"It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife". With one of the most famous opening lines in English literature, Jane Austen begins her tale of the Bennet family, Mr. Darcy and more in arguably her most famous novel, "Pride and... Continue Reading →
Book clubs offer a great opportunity for friends and book lovers to gather (whether virtually or in person) to catch up and discuss a good book. There’s only two problems with this activity and they seem to come up at every meeting: what book should the group read next and how do you find enough... Continue Reading →
I'd had "People We Meet on Vacation" on hold for more months than I could remember. When it was finally my turn to read this summer romance, I was quite excited. As my introduction to Emily Henry's writing, I was looking forward to reading what all the fuss was about, as I knew this was... Continue Reading →
"Where the Crawdads Sing" by Delia Owens was published in 2018 and was quickly chosen to join Reese Witherspoon's bookclub. Naturally, this helped launch the novel into even more fame, and it has been a top-pick for readers ever since. Here at TBPL, it was the 5th most circulated adult fiction book of 2021. "Where... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for a story that is funny, poignant, surprising and full of heart, you've come to the right place. Beth O'Leary's "The No-Show" follows three women - Siobhan, Miranda and Jane through a year of their lives. These three women may not know each other, but they all have one thing in common... Continue Reading →
If you’re a fan of young adult novels, you’ve probably heard of John Green. He has written a number of YA works that, I believe, will be considered classics in the genre for years to come. “The Fault in Our Stars” was published in 2012, and it has become a standard and a powerhouse in... Continue Reading →
If you're looking for something quirky, queer, and takes place on the Q train, you've come to the right place. "One Last Stop' by Casey McQuiston is an exciting and entertaining ride from start to finish. Filled with a diverse cast of characters living in New York City, "One Last Stop" follows 23 year old... Continue Reading →
Some novels have simple, everyday titles that are so common, they can even be found for multiple books. I think it's safe to say that this isn't one of them. "The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society" may be a mouthful, but it will be well worth the potential tongue twister! This charming and... Continue Reading →
I enjoy a cute rom-com every once in a while, and this book definitely fits the bill. Plus, I could tell pretty early that this book found inspiration from “Romeo and Juliet”, which was also a plus. In both stories, two rival families hold grudges against each other, and their children are essentially forbidden to... Continue Reading →
It is quite possible that, in the last year or so, you've heard of "Bridgerton" - a Netflix series that has taken the world by storm. The series is based on Julia Quinn's novels, each focused on one of the Bridgerton siblings in 1800s England. The first of the novels was published back in 2006,... Continue Reading →
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