It is a really cool and funny book.

This book was a brave step toward understanding and acceptance, especially for being published in 2012. The lines near the end at the romantic climax are annoyingly cliche but overall the book has an amazing message. The range of topics discussed in the book such as sexuality and racial identity were nearly impossible to cover during the time this book was bu

Thrilling and terrifying

This book is a sequel to Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley.

Super good book, very deep topics, would recommend...

First in the series about a scientist/amateur crime solver. This is cat, cat & mouse between police detectives, three people who covered up an instance of manslaughter/murder, and the scientist who both helps the police and -in this case - has a sympathetic connection to one of the suspects. Page turner!

I listened to this audiobook on Spotify after seeing universal praise for this debut epistolary novel. I thought this story of aging Sybil Van Antwerp was engaging and diverse, covering all aspects of her life and varied interactions with others. The narration was great. I can see the appeal of the tender, painful tale.

Have you lived through Covid 19? In this generation you probably have. If you like adventure packed story’s, or feeling guilty for another character, this the book for you. Knox lives in Hong Kong, his home, the land he is from. He has been to America but now he has to live there. To him that’s not so bad, but there’s a catch, he is leaving his one friend behind, his dad. As he moves from the land he once knew to a whole new world, to escape from the dreaded covid 19, he must embark on loneliness, secrets about himself, and his new life! Was escaping Hong Kong enough? What about his dad? Will his mom be able to take care of him, his brother, and sister? Read New From Here by Kelly Yang to find out!

3.5 stars. This book seemed to have quite a bit of buzz when it was first released and made it back on my TBR with the recent paperback release (and Indie Next pick). I listened to this relatively short book on Libby. I struggle with rating this book because I have mixed feelings. A lot of the family interactions and loose plot fell flat for me. The timeline bounced around a bit, confusing me at times in reference to her daughter’s age for example. The humor around menopause was a highlight for sure! The discussion of motherhood, pregnancy and loss was complicated and thought-provoking.

Not long enough