One For The Money by Janet Evanovich

I wanted to read One For The Money because the library is doing a program on it prior to it coming out in cinemas. It seems like almost everyone on staff has read Evanovic but me. I found it to be a fast paced read and it was easy to get to know the characters. The action is attention-getting and I can see how it could easily be made into a movie. You are quickly involved in the life of Stephanie Plum, a girl down on her luck and ready to try anything. Being out of a job she convinces her cousin Vinnie to let her take a shot at being an apprehension agent (bounty hunter). Although she has no skills, she has a few friends she figures can give her a few pointers. Besides, she needs the money. This is where the real adventure and danger begin. After reading the first novel in the Stephanie Plum series I would definitely be a member of "Team Morelli" (come to our program to learn what this is). Read this book to get your crime novel fix.

Kill Alex Cross By James Patterson

I have become a fan of James Patterson, I don't normally read Patterson's books but I do love to listen to them on CD. This was an enjoyable, easy book listen to. The President's children are kidnapped, terrorists from the Mideast are causing havoc and turning up dead. Are the two connected? Detective Alex Cross is on the case. I felt this book lacked a little in depth and the plot wasn't as intriguing as I've come to expect from Patterson. However, I will continue to listen to Patterson's Alex Cross Series but hope the next book delivers a little more punch

Angel Falls by Kristin Hannah

In this book the main character Mikaela has a horse accident and is in a coma. Her husband Liam, a doctor, is in charge of the family and the children along with his mother-in-law Rosa. Nothing Liam does seems to help Mikaela come out of her coma. So he decides to make a call to Mikaela's first husband, a famous movie star named Julian True. His voice brings her out of her coma, but with no momory of her life with Liam or her children. Over a period of time, she regains her memory and remembers that she does indeed love her husband and promises him they would be together forever. As with all of her books it was a very enjoyable read.

The Sacred Acre By Mark Tabb with the Ed Thomas Family

Whether you knew who Ed Thomas was or not, whether you are a football fan or not, this book is an excellent and easy read. Ed Thomas was much more than a high school football coach. He believed in teaching his students and his athletes about life! His motto was "faith, family and football." Although he would have been the first to say he was not perfect, he practiced what he preached. From the tornado that ripped through Parkersburg, Iowa to the tragic shooting that claimed his life, I had trouble putting this book down. I highly recommend this book.

Book Thief by Markus Zusak

I have always enjoyed reading books that relate to World War II. The Book Thief shows a different side of what children and those living in Germany endured during that time. I thought the book was slow moving and repeated a lot during the beginning of the book, but as the book progressed, I found myself starting to enjoy it more and wanted to continue to read. The book tells the story of Liesel, abandoned by her mother and taken in by foster parents. As the story starts, Liesel does not know how to read and so her connection with her foster father begins as he teachers her to read. Liesel’s passion for reading and doing anything she can to keep reading is what helps her survive. The teen group, LEMMINGS, discussed this book and the majority of the group really enjoyed it and recommended it for all ages.

Then Came You by Jennifer Weiner

This is the story of several women who are all involved in the conception and eventual existence of one baby. You learn about the lives of Jules, India, Annie, and Bettina. Women who are vastly different from each other in social status and wealth, they all have their own reasons for becoming involved. One is a woman wanting a baby, one becomes an egg donor, one a surrogate mother, and one a half sister. An interesting take on a modern issue with a touching ending, I recommend this as a good read to all.

If Morning Ever Comes by Anne Tyler

Tyler's first published novel was set in the small town of Sandhill, North Carolina in the 1960's. The story is told from the perspective of Ben Joe Hawkes, who grew up in a household of eccentric women, six sisters, mother and grandmother. His father has abandoned the family...
During Ben Joe's first semester in Columbia law school, he returns home when his eldest sister has left her husband and comes home with her child. Is Ben Joe worried about his sister, or is it an excuse to escape the boredom of school? While back home, he reconnects with his high school sweetheart Shelley...
The story plot seems mundane at times compared to Tyler's later works, but she delves into the nuances of ordinary daily lives so spectacularly that I was drawn to the characters. There is also an interview with the author at the end of this paperback edition for the readers to enjoy.