Imagine, if you will, that your life completely changes because of an accident… You take responsibility for your alcohol and drug usage and just when you think you will be free, a pandemic happens. This was a powerful and moving book. (I shed some tears.)

This was my first time reading from this author. Really liked her writing style. The book was humorous and very serious at times. Two women who own a bakery get involved in shenanigans that put them in very dire situations - but in this book they overcame the obstacles they were faced with and found a twist of an outcome.

Sarah's books are filled with humor and mystery. Nothing creepy... but gets you thinking. And of course, the setting of these dilemmas are based in a wonderful bakery in Eastport, Maine.

Doug is a funny dog who can't stop digging. He digs there, he digs here, he digs everywhere. This picture book will make young readers chuckle!

I enjoyed reading this while working sleepaway camp and needed something quick to get through. Loved the style too! Finished this on July 7th.

Dark yet delightful read. I enjoyed another book by this author so much I thought I’d try her first novel and it did not disappoint. If you like the supernatural (or even if you don’t think that’s your genre!) this is a wonderful read. Beautifully written.

Sisters with emotional baggage grieve their other sister’s death. I enjoyed the writing style and the characters were interesting. Ending was satisfying!

This was a fun adventure romance! Typically I hate the miscommunication trope but the dual narratives and insane amount of pining made it enjoyable. The two characters were hilariously oblivious.

If you ever watched the movie, Minority Report, this book has a similar take on the surveillance state. However, Lalami's presentation feels more real and prescient and less futuristic. With the rise of AI intelligence and integrated computer systems, one can easily imagine the fate of our protagonist, as she is swept up and placed in a detention center based on an algorithm's output. The book is gripping and tense at times, but also does a good job of showing us how technology can worm its way into our lives in ways we may not have imagined.

Mixed review for this one…I enjoyed the aspect of getting to know the characters but overall a little disappointed in the end.