And another 7 day book

Hi. I'm very close to finishing my second 7 day loan. I'm reading Friday nights by Joanna Trollope. I usually enjoy British authors and this was my first novel by her. It took me a while to get into it. I seemed to keep getting the characters mixed up. But now I'm really enjoying it. It begins with an older woman inviting two young mothers over for a visit on Friday night. Their little group expands and it follows each of their lives. I would suggest adding it to your reading list and maybe it's only me that had problems keeping the characters straight. Enjoy.

And the Winner is....

Congratulations to our Summer Reading Game Grand Prize Winner, Jackie Black. She and a friend will be enjoying a lovely dinner for two at the Nordic Dining Room at the Valhalla Inn. Many thanks to all of you who participated in this year's Summer Reading Game. We will be posting a list of books read, it could be a great beginning to your fall reading! Once again congratulations to Jackie!

Two Great Books

My son pushed The Woods by Harlen Coben into my hands and I must admit, he was right it is a great little mystery. Do try it, for a can't put it down, have to find out what happens next kind of book. I also finished The Master Butchers Singing Club by Louise Erdrich. The writing was lovely, and the topic so interesting. It is essentially a family story starting with a First World War German soldier who comes to America as an immigrant and through his family experiences the joys and struggles of this new land. It has a parallel story of a woman with a childhood is marked by an alcoholic father, Delphine cares for the butcher's wife as she ails and struggles with her feelings for the complicated man with the wonderful voice.

A quick read

Hi. This week I read "The last summer (of you and me)" by Ann Brashares. She is the author of the travelling pants books.
It's about two families with summer homes on Fire Island. Alice and her sister Riley have spent their summers next door to Paul and his family. Paul returns to the island after a 3 year absence. Things have changed, they're all a little older. Summer revolves around an attraction between old friends, a serious illness and a huge secret. It was a 7 day book, but quick to read. Enjoy.

New dog book

Hi. Sunday I finished reading "A good dog: the story of Orson, who changed my life" by Jon Katz. With a surname like that, you'd think he'd be more of a cat person. It's the story of Jon and his dogs, especially Orson the border collie. Warning -some of you may not like the ending. Orson has behaviour problems and I think that's part of why I enjoyed reading it. He reminded me of our dog Godzilla, and like Jon I used to live in fear that she could bite someone some day. And when Jon referred to Orson as his lifetime dog, meaning the one dog you had the most special relationship with, that too reminded me of Godzilla. I think she'll be the one dog I remember the most. Happy reading.

At last

Hi. I finally got the new Janet Evanovich novel "Lean mean thirteen". It's a one week loan, but I read it in 3 days. I see there are still over 50 holds on it.
When Stephanie's ex husband goes missing and looks like he may be the victim of foul play, she becomes the prime suspect. It's a quick, fun read. Has all the usual characters.
The sad part is you wait and wait for the next novel to come out, and once you get it, it's over in a flash.
Happy reading.