What Are We Reading?
Haven’t picked up a book for fun in a while? Need some new page-turners over Thanksgiving? Find out what books Forge members are reading!
The Silent Patient (Alex Michaelides) — This psychological thriller follows the life of a woman who refuses to talk after she murders her husband, and the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motives behind her crime.
American Dirt (Jeanine Cummins)— A book about a mother and her son trying to escape Mexico after a tragedy; this book is something every American should read to gain insight into the horrendous practices of the Mexican cartels.
The Kennedy Heirs (J. Randy Taraborrelli) — Acclaimed Kennedy historian Taraborrelli reveals the truth of accomplishments and defeat faced by the third generation of Kennedys.
Ninth House (Leigh Bardugo) — Meet Galaxy “Alex” Stern, a young woman and recent survivor of an unsolved multiple homicide. Alex is given the chance to attend Yale, where she must monitor the activities of Yale’s secret societies. A paranormal page-turner, Ninth House leaves you wanting more.
Normal People (Sally Rooney) — A beautifully-written romance novel about two people who can never find the right time.
Gone Girl (Gillian Flynn) — Follow the mysterious disappearance of a woman and watch as her husband tries to figure out what happened to her. Things are not always as they might appear in this popular psychological thriller.
Three Women (Lisa Taddeo) — Three different women in three different places struggle with love, sex, objectification, and more. An insightful commentary on how women view love and sex, Taddeo also provides us with bouts of humor as respite.
The Edible Woman (Margaret Atwood) — A funny yet beautifully-written social commentary, The Edible Woman follows the story of a young woman who slowly starts to be disgusted by every type of food around her.
The People We Keep (Allison Larkin) — This New York Times bestseller follows the story of a young woman as she discovers the trials and tribulations of coming of age, empathy, family, connections, and self-acceptance.
Never Let Me Go (Kazuo Ishiguro) — A beautifully-written novel by Ishiguro tells the story of a boarding school in England, with a sick truth about the kids that go there. Follow the romances and friendships of the children as they grow up and learn the truth about themselves and the cruel, dystopian society around them.
