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The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami: Book Review
Part of Reading as a Writer series, a book review of The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami, a Read With Jenna book club pick. Dystopian / speculative fiction about female rage, AI surveillance and more.
Includes my writing craft analysis as a debut author reading Book Club picks.
Familiaris by David Wroblewski: Book Review and Craft Tips
Book review of Oprah’s Book Club pick Familiaris by David Wroblewski. If you love dogs and magic and friendship and farms and love stories, this book is for you!
Dream State by Eric Puchner - Book Review and Craft Tips
Eric Puchner’s Dream State delivers a sprawling family saga with all the things, including a side of climate dread. In this review, I unpack what made it a standout Book Club pick and what writers can learn from this beautiful story.
Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: Book Review - Sisterhood and Ambition
Book review of Coco Mellors’ Blue Sisters, a story about sisters and ambitious women.
Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner: Book Review
Book Review of Rachel Kushner’s spy thriller, Creation Lake.
Playground by Richard Powers: Meta Mantas [Book Review]
Book review of the new Richard Powers novel exploring AI, ocean conservation, and friendship with a mind-bending twist.
Book Review: The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
Book Review of The Life Impossible by Matt Haig: A Magical Journey to Ibiza