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1. Uncommon Type: Some Stories (Tom Hanks)--For lack of a better description, a really cute collection of stories, all written by Tom Hanks (yes, that Tom Hanks). All the stories have a connection to a typewriter and there are common characters in several. I kept putting off reading it because I don't love short stories, but when I finally sat down it was very good.
2. The Widow (Fiona Barton)--Very similar in style to Barton's other book that I read a month or so ago (The Child). I thought The Child was a better book, but this was entertaining. Some mystery, some suspense, lots of interesting characters.
3. Surface Tension (Mike Mullin)--This writer is from Indiana and I ran across his first book at the Literacy Conference a couple years ago. He wrote a series about what could happen after Yosemite blows. This book is about a teenage boy who stumbles onto a case of domestic terrorism and his adventures escaping from the bad guys. It was entertaining--my favorite character is his girlfriend...she should get her own book.
4. In a Cottage in a Wood (Cass Green)-Lots of twists and turns in this mystery novel. A woman unexpectedly inherits a cottage in a wood...creepy adventures ensue.
5. The Wife Between Us (Gree Hendricks and Sarah Pekkahen)--another suspenseful mystery--my office mate has read and recommended a slew of these. It was good--lots of twists and turns.
6. A Table Before Me (Debbie Viguie)--the much anticipated next installment in the Psalm 23 Mysteries. It was good...
7. In This Grave Hour (Jacqueline Winspear)--I read all the Maisie Dobbs books that existed in about 2012 or 2013. The last couple I read were just "meh", so I didn't read the latest release (2014 or so?). I ran across this one and picked it up--it was very good--much more like the first few Maisie Dobbs books than like the last couple. Good mystery, interesting characters, enjoyed it a lot an am on hold for the newest, just released a few weeks ago!
8. The Great Alone (Kristin Hannah)--So very, very good. About a family in the 1970's who move to Alaska. There is family drama, and wildlife drama, a few small mysteries, some wonderful twists--really liked it--probably a top ten contender.
9. Not if I Save You First (Ally Carter)--Interestingly enough, also set in Alaska. Written for a younger crowd--probably middle or high school? About two teens who survive an adventure. Kind of like Carter's Gallagher Girls books crossed with Hatchet. Good book, always glad to read an Ally Carter book.
10. And Only to Deceive (Tasha Alexander)--Those of you who actually know me (or who have followed my reading long enough) know that I LOVED Elizabeth Peters' (aka Barbara Michaels, aka Barbara Mertz) Amelia Peabody books (among others). Ms. Mertz (her real name) passed away a couple years ago. Her last book was published last year, it was nice, but not great. I started following her fan club on Facebook and someone suggested Tasha Alexander's books because they are a similar heroine and time period. I'm really enjoying the series--I think I'm on the 4th or 5th book--they are good mysteries, combined with "regular life", much like Peter's books. Worth the ready, probably not top ten, but entertaining.
So there is March...ten! I'm at about four for April (and the month is almost over)...it must be a busy time of year!
Happy Reading!
