Title: A Song to Drown Rivers Author: Ann Liang Genre: Historical Myth Plot: Xishi is considered the most beautiful girl in her country of Yue. That doesn’t make her life easier in her war torn home. Her country of Yue has been war with the Wu for too long now. Then she meets Fanli, theContinue reading “A Song to Drown Rivers – Ann Liang”
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The Bookbinder – Pip Williams
Title: The Bookbinder Author: Pip Williams Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Peggy Jones and her sister, Maude, are bookbinders in Oxford, England in 1917. She folds the pages of books into place. When WW1 starts, a wave of Belgium refugees fold into the city. Three Belgium women come to work in the bindery. Lotte, a refugee,Continue reading “The Bookbinder – Pip Williams”
Darkness Duology – Frank Peretti
Titles: Book 1 – This Present Darkness, Book 2 Piercing the Darkness Author: Frank Peretti Genre: Christian Fiction Plot: 1 – Ashton is a small town with a small problem. There’s a group of people who are trying to take over the town. They’re starting with the small college in Ashton. But the real problemContinue reading “Darkness Duology – Frank Peretti”
Hope and Glory Trilogy – Elizabeth Camden
Titles: Book 1 – The Spice King, Book 2 – A Gilded Lady, Book 3 – The Prince of Spies Author: Elizabeth Camden Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Book 1 – Annabelle Larkin works a junior botanist at the Smithsonian. She’s just moved to DC from Kansas. Her boss wants her to find a way toContinue reading “Hope and Glory Trilogy – Elizabeth Camden”
The Lost Story – Meg Shaffer
Title: The Lost Story Author: Meg Shaffer Genre: Fantasy Plot: Jeremy Cox has a knack for finding missing people. When Emilie Wendell asks him to find her missing sister, Jeremy hesitates. He needs to find a way to convince his old friend, Ralph Howell, to help. The other thing Jeremy’s hesitant about is going backContinue reading “The Lost Story – Meg Shaffer”
Part of Your World – Abby Jimenez
Title: Part of Your World Author: Abby Jimenez Genre: Romance Plot: Alexis Montgomery’s life has been planned out since she was born. Her family’s worked at the same hospital as doctors for over a hundred years. Now it’s her turn. Alexis is an ER doctor at the hospital. Even with her success at the hospital,Continue reading “Part of Your World – Abby Jimenez”
The Secret Life of Sunflowers – Marta Molnar
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”
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 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”
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