City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert

The first novel I think I’ve ever read where a woman has an independent lifestyle and a healthy sexual appetite… and isn’t ruined by them. #25wordbookreview (Amzn)

Very Nice by Marcy Dermansky

Not so terrible that I stopped reading, I guess. One of those novels where everyone is an asshole and you’re supposed to find it funny. #25wordbookreviews (Amazon)

Three Women by Lisa Taddeo

I would love the book this was advertised to be — but it was actually about three women’s painful sexual experiences, delivered with soft-core porn detail. #25wordbookreviews (Amazon)

The Valedictorian of Being Dead by Heather B Armstrong

Fascinating memoir about the dooce.com author’s devastating struggle with depression and the harrowing experimental treatment she endured to find relief. Great voice — funny surprisingly often. #25wordbookreviews (Amazon).

Every Tool’s A Hammer by Adam Savage

I loved the half of this that covered Savage’s love of making. The rest was fine but just not for me (Cosplay and other obsessions). #25wordbookreviews (Amazon)

Hot Young Widows Club by Nora McInerny Purmont

I read this because I really liked the author’s previous memoir on grief. This one isn’t quite as good and the two together are redundant. #25wordbookreviews (Amazon)

Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes

Charming little novel about the types of love and friendship we seek as adults — complicated and flawed, but still quite wonderful. Great summer read. #25wordbookreviews (on Amazon)

Street Lawyer by John Grisham

14 years old but still relevant in many ways, this thriller dealing with homelessness and poverty (and of course LAWYERS!) is a fine quick read. #25wordbookreviews (on Amazon)

The Bold World by Jodie Patterson

This gorgeous memoir takes you inside Patterson’s privileged African-American upbringing, her wildly successful career, and ongoing efforts to raise a very big, very modern family. #25wordbookreviews (link)

Fleishman is in Trouble by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

I thought I knew what this story was going in, and it kept fooling me… right up until the masterfully clever and totally satisfying end. #25wordbookreviews (link)