This is the second book in a series - but is perfect as a standalone too. I read the first book in the fall and have recommended it to anyone who would listen that had readers in 3rd grade through middle school. W.B. is living in a time of horse drawn carriages but with parents … Continue reading The Splendid Baron Submarine by Eric Bower (Book #2 Bizarre Baron Inventions)
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Target In the Sun by Lynda Filler
This book is written in short chapters that are mostly emails and journal entries. There are three main characters: Carlos, orphaned at a young age with family ties in the Mexican Cartels, Mia, an older woman looking for life in trips to Mexico away from her husband and son, and, Lucia, an FBI agent who … Continue reading Target In the Sun by Lynda Filler
The Dirty Book Club by Lisi Harrison
Such a treat! Yes this is the middle school book author of the Clique writing for grownups. A group of women friends in the 60's create a book club where they read "dirty" books - covered of course with covers from appropriate books. Years later they pass their club and reads with personalized letters on … Continue reading The Dirty Book Club by Lisi Harrison
Theater District by Tim Wolter
What would you do if you missed the last bus out of a commuter city the day before the Thanksgiving Holiday? And, what if there was an organized homeless society controlling the city. That is the scenario explored in this creative book. The author, a local Texan, has taken what is a concern of many … Continue reading Theater District by Tim Wolter
It’s News To Me by Olga Campos Benz
This author is a local celebrity and a familiar face to most people in Austin. I purchased this self published book a few months ago and it finally made its way to the top of my reading pile. The book follows one woman, a reporter and anchor in (guess where!) Austin Texas and her story … Continue reading It’s News To Me by Olga Campos Benz
The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker
Described as a post-apocalyptic thriller, I was surprised to be pulled into the fast paced (no pun intended - I know that is was partially about long distance running) story. What would normal people do to survive and how would they do it? When the world ends - mostly - Edgar and his family are … Continue reading The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker
The Art of Hiding by Amanda Prowse
I had heard about this author for a while so when I had the chance of receiving an advanced copy - I grabbed it. This is the story is about a woman who seems to have it all - perfect marriage - house - kids, but then with the death of her husband she loses … Continue reading The Art of Hiding by Amanda Prowse
Second Acts by Teri Emory
This is the story about 3 friends. Women who met in college and are still friends in their 50's. Each is different. They have experienced the feminist era of their 20's and chosen different paths. But, they have stayed supportive friends through it all. The author did an excellent job of giving us enough insight … Continue reading Second Acts by Teri Emory
The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst
Fiction Words in the summary like dazzling and mystery really got my hopes up. Unfortunately this was a good book - but that is all. I had hoped for a personalized story of a family dealing with Katrina - before, during and after. What I got was a family drama of people torn apart but … Continue reading The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst
Glass Houses by Louise Penny – Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series #13
Mystery I have read every book in this series and it is always a joy to come back to. Pick up any one book in the series and you will be hooked. As my mind comes over the hill and sees the trees of Three Pines I know that I am with characters that give … Continue reading Glass Houses by Louise Penny – Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series #13
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