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”
Category Archives: Retreat
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”
Pet Semetary – Stephen King
Title: Pet Semetary Author: Stephen King Genre: Horror Plot: Louis Creed has just taken a job with a local university in Ludlow, Maine. He and his family live on a busy road with lots of semi-trucks. On a path in the backyard, there’s a pet cemetery. The neighbor Jed takes them there. Rachel, Louis’ wifeContinue reading “Pet Semetary – Stephen King”
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”
The Watchmaker’s Daughter – Larry Loftis
Title: The Watcher’s Daughter Author: Larry Loftis Genre: Historical Fiction, Christian Living Plot: Corrie ten Boom is the daughter of a watchmaker. She dreams of following in her father’s footsteps. As she does, WW2 breaks out. She and her family start hiding Jewish people in the house and shop. But her and her family areContinue reading “The Watchmaker’s Daughter – Larry Loftis”
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”
Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto
This is book 1 in the Vera Wong Series. Book 2 is Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping (on a Dead Guy) Title: Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers Author: Jesse Q. Sutanto Genre: Mystery Plot: Vera Wong runs a tea shop in Chinatown in San Francisco. She’s your stereotypical Asian mom, taking care of herContinue reading “Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers – Jesse Q. Sutanto”
Weyward – Emilia Hart
Title: Weyward Author: Emilia Hart Genre: Historical Fiction Plot: Kate, Violet, and Altha are three women who’ve felt more on the outskirts of society in their respective times. They’re a part of the Weyward family. All of the Weyward women have a strong connection to nature. They all enjoy learning about natural remedies. But troubleContinue reading “Weyward – Emilia Hart”
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