Book Club, Fiction, Historical, Science Fiction

Atomic Anna by Rachel Berenbaum

Rachel Berenbaum’s *Atomic Anna* is a daring blend of time travel, family bonds, and emotional depth, offering a unique exploration of how the past shapes the present. While its execution is uneven at times, the novel's ambition and heartfelt moments—particularly through Raisa’s deeply human journey—make it an intriguing and rewarding read for those who enjoy stories of love, loss, and second chances.

Fiction, Historical

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

I read this book in September of last year when I was in a "mid-century feminist fiction" mood and had just finished The Kitchen Front and Bloomsbury Girls and was looking for a book with a similar feel. This one had just come across my desk from the publisher and I hungrily devoured it in… Continue reading Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus