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

True confections : a novel by Katharine Weber

I gained five pounds after reading this delectable book about candy companies in the U.S.!

Susan

New York by Edward Rutherfurd

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

Coming of the storm by Michael Gear and Kathleen O’Neal Gear

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