Book Reviews & Lists

Edelweiss Recommends: Staff Favorites

December 7, 2022 | by

We at Edelweiss wish everyone a very joyous and successful holiday season! In the midst of all the hustle and bustle this time of year, we hope you take a moment to do something that brings you happiness and relaxation. And, for so many of us on the Edelweiss team, that something is reading!

To help you find a great title to cuddle up with, some Edelweiss team members share their most-loved books (that they think you will love, too!):

Lessons in Chemistry : A Novel

By Bonnie Garmus
Doubleday | April 5, 2022
Recommended by Dan Fridd, UK Retail Client Success Manager

Why are you recommending this book?

I recommend this book for it's lead characters wonderful faith in humanity (and her dog) despite how horribly she is treated.

If you could only describe your chosen book in five words, what would they be?

Captivating, Love, Humorous, Powerful, Retribution.

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If I Survive You

By Jonathan Escoffery
MCD Books | September 6, 2022
Recommended by Nikki Siclare, Sr Help Desk and Education Specialist

Why are you recommending this book?

Each of these interwoven stories stand on their own as powerful examinations on race, heritage, family, and identity. And together they make an extraordinary saga that is epic in scope and gorgeous in prose!

If you could only describe your chosen book in five words, what would they be?

Powerful, Identity, Lyrical, Urgent, Gorgeous.

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Reincarnation Blues : A Novel

By Michael Poore
Del Rey | July 10, 2018
Recommended by Caleb Haag, Help Desk Specialist

Why are you recommending this book?

Made me fall in love with reading again.

If you could only describe your chosen book in five words, what would they be?

Laugh, cry, cheer, out loud.

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Finding Me : A Memoir

By Viola Davis
Harper One | April 26, 2022
Recommended by Amanda Murphy, Marketing Director

Why are you recommending this book?

It is the survival story (autobiography) of one of the most admirable and talented actresses of our time.

If you could only describe your chosen book in five words, what would they be?

Empowering, Bold, Shocking, Courageous, Transformative.

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Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution

By R. F. Kuang
Harper Voyager | July 27, 2022
Recommended by Gabriella Costa, Content Manager

Why are you recommending this book?

This book is an incredible feat-- an exploration of language and imperialism wrapped up in a page-turning fantasy. I devoured this book and learned so much in the process.

If you could only describe your chosen book in five words, what would they be?

Beautiful, Philosophical, Magical, Rich, Significant.

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All About Love : New Visions

By bell hooks
William Morrow | January 30, 2018
Recommended by Deidre Dumpson, Senior Client Success Manager

Why are you recommending this book?

What better time than this season of gathering and renewal to grapple with the question of what is love, to give and to be given it. bell hooks provides us with a love ethic that can be the basis for individual and communal healing. It truly is a book that I think the majority of us need right now.

If you could only describe your chosen book in five words, what would they be?

Radical, Healing, Accessible, Community, Love

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