3 Graphic Novels for You

by MK French

Graphic novels can take on many different kinds of stories, and the various styles of art can really add to or change the flow of the story. Comics aren't just for superheroes or children anymore. