This might be a first. Every single book I read this month earned a solid 4 stars. No duds, no eye rolls, no DNFs—just a strong lineup of good reads featuring a wildly eclectic cast. I crossed paths with Judy Garland, shadowed an assassin, rode shotgun with a S.W.A.T. medic, and followed a Russian spy through enemy territory. I also eavesdropped on Bonhoeffer, argued with a socialite, admired an artist, and got oddly attached to a bookshop with a mind of its own. Oh, and there was an Egyptian scribe too—because why not? If you like your reading list varied and your characters unforgettable, Amy’s Picks and Pans, Issue 38 […]