Linda

I liked this one. I have never read a Paper Crafts Club cozy before and I really enjoyed it. The craft that was mentioned the most was Quilling, which is turning strips of paper into beautiful artwork. I haven't tried it, but it looks intricate.

The main character Katie is a single Mom who is busy with a series of jobs and is working at the local police station. When she goes to one of her other jobs as a cleaner she discovers that the woman is dead and calls the police.

The story has many twists and turns and a new romantic interest that is one of those lovely slow-burn romances that could go on for a few books. I really enjoyed the characters and I'm looking forward to spending more time in this small town.

I enjoyed this book. When Cara shows up at Jack's door with her daughter in tow, he doesn't know what to think. The timeline seems right for Sophie to be his little girl, but why has Cara showed up now? His wife Rebecca, who never wanted children, isn't happy about it, but even she won't throw them out when they claim to have nowhere to go.

Cara seems to have a lot of secrets and some kind of hidden agenda, but as Sophie begins to win Jack and Rebecca over they settle into a routine. Eventually Cara's secrets are revealed, but they aren't what I was expecting at all.

I found it dragged a little in spots, and it seemed maybe a little too simplistic of a solution to a complicated issue, but for the most part, I enjoyed it.

I loved this book. It's about 3 sisters Gia, Madison and Shelley. They have barely spoken in years because Shelley kissed Madison's fiance to prove he wasn't the guy for her and Madison has never forgiven her. They all come back together when their Grandmother falls ill. Gia, the peacemaker of the sisters concocts a story about being engaged to their neighbour, hoping it will help bring the sisters closer together. The story is heartwarming and sweet. It has humour, romance and it delves into family dynamics and how just because you are siblings doesn't mean that you are alike. I think it is a great beach read and I highly recommend it.

This was a really good book and I did purchase the second one to read as well. Mina has returned home after finding out that she is losing her sight and decides to try and get a job at the local bookstore to earn some money. She has fond memories of it from childhood, but there is now a new owner, and he is brooding and hard to please. The owner Heathcliff and the store's raven live above the book store along with the owner's roommate, Moriarty. As time goes on, Mina begins to realize that there is more to this bookstore than meets the eye, and more to these men, as well.

When someone is killed in the bookstore the race is on to figure out the killer before Mina gets arrested for it. Mina finds herself more interested in the men of the shop that she is even in clearing her name and some of the scenes are very steamy. The murder mystery wraps up nicely, but you are still left wondering what she is going to do about her life and these sexcapades she finds herself in.

This book was fine...just fine. I would like try another book by this author as the main thing that turned me off from this book is the fact that it had a cheating unsupportive husband in it. I don't really care for those sort of books and the spirit in this book is very nasty and you get tired of her showing up everywhere.

What really helped the book along was the relationship between the main character Quinn, and her best friend Toni. Toni is very supportive of Quinn, even when she starts seeing the ghost and has a few crazy ideas about what to do. She is upbeat and is my favourite character in the whole book.

The story of Bluet and her father living in the backwoods of Kentucky is fascinating. Bluet because part of the Packhorse Library project and brings books by mule to remote and poor communities in Kentucky who have no way to get to a library.

Bluet's real name is Cussy Mary and she is called Bluet because her skin is Blue. She is the last person who looks like this and is the object of prejudice and hatred, but to the people she brings books to, she is a welcome sight.

This is a wonderful story about family, friendship, loneliness, love and the hardships faced by many in rural areas throughout the 1930's and 40's.

Intriguing novel with a main character that has a lot of layers to her personality. Full of plot twists and interesting characters, it makes for an interesting read and is a good reminder that the “invisible” among us are also people with wisdom to contribute to society.

Terrific Read

Mel Robbins is amazing. She is a straight shooter who tells it like it is with no BS. She has her own struggles and isn't afraid to get real with herself or her readers. I highly recommend.

I really enjoyed Hail Mary and I expected that same level of writing and characterization in this one. Sadly, I don't feel like I got it. I thought the characters were very wooden and one dimensional. It was hard to care what happened to them, or even about their back stories. I think this was written before Hail Mary, so I will wait for a new novel from this author and try again.

