Title: The Secret Life of Sunflowers Author: Marta Molnar Genre: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction Plot: Emsley Wilson is an auctioneer for the rich and famous in Hollywood. When her grandma Violet has a stroke, Emsley flies out to New York City to take of things. Violet gives Emsley some family heirlooms, including a diary fromContinue reading “The Secret Life of Sunflowers – Marta Molnar”
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Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger
Title: Ordinary Grace Author: William Kent Krueger Genre: Realistic Fiction Plot: Frank is the son of a pastor in the 60’s. He enjoys running around town with his brother. One summer everything changes. Their sister disappears and is found and is found dead. Frank learns how people deal with sudden changes and develops a deeperContinue reading “Ordinary Grace – William Kent Krueger”
The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett
Title: The Road to Paradise Author: Karen Barnett Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Margie has just arrived at Mount Rainer National Park. She’s been assigned to work under Park Ranger Ford Brayden. He’s hesitant to work with Margie because she’s got only book knowledge. But Margie is a quick learner and a good tour guide. ButContinue reading “The Road to Paradise – Karen Barnett”
The Violin Conspiracy – Brendan Slocumb
Title: The Violin Consipiracy Author: Brendan Slocumb Genre: Mystery, Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction Plot: Ray MacMillian grew up in poor in rural North Carolina. He found a talent a dream when he learned how to play the violin. Despite his mother’s dismissal of his learning violin, Ray continues to learn and grow. One Christmas, hisContinue reading “The Violin Conspiracy – Brendan Slocumb”
A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson
Title: A Talent for Murder Author: Peter Swanson Genre: Mystery Plot: Martha’s new husband, Alan, is a traveling salesmen. He sells nerdy merchandise for teachers and does well. Martha notices some blood on Alan’s shirt after a trip. She mentions it to him but he brushes it off. Still, something about it seems suspicious. MarthaContinue reading “A Talent for Murder – Peter Swanson”
The Midnight Library – Matt Haig
Title: The Midnight Library Author: Matt Haig Genre: Sci-Fi Plot: Nora Seed isn’t happy with her life. Life didn’t turn out how she thought. She’s not sure she wants to continue on. Then Nora’s transported to the Midnight Library. The librarian is Mrs. Elm, her middle school librarian. She tells Nora that all the booksContinue reading “The Midnight Library – Matt Haig”
The Ministry of Time – Kaliane Bradley
Title: The Ministry of Time Author: Kaliane Bradley Genre: Sci-Fi, Historical Fiction Plot: A British Ministry worker receives a promotion for a new, top secret department. The Ministry has a time travel door. They’ve picked seven people from history to see if they’re able to adjust to modern times. Everyone in the program is assignedContinue reading “The Ministry of Time – Kaliane Bradley”
All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore
Title: All We Were Promised Author: Ashton Lattimore Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Charlotte and Nell are two black women in Philadelphia in 1837. They’re united in their cause for helping others win their freedom. Nell has the means to do so but her parents aren’t as supportive of her ‘radical’ ideas. Charlotte is a recentContinue reading “All We Were Promised – Ashton Lattimore”
Listen for the Lie – Amy Tintera
Title: Listen for the Lie Author: Amy Tintera Genre: Thriller Plot: Everyone in Plumpton Texas think Lucy Chase killed her best friend Savannah five years ago. But Lucy has no memory of that night and there wasn’t enough evidence to convict her. Five years after Savannah was killed, Lucy’s grandma asks her to come backContinue reading “Listen for the Lie – Amy Tintera”
The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli
Book 2 is available and is called Rebel Witch Title: Book 1 – Heartless Hunter Author: Kristen Ciccarelli Genre: Fantasy Plot: Rune’s world has changed in the last two years since. The witch queens were overthrown and witches (and their sympathizers) are hunted and killed. In order to prove herself in this new world, Rune’sContinue reading “The Crimson Moth 1 – Kristen Ciccarelli”
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