Taliesin by Stephen Lawhead
This was a very interesting book that appears to be setting the stage for a historical fiction version of King Arthur. Taliesin is depicted as Merlin’s father, who goes through trials within his personal kingdom. He married a woman named Charis who also went through trials as her people were the last of the island of Atlantis. It’s a great story that leaves you excited for the next book, entitled “Merlin.”
--Jeremy
Vampire academy by Richelle Mead
This book follows two teens, one a vampire princess and the other her guardian as they travel the troubled pathways of high school as well as finding out who is trying to kill them.
I found this to be a meaningful book to those interested in faith and its struggles. The author interacts with a rabbi and a Christian pastor of a poor church who had a criminal background.
Great book filled with tales of historic Wisconsin trees. Very interesting but kinda sad that most of the trees talked about are dead from natural or human causes.
Gretchen
Fantastic panorama of history in the style of John Jakes. Even though this was a novel, I learned more about early colonial history than I ever did in a history class. Really captures the mood of the times! --Michael
DeSoto is remembered as a great explorer and discoverer. But what was it like for the people he discovered? Two archeologists who are genius writers explore the past in this lush, action packed book. –Joyce
Never change by Elizabeth Berg
Sad but good book, main character is all too real in a good way. Made me appreciate beauty in life. And that I’m still here. I just want to say this is absolutely the best author I’ve ever come across and read. –Melissa
A newly divorced TV journalist experiences every parent’s nightmare.His young twin sons disappear in the blink of an eye.Mysterious clues are left but the case goes cold.A desperate father uses all of his investigative skills to search for his missing sons.Fast read and very engrossing.–Kathleen
