Author: Leah and Andrew Yerre

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We’ve come to expect thought-provoking novels with a twist from Jodi Piccoult and Mad Honey doesn’t disappoint. This book was co-authored by the talented Jennifer Finney Boylan and their partnership translates brilliantly on the page. The story is told in two voices and each author writes one of the points of view. They are interwoven seamlessly to build anticipation, tell each character’s story and lead you on a wild ride.

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We think reading The Strong Ones by Sara Hammel is the perfect way to celebrate Women’s History month.  This is the true story of a study that was done in Massachusetts in the 90’s to determine whether women should be allowed in combat positions within the military.  Whether you are a local history fan or could just use a good dose of girl power, this book is for you!

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February is Black History Month, an opportunity to celebrate the achievements and recognize the struggles of African Americans throughout our history. This year’s theme is Black Resistance, which aims to highlight how African Americans continue to mobilize resources and shape social movements to create a space for Black Americans to thrive. This month is an invitation to explore the histories of Black freedom movements—from slavery and abolition to other ongoing struggles for civil and human rights and we think books are a perfect way to begin that exploration.

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October is National Cookbook month and it’s no wonder why.  Who doesn’t want to get in the kitchen when the temperatures start to dip. It’s harvest time and the rich flavors of fall produce are in abundance.  Time to start baking and there’s no better place to start than with versatile, delicious pies!  So here is our October book pick – The Book on Pie by Erin Jeanne McDowell.

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Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh centers around a women’s clinic in Boston. It is a social commentary on the happenings of the people who come and go… employees, patients and protesters. This is a character-driven story and Haigh expertly puts us in the minds of each of her well developed and complex characters.

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If you are looking for a summer read that is 100% pure fun, then The Bodyguard is for you. The main ingredients are sunshine, sass, swooning and swagger. Like any romcom, it has a far-fetched plot, lots of banter, and a predictable ending, but it also had lots of lovable characters, nostalgia and hope. I usually go for more darkness in my books but this one hit me at just the right time – a time when I wanted to be lost in a blissfully light and happy novel.

June Selection: “The Guncle” by Steven Rowley

Here’s a few thoughts I have right now as I ponder what to read next:
1) Once in a while I need to escape the reality of the world and lose myself in a feel-good story and I’m feeling that now.
2) The weather this weekend has me feeling summer vibes – in my opinion, reading by the pool, lake or ocean calls for light reads and bubbly drinks.
3) June is pride month! Think rainbows, hearts and being your true self. And of course, pick up a book that supports all these things.

Read with Aesop’s:  May Selection

Throughout the month of May, our country celebrates the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders on our culture and history. Here at Aesop’s, that translates into books!  This month, we invite you to read Beasts of a Little Land by Juhea Kim and travel to twentieth-century Korea during Japanese occupation, World War II, and the rise of Communism.