By Stefanie Davis Isabel Allende’s latest novel, “The Wind Knows My Name,” is a powerful, character-driven set of parallel narratives discussing the effects of war and immigration on two children during two different time periods. […]
By Stefanie Davis “Bob had long given up the notion of knowing anyone, or of being known. He communicated through the world partly by walking through it, but mainly by reading about it.” (Dewitt, 2023, […]
By Stefanie Davis Jessica George’s debut novel, “Maame” is about coming of age, family, race, culture and finding yourself. Maddie was born in London to immigrant parents. Her dad has Parkinson’s, and Maddie has been his primary […]
By Stefanie Davis Author Angeline Boulley recently spoke at Beeson Hall in Franklin as part of the Johnson County Public Library’s Authors at JCPL series. Her newest book “Warrior Girl Unearthed” returns readers to Michigan’s Sugar Island […]
By Stefanie Davis “She holds fast to the last thing,” Sarojini said. “You are a daughter of independence, the country’s future. Women like you are the ones for whom we fought and died, the ones […]
By Stefanie Davis April is National Humor Month, so here’s just the book to make you laugh. If you’ve ever had a terrible boss, you will definitely relate to this book. “You Should Smile More” […]
By Stefanie Davis “Love and Justice: A Story of Triumph on Two Different Courts” by Jonathan Irons and Maya Moore Irons is the perfect read for combining March’s basketball and women’s history themes. This is […]
By Stefanie Davis “Take My Hand” by Dolen Perkins-Valdez is a work of fiction based on real historical events. Set in a post-segregation Alabama, this story tells of the real atrocities against primarily Black and […]
By Stefanie Davis “One Hundred Saturdays” was voted one of The Wall Street Journal’s 10 Best Books of 2022. Stella met author Michael Frank after a chance encounter at a lecture. Stella recounts the vibrant […]
By Stefanie Davis “Just Like Magic” by Sarah Hogle is a magical realism romance story about Bettie Hughes and her family. Bettie was a wealthy social media influencer, who much like her family was all […]