December 3, 2025
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December 3, 2025
The Lives and Deaths of Veronique Bangoura by Tierno Mononembo
The harrowing story of a young woman fated to tragedy by her own actions and those of others but who finds contentment of a sort in dedication to another and acceptance of her fate.
November 25, 2025
Canticle by Janet Edwards
An intimate look into the lives of religious visionaries who became martyrs and saints as well as the intriguing sect of the beguines, a female sect of monks could easily be the basis of a course on women’s issues and/or comparative religion. Well written, compelling narrative and a gripping personal story of a young girl’s transformation from common to divine.
October 22, 2025
The Feeling of Iron by Giaime Alonge
An evil Nazi doctor, a Russian KGB agent and a rogue Mossad operative who is a survivor of vile scientific experiments are the principal actors here, the latter two stalking the former in a story that alternates between the 1940s and the 1980s. Swiftly moving, rich with detail and satisfying on several levels.
October 15, 2025
The Land in Winter by Andrew Miller
During a bitter English winter two women struggle with pregnancy and family strife as well as dealing with family pasts that magnify their unhappiness. Finely and sensitively written this book is presently shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
September 13, 2025