Category Archives: Literary Fiction

Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell – a Book Review

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

The world has long thought it knows William Shakespeare. His is, perhaps, the most recognizable name in history. But what do we really know about the man? We know so many of his words, the depth of his intellect, and … Continue reading →

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The Calamity Club by Kathryn Stockett – a Book Review

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Imagine my complete elation when I see that Kathryn Stockett has released another novel. Her astounding novel, The Help, was released all the way back in 2009. I guess I should be glad Stockett took so much time to craft … Continue reading →

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I See You’ve Called in Dead by John Kenney – a Book Review

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

See? I told you I read a lot about death all at once. While my previous post, When Things are Alive They Hum, had an overall tone of seriousness and drama, this particular title wielded humor quite expertly to pack … Continue reading →

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When Things Are Alive They Hum by Hannah Bent – a Book Review

Posted on July 25, 2026 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I feel like I’ve read a lot of books about death lately. Believe it or not, not all of them were super heavy reads, but this particular title certainly is. It’s made more difficult because you truly learn to love … Continue reading →

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Model Home by Rivers Solomon – a Book Review

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I originally chose this novel as a Haunted House book for my reading challenge, but I have changed my mind. While there is that element of the creepy family home of hidden terrors that plague the nightmares of the now-grown … Continue reading →

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Six Days in Bombay by Alka Joshi – a Book Review

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Alka Joshi has this knack for creating memorable narratives. This novel, loosely based on the story of the artist, Amrita Sher-Gil, a celebrated female painter of the early 20th century, follows Sona, a nurse in a hospital in Bombay. When … Continue reading →

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My Friends by Fredrik Backman – a Book Review

Posted on August 21, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

How many authors can continuously churn out books that rake in well more than a 4 star average? Not many, but Fredrik Backman is one of them. He’s a prolific author, and it’s amazing he’s able to have the kind … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler – a Book Review

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I have been very fortunate this year so far in that the book club books chosen by my fellow members just happen to slot into my Reading Challenge. This book, Parable of the Sower, the first book in the Earthseed … Continue reading →

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The God of the Woods by Liz Moore – a Book Review

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

I was first introduced to Liz Moore a few years ago when I devoured The Unseen World, which I noted in my goodreads review from 2017 as “quietly spectacular.” I remember it being a technologically-driven mystery for super smart people, … Continue reading →

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Lucky Turtle by Bill Roorbach – a Book Review

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Amy @ A Librarian and Her Books

Well, here you have it. This is my final catch-up review of 2024 and then I can turn over a new leaf and pledge to be more on top of things for 2025. I barely made it with this one … Continue reading →

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