This book was a little absurd. I don't typically read sci-fi that involves an entirely new universe and various alien creatures, so maybe it's just not for me. However, I did enjoy many aspects of this story. Chambers created an entire universe with new creatures, social structures, and cultures. From a sociological perspective, it was fascinating. The relationships between the characters were definitely the most intriguing part of this book. The plot itself left a lot to be desired. It truly was about the journey and not the destination. If you enjoy world building and escaping into complex relationships between various species, then this book is for you. However, if you like an adventure story driven more by plot, you may want to look elsewhere.

Henrick Newman (The Newcomer) is introduced into the story line. Problems arise as the Bishop becomes ill and there is no leadership for the community. Anna's love is tested. In this historical novel we get to meet Ben Franklin.

High school bully book. Gemma enters senior year of high school in a new school. She doesn’t want to be notice or part of the popular crew. She lived that life before and wanted no part of that. The king of the school Lucas has other plans for her. As you read the book you discover why she wants to leave that life behind her.

This richly detailed realistic fiction moves quickly through the life of the main character, Sam Hill. The character driven novel brings to light everyday human struggles and the interesting interplay between characters that result. The indomitable strength of the human spirit and the ageless question of faith are woven throughout the novel. The question of what is an exceptional life is a key thread throughout.

In this mystery the collaboration between the two authors bring the characters J.W. Jackson and Brady Coyne together again on Martha's Vineyard. As they investigate two separate cases it soon becomes evident that the two are linked. The story quickly progresses to the "explosive" ending.

paranormal romance - fast read

Great read, had everything. Fast paced, Texas ranger, shootouts, romance, drug runners and best of all, an ending I never saw coming.

1969 womens rights, woodstock , vietnam war, nantucket the moon launch ...the Levin family

Widow Liza Schrock is the owner of the Amish Charm Bakery. She is content to cook mouthwatering recipes for her community and stay unwed. That changes when widower Jacob Graber moves town. Now they both get a second chance at love, unless the secret from her past gets in the way. Very enjoyable and easy read.

It is always an experience when we get the experience of living on the other side of the tracks. The author did an excellent job of expressing what her experience was like when she wore the robe of a patient instead of that of a doctor. The had the experience of lying in a hospital bed and watching and hearing the treatments that patients get from their medical team. She was able to experience the coldness, insensitivity, the mistakes, the delays, whatever attitude and the attitude of being treated as a subject, as a bed #. She saw and heard, ego, self-satisfaction, nonchalant attitude from the medical team caring for her. This was an eye opener for her and made her determine in her heart that she would not display these attitudes in her practice.