‘Going Infinite’ is like watching a rocket blaze through the stratosphere, only to fizzle and self destruct, leaving an immense debris field in its wake. Like an accident, it is hard to look away. And like many disasters, FTX’s fatal flaw was from its inception. Sam Bankman-Fried is a modern day idiot savant, as flawed as he is brilliant, and many who were fascinated by his brilliance suffered great financial loss. Michael Lewis does his best to convey the complexities of this ‘enfant terrible,’ leaving the reader to apportion blame. A highly compelling read.

-Susan

The latest novel by the author of News of the World once again focuses on the lawless West immediately following the Civil War. Union soldier John Chenneville returns to his St. Louis home to recuperate after suffering a grievous head wound. Upon learning that his sister and her family have been brutally murdered, John embarks on a journey across Texas to hunt down the murderer. What ensues is classic Jiles--beautiful landscape descriptions, fabulous characters and a well-honed history of the Reconstruction in a fractured American West.

-Laura

Alan Shipnuck is back with another compelling book, this one covering the battle for the “soul of professional golf”, and it is a fascinating read! Countless interviews with golfers, caddies, wives, agents, lawyers and fans makes for an insider account of LIV and how it came to be, going back many more years than you would think. Total page turner!

-Di and Kathy

From Jessica Knoll, the author of Luckiest Girl Alive, comes another thriller, Bright Young Women. This is a story based on the real life crimes of Ted Bundy. After the brutal killing of two women at a college sorority, two women who believe their friends were both victims of the same killer join forces to track and bring the serial killer to justice. 

-Kirsten and Di

Much like his other book “Here For It,” R. Eric Thomas’s latest “Congratulations, the Best is Over!” is a laugh out loud collection of smart, self-deprecating essays. Although he touches on serious themes like the pandemic, depression, grief, and inclusion, he makes it a joyful, comedic ride. His wit and occasionally tongue-in-cheek writing is equal parts social commentary and comedy. I’ll read anything he writes (I also recommend Libro.fm for this one since it’s especially entertaining on audio)!

-Katie

The fourth installment of The Thursday Murder Club does not disappoint! This time a friend connected to the gang is murdered. While everyone is trying to find the person responsible for the murder, they're also trying to find what he ultimately died trying to protect. 

-Erin

"From Emmy-award winning actor, author, comedian, producer, and director Henry Winkler, a deeply thoughtful memoir of the lifelong effects of stardom and the struggle to become whole."

-Jackie