Summer Reading Club Book Reviews

"Forever Young" by William Noonan
Written by a fully Irish, east coast educated childhood friend of John Kennedy Jr. Funny, informative, compelling. ~ Lisa

"Shoot the Moon" by Billie Letts
I loved this book! I liked the authors writing style and the plot was great! ~ Elizabeth

"The Giving Tree" by Shel Silverstein
I liked this book. It was about a tree who loved a boy. The tree liked to give to the boy. ~ Gary

"Death of a Kitchen Diva" by Lee Hollis
A great writer can't get enough of her books. Page turners with humor. ~ Melisa

"Fractured" by Karen Slaughter
A very good read suspensful from beginning to end. Well written. ~ Melisa

"Moment of Truth" by Lisa Scottoline
First time I read this author's books. Excellent. Good characters. ~ Sally

"Weight Loss that Lasts" by James M. Rippe M.D.
This book really helps with weight loss problem due to problem losing weight. This book will help you , as you need. ~ Christopher

"Digital Fortress" by Dan Brown
Lots of computer language but good. ~ Mary

"Man from St. Petersburg" by Ken Follett
His books are always full of surprise and intrigue. Great read! ~ Mary

"Come a little closer" by Dorothy Garlock
As in all her books, Garlock created memorable characters in this book, but she had way too much violence. ~Damaris

"Emma" by Alexander McCall Smith
I liked this book, but I didn't like as much as I do his #1 Detective Agency series. The author talked about his characters unlike letting the plot introduce them. ~Damaris

"The Listening Sky" by Dorothy Garlock
One of the best books I've ever read! The characters had strength and believeability. The tension and mystery were sustained throughout the book. Wonderful! The book was one I couldn't put down. ~Damaris

"Madame Picasso" by Anne Girard
Love story that ended sadly with Eva's death. I felt as if I were part of the scenery watching the action. ~ Damaris

"Death Comes to the Village" by Catherine Lloyd
A good read for someone who likes English village mysteries - I enjoyed! ~ Ginny

"Against the Tide" by Kat Martin
I love her books, particularly in this series. ~ Maurene

"All the Single Ladies" by Dorothea Benton Frank
Another low country book by Frank.  Her female characters are strong-willed and always perservere. ~ Sharon

"Peculiar Treasures" by Robin Jones Gunn
Great start to the new series!  I enjoyed reading about a character I knew from her other series. ~ Katie

"Then Came You" by Jill Shalvis
Perfect if you like animals & light-hearted romance. ~ Tina

"Snowfall" by Shelley Shepard Gray
A fast read - really good. ~ Dorell

"The Anniversary Man" by R.J. Ellory
The anniversary man re-enacts serial killers' crimes exactly - only 20 years later. ~ Susan

"The Heart's Frontier" by Lori Copeland and Virginia Smith
Very good book. ~ Macy

"The Republic of Thieves" by Scott Lynce
3rd book of the Gentleman Bastard series.  My favorite so far in all the series. ~ Sammy

"Murder of a Stacked Librarian" by Denise Swanson
I love this series--it has romance and mystery and the author makes you feel a part of the plot. ~ Deborah

"Written in My Own Heart's Blood" by Diana Gabaldon
She does a great job of blending real historical people into her novels in a believable way. ~ Elizabeth

"The Fateful LIghtning" by Jeff Shaara
Historical events of Sherman's "march to the sea" are used in this embellished novel of the Civil War. ~ Phil

"Maybe Someday" by Colleen Hoover
I thought this was going to be another "Okay chick lit", but this was so good!  Ridge is my new literary boyfriend. ~ Melanie

"The Moon Looked Down" by Dorothy Garlock
Excellent - held my attention from page one. ~ Damaris

"Saving Amelie" by Cathy Gohlke
Beautifully written World War II novel. ~ Sarah

"Spider Web" by Earlene Fowler
I've read the whole series and have enjoyed them all! ~ Holly

"Solitude Creek" by Jeffery Deaver
Unexpected twists and turns. ~ Roger

"Ghost Ship" by Clive Cussler
Very good story, one of the best I have read lately. ~ Tom

"Dirty Shirt" by Jim Landwehr
Excellent read, about experiences in the Boundary Waters. ~ Tom

"Running Fire" by Lindsay McKenna
Very good, action-packed, and a fast read. ~ Debra

"The Forgiven" by Marta Perry
She's a talented author, she makes the characters come alive! ~ Marlena

"When Joy Came to Stay" by Karen Kingsbury
A story of forgiveness.  A good reminder of how to live life. ~ Jolene

"Obsession in Death" by J. D. Robb
Eve Dallas is back, only the crimes revolve around her this time.  Enjoyable installment in the Death series. ~ Lisa

