Monthly Archives: February 2016
The Smell of Other People’s Houses – Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
A portrait of 1970 Alaska is vividly portrayed through the eyes of teens, each struggling with very real issues. Ruth feels like the central character because she leads the story. We feel her sense of abandonment because she can remember … Continue reading
The Invisible Guardian – Dolores Redondo
The Basque Country in Spain is beautiful and remote. It has its own history, language, and has a strong belief in its mythology. Inspector Amaia Salazar grew up there, so she was the logical one to be assigned to head … Continue reading
The Waters of Eternal Youth – Donna Leon
As a Venetian police inspector, Guido Brunetti was called upon to investigate all manner of crimes, but when his mother-in-law’s best friend asked for a favor, Brunetti needed to find a gentle way to decline. After all, the incident … Continue reading
Spill Simmer Falter Wither – Sara Baume
He is an outcast – misshapen, unloved, fearful. He keeps to himself. It is safer that way. Acting on impulse (a very rare thing) he adopts an aggressive one-eyed dog. And so, his life begins to change. He has a … Continue reading
Starflight – Melissa Landers
Solara has spent most of her life in an orphanage and has learned to fend for herself. It’s not been an easy life and she is now a convicted felon trying to get passage to the outer planets. She’s able … Continue reading
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