Cranky and bitter perfectly describe Ove. Maybe even old and stodgy as well. He's a hard worker who knows how to get things done. But he's been forced out of his job and pushed around by those who have more than he does. He's lost control of the neighborhood council. He does his morning rounds... Continue Reading →
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
An apartment showing has brought together an unusual group of people. An older couple looking to renovate together for profit, a woman touring alone who looks like she could buy the whole building with her pocket money, a young couple about to have their first baby, a man in a bunny costume, and an elderly... Continue Reading →
Coming Soon: New Fall Releases 2022
Fall is almost here and so are some great new books! Get ready for these hot new releases coming soon. I've picked a few books that I'm personally looking forward to reading when they come out (ok I might have to wait until Christmas to get to all of them, but I'm still excited). Most... Continue Reading →
Beartown by Fredrik Backman
Beartown is small. It's cold. And it has hockey. When the boys' junior hockey team makes it to the semifinals and then onto the national title, there is more on the line than just a game. For a town like Beartown, winning means everything to the people... and the economy. Teens Maya and Ana are... Continue Reading →