Every romance heroine doesn’t have to be in her 20s. Every amateur detective does not have to be a Girl Sleuth. I particularly enjoy novels […]
Adult
Mushrooms and Beetles and Snails, Oh My!
I’ve read several books lately that focus on the tiniest forms of life—some creatures charming and inspiring, others, devastatingly harmful, and still others, playing both […]
Hispanic and Latinx books
Today’s blog comes from guest author, Michele Hirschfeld, who is highlighting Hispanic and Latinx authors. Anita De Monte Laughs Last, by Xochitl Gonzalez, is a […]
Winning Fixes Everything Review: Do you want to play, or do you want to win?
Evan Drellich’s Winning Fixes Everything: How Baseball’s Brightest Minds created Sports’ Biggest Mess is a book about baseball and a team that changed everything. There are […]
The Matchmakers Celebrate Black History Month with Fiction Titles
The Matchmakers team celebrates the heritage and contributions of Black Americans by focusing on fiction titles that further our understanding of these experiences. Here are […]
Tragedy to Triumph: Heartbreaking Memoirs That Point Toward Hope
I happen to find tragic memoirs compelling, especially those that end on a note of hope or the promise of redemption. Three memoirs I’ve read recently […]
Historical Romances Featuring Strong Female Leads
The Matchmakers recently got a Match Me Up! request from a customer who was wanting to get back into reading for pleasure after finishing a […]
Fiction Based on True Crime: Chizmar, Clark, and Sweren-Becker
The Matchmakers welcome our guest blogger, Michele! Michele writes: Here’s a fun twist on the true crime genre: true crime fiction! I read Penance, by […]
Reader’s Choice: Luke’s Favorite Reads
Each month members of the Matchmakers create new bookmarks for patrons to take home with them. The lists of books cover a range of themes […]