Need a cozy sweatshirt, bookish tote, or mug? Get one at the BookBrowse Merch Store!

Reviews by BB

If you'd like to be able to easily share your reviews with others, please join BookBrowse.
Order Reviews by:
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou Ishida
Can a cat prescription solve your problems? (6/10/2024)
I was very pleased to receive an advanced reader’s copy of this book. I am a cat lover and thought this book would be the perfect fit for me. Unfortunately the execution of this really great concept didn’t work well for me. I enjoyed the beginning stories but then I found …more
The House on Biscayne Bay
The House on Biscayne Bay
by Chanel Cleeton
An atmospheric tale (1/16/2024)
I have read several of Chanel Cleeton's books and just loved her last one, "The Cuban Heiress". So, I was very much looking forward to her new book set in Miami. The author is a wonderful storyteller and she writes a very atmospheric story with this one. But, I must say the …more
The Waters
The Waters: A Novel
by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Rural Noir (10/31/2023)
This book started off rather slowly but it did pick up as it went along. An interesting and well-written story with a setting that is almost like a character itself … rather lyrical in its style. I thought the pacing was off during parts of the story, so that was a bit of a …more
North Woods
North Woods: A Novel
by Daniel Mason
Beautifully written - but not for me (10/18/2023)
Although this novel is beautifully written, I was bored by it much of the time. I am likely in the minority on this one. I can imagine it might win some awards based on the writing. This one just wasn’t for me.
This Is Salvaged
This Is Salvaged: Stories
by Vauhini Vara
Thought provoking short stories (8/10/2023)
I enjoyed this collection of short stories. I read them just one at a time. The stories stand on their own, yet they share major themes. I'm happy I had the opportunity to read this collection. 3.5 stars
All You Have to Do Is Call
All You Have to Do Is Call
by Kerri Maher
An important issue! (6/22/2023)
Kerri Maher’s current novel covers a very timely, important and relevant topic - the right of women to control their own bodies. Although this story takes place in the 70s, this is still an issue in today’s world. This book will surely be a favorite for women’s book clubs! Recommended
King of the Armadillos
King of the Armadillos
by Wendy Chin-Tanner
Fascinating Coming-of-Age Historical Fiction (5/23/2023)
I enjoyed reading this well-told story of Victor Chin and his time at the Carville leprosarium in Louisiana in the 1950's. This really is a story of belonging and surviving and finding your way. I like reading a book where I learn new things. I also found it very …more
You'll Forget This Ever Happened
You'll Forget This Ever Happened: Secrets, Shame, and Adoption in the 1960s
by Laura L. Engel
Heartfelt Memoir (2/12/2023)
This is a very well-written personal story about adoption in the 1960’s. I found myself engaged in the story from the very first page. Definitely recommend this book!
The Lost Ticket
The Lost Ticket
by Freya Sampson
A beautiful read! (10/11/2022)
I devoured this little gem of a book in two days. It was absolutely charming and heartwarming.
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley
A wild escapade (10/11/2022)
This was a fun and heartwarming novel with a mystery thrown into the mix.
The Paris Bookseller
The Paris Bookseller
by Kerri Maher
1920's Paris Literary Scene (11/10/2021)
Three of my favorite things in a book are historical fiction, books about books (or bookstores), and Paris. This novel satisfied all three. I thoroughly enjoyed reading about Sylvia Beach and the 1920's literary scene in Paris. It seems that the author did quite a bit of …more
  • Page
  • 1

BookBrowse Book Club

  • Book Jacket
    The Jackal's Mistress
    by Chris Bohjalian
    From the New York Times bestselling author of Hour of the Witch, a Civil War love story of a Confederate wife and a wounded Yankee.
1
2
PrevNext

Members Recommend

  • Book Jacket

    Jane and Dan at the End of the World
    by Colleen Oakley

    Date Night meets Bel Canto in this hilarious tale.

    Read the Reviews
  • Book Jacket

    The Dream Hotel
    by Laila Lalami

    A Read with Jenna pick. A riveting novel about one woman's fight for freedom, set in a near future where even dreams are under surveillance.

    Read the Reviews
  • Book Jacket

    Raising Hare
    by Chloe Dalton

    A moving and fascinating meditation on freedom, trust, and loss through one woman's friendship with a wild hare.

    Read the Reviews
  • Book Jacket

    Girl Falling
    by Hayley Scrivenor

    The USA Today bestselling author of Dirt Creek returns with a story of grief and truth.

    Read the Reviews
  • Book Jacket

    The Antidote
    by Karen Russell

    A gripping dust bowl epic about five characters whose fates become entangled after a storm ravages their small Nebraskan town.

    Read the Reviews
  • Book Jacket

    Fagin the Thief
    by Allison Epstein

    A thrilling reimagining of the world of Charles Dickens, as seen through the eyes of the infamous Jacob Fagin, London's most gifted pickpocket, liar, and rogue.

    Read the Reviews
1
2
3
4
5
6
PrevNext
Who Said...

Who dares to teach must never cease to learn.

Click Here to find out who said this, as well as discovering other famous literary quotes!

Wordplay

Solve this clue:

B O a F F T

and be entered to win..

Your guide toexceptional          books

BookBrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction—books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.