Rating: 4.3/5
Middlemarch Review
Middlemarch throws you into a web of ambition, love, and bad decisions. If you’ve ever married in haste or judged your neighbor’s hat, this book gets you.
Classics
Books that have stood the test of time and are recognized for their literary merit.
Rating: 4/5
1984 Review
Big Brother is always watching, and if you think your boss is bad, wait till you meet O'Brien. Orwell’s world is scary, but I couldn’t stop reading. Warning: may cause paranoia and an urge to unplug your smart speaker.
Rating: 4.3/5
The Bell Jar Review
Esther’s brain feels like my bedroom closet—messy and hard to escape. Plath nails the raw and real. It’s heavy but weirdly funny. Not my usual cheery read, but it stuck with me like glitter after a party.
Rating: 4/5
Demon Copperhead Review
Kingsolver nails Appalachian life with both humor and hard truths. Her characters feel like folks I grew up with. It's not all sunshine, but that’s what makes it real—and I couldn’t put it down, even during lunch.
Rating: 4.3/5
Madame Bovary Review
Emma Bovary wants romance but gets small-town drama and bad choices. Flaubert writes her so real, I kept yelling at the pages, but couldn’t stop reading—kind of like watching someone eat soap and wondering what happens next.
Rating: 3.8/5
Madame Bovary Review
Emma Bovary wants romance, gets reality, and blames everyone except herself. Flaubert’s sharp writing makes you laugh, sigh, and shake your head. At least my own love life isn’t quite as messy—yet.
Rating: 4/5
Life After Life Review
Ursula lives, dies, and starts again more than my old Windows computer. Atkinson keeps things wild—war, family, tea, and second chances. Sometimes I got lost, but I enjoyed the ride more than a rollercoaster with no seatbelt.
Rating: 4.5/5
The Color Purple Review
Celie's story hit me like a bag of potatoes—heavy, surprising, and somehow uplifting. The writing is raw and honest, making it easy to root for her, even through all the mud pies life throws her way.
Rating: 4/5
The Namesake Review
Gogol’s story made me laugh, sigh, and even question my own breakfast choices. 'The Namesake' nails the weird, funny pain of figuring out who you are, with bonus points for awkward family dinners.
Rating: 4.3/5
The Night Watchman Review
Louise Erdrich's 'The Night Watchman' made me laugh, tear up, and think about my own weird family. Strong characters, a lot of heart, and a slice of Chippewa history—just ignore the parts that put you to sleep.