Another month has gone by, which means it’s time for another recap of what I read. Without further ado…
- Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel: Not only is this a contender for my best of 2021 list, it’s definitely in the top five of my favorite books of all time. n audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse—the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes region, risking everything for art and humanity. HBO Max turned this fantastic book into a new series debuting this December – check out the trailer here (but like with everything, the book is always better, so make sure you read the book first!).
- I Don’t Forgive You by Aggie Blum Thompson: Perfect for book clubs or the beach, Aggie Blum Thompson’s I Don’t Forgive You is a page-turning, thrilling debut not to be missed. A brilliant thriller that has it all―cliques, dark secrets, murder, and more―I loved it. It was twisty, relatable, and absolutely unputdownable. Thompson’s debut knocks it out of the park―a must-read for 2021!
- The Harry Potter series by JK Rowling: Every year, I try to re-read the Harry Potter series at least once. They may be considered a series for kids/young adults, but as the series progresses, Harry Potter tackles themes that are far more likely to resonate with adults. In fact, 20 years after the books’ debuts, the themes prevalent in the later, more mature novels – starting with book 5 – are likely more relevant now than ever. From media bias and government propaganda to racism and discrimination, as well as extremism in politics increasingly dividing the population, Harry Potter explores issues society is still struggling to navigate in 2022.
