Our review of : Adventures in Contentment

“The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue” is a novel by V. E. Schwab. It tells the story of Addie, a young girl who was born with a rare form of invisibility that makes her feel like an outsider in her own family and community. When she’s sent to live with her aunt and uncle on [...]

“The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” tells the story of legendary actress Evelyn Hugo, who finally agrees to share her incredible life story with a reporter in exchange for lifting the lid on years of gossip and secrets. From early success to seven husbands (all fellow celebrities), from pregnancies to financial ruin, this sweeping tale [...]

The Alchemist is a novel by Paulo Coelho about following your dream. The story follows Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure as extravagant as any ever found. From his home in Spain he journeys to the exotic East, and ultimately to the fabled land of Egypt, [...]

The Lincoln Highway tells the story of a young man, Ellis Robinson, who is sent to prison after being falsely accused of committing a crime. While incarcerated, he meets an inmate named Henry Lee Gates Jr., who teaches him about life and offers him guidance. After his release from prison, Ellis begins his journey down [...]

Sarah J. Maas’s “House of Sky and Breath” is the riveting follow-up to her debut novel, “Crescent City.” Blending thrilling action with powerful emotions, this epic fantasy pays homage to classical mythology while introducing a bold new heroine fully realized in her own right. Featuring beautifully written prose, richly drawn characters, and heart-pounding suspense sequences, [...]

In Wish You Were Here, Jodi Picoult tells the story of five interconnected people whose lives are forever changed by a travel mishap. After an unexpected detour in their vacation plans forces them to spend time together in close quarters, the group quickly realizes that they each have something to hide. As secrets from their [...]

A Crown of Swords is the seventh book in Robert Jordan’s epic Wheel of Time series. The novel picks up where the sixth book, Lord of Chaos, left off, with Rand al’Thor finally declaring himself the Dragon Reborn and setting out to rebuild society. In A Crown of Swords, Rand must face a number of [...]

Haley Stevens is dealing with the death of her husband in the only way she knows how. She packs up and moves to Boston, seeking a new beginning. But one day, Haley discovers a box of postcards addressed to her from her late husband. Each card has a handwritten message on it that reminds Haley [...]

In this compelling and cinematic debut thriller, Lee Child introduces Jack Reacher—a lone figure striding down a desolate stretch of road, a knight errant on his search for justice. Ex-military policeman Jack Reacher is hitchhiking through the West Virginia wilderness, trying to put some distance between himself and the army disaster that occurred in Memphis. [...]

The Hobbit is a classic tale of friendship and adventure, set in Middle-earth sixty years before the events of The Lord of the Rings. Bilbo Baggins is a hobbit who enjoys a comfortable life, rarely travelling further than his garden or local pub. But one day he is swept into an epic quest to reclaim [...]

The Two Towers is the second book in J. R. R. Tolkien’s epic high fantasy novel series, The Lord of the Rings. It follows Frodo Baggins and his companions Samwise Gamgee, Peregrin Took, and Meriadoc Brandybuck as they continue their journey to Mount Doom to destroy Sauron’s One Ring. Meanwhile, Aragorn, Legolas, Gimli, and Gandalf [...]

In “The Last Thing He Told Me,” author Laura Dave tells the riveting story of two sisters whose relationship is tested when one sister’s life takes a dramatic turn. Set against the backdrop of Martha’s Vineyard, this novel explores family dynamics, love and loss, and what it means to find out who you are in [...]