Book Reviews: Spring 2025
- Atmosphere: A Love Story
- Remarkably Bright Creatures
- Finders Keepers
Atmosphere: A Love Story
Another historical fiction knockout from Taylor Jenkins Reid! It says it there in the title – a love story. But this isn’t just a love story between two people. It’s the love a little girl has for space exploration and, against all odds, how that love takes her to unexpected places. Sometimes, when you shoot for the stars, you just might get there.
Filled with well-rounded characters that you can’t help but root for, and heart-racing moments that have you holding your breath, this is one of those novels you can’t stop reading but yet don’t want it to end. Keep the tissues nearby for this one! - Dale
Remarkably Bright Creatures
Tova Sullivan, a widow, works night shift at the local aquarium, cleaning floors and offices. Cameron Cassmore is a young man struggling to find direction in his life and so begins a search for his father. Marcellus is an octopus.
These three seemingly unrelated characters will come to have a captivating connection, with a surprisingly emotional climax.
If you had told me a book about an octopus would become one of my favourite recent reads, I would never have believed you, but this charming novel has done just that!
Quirky, light-hearted and safe – this story is just what you need to switch off from the real world for a little while. - Geoff
Finders Keepers
Patrick wins the chance to compete on game show Finders Keepers, but when he turns on the television to watch, he is pulled through the TV into another world. Thus begins
his quest to find lost things and complete the treasure hunt to win cool prizes. But soon Patrick finds himself playing for much more than prizes…
Written in the early 1990s, this story provides a healthy dose of nostalgia for adults yet is light on the dated technology references to avoid confusing children. Recommended for ages 8-12. - Rowan
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