Title: The Clockmaker’s Daughter Author: Kate Morton Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Elodie is an archivist in London. Her boss asked her to sort through some boxes. In one of the boxes is a satchel. In the satchel there a sketch book and portrait of a young woman. Elodie uses all of her resources to findContinue reading “The Clockmaker’s Daughter – Kate Morton”
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Original Nancy Drew Series – Carolyn Keene
Title: Nancy Drew Series Author: Carolyn Keene Genre: Children’s Books, Mystery Plot: Join Nancy Drew as she solves mysteries around River Heights and around the world. She always gets help from her dad Carson, boyfriend Ned Nickerson, and cousins Bess and George. Sometimes Officer McGuiness asks for her help solving a case. She’s always willingContinue reading “Original Nancy Drew Series – Carolyn Keene”
Once Upon A River – Diane Setterfield
Title: Once Upon A River Author: Diane Setterfield Genre: Historical Fiction, Fantasy Plot: There’s a town on the River Thames with a tavern that specializes in storytelling. Then one night, a new story starts. A little girl is found drowned in the Thames. She’s got no pulse at first, then moments later, she does. ThreeContinue reading “Once Upon A River – Diane Setterfield”
When Crickets Cry – Charles Martin
Title: When Crickets Cry Author: Charles Martin Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Reese is a lonely man trying to hide from the world. Then he meets Annie, who’s selling lemonade. She’s saving money for a new heart. Something inside Reese starts to change after he saves Annie when she’s hit by a car. Reese starts spendingContinue reading “When Crickets Cry – Charles Martin”
The Priest’s Graveyard – Ted Dekker
Title: The Priest’s Graveyard Author: Ted Dekker Genre: Thriller Plot: Danny is an immigrant searching for redemption after what happened to his family in Bosnia. He wants to help rid the world of the ‘scum of the world’ by his own means. He wants to see justice done when the law fails. Then there’s Renee.Continue reading “The Priest’s Graveyard – Ted Dekker”
The Invisible String – Patrice Karst
Title: The Invisible String Author: Patrice Karst Illustrator: Joanne Lew-Vriethoff (new version), Geoff Stevenson (old version) Genre: Children’s Book, Picture Book Plot: Jeremy and Liza go wake up their mom because they miss someone who’s far away. Their mom explains that everyone’s connected by an invisible string made of love. It can stretch as farContinue reading “The Invisible String – Patrice Karst”
All the Light We Cannot See – Anthony Doerr
Title: All the Light We Cannot See Author: Anthony Doerr Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Marie-Laurie is a 12 year old blind girl in 1942 in Paris. Her father works at the Museum of Natural History. They both flea to Saint Malo when the Nazis occupy Paris. They find shelter with Marie-Laurie’s great uncle Etienne. HerContinue reading “All the Light We Cannot See – Anthony Doerr”
Daisy Darker – Alice Feeney
This is an early release book I got from Book of the Month. It’ll be available on August 30. Title: Daisy Darker Author: Alice Feeney Genre: Thriller Plot: Daisy Darker is the youngest of three girls. She was born with a heart defect. Her family thinks she’s broken because of it. Everyone except her grandma.Continue reading “Daisy Darker – Alice Feeney”
The Unquiet Grave – Sharyn McCrumb
Title: The Unquiet Grave Author: Sharyn McCrumb Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Zona is a young woman in the late 1800’s. She’s a flirt and too trustworthy. At a young age she marries Erasmus “Trout” Shue, a man she barely knows and won’t share much of his past. Her mother cautions against it, but Zona won’tContinue reading “The Unquiet Grave – Sharyn McCrumb”
Princess Lillian and Grandpa’s Goodbye – Jenny Ann Fulton
Title: Princess Lillian and Grandpa’s Goodbye Author: Jenny Ann Fulton Illustrator: Indra Grace Hunter Genre: Children’s Book, Picture Book Plot: Lillian’s parents are taking her to the hospital to visit her grandpa. He’s not going to be around much longer so it’s Lillian’s turn to say goodbye. She’s not sure what that’s all about. SheContinue reading “Princess Lillian and Grandpa’s Goodbye – Jenny Ann Fulton”