Andrea’s Pick of the Week: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
With its rich descriptions of western Virginia, characters you will grow to love or hate, and a propulsive plot, Demon Copperhead is one of the best books I’ve read this year.
Andrea’s Pick of the Week: The Whalebone Theatre by Joanna Quinn
At its heart, this is a book about family ties and the unconditional love between siblings.
Andrea’s Pick of the Week: Fellowship Point by Alice Elliott Dark
This lovely, character-driven book is filled with insights about so many things: growing old, female friendship, being a woman in a man’s world, justice, and compassion.
Andrea’s Pick of the Week: Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor
I’m fascinated by Australian mysteries. Something about the Australian landscape lends itself well to crime fiction: the bleak, drought-ridden outback serves as the perfect setting for murder. Dirt Creek fits right into this, as the book is named for the town in which it’s set (also called “Dirt Town” by its residents). This small, rural place is slowly dying,…
Andrea’s Pick of the Week: Two Nights in Lisbon by Chris Pavone
If you like books with intrigue, strong characters, and intricate plotting, put Two Nights in Lisbon at the top of your summer reading list.
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