Book Reviews – Page 6 – Porchlight Book Company

Apr 25, 2024

A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest

by Liam Dooley

Charlie J. Stephens' new book explores the inner life of a child finding escape from the harsh realities of life in a small Oregon town in the natural world around them.

Apr 18, 2024

Briefly Perfectly Human: Making an Authentic Life by Getting Real about the End

by Jasmine Gonzalez

Alua Arthur’s exploration of mortality and stories about the end of life reveal the wonder that it is to be alive, and offer us a reminder to revel in it.

Apr 11, 2024

Other People's Words: Friendship, Loss, and the Conversations That Never End

by Liam Dooley

In her deeply personal exploration of grief, Lissa Soep examines how the words left behind by our departed loved ones continue to influence us.

Apr 04, 2024

Puerto Rico: A National History

by Jasmine Gonzalez

Jorell Meléndez-Badillo provides an insightful overview of Puerto Rico's history, highlighting its people's resilience and exploring the possibilities of its future.

Mar 28, 2024

Slow Noodles: A Cambodian Memoir of Love, Loss, and Family Recipes

by Liam Dooley

Slow Noodles is a powerful memoir that illustrates how food can preserve a Cambodian refugee's connection to her past and inspire hope for a better future.