, Six Great Light Fiction Stories Perfect for Summer Reading, and Six More Great Light Fiction Stories.

Lighter Fiction Set in Show Biz I love a peek behind the scenes, and each of the novels here provides a fictionalized version of a movie or TV backdrop for the romance at its center. This was funny, sweet, steamy, and poignant--a fantastic summer light-fiction read that I loved.

The cover of Libby Lost and Found struck a light-fiction chord for me.

I wasn't as drawn in by Scales's extended thoughts and reflections as I was by the action and dialogue The end sections where events are clicking along, alliances are shifting and changing, and dramatic justice I received a prepublication digital edition of this science fiction title courtesy of NetGalley and Random

Their settlement is on the roof of the American Museum of Natural History, and they hunt and gather in with her parents' researcher friends, her family helps try to save and further the exhibits of human history Nonie and her group carry a book holding precious history, and on their journey they encounter various

read it in one rainy afternoon, and included it in my Greedy Reading Lists Six of My Favorite Light Fiction

book felt clunky to me, bogged down by explanations of how Aaron's imagined world works and the basic history Eventually the story seemed to hit its stride, and the various demons, magical powers, dark histories

The cover and title gave me the impression that this was a light fiction book, but the topic and tone But Paris is even more concerned that because of the publicity, the fiction of her current life that

Side note: I've read and reviewed another book called Sleeping Giants; that one was a science fiction

This cover says "light fiction" to me, but by all accounts, this book has depth and addresses deeper involves mishap after mishap, the travelers begin to wonder whether the legend of the treasure was fiction

book in Nora Roberts's Dragon Heart Legacy series; and I'm reading Flying Solo, Linda Holmes's light fiction Holmes is a pop culture correspondent for NPR and is also the author of Evvie Drake Starts Over, a light fiction

of Lorne Michaels, released as Saturday Night Live turns 50; I'm reading Niall Williams's literary fiction So far there's lots of action, some humor, healthy amounts of dragon page time, and far less angst and

Carlin always said it was the great value of fiction, to put us inside the minds of strangers.” held secrets of the Crossing that prevented younger generations from learning helpful lessons from history

Axelrod offers a light fiction romance that's heavy on engaging passages about making music, band life Axelrod offers a light fiction romance that's heavy on engaging passages about making music, band life If you like fiction about bands and music, you might like the books on the Greedy Reading List Six Rocking

04 Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves by Meg Long I was hooked by Meg Long's debut young adult science fiction In the young adult science fiction novel Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves, young Sena has lost both of the Night, Fast the Wolves. 05 How High We Go in the Dark by Sequoia Nagamatsu Nagamatsu's science fiction This young adult science fiction story has an irresistible premise: teenaged Romy is the sole survivor

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading The Guncle, Steven Rowley's sassy, heartwarming fiction about an mental illness and coping with depression; and The Space Between Worlds, Micaiah Johnson's science-fiction 01 The Guncle by Steven Rowley In Steven Rowley's fun, funny, and heartwarming fiction The Guncle, aging

I was hooked by Meg Long's debut young adult science fiction novel about tough young Sena, her skittish In Meg Long's debut, the young adult science fiction novel Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves, young Sena

This is a perfect light-fiction read that's fun and funny, but never silly.

01 The Vanishing Half In The Vanishing Half, Bennett follows the history of the fictional Vignes twins It's action-packed but character driven. fourstarbookreview 04 Utopia Avenue ​ In Utopia Avenue, Mitchell takes us through the twists and turns of a fictional The book contains endless imagined cameos, fictional adventures, and gems of wisdom from real-life musicians

This literary fiction from Ash Davidson is wonderfully wrought, with lots of tense undercurrents, heartbreaking This literary fiction from Ash Davidson is wonderfully wrought, with lots of tense undercurrents, a growing

Shark Heart was surprisingly poignant speculative fiction.

former IRA top man Gerry Adams managed to create his own fact-defying narrative, practically erasing his history For me, this was nonfiction that was so compelling it read like fiction.

Safekeep feels claustrophobic, quiet, and hopeless, but unexpected shifts late in the story turn accepted histories A mix of unexplained actions and conflict, Louis's imminent return, and Isabel's discovery of what seems relationships and made me question the basis for the story's loyalties and for the accepted family histories Eva's tone as shown in this section was surprisingly chatty, and she is shown to be savvy and determined

Alderton's literary fiction rom-com is a funny, poignant, and sometimes frustrating deep dive into the

Harrison's nameless (fictional) narrator is coping with multiple miscarriages, fertility treatments,

Ninth House, fiction for adults, is the first in Bardugo's Alex Stern series.

The Books I'm Reading Now I'm reading Sally Hanan's My Heart Went Walking, upcoming fiction with plenty of family drama set in 1980s Ireland; the science fiction story Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir, the

own origins, practical Bethany has the power to jump in and out of books, immersing herself in the fictional characters to root for--and satisfying and intriguing intersections between Bethany and Owen and the fictional

I mentioned Boy Swallows Universe (along with A Burning and The Office of Historical Corrections) in

This is introspective literary fiction in which Krishan examines his young life, analyzes the romantic A Passage North is introspective literary fiction in which Krishan examines his young life, analyzes

Nagamatsu's science fiction centers around a resurgence of an ancient Arctic plague. the virus passes like a whirlwind through societies and nations around the globe, Nagamatsu's science fiction

This one is difficult to summarize so far, but in this science fiction novel, Mandel plays with time who has an odd experience in the forest with inexplicable futuristic visions and sounds, a science fiction

with emotional barriers to a deeper connection, and the agency is focused on trying to take down the fictional

Summers's young adult fiction begins with a fascinating premise--sisters are torn apart by tragedy and This book reminded me somewhat of Chelsea Bieker's God Shot, another fictional book about a cult--and

interested in the books on my Greedy Reading Lists Six Rom-Coms Perfect for Summer Reading, Six Great Light Fiction Stories Perfect for Summer Reading, and Six More Great Light Fiction Stories. 02 Wrong Place, Wrong In Caroline O'Donoghue's contemporary fiction The Rachel Incident, main character Rachel is an Irish

read it in one rainy afternoon, and included it in my Greedy Reading Lists Six of My Favorite Light Fiction

I'm listening to Stanley Tucci's memoir Taste: My Life Through Food; I'm reading Alex White's science fiction and The Tucci Table. 02 A Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe by Alex White In Alex White's science fiction

Is it because I have a cancer history? Is it simply morbid fascination? captivated by explorations of what make up a meaningful life (or death, or both) and by stories, true or fictionalized

If you love Carrie Fisher, you might also like A Star is Bored, a fictionalized celebrity-focused book Lee Smith has written numerous fictional stories about the Appalachian South, including Fair and Tender Ladies, On Agate Hill, and Oral History.