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Well, it’s been years since I last shared any new book reviews,<\/a> and during that time, I’ve read a lot. As you can imagine, there have been some good ones (and some duds). So, my plan is to catch you up on the ones I liked best, sticking to five novels per post. That way, you won’t have to sort through too much to find your next read. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

For this month’s book reviews, I’m time traveling to 2022. I read some really great stories that year. Here are just a few of the standouts. And, as a bonus, you should be able to snag these at the library. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pachinko<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis:<\/strong> This beautifully told story follows one Korean family’s immigration to Japan. Spanning generations, it dives into the history and culture of these two countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Take: <\/strong>I remember it took me a little bit to get into this book. However, I have never been happier to have stuck with something. A masterpiece, I can’t recommend Pachinko<\/em> enough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lessons in Chemistry<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>Bonnie Garmus chronicles the sexism and discrimination of the 1960’s through the trials of her heroine, Elizabeth Zott, a brilliant scientist. Told with wit and originality, you’ll be rooting for Elizabeth through every hurdle she encounters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Take: <\/strong>This book had most of us in a chokehold in 2022. I think everyone I know has read it. If for some reason you haven’t, join the masses and pick it up. You’ll be rewarded with a story full of humor and heart (and to be fair, some pretty sad parts).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Firekeeper’s Daughter<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>Following the murder of her best friend, a local teen goes undercover to help investigate the influx of drugs in her community. Throughout the book, she navigates the challenges that come with being half white and half Native. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Take: <\/strong>A YA novel, The Firekeeper’s Daughter<\/em> has a unique voice and point-of-view. It’s a coming of age story, steeped in Native American culture and customs. I loved following Daunis’s journey and learning more about Tribal life. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Happy Ever After Playlist<\/a> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>Years after the death of her fianc\u00e9, Sloan Monroe is still struggling. Things start to turn around when she rescues a dog who belongs to a musician currently out of the country. Through a series of flirty texts, the two begin to get to know one another. (I think you can imagine where things go from here.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Take: <\/strong>This was my first and favorite Abby Jimenez romance novel. I thought the characters were beautifully written, and the lovestory was swoonworthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Northern Spy<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Synopsis: <\/strong>When BBC producer, Tessa, discovers her sister is involved with the IRA, she becomes a double agent working for the IRA and MI5.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Take: <\/strong>One of my favorite things about books is the way they can transport you to different places and times. Northern Spy<\/em> offers a unique look at Northern Ireland, covering history I knew little about. Fast-paced and easy to read, I had a lot of fun with this one. <\/p>\n\"Facebook\"<\/a>\"twitter\"<\/a>\"pinterest\"<\/a>\"mail\"<\/a>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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