The Color Purple Book Review: A Challenging Read That Still Resonates
BOOK SUMMARY & STATS SUMMARY Alice Walker’s The Color Purple book is a profoundly moving novel told through a series of letters written primarily by Celie, a poor Black woman living in the rural American South in the early 1900s. From the very first page, we’re drawn into Celie’s world—a world marked by hardship, silence, […]
Pride Month Books from Oprah, Reese, Jenna & More
June is a great time to reflect on the stories that help expand worldviews, connect others, and celebrate the beauty and diversity of the LGBTQ+ community. Pride Month books offer more than great reading—they lift up voices that haven’t always been heard and invite us into queer stories that linger long after the final page. This […]
‘Untamed’ by Glennon Doyle: A Reflective Read Worth Discussing
BOOK SUMMARY & STATS UNTAMED SUMMARY Untamed by Glennon Doyle is a memoir and self-help book that explores the author’s journey toward living an authentic, liberated life. Through a series of personal stories and reflections, Doyle shares how she broke free from societal expectations, left an unhappy marriage, embraced her identity, and found love with […]
‘The Guncle’ Book Review: A Perfect Feel-Good Book Club Pick
THE GUNCLE BOOK SUMMARY & STATS THE GUNCLE SUMMARY When former sitcom star Patrick O’Hara—affectionately known as GUP (Gay Uncle Patrick)—is asked to take in his young niece and nephew after a family tragedy, he reluctantly agrees, despite his very un-parent-like lifestyle. Set against the backdrop of sunny Palm Springs, The Guncle follows Patrick as […]
‘One Hundred Years of Solitude’ Book: Honest Review & Book Club Tips
BOOK SUMMARY & STATS SUMMARY The book One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel García Márquez is a landmark novel of magical realism that follows the multigenerational saga of the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo. Through a richly imaginative narrative, the book explores themes such as time, memory, love, power, and human […]
‘From Scratch’ Book and Series Review
BOOK STATS & SUMMARY STATS Title From Scratch Author Tembi Locke Book Club(s) Reese’s Book Club #24 in April 2019 Publication Date/Year 2019 Page Count 339 Genre(s) Memoir, Nonfiction, Romance, Italy, Travel Setting Italy; United States Goodreads Rating 3.95 Audience Adult Series No Translator N/A Awards 0; 1 Nomination SUMMARY From Scratch by Tembi Locke […]
‘I Know This Much Is True’ Book Review – Is it Worth the Weight?
BOOK STATS & SUMMARY STATS Title I Know This Much Is True Author Wally Lamb Book Club(s) Oprah’s Book Club #18 in June 1998 Publication Date/Year June 14, 1998 Page Count 897 Genre(s) Fiction, Contemporary, Literary Fiction, Novels, Mental Health Setting New England Goodreads Rating 4.21 Audience Adult Series No Translator N/A Awards 2 SUMMARY […]
First Lie Wins: A Page-Turning Thriller
BOOK STATS & SUMMARY STATS Title First Lie Wins Author Ashley Elston Book Club(s) Reese’s Book Club #91 in January 2024 Publication Date/Year January 1, 2024 Page Count 340 Genre(s) Thriller, Mystery, Fiction, Mystery Thriller, Suspense Setting Southern United States Goodreads Rating 4.01 Audience Adult Series No Translator N/A Awards 0; Multiple nominations SUMMARY First […]
Between Two Books 2025: A High-Rated Start
Between Two Books, the book club founded by Florence Welch, is off to an intriguing start in 2025. With two picks expected this year, the club has already announced one selection, with the second still to come. This year’s picks will include #61 and #62, continuing the club’s tradition of eclectic and thought-provoking reads. Between […]
Our Shared Shelf 2025: A Milestone Year for Feminist Reads
Our Shared Shelf, the feminist book club founded by Emma Watson, is off to an impressive start in 2025. With six book picks expected this year, the club is on track and ahead of schedule in its selections. This year marks a major milestone, as February brought the club’s 50th book pick! By the end […]