Book Reviews

Colored Television by Danzy Senna

This review of Colored Television by Danzy Senna was originally published in the New York Journal of Books. Colored Television…

Long Island Compromise by Taffy Brodesser-Akner I loved this novel for its sharp, whip-smart observations and turns of phrase. I…

Soil and Spirit: Cultivation and Kinship in the Web of Life by Scott Chaskey I listened to the audio version…

This article on Jeannie's Best Books of 2023 was originally published on Shepherd.com. My favorite read in 2023… Wellness…

Leaving by Roxana Robinson ** spoiler alert ** So many people I admire gushed over this book and so I…

This article about five of Jeannie's favorite COVID novels was originally published on Shepherd.com. Why am I passionate about this?…

Sunday Money by Maggie Hill Sunday Money is such a well-written book. I rooted for Claire as she navigated teenage…

Solito by Javier Zamora This memoir pulled at my gut. I was extremely impressed by the author’s ability to stay…

James by Percival Everett In this retelling of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Percival Everett gives us enslaved Jim's point…

Day by Michael Cunningham This novel is wonderful for its in-depth character portrayals. Cunningham takes very authentic and simple domestic…