An Intriguing Woman

I expected this book to be spiritually deep and fascinating, and I wasn't disappointed. Shirley MacLaine is not your typical Hollywood starlet. Whether you share her beliefs or not, the depths of her insight and intelligence make this an interesting journey.

Well, for a good portion of the book, I was frustrated and irritated with the main character. The writing was well thought out, though, and it had a satisfying ending with a twist.

An interesting and unique take on the Santa Claus origin story. It's nice to see an author do something that has never been done before.

Captivating Story

The story of Jo and Old Gin kept me fascinated from beginning to end. It was a story of the racism that people of Chinese descent faced during that time and how they struggled to fit into society. It was also a story of perseverance, strength and the bravery to question the status quo.

Good resource

I thought this thesaurus was very thorough and comprehensive. A good writing resource when tring to develop characters. I would highly recommend.

Being a big fan of the Norse legends, I was curious where this novel was going to take me. In the first few chapters, I confess I wasn't sure I was going to keep reading. I felt that the author's portrayal of Loki was fippant and didnt align with what I thought he should be. But, don't give up. Once I settled into the story further, it took a turn into the world of the Aesir that held truer to what I knew.

The relationship between Angrboda and Skadi was complex and heartwarming and I enjoyed the journey the author took us on with the two of them.

Ultimately this is a story of a mother's love for her children and her perseverance to keep them safe and in that, Genevieve succeeds.

A fascinating, easy to digest book on 6 locations throughout the world where many people live to be over 100 years old. This book delves into what they are doing differently; from the food they eat to the connections they have in their lives. If you are looking for a new and different book about living a long, healthy life, check this one out for some ideas you may not have thought about.

I enjoyed the last half of this novel much more than the first half. I thought it dragged a bit and took a long time to get to the point. The characters were compelling though and I could see them grow and change throughout the book, which I think always makes characters (and people) more interesting.

Like many books about WWII, this one followed two different timelines, one in the present and one (through letters) in the past. Overall I thought it was a good read and worth picking up if you like WWII historical fiction.

This book was just what I needed. All the mystery and romance of a good beach novel taking place at the Seaside Resort. The novel goes between two timelines; one in present day with Ivy Neale and one in the 1940-50's with her grandmother Ruth. Both timelines were done equally well and the book was a beautiful story about the power of family.

This was not a book I could finish. I found it very convoluted and hard to read. The characters was stiff and wooden and I didn't feel a connection to anyone.

It was a nice easy magickal mystery with a few twists and turns. Some of which will be revealed in the books to follow, I'm sure. Great for Summer and I appreciated the fact that it was a murder mystery without being gruesome.

Still good

A nice light read. I didn't mind myself quite as enthralled with this book as I was with some of the author's other books in the series. It was still good though and there are still loose ends to wrap up, so I'm sure we will be hearing more from the gang at Creel Creek.

Well I have never given J.R. Ward only 1 star before, but I couldn't even finish this book. I can't stand the new “villain” Devina and I was so disappointed in the darkness of the story and the fact that the Brothers were basically MIA for the most part. After 20 books I feel like the Brotherhood books have lost their magic and I won't be reading them any longer.

Kate Quinn is amazing. She never fails to draw me into her characters and their stories. I had never heard of Mila Pavlichenko before, and I was as enthralled by the “girl sniper” as everyone else seemed to be in the novel. I enjoy historical fiction and the author finds interesting people and events and makes them her own. I've become a huge fan and can't wait to see what she comes up with next.

I absolutely loved this book. The story was compelling from the very first page, the characters were relatable and I longed for Alice to have the happy ending she deserved. The narrator did an amazing job bringing it to life. This is my second Kristin Hannah novel, and I am 2 for 2, as The Nightingale was also incredible.

Lisa Scottoline writes intriguing mysteries, and this one is no different. I don't know how many times during the reading did I decide who the villain must be, only to change my mind again in the next chapter. Lots of red herrings and interesting side journeys to get to the final conclusion. I do think I would have liked more insight into the stalker and a few more actual clues along the way, but overall, I enjoyed it and it was all wrapped up neatly in the end.