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Books We Recommend

Books We Recommend

We’ve been enjoying reading more often and want to share some of our recent favorites.

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Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng

Now a TV show on Hulu, produced by and starring Reese Witherspoon and Kerry Washington, Little Fires Everywhere is a complex story examining motherhood and class.

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Defending Jacob by William Landay

A thriller exploring how far parents will go to protect their child, Defending Jacob has now been made into an Apple TV miniseries.

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The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Now a movie, this young adult read provides an essential raw look at police brutality and race.

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Becoming by Michelle Obama

The former first lady describes her life from the South Side of Chicago to the White House.

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A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

An aristocrat is under house arrest in the famous Metropol hotel in Moscow.

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The Friend by Sigrid Nunez

A woman is left to care for her deceased friend’s depressed dog.

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Maybe You Should Talk to Someone by Lori Gottlieb

A psychotherapist learns about herself through her therapist and her therapy sessions with others.

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The Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo

The Night Tiger is about love, loyalty, and a mythical tale set in colonial Malaysia.


Our 2020 Summer Reading List

Our 2020 Summer Reading List