"The Liar" by Nora Roberts
Great book!  Didn't want to put it down, Some mystery, romance, and great characters. ~ Lisa

"A Fine Summer's Day" by Charles Todd
A good read ~ Carla

"Tears of a Warrior" by Janet and E. Anthony Seahorn
V.G. Book on PTSD From Vietnam ~ Michael

"Unintended consequences" by Stuart Woods
One of Woods best. ~ Michael

"The Christmas Train" by David Baldacci
Good Read ~ Michael

"The Yogi Book" by Yogi Berra
All of Yogi's sayings ~ Michael

"Memory Man" by David Baldacci
More believable than older books by David ~ Michael

"Cherish" by Catherine Anderson
Great story of old west but way too much killing and raping ~ Rosie

"When Mountains Walked" by Kate Wheeler
Good travel memoir. Great description of Peru ~ Rosie

"Path of Glory" by Jeffrey Archer
Thriller -good but hard to follow ~ Rosie

"Treasure Freight" by Peter Dawson
6 stories in this book-all good ones ~ Earl

"Gambler's Odds" by T.T. Flynn
4 stories in this volume-enjoyed them all ~ Earl

"Black Ransom" by Stone Wallace
Lots of action! ~ Earl

"The Hiding Place" by Karen Harper
Very good plot ~Maurene

"Dark Road Home" by Karen Harper
I do enjoy her books taking place in the Amish area ~ Maurene

"Flesh and Blood" by Patricia Cornwell
Haven't read one of hers in a while, but this was a good one ~Maurene

"Tag Man" by Archer Mayor
Mayor's first book closely following the exploits of an unusual burglar along with the police procedural activities ~ Rosalie

"Little Mercies" by Heather Gudenkauf
I liked it ~ Marlena

"Nantucket Sister" by Nancy Thayer
It was OK ~ Marlena

"Until I found you" by Victoria Bylin
Awesome! ~ Marlena

"You knew me when" by Emily Liebert
Really liked the story-not the bad language ~ Marlena

"My Sister's Keeper" by Jodi Picoult
Not for me!

"Medics Homecoming" by Lynne Marshall
It was ok ~ Marlena

"Quiet Owls" by Joelle Riley
Learned about owls ~ Gary

"Stinky Riddles" by Katy Hall  & Lisa Eisenberg
Many skunk jokes ~Gary

"Dancing Dinos Go To School" by Sally Lucas
Silly dino rhymes ~ Gary

"Davy Crockett, Legend of the Frontier" by Richard Bruce Winders
Learned about his life and death at Alamo ~ Gary

"Inspector Hopper" by Doug Cushman
Inspector Hopper found Mrs Ladybug and got help from the moon ~Gary

"Badgers" by Lynn Stone
Learned all about badgerWild Animals of the Woods, Badgerss ~ Gary

"Nighshade City" by Hilary Wagner
After being ruled by bad evil leadership a city of rats leave the old city and set off to build a new city, with the help of th earthworms, where a new leader "Juniper" is elected to rule. Here they are able to live happy and free from dictaters and plenty of food is on hand. ~ Magen

"The White Assassin" by Hilary Wegner
This book is a continuation of the book above. When the rats live in the new "Nightshade" city they hear that their enemy is in a soughern swamp. They go to the swamp and capture the enemy leader, only to find out he is related to the new city leader (Jupiter). They find out they are half brothers. Jupiter and one of his close friends find a cure for the "evil" half brother and are able to five it to him and the enemy's heart is softened and he becomes kind. ~ Magen

"Rising Water" by P.J. Petersen
A teen named Kevin is sent to volunteer at an animal shelter with a brother and sister. (Luke and Tracy). In the process, a near by water dam breaks loose and the teens are asked to set off on their boat to help with the needs of a dog. On the way back, they discover an open door to a nearby house. There they find dangerous burglers and work together to have the intruders arrested. They save the day. ~ Magen

"The Outsider" by Ann Gabhart
Fiction book centered around the Shaker community ~ Ann

"Deeply Devoted" by Maggie Brendan
Western pioneer story about a mail order bride ~ Ann

"Little quilts: all through the house" by Alice Berg
Quilts with patterns and decor ideas ~ Ann

"Are You Sh*tting Me?" by Cary McNeal
This book has some very interesting facts ~ Michelle

"Dogs Unleashed" by Tamsin Pickeral
This was fun to look at the different breeds of dogs pictured ~ Michelle

"Disney infinity:  character encyclopedia" by Catherine Saunders
It was interesting to see all the different characters available to buy for the game system ~ Michelle

"Call me Caitlyn" by Vanity Fair Magazine
Very interesting article on Caitlyn Jenner. Beautiful pictures ~ Samantha

"Red seas under red skies" by Scott Lynch
2nd book in the "Gentlemen Bastards" series. I liked the 1st book better, but still good!

