by envisionmg | Nov 18, 2021 | Historical Fiction, Staff Picks
This House is Haunted by John Boyne “This House Is Haunted is a striking homage to the classic nineteenth-century ghost story. Set in Norfolk in 1867, Eliza Caine responds to an ad for a governess position at Gaudlin Hall. When she arrives at the hall, shaken by...
by envisionmg | Nov 15, 2021 | Staff Review
It’s challenging to change our perspective on long standing traditions and holidays. Thanksgiving is one of those holidays that mark the beginning of winter festivities and brings families together over turkey and pie. So, when we are asked to rethink this holiday...
by envisionmg | Nov 11, 2021 | Rachel Reviews
The Massachusetts Book Awards recognize significant works of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and children’s/young adult literature published by current Commonwealth residents. As a judge for the 21st Annual Awards, I’ve been tasked with reading all fourteen fiction...
by envisionmg | Nov 11, 2021 | What The Director Is Reading
The Scorpio Races – Maggie Stiefvater “It is the first day of November and so, today, someone will die.” I reread this book every November. It has unforgettable characters and the descriptions of the fictional island of Thisby will draw vivid images...
by envisionmg | Nov 8, 2021 | Historical Fiction, Staff Picks
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid “Aging and reclusive Hollywood movie icon Evelyn Hugo is finally ready to tell the truth about her glamorous and scandalous life. But when she chooses unknown magazine reporter Monique Grant for the job,...
