BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS!

~Richard Osman

Well, he's done it again! I absolutely love the quirky characters this guy creates! A widower and his daughter-in-law team up against a money-launderer. Their methods are "unique" to say the least, but they get the job done! Couldn't put this one down. 

~Kate Atkinson

 Exceptional characters, terrific dialogue and plenty of irony. An  Agatha Christie type murder mystery complete with a country house, a snowstorm, and a mixed bag of characters marooned in the house along with a corpse. Plot features include art theft, insurance fraud, and characters questioning their purpose. An entertaining comedic farce. 

~Matt Haig

Set in Ibiza, this is a sweet and beautifully reflective story of a woman regaining her purpose in life through an encounter with an other-worldly life form.  For me, the plot was secondary to the incredible prose used to convey her journey. Haig has amazing insight and compassion. 

~Kenneth M Cadow

I'm a sucker for a good dog book! As an added bonus, this is also a great coming-of-age story about a teen living in poverty in Maine. He befriends a stray dog (or the dog befriends him) and together they navigate hardship and loss. This was ultimately a story of resilience and friendship. Loved it. YA

 ~April Daniels

One day Danny, by being in the wrong place at the right time, inherits the powers of the world’s greatest superhero: Dreadnought. At the same time, she gets her greatest wish: a female body that matches her identity.  There’s a good balance between a fairly dark coming-of-age story and a fun, heartwarming superhero story.  Her adventures explore identity and acceptance in a poignant  way.  YA

~R.F. Kuang

 “War doesn’t determine who’s right. War determines who remains.”  Strongly influenced by the Japanese invasion of China in the 1930s, this elaborate fantasy explores the impact on the lives of child soldiers and the price of power.  Equal parts heartbreaking and satisfying, you won't want to put it down.