I was immediately drawn into Alice McDermott's 1963 Saigon in her newest novel. The story centers around two young American wives living there as "helpmeets" to their working husbands. There is great depth to this novel and it's beautifully written. It matters not if you know of Vietnam in the 60's, because Alice McDermott's writing takes you there.

-Molly

Stephanie Land gave us Maid several years ago about single-motherhood and her life well below the poverty line; it was a riveting Netflix docu-drama and her latest memoir is about her experience navigating higher education with a child and the myriad of challenges she faced. Brutally honest and unimaginable to most; the complexity of student loans, government assistance and the many hoops she had to jump through to feed herself and her child is heartbreaking, all while working towards her degree. You cannot look away as she shares her life.

-Di

All You Have to Do is Call by Kerri Maher is based on the true story of the Jane Collective, a group of Chicago women in 1970's who provided safe, illegal abortions to women in need. The story is told from the perspective of three different women. I thought it was really interesting and completely heartbreaking. The story ends with the outcome of Roe v Wade. Knowing where we are today made the whole thing hard to swallow. It also reminded me of how important it is to support women and to never stop fighting for women's rights.    

-Erin

Who killed Clemmie? Was it the blithe, sociopathic boyfriend? His impossibly wealthy godmother? The gallery owner with whom Clemmie was having an affair? Or was it the result of something else entirely? Laugh out loud social commentary dots this modern-day British whodunnit.

-Morley

A masterful story set within the framework of Korea’s recent history. Koh's voice is uniquely lyrical - what's left unsaid is as powerful as her words. She weaves her characters' interactions and growth together, leading to an acceptance of who we are and where we belong. An achingly beautiful work. 

-Beth

The Unmaking of June Farrow is a beautiful, cozy, highly atmospheric and propulsive mystery layered in magical realism. It’s a hopeful story of love, family, and motherhood. And no matter the genres you gravitate towards, June Farrow is a universally enjoyable read with lovely characters that will have you whipping through the pages desperate to know what happens next!

-Katie

A thoroughly entertaining mix of memories, music and inspiration from Wilco front man Jeff Tweedy, sharing 50 songs that changed his life, the real-life experiences behind each one, as well as what he’s learned about how music and life intertwine and enhance each other. Highly recommended.

-Kathy