All of these books felt like going on such an amazing ride. They all have incredible character development which is one of my favorite elements to a great novel
Omg this book is amazing- spanning multi generations, so well done
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
One of the best reads of the year but man was it sad. I loved this book so much
The Door by Magda Szabó
I loved the relationships, connection to a religious childhood, and childhood viewpoint
The Brothers K by David James Duncan
Told from the perspective of childhood and trying to save his older brother. Loved the perspective
Peace Like a River: A Novel by Leif Enger
Very beautifully told story, a lot about family
Montana 1948: A Novel by Larry Watson
Heartbreaking, multi generational tale. An obvious classic
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
Love the viewpoint/ perspective of told from past. Follows a young boy on his journey to escape a terrible summer
Last Bus to Wisdom by Ivan Doig
I had always heard of this book but never read it. When I finally did, it did not disappoint
The Cider House Rules - Books
Great multi generational story. A frontier story about a marriage’s ups and downs.
Angle of Repose by Wallace Stegner
One of my favorite books! Way a family changes when they hire a housekeeper to come. Fold from the perspective of the son
The Whistling Season by Ivan Doig
One of my all time favorite authors and all time favorite books. This one is hilarious. There is nothing quite like a Russo character
Straight Man by Richard Russo
Love all three books in the series. I love the flawed characters Russo creates.
Nobody's Fool (Sully #1) by Richard Russo
What a great story- never thought I would enjoy a western the way I did with this one
Lonesome Dove: A Novel by Larry McMurtry
Was so well done. Everything I hoped it would be. Great perspective
James (Pulitzer Prize Winner): A Novel
Quiet book of one man’s life. Very well written
Stoner
So good but so sad. Very strong atmosphere. Short, could be read in one day very easily
Small Things Like These: The Irish Times ...
So well done! I love the voice she provides throughout. Get ready for quite the journey with Demon
