The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes (163 pages)
The Sense of an Ending is an intense and moving novel that follows the life of Tony Webster. It is not safe to assume that every Man Booker Prize winner will be to your taste. I have tried a few
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As Many Nows As I Can Get by Shana Youngdahl (432 pages)
Scarlett’s always been logical, yet that doesn’t stop her from falling for David, one of her best friends, the summer before they leave for college on opposite coasts. David’s more than just a boy she’s always known—he’s spontaneous and alluring.
Fireborne by Rosaria Munda (448 pages)
Fireborne combines so many aspects of an exciting story: political intrigue, revolution, hidden identities, and dragons. The story is set shortly after a violent revolution, during which the noble dragonlords were overthrown and all members of the ruling class were
The Most Anticipated books of 2020: What to Read this Year
2020 is here and we know that choosing what book to read and dedicate your time to can be a tricky business. So we asked all the publishers, we scoured the news, we talked to the Brookie community, and we
The Weight of the Stars by K. Ancrum (384 pages)
Ryann Bird has long since accepted the limitations of being from the “wrong” side of town. Instead of working toward her dream of venturing to space, she focuses on taking care of her family and being the protector of her
2019 Was A Banner Year for Books – Here Are My Top 5 Book Picks
I don’t know about you, but for me, 2019 was a YEAR. From endless political drama south (and north) of the border, to a 16-year-old climate change disruptor who was named Person of the Year, to the Toronto Raptors taking
Another Golden Year for Young Adult Fiction: Top 10 YA Novels of 2019
don’t know about you, but 2019 was a wild year for me. Whether I was working to put together a great lesson for my students, hustling between my part-time jobs, or trying to squeeze in some doctoral work before bed,
The 3-Ingredient Baking Book by Charmian Christie (224 pages)
With all the hustle and bustle of every day life, it’s hard to find the time to just relax and enjoy. As a kid, pulling up a chair to the kitchen counter, putting on an oversized apron, and helping bake
The Wicked Deep by Shea Earnshaw (310 pages)
In 1823, the Swan Sisters, new to town and rather scandalous, are drowned for the crime of witchcraft on the Summer Solstice in the coastal town of Sparrow, Oregon. Now, as legend has it, the three sisters come back each
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone by Lori Gottlieb (432 pages)
Just as you should visit a doctor when you’re not feeling physically well, seeing someone when your mental health is suffering is just as necessary. Thankfully, in our self-care culture, the stigma around therapy is slowly fading…Just in time for