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Book Review

Fictional tennis legend Carrie Soto attempts to become the oldest woman to win a Grand Slam in Taylor Jenkins Reids latest novel. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Maddie’s Library: ‘Carrie Soto is Back’ stuns with immersive feminist sports story

By Madeline Marriott, Culture Editor March 24, 2023

Carrie Soto loves to win. In fact, for her, it’s the only option. She has dedicated her whole life to being the best tennis player in the world, angering plenty of people along the way with her intensity...

Emily Henrys trio of romance novels will hit the spot for readers this Valentines Day. (Photo courtesy of Medium)

Maddie’s Library: Romances for your Valentine’s Day yearning

By Madeline Marriott, Culture Editor February 10, 2023

If you’re like me, once in a while you need your sappy, sentimental romance fix. In my experience, people might be hesitant to admit they enjoy a good romance novel. Whether that’s because of the designation...

The Guncle by Stephen Rowley was my top read of the break. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Maddie’s Library: Winter break reading review

By Madeline Marriott, Culture Editor January 27, 2023

Ah, winter break — the season of giving, resting and getting ahead on my Goodreads challenge before classes and jobs start again.  My winter break reading list ran the gamut from books that exceeded...

Two of Frederik Backmans books made the list for best of the year. (Photo courtesy of AliExpress)

Maddie’s Library: 2022 in Review

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor December 9, 2022

2022 was a great year for books — and for Maddie’s Library. I’ve read 30 books (so far) this year. Here are my favorites, in no particular order: “True Biz” by Sara Nović The story of...

True Biz follows the headmistress and students of River Valley, a school for deaf students. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: ‘True Biz’: Stunning portrait of Deaf culture

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor December 2, 2022

Did you know that there’s a dialect of Black American Sign Language (BASL) that has a distinct history and set of signs? Did you know that Alexander Graham Bell was a eugenicist? I didn’t until I read...

Cleo and Macs story spans two continents in One Night on the Island. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: Josie Silver’s ‘One Night on the Island’ perfects small-town story

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor November 11, 2022

Dating columnist Cleo needs a break from London. A stay on a remote Irish island in an even remoter cabin will be just the right remedy for her burnout and will let her take on her most ambitious column...

Anne Supsics The Bookmark is a historical romance that bridges Bethlehems past and present. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: Anne Supsic’s ‘The Bookmark’: Lafayette like you’ve never seen him

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor November 4, 2022

A historical romance novel featuring Marquis de Lafayette set in 18th-century Bethlehem? Say no more. Take my money. Beloved readers, I’m being completely honest with you when I say that I have never...

The Dead Romantics features the writer Florence and the ghost of her literary editor Benji. (Photo courtesy of @heyashpost on Instagram)

Book Review: ‘The Dead Romantics’ bridges paranormal, heartfelt

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor October 28, 2022

Florence Day takes ghostwriting to a new level in Ashley Poston’s paranormal romance novel “The Dead Romantics.” Florence is secretly a ghostwriter for one of the most successful romance novelists...

Main character June Jones must leap out of her comfort zone to save her job and her favorite place in The Last Chance Library. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: ‘The Last Chance Library’: A love letter to public libraries

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor October 7, 2022

How far would you go to save your local library? June Jones, library assistant at Chalcot Library and wallflower of epic proportions, will go as far as it takes, confronting corrupt councils, engaging...

The cover of Iona Iversons Rules for Commuting. The words Sometimes you have to break the rules are the top. It is bright orange with pink purses throughout the cover. A logo of a dog is at the bottom.

Book Review: ‘Iona Iverson’s Rules for Commuting’: Undeniable charm, lovable characters

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor September 23, 2022

Imagine yourself on the train to work. Of course, no one talks to each other on the train — it’s one of the golden rules of commuting. But when a man in front of you starts choking on a grape, you...

The Invisible Husband of Frick Island details one strange habit of Frick Islands townspeople through the investigation of a curious journalist. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: ‘The Invisible Husband of Frick Island:’ Intriguing premise, disappointing resolution

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor September 9, 2022

A tiny island in the throes of climate change. A town of people talking to a dead man. A journalist looking to uncover the truth. These are all ingredients for the head-scratcher that is Colleen Oakley’s...

Book Lovers tells the story of big city editor Charlie and literary agent Nora, who cross paths in a small town over the summer. (Photo courtesy of Goodreads)

Book Review: Emily Henry strikes rom-com gold with ‘Book Lovers’

By Madeline Marriott, Arts & Culture Editor September 2, 2022

For the third time in three years, Emily Henry has taken her rightful place on the romantic comedy throne. “Book Lovers,” released this past May, details the story of Charlie and Nora, literary rivals...

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