2026 Pithy Book Reviews
#1. The Parkinson’s Plan by Ray Dorsey MD and Michael S Okun MD: My dad died with Parkinson’s in 2021 after being diagnosed in 1998 in his late 50s. I learned a lot from this book and recommend it to anyone who wants to know more.
#2. A Complete Fiction by R.L. Maizes: First novel of 2026 and a worthy one! I really enjoyed the sense of humor of PJ (one of the point of view characters) and the earnestness and sensitivity of George (the other one). The story felt very original and a good commentary on the constant callout culture we are living under.
#3. Theo of Golden by Allen Levi: Am I the only one who found this book hard to get through? I liked the premise, but it could have been half as long. Struggled through it.
#4. I found her ex-husband’s sudden about-face very, chilling and I could not stop listening as I waited for an explanation.
#5. Half His Age by Jeanette McCurdy: Yikes, dark and depressing, but also oddly an entertaining read at the same time. I did the audio, which Jennette McCurdy narrates herself. (That’s not common for a novel, but she’s an actress so it makes sense.)
#6. Mattering: The Secret to a Life of Deep Connection and Purpose by Jennifer Breheny Wallace: This book would make a great book for anyone retiring or anyone who is close to someone retiring to help understand what is essential. Honestly, it’s good for everyone!
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#8. This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman: I absolutely adore this book and have been recommending it on all of my social media accounts. The writing is witty and entertaining. Just when you think you can’t bear to go to another point of view, you end up caring about the next members of the family as much as the ones in the chapter before. I’ve always been an Allegra Goodman fan, but this one is my favorite.
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