Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Miller's Valley - Anna Quindlen

Publish date:  April 5, 2016

She read

I enjoy Anna Quindlen's writing and this book certainly added to that enjoyment.  It totally engaged me; I didn't want to put it down and in fact read it in two seatings.  She provided good insight into growing up in a small town as well as the life experiences of a woman growing up in the 60s.  Although the book spanned almost the entire lifetime of the main character, I never felt that it was rushed or that I was cheated out of knowing more about her.  I'm even recommending this book to my husband!

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

The Bitter Season - Tami Hoag
She read

In the past, I have read a few of Tami Hoag's novels.  Then I read one that I didn't like, and kind of avoided for a while.  I picked up this one, the fifth in the Kovac and Liska series and was glad I did.  I don't think it is necessary to have read the prior four novels to enjoy this one.  It had a decent story, good character development, and I enjoyed it.  If you haven't read Hoag or haven't in a while and like crime/detective stories, give this one a try.

Friday, January 22, 2016

My Name is Lucy Barton - Elizabeth Strout

She read.

When I read the synopsis of this book, I was going to pass.  By the author of Olive Kitteridge  and The Burgess Boys, I gave it a try and did enjoy it.  I'm not sure it really went anywhere, but it was a very quick, engaging book.  Not an equal of Olive by any means, however.
Scrapper - Matt Bell

He read

A good story of two damaged people trying to make some sense out of their lives.
Moscow Sting - Alex Dryden

He read

Excellent novel of modern day Russia; delves into oligarchs and their connection to the former KGB.
Excellent novel for anyone interested in learning a little more about how modern day Russia under Putin is operated, otherwise it is a typical spy/espionage story.



Her Highness the Traitor - Susan Higginbotham

He read.

Very good historical fiction of the lives of two prominent families in England the Dudleys and the Greys.
Extremely enjoyable reading based on a recorded facts
Would recommend this book to anyone interested in historical period of England 1540s through 1580s.

Friday, January 8, 2016

Tricky Twenty Two - Janet Evanovich

Tricky Twenty Two - Janet Evanovich

She read.

The latest in the Stephanie Plum series.  Yes, I know it's silly, but I enjoy this series...it makes me smile!