2020s

Books written, published, or set in the 2020s.

The Love of My Afterlife Review: What If Meeting Your Soulmate Was Your Second Chance at Life?

The Love of My Afterlife Review: What If Meeting Your Soulmate Was Your Second Chance at Life?

What if you met your soulmate after you died?

This week on Lacey In The Library, I’m reviewing *The Love of My Afterlife* by Kirsty Greenwood, a quirky romantic comedy about second chances, unexpected friendships, and discovering that the life you want might already be waiting for you.

If you’re craving a lighthearted read with plenty of laughs, lovable characters, and surprising emotional depth, this one deserves a spot on your TBR.

Never Too Late Review: A Reality TV Romance That Had Me Rooting for the Idea More Than the Characters

Never Too Late Review: A Reality TV Romance That Had Me Rooting for the Idea More Than the Characters

A country singer chasing a long-forgotten dream. A reality TV competition. A romance between two people over forty.

*Never Too Late* sounded like exactly the kind of romance I’d enjoy.

This week on Lacey In The Library, I’m sharing my honest thoughts on a book that had a fantastic premise, mature protagonists, and plenty of potential, but didn’t fully deliver on its promise.

Read the full review to see whether it might still work for you.

irl Review: Like Finding an Old AIM Conversation You Forgot You Saved

irl Review: Like Finding an Old AIM Conversation You Forgot You Saved

What if a book could transport you back to AIM screen names, late-night drives, and your first heartbreak?

This week I’m reviewing *irl* by Danielle McMahon, a poetry chapbook that captures the feeling of growing up in the 1990s with surprising tenderness. Poetry isn’t usually my genre, but this one found exactly the right nerve to press.

Read the full review to see why this small collection left such a lasting impression.

Good Dirt Review: The Heirloom Jar at the Center of a Beautifully Layered Family Story

Good Dirt Review: The Heirloom Jar at the Center of a Beautifully Layered Family Story

When an heirloom survives generations, what happens when it breaks?

This week on Lacey In The Library, I’m reviewing *Good Dirt* by Charmaine Wilkerson, a literary family saga that weaves together grief, history, race, and a centuries-old jar carrying more than family memories. It didn’t completely break my heart the way I expected, but it gave me plenty to think about.

Read the full review to see what worked, what wobbled, and whether this acclaimed bestseller belongs on your TBR.