I started with the photo of this Bill Bryson book because I have been reading it for about a month. I am just past the halfway point. It is taking me quite a while as I usually have a non-fiction and a fiction book going at the same time. Not to mention the fact that the book is 661 pages long! Some parts are a little slow, but overall I am really enjoying it. I am certainly learning a lot. And so, on to the rest of my list.
- The Watchmaker’s Hand-Jeffrey Deaver
A Lincoln Rhyme novel with his wife Amelia Sachs. Books in this series are hard to put down because I want to know what happens next! Rhyme is a one-time police investigator, now a quadriplegic, with a razor-sharp mind. His police officer wife walks the crime scenes and others on the force do more of the legwork. They are once again up against an old adversary, The Watchmaker. One giant construction crane has fallen, and more are promised to come down, endangering residents of the city. Solving the crime quickly is of utmost importance.
2. The Alchemist-Paulo Coelho
This story reminds me of a fable or a fairy tale. A young shepherd boy sets out on a journey to find his Personal Legend and make his fortune. He encounters all sorts of people, both good and bad, plus a lovely young maiden. He learns much along the way before completing his quest.
3. Kamala Harris: History-Making US Vice President-James Roland (Non-fiction)
A timeline and summary of Harris’ career and political accomplishments to date. An informative little book, 60 pages. She overcame many obstacles to get where she is. She is a determined woman.
4. The Bright Spot-Jill Shalvis
Luna Wright has just inherited half of the farm she’s been managing. She’s also just learned that the owner was her biological grandfather. The other fifty percent was inherited by a suit-wearing, hottie named Jameson. While taking care of the rescue animals and day to day disasters, Luna must come to terms with the relationships in her life, both old and new. I don’t think Shalvis has ever written a bad book and this one does not disappoint.
5. Joyfull-Radhi Devlukia-Shetty (Cookbook)
I enjoyed this book. The recipes have ingredients that I don’t have and would be difficult to find. If I made any of the recipes, it would be with adjustments. They do sound delicious. The book also discusses and gives examples of an Ayurvedic lifestyle. I wouldn’t switch to it but I could see implementing a few things. The concept is certainly interesting. The book is worth checking out for this alone.
6. Fatal First Edition-Jenn McKinlay
This cozy mystery series is one of my favorites. Lindsey Norris, along with her husband, is returning by train from an out of state library convention when murder occurs. Don’t worry, they make it back to Briar Creek so her friends can get in on the case. The train passengers are stranded by a huge snowstorm and then Lindsey’s husband Sully goes missing. There’s lots of excitement for all before the case is solved.
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