What We’re Reading

The Love Wager by Lynn Painter

“Lynn Painter managed, once again, to completely enthrall me in her romantic storytelling. Jack was absolutely charming, and Hallie was delightful and original. It felt like I was watching a classic rom-com. Comforting, sweet, a little spicy, and worth every second.”

– Natasha

Honey, Baby, Mine by Laura Dern & Diane Ladd

“What’s better than having two of the greatest movie stars of all time co-author a book together? Having those stars be a mother/daughter duo that deliver a heartfelt, honest, and occasionally painful memoir. As Laura Dern forces her mother, Diane Ladd, to go on daily walks for her health, they reminisce about their careers, their lovers, and their divorces. They laugh with (and at) one another, shout, and bicker on occasion, but they always return to a place of love making this one beautiful tale of an eternal bond between mother and daughter.”

– Gregory

The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

“This is my favorite book of all time. Period. Full stop. I have faith that I will remain unchanged in this opinion for the rest of my life. It’s full of intrigue, and for every question presented, there’s an answer whose cleverness will send goosebumps across your skin. It boasts some of the most interesting, believable, constantly changing characters in fiction. By the end of this book, you would defend many of them with your life. Others, quite the opposite. Read this version. Unabridged, and the Robin Buss translation. If you think you might read an abridged version, read Buss’s introduction to this one first. You’ll be convinced by his passion for this story he’s translated masterfully.”

– Anthony