The bodies of the Pine family, mother, father, sister and little brother are found dead in their vacation home. Two sons have survived one, a college student, who couldn’t attend the trip because he had classes, and one a prisoner for the murder of his girlfriend. What happened here, and why. An intriguing story. Very suspenseful.

Lenni is a 17 year old who has spent much time in the hospital with a terminal illness. She meets 83 year old Margot, and they develop a deep friendship. In order to leave something of themselves behind, they decide to create an art project that describes one thing from each year of their lives, which together total 100 years. Along the way we learn about each of their histories, and the close relationships Lenni develops with Margaret and with the hospital chaplain, despite not sharing his religious beliefs.

Still Life by Louise Penny Really appreciated this sophisticated Mystery. Well written, well thought out, exciting, and engrossing. A different type of Mystery then many of the popular fiction I have read. Intricate plot planning, good character development, multi-dimensional characters, and a good mystery as well. I was very involved in trying to solve it. Also loved Armand Gamache, an introspective, honorable, diligent detective, interested in the people as well as the crime. I delighted in his manner of investigation, his desire to listen, to learn, to admit when he is stuck. Jane is dead, and many are suspected. As it is with small towns, everyone knows everyone and there are secretes, but there is also a marvelous feeling of community. The town itself becomes a character. A “Who done it”, of the highest caliber.

Eve and Charlie are refurbishing an old house when a man shows up with his family claiming that he used to live there and asking if he can show his family around. All of a sudden strange things start happening in the house and the family can’t seem to take the hint to leave. When a dark entity appears in the basement, Charlie disappears without her locket and the house starts changing, Eve starts to freak out. Is Eve imagining these incidents or are they actually happening? Read and find out.

This is a parable about setting out on your journey in life to find your true meaning in the world (or fortune). Santiago leaves his life as a shepherd in Spain to travel to Egypt. He was told by an old gypsy that he will find his fortune under the pyramids. Along the way of his journey Santiago meets people who help him on his quest and people who hinder his journey but all the time he follows the omens to reach his true destiny. I enjoyed this book and definitely think it’s worth a read. Maybe we can all follow our omens and meet the alchemist who can teach us to go for it.

Jackson got what he wanted a son Amber was still not satisfied Amber and Jackson plotted varies schemes. Nothing seemed to satisfied Amber. Jackson wanted Daphne back Everything seem to backfire in there faces. one evening Jackson gets a visit from someone he stole diamonds from he tells them amber was the one who stole the diamonds they beat Jackson so bad the he no long is able to threaten anyone he is permanently locked in his head. the same people free amber from jail and take her. she also is no long a threat to anyone.. I found some of the chapter hard to get through. but was happy with the ending

Great summer read. Perfect getaway.

My first impression as I started Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman was this is a farce and I am being fooled. It was light silly reading. While I was never quite sure of the ending, I found it contrived. I found the novel not intriguing. Since I didn't have anything else to read, I figured might as well read Murder Takes A Vacation to the end.

.The Business Trip Jessica Garica Two women, meet on a plane, both feeling the need to escape complicated lives. Then the two women go missing. Soon their friends start receiving weird texts. Twist upon twist, all of us (including the reader) are at the hands of a master manipulator. Fun read.

Art therapists focus on helping individuals build psychological skills and emotional intelligence . An art therapist's goal is to help individuals discover an outlet for often complex and confusing feelings and foster self-awareness and growth. Lenni is lonely and lively and is one of the novel's protagonists. The lively Lenni has a reputation for causing trouble and frequently wanders around the hospital without permission. Lenni has a deep innate desire to help people. Over the course of the novel, the dynamic protagonist goes from lonely to loved and overcomes her fear of death.