Gretchen recommends "Rachel to the Rescue"

 

Are you tired of the endless absurdities of the political landscape?  Elinor Lipman has an antidote with her satirical rom-com “Rachel to the Rescue,” replete with all the sensitivities of the current times. Rachel Klein commits the dreaded “Reply All” faux pas in grousing about her job in the White House Office of Records Management. As she is summarily escorted out, she is hit by a speeding car, driven by a woman she discovers is alleged to be the president’s paramour. Needing employment, she accepts an ambiguous job offer to be an assistant to a notorious muckraker with a canon of tawdry tell-all books. Will Rachel take down the president? Meanwhile a serendipitous set-up pairs her with a thoughtful second-generation wine merchant. Rachel’s prospects may be looking up. 

I enjoyed this light and funny read with engaging characters that brought a sense of respite from the reality and craziness of daily headlines.  As always with her novels, I enjoyed the witty tone which is Lipman’s signature style, along with her keen social observations.

This book is suitable for adults.

 

Natalie recommends "The Redemption of Wolf 302: From Renegade to Yellowstone Alpha Male"

The third book in Rick McIntyre's The Alphas of Yellowstone series, The Redemption of Wolf 302 details the journey of Wolf 302. Wolf 302 was a descendent of Wolf 21, but unlike 302's nephew, he didn't seem to have the same energy or drive to be an alpha unlike his predecessor and nephew. However, he does have a certain charisma with the female wolves.

"From the renowned wolf researcher and author of The Rise of Wolf 8 and The Reign of Wolf 21 comes a stunning account of an unconventional alpha male. A lover, not a fighter. That was wolf 302. A renegade with an eye for the ladies, 302 was anything but Yellowstone's perfect alpha male. For starters, he fled from danger. He begged for food from other wolves, ditched females he'd gotten pregnant, and even napped during a heated battle with a rival pack! But this is not the story of 302's failures. This is the story of his dramatic transformation. And legendary wolf writer Rick McIntyre witnessed it all from the sidelines. As McIntyre closely observed with his spotting scope, wolf 302 began to mature, and, much to McIntyre's surprise, became the leader of a new pack in his old age. But in a year when game was scarce, could the aging wolf provide for his family? Had he changed enough to live up to the legacies of the great alpha males before him? Recounted in McIntyre's captivating storytelling voice and peppered with fascinating insights into wolf behavior, The Redemption of Wolf 302 is a powerful coming-of-age tale that will strike a chord with anyone who has struggled to make a change, big or small."-- Provided by publisher.

This story follows Wolf 302's journey over his life and the impression he left on the author and the packs he associated with. It was a interesting read and ends with a prelude to the next book in the series focusing on Wolf 06 the fierce granddaughter of Wolf 21, which is set to be released some time in September 2022.