suggested reading

We recently reached out to our online subscribers and asked for their book recommendations. 

I’m excited to present several book choices that your peers think you’ll enjoy.  They are listed below in no particular order, and not necessarily published this year. We were not able to include every recommended book but have done our best to include a nice cross-section of fiction and non-fiction.  
 
The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek 
By Kim Michele Richardson
Recommended by Barbara T.
(4.6 stars out of 5 on Amazon, a NY Times Bestseller and a Goodreads Choice Award Nominee)
 
 
 
 
 
Deacon King Kong
By James McBride
Recommended by Jennifer R.
(4.5 stars out of 5 and an Editor’s Pick on Amazon, Oprah Book Club, Winner of the Gotham Book Prize)
 
 
 
 
 
Demon Copperhead 
By Barbara Kingsolver
Recommended by Susan B.
(4.6 stars out of 5 on Amazon and winner of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize)
Amazon Description:
 
 
 
 
The Paper Palace 
By Miranda Cowley Heller
Recommended by Randi B.
(4.2 stars out of 5 on Amazon, a NY Times Bestseller, and a Goodreads Choice award nominee)
Amazon Description:
 
 
 
 
 
Tom Lake
By Ann Patchett 
Recommended by Robin B.
(4.3 stars out of 5 on Amazon, a NY Times Bestseller and Reese’s Book Club Pick)
 
 
 
 
 
The Best of Friends By Lucinda Berry
Recommended by Gail W.
(4.3 stars out of 5 on Amazon)
 
 
 
 
 
 
Good Night, Irene
By Luis Alberto Urrea
Recommended by Emily R.
(4.5 stars out of 5 on Amazon and a NY Times Bestseller)
 
 
 
 
 
Elon Musk 
By Walter Isaacson
Recommended by Mark B.
(4.7 stars on Amazon and a #1 NY Times Bestseller)
 
 
 
 
 
My Name Is Barbra
By Barbra Streisand
Recommended by Stacie H.
(4.6 stars out of 5 and a Bestseller on Amazon)
Amazon Description:
 
 
 
Seabiscuit: An American Legend
By Laura Hillenbrand
Recommended by Betty S.
(4.6 stars out of 5 on Amazon and a #1 NY Times Bestseller)
 
 
 
 
Oath and Honor: A Memoir and a Warning 
By Liz Cheney
Recommended by Steven E.
(4.7 stars out of 5 and a Bestseller on Amazon)
 
 
 
 
 
Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia
By Christina Thompson
Recommended by Eva S.
(4.5 stars out of 5 on Amazon)
 
 
 
 
Thank you, again, to the loyal readers who sent in their recommendations. Hope you find a book or two from the list to enjoy. I already have my eyes set on a few to make for great fireplace reading!
 
Warm regards,
 
Susan
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