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The Lotus Shoes
by Jane Yang
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This story is set in China during the 1800s. The fate of girls and women were tied to male society. During that time mothers bound their daughters feet. Generally, the feet of girls born in the country were not bound. This story is about two young girls: Little Flower and Lingjing. Little Flower’s mother bound her feet to give her a good chance of marriage. Lingjing’s father interceded in the binding of his daughter’s feet so she was released from the process. When Little Flower’s father dies, her mother needs to make a deal for her daughter’s future. The fate of both girls is sealed. The look at Chinese culture as well as twists and turns in the life of the two girls was fascinating. I could not put this book down. I was engaged in all the twists and turns in little Flowers’ life.
Atmosphere
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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An exciting , emotional novel which switches back and forth between 1980 and 1984. It tells the story of Dr. Joan Goodwin, an astronomy professor who is among the first women accepted into NASA's astronaut training program. We follow her through her intense training, as she forms deep friendships with her fellow trainees. Four years later, she is the voice of NASA at mission control in Houston as the unexpected happens involving her friends during a space shuttle mission.
Shutter
by Ramona Emerson
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I wanted to like this book. I actually got it at a previous library summer reading even as part of my parting gift. The premise was a little too into the fantasy camp for my taste. The novel is about a CSI photographer who can see ghosts, both in her family and of the victims she photographs. There is a lot of Native American lore, which is interesting, but unfortunately the reveals are anti climactic and do not live up the the "thrilling" part of being a thriller. More of a summer beach read.
Where The Rivers Merge
by Mary Alice Monroe
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A beautifully written historical novel by one of my favorite authors. Eliza Rivers, 88 years old, tells the story of her childhood growing up on Mayfield, her family's estate/farm to her grand-niece and granddaughter. She wants them both to understand how important it is to her to conserve the land and hopes they will join her in her fight. It is a very emotional story of family, young love, friendship, and betrayal.
Joyride
by Ellen Meister
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July21,2025. This book is an Orange You Glad Color our World review! Joybird is an uber driver who is studying to be a life coach.. Despite a tough upbringing, she has a “Unicorn world; everything is beautiful” outlook on life. A handsome and nice client suggests that she turn her Uber into a life coaching ride experience and the result is a joy ride that the reader is happy to ride along with… The story intertwines her personal life when her down on his luck dad moves in with her and her life lessons with her interesting and needy clients. I am so glad that I picked this book to read… I thoroughly enjoyed the “Joyride”
Fun Home
by Alison Bechdel
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This is Alison Bechel’s memoir graphic novel, which was also made into a Broadway musical. I think there were some interesting choices in what words she chose. Some of them were very academic. I am not sure if that was intentional to reference her father’s sophisticated preferences, but it made it a more challenging read. I did find the story interesting and it was a unique way to tell it through words and art. The book is very revealing and heartfelt. It helps tell a story of how we can all struggle with finding who we are.
When The Wolf Comes Home
by Nat Cassidy
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This book is not for the faint of heart. It is gory and strange (very Twilight Zone) but if you can get through that you are left with a fascinating story about love, fear, parenting and all the impacts that it has on us as kids and adults. I don’t think I’ll ever forget this book- what a ride
The Suite Spot
by Trish Doller
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Sweet romance book. Nice characters. Highly recommend for a summer beach read.
The Margaret Code
by Richard Hooton
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Margaret Winterbottom a recently widowed, 89 year old woman, lives by herself in a nice neighborhood where she has alot of friends. Her over-bearing daughter and son-in-law want her to down-size or even go to a home, which Margaret refuses. When her good friend and neighbor, Barbara, is found murdered it shakes up Margaret who has a vivid memory of something Barbara told her, but she just can't remember what it is. With the help of her teenage grandson, James, she's determined to find the killer, remember what she was told and figure out why strange things are happening in her house, things she can't figure out.
Still Life
by Louise Penny
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In a small town , Three Pines, Canada, an older woman, a spinster named Jane, is shot dead in the woods by a hunting arrow. She had just had her first piece of artwork accepted into the local art show. Art she hadn't shown to anyone before that moment. Is her death related? who would want her dead ? In a small town where everyone knows everyone, someone is lying. Chief Armand Gamache is called on to investigate. Good character development but a little convoluted in spots.
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