I've loved reading since I was a child. When my brothers and I were kids, our dad would hide books in his closet to give to us at his whim. Those books were a brilliant gift that built a lifetime habit for all of us: reading! I am lost without a book, or three, to read. I love talking about books and I love helping other readers find their next read. Until spring 2025, I was employed for 5 years as a buyer/merchandiser/bookseller at Literati Bookstore in Ann Arbor, where we were required to write book reviews. Besides access to books, one of my favorite side perks of the job was discovering I love writing book reviews . . . plus it's the best way to remember what I've read! Below are my curated reading lists, which I began in 2020 in the midst of the pandemic, of current releases, soon to be released titles, as well as books I've read over the years, that I recommend. Enjoy . . . let's talk about the books! Scroll down to see my reading list posts — click on the heading with posting date.