Category: 5.5

For many, Alaska is the last frontier, but for Josie and her two kids it’s the first chance to be free, to explore, to heal. Escaping from a series of emotionally damaging events, Josie takes Paul (age 8) and Anna (age 5) on a spur of the moment adventure into Alaska in a recreational vehicle…

My newly scratched itch for Greek mythology (coupled with a copy of the book being readily available) means that 2% Books will experience its first ever back-to-back review of the same author. Although the title bears Achilles’ name, the book revolves around the life of Patroclus, the story’s narrator and Achilles’ closest companion. Born a king in his…

I listened to Memorial because I consistently saw it featured on Twitter and Goodreads, which means I began with little context as to the plot or subject matter. For those of you actually reading a review first, Memorial tells the story of Mike and Benson’s relationship: Mike, a Japanese-American chef; Benson, a Black day-care teacher. Their perspectives provide unique insight into aspects of life that often go unheard. The reader follows…