This one had me laughing from page one. That's enough for me!

J.K. Rowling created such a rich magical world that almost any opportunity to hear more about her characters is a welcome one. However, I didn't love this. Might have been because reading a screenplay is different than reading a novel or that the focus on the next generation of characters wasn't as satisfying or that I felt strongly about the original resolution of this story. That said, I'd fly to London in a heartbeat to see the play.

Frenetic and rich and searing portrait of the service industry. While it did not feel like we needed more in this category, this was quite well written. Consumed it in one sitting. Extra bonus: read the NYT review appropriately penned by chef, restaurateur, and autobiographer Gabrielle Hamilton.

This book was a true delight. So nice I read it twice, as the saying goes. Sittenfeld does Jane Austen ample justice, in my book. Some laugh out loud moments paired with poignant truths. Adored it.

This made for a great beach read, but I think I would have enjoyed it under any circumstances. I'm thrilled to report that we haven't seen the last of the enigmatic protagonist Judith Rashleigh, as this book is act one of a trilogy. I heartily recommend!

"This book is a time machine." I've been quite excited to crack this one and will report back as I devour it.

For those who fondly recall David Thorne's pièce de résistance, "Missing Missy" and for those who enjoy laughing, make haste. Mr. Thorne has a new book out: That's Not How You Wash a Squirrel. Solid pick for holiday food comas. #seasonsreadings

But the city makes up for its hazards and its deficiencies by supplying its citizens with massive doses of a supplementary vitamin - the sense of belonging to something unique, cosmopolitan, mighty, and unparalleled.

Pick this one up if you miss this guy, this show, and having your heart gently split apart every Sunday night. One of the oft-rumored inspirations for Mad Men, this one holds strong.

It's road trip time and I'm multitasking: teaching my parents about Pandora, but also enjoying the adventures of Cormoran Strike. Kinda fun reading a different J.K. Rowling voice. Hermione Granger 4-eva, but Cormoran is aight.

I'm having trouble pushing through this one, which is surprising to me. People seem very passionate about this series and I feel like I would gravitate towards the premise. Not sure why I'm not more engaged. Anyone else?

One of my top 3 favorite books. I read this for a class in college and it has stayed with me ever since. Long winding tale with political themes, though it does not feel like a political novel. Highly recommend. Note: I do not recommend the movie.

Fantastic read. I've gone back to it a few times, wowed each time by Pessl's expansive and detailed imagination. The world inside this book feels incredible, but strangely real. I loved it.