From a variety of authors and genres, each of these highly rated books boasts a main character who is at least 40 years old!
Fiction
Surrender to the Season: 14 Quality Summer Reads
Set in summer, capturing the “beach read” vibe, or summer themes, these 14 books are highly rated – well worth your reading time. Dive into the list now! ☀️
Extra Perspective: 12 Dual Timeline Books Reveal More
Dual timeline books use multitiered plots to reveal connections, solve mysteries, or explore themes in a complex and engaging way. Get the list for recs!
19 of the Best-Rated Time Travel Books Right Now
What are the best time travel books? That is highly subjective, but I have a few contenders on this list. Each has a different spin on the theme of time travel.
10 Unusual Books With Maps That Will Make You Look Twice
Maps have a unique ability to be both enchanting and informative. They help us find our way, but also make imaginary places all the more real in our minds. 🗺️
10 Stunning Stories That Spotlight Grief & Survivorship
Reading fiction accounts of grief can also allow us to process these emotions from the safe distance of the characters.
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
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.
Fiction with Footnotes: These 9 Books Deliver More Value
Don’t think footnotes are just for academia. Give one of these reads a shot! Additional details, wit, humor, or storylines happen right there in the margins.
Book Review: The Wife Situation By Lyra Parish
I like my romance books like I like my snacks: satisfying, and salty-sweet. The Wife Situation delivered. The plot? Fake marriage. The vibes? Spicy. A feel-good escape.