I read this book because it was the monthly selection for my book club. I stuck with it, but did not enjoy it at all.

This non-fiction book offers a fresh, fun look at the time of the American Revolution. Who knew alcohol played such a big part in our history.

I think I'm in the minority here because I usually love books by Sally Hepworth. While this one was interesting, I only just liked it. This was the story of 81 year old Mabel who was accused of murder as a child and it seemed that people always died around her. And currently she found a neighbor dead in his house and she was looked at for being a killer.

I think it was a good book. It reminded me of some other ones I have read including Sidartha. It was a quick read and was not a lot of work. I think it is good for people to read, like a book from high school. It was okay, but I am glad I am happy I read it.

Amazing book that speaks to women to take back their rights from the men in their lives. To speak up for themselves even when they die… the audio book was wonderfully done. Highly recommend ????

This year's summer reading program guest speaker at the end of the summer party is the author John Searles. Searles, known for his mystery books, has tried his hand in another genre - the fictionalized account of a well-known person. In SINGLE GIRLS the life and times of the the writer, editor, and personality of Cosmopolitan fame Helen Gurley Brown is the star. The story was enjoyable and heartbreaking in turn. I wish I had paid more attention to all Brown said and did when I would have been able to benefit from it! Oh to be a single girl again ...

Disappointing and predictable. It is obvious from the first few chapters. It makes the book hard to enjoy. Virtually no characters to root for. This is only a debut novel, so I am hoping to read more from this author and see the storytelling improve.

Katarina Shaw decides, at a very young age, that she wants to become an Olympic ice dance skater. She meets Heath Rocha, a young down-on-his-life/luck, guy. Their connection is instant and strong. Their story is powerful and scorching. The behind-the-scenes activity is very interesting. In the end it was dramatic and good.

Usually Reese’s book club picks are great and this book did not disappoint. AJ and Noah meet when Noah comes to live with his aunt when his mother is diagnosed with Huntington Disease. As AJ and Noah get to know each other a special bond is formed between them first as friends and then as true loves. When Noah finds out that genetically he will also have the same disease that ravaged his mother, he does everything in his power to stay away from AJ so that she can have a better life without him. Can they stay apart or is the love they have strong enough to withstand a full relationship. Read and find out.

This book is Historical Fiction that integrates two time periods. The Main Characters are : Henry Widener, a 27 year old Harvard graduate aristocrat who died on the Titanic: who graduated from Harvard and Violet Hutchins, a grieving Harvard Junior in 1992. The author pivots seamlessly between the two time periods as we discover what they have in common.