Dante Jefferson Washington is a smart, young, black, religious conservative who wants to make his mark on the Washington D.C. political stage. But in Michael Harrington‘s novel “In God We Trust,” Dante’s lofty ambitions for public service are soon entangled in the web of partisan tribal conflict, religion, and money that defines our national political dysfunction. Dante, a social outcast because of his race and political ideals, seeks the love of a former college classmate,…
The climate is changing. In Rachel Meehan‘s young adult thriller “Water’s Edge,” thousands are fleeing the chaos and social unrest. With their own water and power supplies, 14-year-old Nairne and her family are well prepared, but most people are less fortunate. When Nairne persuades her…
Deanna Lewis and Josh Haber are each deep into their careers, which leave little time to cultivate meaningful relationships. But they each also sense a powerful connection at their first meeting, in the D.J. Starling novel “Deja Vu.” Deanna, meanwhile, is haunted by recurring –…
In Boston, Popsy Power is pretty, popular and insanely rich. Her husband adores her, and her two daughters are busy producing babies and romping up the corporate ladder like good little Wellesley Wives. However, in Suzy Duffy‘s novel “Wellesley Wives,” what Popsy doesn’t know is…
Hi folks … You’ve noticed we’ve been adding interviews at a more leisurely pace recently. The Bookcast is in the process of being moved to a new server, and the move is taking a bit longer than I’d anticipated, for reasons the wizard can’t pull…
