The Word Is Murder by Anthony Horowitz
3 words: creative, riveting, classic
Give this book a whirl if you like… old-fashioned mysteries with a modern twist, first-person narratives from the Watson perspective, British mysteries, outsider’s perspective on crime-solving, layered stories, author as a characters in a novel
Work Optional: Retire Early the Non-Penny-Pinching Way by Tanja Hester
3 words: inspiring, practical, honest
Give this book a whirl if you like… Your Money or Your Life, planning for the freedom of financial independence, a roadmap to having the option to work less or retire early
Keeping House: Creating Spaces for Sanctuary and Celebration by Emma Bloomfield
3 words: pretty, browseable, useful
Give this book a whirl if you like… decorating books you can dip into, helpful tips for making a home more comfortable
The Worry Cure: Seven Steps to Stop Worry from Stopping You by Robert L. Leahy
3 words: practical, encouraging, thoughtful
Give this book a whirl if you like… learning how to manage anxiety, practical steps to reduce worry
The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff
3 words: absorbing, suspenseful, twisty
Give this book a whirl if you like… WWII espionage, women spies, researching a mystery from the past, betrayal
(Confession: I read it primarily because I absolutely love the cover art)
This Is Where You Belong: The Art and Science of Loving the Place You Live by Melody Warnick
3 words: personal, informative, domestic
Give this book a whirl if you like… practical tips for loving where you live, memoir/self-improvement books, author as a participant in the book’s activities
Handmaid’s Tale: The Graphic Novel by Margaret Atwood and Renee Nauth
3 words: stark, dystopian, disturbing
Give this book a whirl if you like… dystopian novels, feminist fiction, graphic novel versions of novels
Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know About the People We Don’t Know by Malcolm Gladwell
3 words: engaging, provocative, smooth
Give this book a whirl if you like… curious anecdotes, societal commentary, bite-sized pieces of information, readable writing
The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo
3 words: absorbing, character-focused, warm
Give this book a whirl if you like… big-hearted stories of family dysfunction, Chicagoland novels, sisterhood, parenting, stories of long and happy marriages
Anyone else read — or want to read — any of these? What were your favorites of September?