The Book of Joan: Tales of Mirth, Mischief and Manipulation
Genre: Non-Fiction I gave this book *** This is the true-life story of Joan Rivers as told by her only child, daughter, Melissa Rivers....
Melissa Rivers
Into the Wild
Genre: Non-Fiction I gave this book *** This is the true story of Christopher McCandless who, in his early 20’s, decides to traverse the...
Jon Krakauer
Lean In: Women, Work and the Will to Lead
Genre: Non-Fiction I gave this book *** This is not a story but Sandberg’s call to action of women round the world to take on leadership...
Sheryl Sandberg
Bridget Jones Mad About the Boy
Genre: Fiction I gave this book *** This is the continuing saga of sweet and charming Bridget Jones. Only she’s now in her 50’s, mother...
Helen Fielding
Where'd You Go, Bernadette?
Genre: Fiction I gave this book *** This is the story of Bernadette, her husband Elgin and their daughter, Bee (an elementary school...
Maria Semple
Today Will Be Different
Genre: Fiction I gave this book *** This is the story about a single day in the life of mother, wife, and artist, Eleanor Flood. The...
Maria Semple
Love Warrior
Genre: Non-Fiction I gave this book *** This is the true story (and self-help guide, of sorts) of Melton’s life and marriage. Melton...
Glennon Doyle Melton
White Oleander
Genre: Fiction I gave this book *** This is the story of Astrid Magnussen, a twelve-year-old girl living in Los Angeles with Ingrid, her...
Janet Finch
Behind Closed Doors
Genre: Fiction I gave this book *** This is the story about a British woman named Grace. She meets Jack, a well-known lawyer for...
B.A. Paris
Small Great Things
Genre: Fiction I gave this book *** This is the story of Ruth, an African-American, labor and delivery nurse working in a hospital in...
Jodi Picoult
