Nothing to See Here

I’m not quite sure what to say about this book. Are there really children who self-ignite?  Children who can set themselves on fire from within?  Just plain strange. But the relationship between Lillian and Madison is very enjoyable. Everyone needs that one friend they can turn to. I don’t think either one realizes how much they need the other. 

Twice in a Blue Moon

Tate is the daughter of Hollywood’s leading man. She and her mother have been in hiding in a small town for years after her mother left her philandering dad. For her 18th birthday, her grandmother takes her to London. There she meets Sam, wannabe writer, but destined to run a rural farm. Sam breaks her heart when he reveals her identity to the press. 

Tate becomes an actress, Sam a screenwriter. What will happen when their paths cross again?

The Giver of Stars

This is the story of the WPA Packhorse Librarians of Eastern Kentucky. They operated from 1935 to 1943 and brought books to over 100,000 residents of Eastern Kentucky. 

Alice moves to Kentucky from England to marry Bennett whose father owns a coal mine. Her marriage is rather strange as it remains unconsummated. Alice becomes a librarian riding a horse to deliver books to families on her route. Many children learn to read because of their efforts. Margery is not well liked because of her deceased father. She and Alice become friends. Along with several other girls they become the packhorse librarians. 

This is a great story about the history of that area of the country.

Olive Kitteridge

I want to read Olive, Again, but I thought I should read the first book before. Olive Kitteridge is a true gem. She is a retired school teacher, married to Henry, a pharmacist, for many years. They have a son, Christopher, a podiatrist. Christopher marries a gastroenterologist who quickly relocates him to California, then divorces him. Olive is known as a mean teacher, she’s hard on people, but very introspective.

What Happens in Paradise

This is the second book in Elin Hilderbrand’s Paradise series. In the sequel, you learn more about the beginning of Russ and Rosie’s relationship. Irene and her sons return to the island, this time, to live. Will Russ’s illegal activity be discovered?

All This Could Be Yours

I was initially attracted to this book because it is set in New Orleans. It is about a dysfunctional family. Victor, the father, has a life that is mysterious to his family. As the story unfolds, you learn more about Victor and his life. Barbara, the dutiful wife, is a character you want to love and admire. Alex and Gary, the children have their own issues with their father. Can you imagine a father dying and no one claims the body?