“Everything Inside” by Edwidge Danticat Read via Paperback Everything Inside is a collection of short stories that explore Haitian culture with love, loss, and tragedy at the center of each. Below you’ll find brief synopses of each story! Synopsis: Story 1: Dosas Elsie is a live-in nurse, caring for a man in his mid-sixties who is in a struggle with renal-failure. While caring for him one morning, she receives a phone call from her ex-husband, Blaise, informing her that his new girlfriend, Oliva (who also happens to be Elsie’s ex…
“In Five Years” by Rebecca Serle Read via hardback A captivating journey through grief and heartache. Triggers: Grief Loss Synopsis: Ever since the tragic death of her brother when they were children, lawyer Dannie has coped with the grief by living according to a very structured plan- one she feels she has complete control over. She has a best friend, Bella, with whom she’s been attached at the hip since they were 7 years old. She has a great boyfriend, David, who fits into her life like a perfect puzzle piece. Dannie has also nailed the interview…
“Red White & Royal Blue” by Casey McQuiston Read via Kindle An enemy turned lover romance you won’t want to put down! Synopsis: Alex Claremont-Diaz is not only the First Son of the United States but also the son of the first female President. He may be a college boy, but who would turn down living in the White House?! When Alex has to attend a royal wedding where he’ll be in the presence of his arch-nemesis, Prince Henry, he’s not happy. They’ve been rivals since they were young, hating…
“The Guest List” by Lucy Foley Read via Audible Time to buckle up for an unforgettable murder mystery! Synopsis: “Now. The Wedding Night.” There’s been a murder. We don’t know who. We don’t know how. We don’t know why. Television’s golden boy, Will, and magazine creator, Jules, seem like the perfect couple. They’ve got the looks, the money, and the fame. Their upcoming wedding is being held on a remote island off the coast of Ireland, a tribute to Jules’ heritage. As elite…
“The Henna Artist” by Alka Joshi Read via Kindle (after my puppy chewed up the hardback!) I am extremely partial to historical fiction, and this masterpiece did not let me down. Set in 1950s India, I was transported not only to another time but to a completely new culture. Synopsis: In this book, we follow the journey of Lakshmi, a 30-year-old woman who has escaped her abusive husband and grim future in rural Ajar and built a new life for herself in the big city- Jaipur. Over the thirteen years she has been living in Jaipur…