Quick Synopsis: The stories of the women whose husbands went into space. Quick Review: A quiet book about the unexciting yet stress-filled lives of the wives of the first American astronauts. Recommended for anyone interested in the early space program or women’s history. Read the full review here
The City & The City
Quick Synopsis: A murder occurs in a fractured town, resulting in more questions than answers Quick Review: A very interesting blend of science fiction and detective procedural Read the full review here
Hild
Quick Synopsis: The speculative childhood of St. Hilda of Whitby, an English woman living in the 7th century Quick Review: An interesting and well-researched piece of historical fiction Read the full review here
The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Quick Synopsis: A man remembers his childhood friend and her family, and the unlikely experiences he had with them Quick Review: One of the most beautiful, yearning, perfect books I’ve ever read. Read the full review here