We loved connecting over Brendan Slocumb’s wonderful book Symphony of Secrets! Thank you for the support of our mission and events.
We are pleased to once again share a list of the other favorite books our board read this year to consider as holiday gifts for others or yourself! The RROB Board encourages you to shop from our wonderful partner the Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Richardson and kindly asks you to keep our cause in mind for end-of-year giving. If you are inclined to give, you can do so here.
Here’s to a happy new year full of great stories that bring us together!
Books We Loved in 2024
Sonali
"I loved the family story, the nuanced characters, and the way it brought Brooklyn to life in the page."
Mary Anne
"It was an unexpected treat — a mystery with a supernatural element and Texas references."
Elizabeth
"Who would have thought a book centered around the process of grieving would bring just the delightful humor and light read I needed this year?"
Vrena
"A transformative journey of self-discovery, where the protagonist seeks balance and fulfillment by embracing personal growth, new perspectives, and positive change."
Robin
"This book kept me glued from the first page with the setting, history, strong characters, and storyline – the hope through tears as I read it."
Jessica
"A strangely lovely dystopian, Enger's message is beautifully reduced to one simple statement: 'I am always last to see the beauty I inhabit.'"
Patti
"This first-person novel offers an intimate look at the artists of Van Gogh’s time period as told from the perspective of his sister-in-law….a lovely read."
Kristen
"A beautiful, intergenerational story about two embroiderers in post-WWII London who work on their generation’s most anticipated and iconic gown — Princess Elizabeth’s wedding dress."
Laurie
"An intriguing behind-the-scenes account of one of the greatest plays and film adaptations of the 20th century."
Heidi
"This is a story about a friendship between a young girl and an older woman who meet in the hospital that explores how each event in our past impacts who we are today."Â
Amy
"About an enslaved man who trained the championship race horse, Lexington, whose lineage included hundreds of champions afterward."
Erin
“It gripped me from the first pages and I didn’t want to say goodbye to the characters or the hotel that started to feel like home. I loved the beautiful writing that kept us rooted in what was happening while weaving in past experiences and hopes for the future.”