"A week in winter" by Maeve Binchy
Very good! Fast read! ~Samantha

"The partner" by John Grisham
Crime drama-engaging quick easy read ~Monty

"Blood-drenced beard" by Daniel Galera
Brazillian crazy bizarre adventure ~Monty

"American made" by Nick Taylor
FDR social programs very informative ~Monty

"The Martian" by Andy Weir
Mark Watney is stranded on Mars and has only 30 days of supplies. He needs to survive until NASA can rescue him. His "Mission Impossible" is enthralling and based on actural scientific principles! ~ Susan

"The Fall" by John Lescroart
Dismas and Rebecca Hardy team together to find out how a young woman died-Did she fall or was she pushed? ~ Susan

"Memory Man" by David Baldacci
Amos Decker can recall everything in his life. Now he has to find the murderer of his wife and daughter ~ Susan

"Kitty and the midnight hour" by Carrie Vaughn
It's a suspenseful supernatural book that keeps you reading. You wonder how Kitty will talk her way out of being jailed or killed ~Tina

"Kitty goes to Washington" by Carrie Vaughn
The next book in the series has Kitty going before the senate to talk about being a werewolf and whether or not werewolves and such are a danger to the public. It's the ultimate struggle ~ Tina

"Kitty takes a holiday" by Carrie Vaughn
The 3rd in the series has the character coming to Kitty for help when his cousin gets bit by a werewolf. It's full of witchcraft and love as the griends bond over becoming a pack ~Tina

"President Kennedy has been shot" by Cathy Trost
Excellent read, if you like history-must read ~ Mary

"First family detail" by Ronald Kessler
A mesmerizing book. This is from someone who has been up close to the first families and teaches us that looks are deceiving ~ Mary

"A simple act of murder" by Mark Fuhrman
Wonderful book must read intriquing ~ Mary

"Long time coming" by Sandra Brown
Good moving storyline ~ Jackie

"Smoke screen" by Sandra Brown
Good keeps one engaged throughout the book ~ Jackie

"Envy" by Sandra Brown
Very good read!! Well written ~ Jackie

"Copper Beach" by Jane Ann Krentz
A paranormal story line. Not as good as some of Krentz's other books ~ Ginny

"Insatiable appetite" by Stuart Woods
Typical Stuart Woods, big money, a few murders, and an amusing quick read ~ Ginny

"The ghost and Mrs. Jeffries" by Emily Brightwell
Victorian mystery a light read ~ Ginny

"The Inspector and Mrs Jeffries" by Emily Brightwell
A light reading victorian mystery ~ Ginny

"Death of Yesterday" by M.C. Beaton
A Hamish MacBeth mystery in Scotland. One of a series featuring Hamish as the local police man who always solved the drime and has unique pets, a good read ~ Ginny

"Watchdog" by Laurien Berenson
A mystery for dog lovers. Interesting dog show info and a not too gory murder. I like her writing style ~ Ginny

"The Maze Runner" by James Dushner
Vert well written. Keeps you guessing. A book you don't want to put down ~ Sarah

"The Scorch Trials" by James Dushner
Very unexpected! Keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing. Well written ~ Sarah

"The Death Cure" by James Dushner
So sad yet great book at the same time. James has created such a unique world in his triology. Can't wait to read prequel! ~ Sarah

"Obsession in death" by J.D. Robb
J.D. Robb is Nora Roberts and does a superb job with characterization. You are a cop in the future and your husband is one of the richest men-how does that work. Excellent series ~ Nan

"Tracker" by C. J. Cherryh
The 16th in the foreigner series. Brett Cameron is the mediator between humans and non-humans and has to play politics as well as prevent mayhem, even if it means shooting back ~Nan

"Bite Me" by Shelly Laurenston
People who can turn into animals? Some of them hybrids who resemble nothng on earth? How does this work in making a living, romance and hiding it from humans? Read it and see excellent sense of humor ~ Nan

"Snow Angel Cove" by RaeAnne Thayne
Good-will read book 2

"Mystic horseman" by Kathleen Eagle
It was OK=it kept repeating

"Moving target" by J.A. Jance
The author keeps me guessing and thrilled ~ Annie

"Deadly stakes" by J.A. Jance
The character Ali is self sufficient but I am glad she has B. Simpson to bounce her tallants off of ~ Annie

"Second Watch" by J.A. Jance
A great thriller with a different character ~ Annie

"A little more line" by Craig M. Wilson
This photo book covers views of wisconsin and beyond using a camera lifted by a kite ~ Phil