I always want to know what other people are reading. It’s fun to learn about all the good books out there. Take a look at what I’ve been reading and drop me a line if you want to chat about it. Or let me know if you’ve read something you want folks to know about.

The dates represent when I finished the book. I give a rating up to five stars. Reading is subjective, so don’t hate me if I didn’t have the same reaction to a book as you did. Remember John Steinbeck…I still can’t warm up to him even if the universe thinks I’m wrong!

Buckeye by Patrick Ryan – August 10,2026, ★★★★ A compassionate story following the lives of ordinary people in small town Ohio.

Sit. Write. Here. By April Dávila – July 24, 2026, ★★★★★ If you’re a writer, or if you’re interested in how to deepen your meditation practice, this book has carefully researched and heartfelt suggestions on how to use mindfulness to enhance your work.

My Friends by Fredrik Backman – July 13, 2026, ★★★★★ My favorite book of the year so far. Backman knows how to deliver all the feelings. 

Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid – July 3, 2026, ★★★★ If you’re a space nerd, like me, you’ll love the setting and background story of getting women into space. Like it’s billed, the love story is equally compelling.

How to Be Okay When Nothing Is Okay by Jenny Lawson – June 25, 2026,     ★★★★★ I consider Jenny Lawson to be a national treasure. She makes our messy lives completely relatable and does it with humor.

The Flower Sisters by Michelle Collins Anderson – June 10, 2026, ★★★★ A delightful dual timeline story about family secrets. Reminds me of The Pie Window!

A Good Animal by Sara Maurer – May 24, 2026, ★★★★★ A book about a teenage sheep farmer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula may not sound like everyone’s cup of tea, but trust me, you will never forget the compelling story and a protagonist for the ages.

The Correspondent by Virginia Evans – May 11, 2026, ★★★ I guess I’m an outlier on this one. It’s well written, but unlike A Good Animal, I found little to root for in Evans’ protagonist. I kind of wanted to slap her. 

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt – May 1, 2026, ★★★★★ This is great storytelling, pure and simple. The film on Netflix is also sweet and tender, thanks to the incomparable Sally Field. And if you haven’t read Sally’s memoir, In Pieces, it’s worth your time.

Theo of Golden by Allen Levi – April 21, 2026, ★★★★★ It lives up to the hype. I challenge any book this year to make you feel as good as this one does. I was on vacation, walking by a pool, carrying this book when I saw another woman reading it. We both just looked at each other and put our hands over our hearts. Remarkable.

This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman – April 12, 2026, ★★★1/2 An easy, engaging read about a family misunderstanding and hurt feelings over an apple cake recipe.

Noah’s Compass by Anne Tyler – March 30, 2026, ★★★ Very Anne Tyler. Pleasant, good writing, if not terribly memorable.

Beneath a Scarlet Sky by Mark Sullivan – March 13, 2026, ★★★1/2 A moving story based on true events that happened during the Nazi occupation of Italy in World War II.

Still Life at Eighty by Abigail Thomas – February 21, 2026, ★★★★1/2 A friend turned me on to Thomas, whose musings about aging are absolutely lovely and reassuring.

The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods – February 1, 2026, ★★★★ My son’s girlfriend told me about this one. Very interesting characters navigating a mystical bookshop.

Some Bright Nowhere by Ann Packer – January 14, 2026, ★★1/2 Good enough writing here, but I couldn’t really get behind the plot or the characters.

James by Percival Everett – January 10, 2026, ★★★★ Superb writing, fresh ideas, unique perspective and an all around eye-opening read.