It has been a wonderful week, except for all the appointments and meeting with random people. The wonderful part is that I had the opportunity to read a lot. Yes, that makes it a wonderful week, being able to read a lot. I also was able to have a couple of book conversations on top of everything else, which is another wonderful thing. I also had to pay for my continued use of the Baker Free Library, since I do not live in the town. The money is well worth it and I consider it a small contribution to continued access to awesome books.
The highlights (in books)
Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron
Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron is another book in the series about Mike Bowditch. Mike is a Game Warden in Maine. This is the 15th book written about him. In some ways, the book reminds me of the Joe Pickett books only set in Maine. Mike chased the fugitive through swamps, forests and over lakes. With darkness and the cold rain, each encounter seems more desperate and unlikely. With few resources and fewer breaks, Mike presses on as the true story of Mark Redmond and his daughter Cady comes out, adding a sense of urgency to the trek. Pitch Dark by Paul Doiron brings us into a chase for the ages.
A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey
Some books remind you of life’s precious moments. Moments that you don’t even realize until you know, the end is near. A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey is the book to remind you. The book is set between two different generations (grandmother and granddaughter) in a southern town on the coast. To me, the book hit on some of my favorite genres of second chances, the love of family, single dad next door and secrets…family secrets. I loved the feel of the small town feeling of Beaufort. The chapters moved between Becks (Grandmother) and Keaton (Granddaughter).
All Our Tomorrows by Catherine Bybee
Catherine Bybee’s books are always on my to-read list. Her novels always include people who have decisions to make and are often in conflict over those decisions. In this case we have poor girl/rich guy, family secrets, corporate shenanigans and genuine creepy shareholders and ex wife. Chase and Alex didn’t expect anything from their ultra rich dad and they certainly didn’t expect to find out they have a half brother somewhere. They are on a race to find the brother and somehow keep the company going without anyone figuring out there is a missing sibling. They need help from Piper, the fired secretary of their father. Little did Chase know she was the one.
The Burning by Linda Castillo
The Burning by Linda Castillo is the sixteenth book in the Kate Burkholder series. Kate Burkholder is the Chief of Police in a small town called Painters Mill. It is the town she grew up in as a member of the Amish community, and now as the Chief of Police, Kate is in an usual position for understanding the Amish and working for the “English”. She is married to Tomasetti – newly married and still figuring out things. Kate is called out with the information that there is a suspicious fire, only to discover that there is a man being burned at the stake. The horrific crime started a headlong journey for Kate and eventually Tomasetti into trying to understand the Anabaptist past. Kate puts herself in dangerous situations asking questions and is threatened by unknown people.
Interestingly enough Elise has sent in an interview with Catherine Bybee this week about her newest book, All Our Tomorrows by Catherine Bybee. We both really enjoyed the novel! The interview really highlights the characteristics of the characters and the plot. There is also a review about The Unwedding by Ally Condie, a locked mystery that deals with trust and family.
Read – there are so many good books that come out in the summer!
