Linda Castillo

I love reading about the Amish but I am completely obsessed with Linda Castillo's Kate Burkholder series where Kate used to be Amish and is now the chief of police for the community she used to belong to.  I probably should not write about this series here in this blog for it really goes against the light and fluffy type of reads previously posted but oh boy is this a terrific series.  I will lay it out for you; it is graphic, it is gory, but very quick reads (one element of this blog at least!).  The story lines will always keep you on your toes and when you are finished with one novel, you will run to get the next.  Start with the first, see how you like it.  Linda Castillo is one of the best writer of thriller novels.  Enjoy!

We carry this book in regular print format, physical audio cd, ebook and downloadable audio.

Mr. Miracle

You had better read the book before it become a Hallmark Channel original movie, which it will be. Who doesn't love Debbie Macomber?  She is the essence of warm and cozy and perfect for the holidays with this novel.  This one is just wonderful if you are in for a sweet, warm-hearted holiday tale.  Really, if you are reading this blog...who isn't?  It will lift your spirits with just enough seasonal sentiment.  So grab your hot chocolate, snuggle up by the fire and get reading!

We carry this book on regular print format and large print and very soon audio. (keep checking the catalog)

Pegasus

I know I have reviewed Danielle Steel earlier on but I just read her newest, Pegasus and since it is fresh on my mind I thought I should let the world know about it.  So....it wasn't bad.  Not my favorite but overall okay.  What kills me is that even though the story fits into the formula writing you get used to, it was almost too much.  I mean, really!  How much despair and loss can one person go through in life?  I kept reading thinking, here comes the happy part, now here comes some devastation, oh..happy again. The hits just kept coming.  But, I really did like the ending.  It wrapped up nicely.  The story took place during World War II and it was interesting to read the historical aspects, especially in such an eclectic, melting pot of cultures.  This really is a super quick read, give yourself an hour or two and you will be done.

We carry this book in regular print format, large print and ebook.

Cottage For Sale

I really am not a non-fiction reader but some are fun if written with great characters and read like fiction.  Cottage for Sale:  Must Be Moved by Kate Whouley is that type of book.  The author sees vacation cottages up for sale for only $3000 but they must be moved by the purchaser.  She envisions personal and professional space to add on to her tiny three room home on Cape Cod.  The year long project is filled with comical characters, learning moments, surprises, complications and self discovery.  Do-it-yourselfers will love the construction descriptions.

We carry this book in regular print format only.

Nicholas Sparks

The first time I had even heard of Nicholas Sparks was quite awhile ago when they made Message in a Bottle into a movie. You know the one with Kevin Costner?  My girlfriends and I went to see it thinking what a great love story, we are going to walk away full with feeling of love and yearning.  I was so mad three quarters into the movie I almost walked out!  I vowed never to read or watch anything of his ever again.  EVER.  But after many years I gave him another chance.  I really do love his books that were made into movies.  I have honestly only read (or listened to) one of his books but have seen all his movies.  Dear John is my favorite.  Go into reading him knowing that there is always a love story, usually some sort of devastation but really a terrific read.  Enjoy!

We carry this book in regular print, large print, audio, ebook and downloadable audio.

Good Grief!

For those of you who like non-fiction books, specifically biographies this particular book by Ellen Stimson, Good Grief!: Life in a Tiny Vermont Village was a wonderful, quick read.  It was laugh out loud funny in some parts and a bit sad in others.  I realized halfway through this that she wrote another book first that may have explained their life a little better.  I will have to go back and read Mud Season to get the juicy details.  I love her outlook on life, she doesn't dwell on things...not really.  She is kind of a fly by the seat of your pants, take the hits as they come, deal with life one catastrophe at a time, woman.  What I took out of this book is to laugh harder, love better.  Hopefully you will, too!

  

We carry Mud Season in large print and regular print.  Good Grief is available in regular print.  

A Wedding in Provence

This novel is straight back to romance by Ellen Sussman.  Named  "sizzling escapist reading" by Entertainment Weekly, I knew if was just what I wanted to read.  Hoping for a low-key idyllic wedding, the happy couple realizes it will be anything but...as the guests begin to arrive.  This is a novel of love, trust, family secrets and the enduring power of love.  A quick, powerful read.  Enjoy!

We carry this book in regular print only.