KPCW Book Review

Ann Patchett’s new novel, “Tom Lake,” is a fascinating exploration of how transitory memories infuse and enliven the stories we tell ourselves and each other.

High seas adventure and intrigue abound in the true story of the castaways of a British war vessel in 1741. This month’s book review covers “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann.

After one of the longest Park City winters in recent years, and a cooler than average spring, Parkites may be relishing late summer warmth. At what point, though, do appealing summer temperatures become menacing threats to survival?

“Wastelands: A True Story of Farm County on Trial” by author Corban Addison reads like a suspense novel and even has a Park City connection.

Heather Hansman’s dive into the history of skiing and the wealth of issues facing the sport and the towns that support it is this year’s One Book One Community selection. Dan Compton has this month’s book review of “Powder Days: Ski Bums, Ski Towns and the Future of Chasing Snow."

Oprah Winfrey’s Harpo Films has tapped “Black Cake” to become a Hulu series directed by Marissa Jo Cerar, of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

Whether you’re a life-long baker, a COVID-19 baking convert, or simply someone who eats baked goods—that should cover just about everyone—you’ll love “Sweet Land of Liberty: the History of America in 11 Pies” by Rossi Anastopoulo.

Stephen King’s latest novel "Fairy Tale" is about a young man who discovers a portal to another world in dire need of his help.

Stories of a magnificent racehorse, a discarded painting, and a skeleton in the Smithsonian converge in a recent book by Geraldine Brooks. If you love horses, or even if you don’t but appreciate good historical fiction, "Horse" is a novel to dive into.

Author and Pulitzer prize-winning journalist John Branch is the featured guest at this year's Park City Friends of the Library author luncheon.