Book reviews by Bayside resident Stephanie Miller. Stephanie is a voracious reader and bibliophile and spends a lot of time lost in the stacks of bookstores and libraries. Find her online @StephanieSAM.
Book Short Underground Railroad: A Novel of America By Stephanie Miller A dose of courage and forbearance are needed to engage and learn from New York Times bestselling author Colson Whitehe... Read more
Book Short Classic romance for the new year By Stephanie Miller It is a truth universally acknowledged that one of the most beloved romantic figures in literature is the tall, dark, and hand... Read more
Book Short River of the Gods Review by Stephanie Miller In the early 19th Century, European powers were sending off waves of explorers to map the unknown corners of the world. Celebrated his... Read more
Book Short The Thursday Murder Club By Richard Osman Review By Stephanie Miller In “The Thursday Murder Club” four friends in a peaceful retirement village in a small town in Eng... Read more
Book Short ‘The Group,’ by Mary McCarthy Review by Stephanie Miller Take a trip back to the thirties with eight Vassar roommates, collectively known as The Group. The story begin... Read more
Book Short Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles Review by Stephanie Miller A hero’s journey always begins with the call. In “Lincoln Highway,” the latest novel from best-selling... Read more
Book Short ‘Apeirogon’ by Colum McCann By Stephanie Miller To understand the macro story, you must hear the micro stories. Apeirogon, by award winning author Colum McCann, focus... Read more
Book ShortA Place for Us, debut novel by Fatima Farheen Mirza Review by Stephanie Miller Someone else’s family dynamic can be a bit consoling to watch. Until you realize how familiar it... Read more
Book Short “Cloud Cuckoo Land” by Anthony Doerr Review by Stephanie Miller It is perhaps no surprise that many authors write about the transformative power of books. Imagine then... Read more
