I Cheerfully Refuse, by Leif Enger, is a dystopian novel set in a future America where a soft-spoken narrator navigates a world unraveling under the weight of despair and fractured human connections. While the novel offers a chilling glimpse into a familiar dystopia, I found myself struggling with its episodic nature and predictable emotional arcs. Read my full review to find out more about what worked for me—and what didn’t.
Here's hoping that the latest in Pat Barker's series following the Trojan War, The Voyage Home, is not the last!
Bruna Dantas Lobato's Blue Light Hours, a novel about a young woman moving from Brazil to study in the United States and her relationships with her mom who stayed behind, is out today.
Mark Haber's third novel, Lesser Ruins, is out today. It's one of the best novels of the year.
Richard Osman's latest mystery takes us to a new group of characters who . . . well, the title says it. Here are my thoughts on We Solve Murders.
If you're looking for a short but powerful book check out Carys Davies's Clear.
Elisa Gabbert's latest essay collection, Any Person Is the Only Self, is a wonderful collection about reading, writing, and life.
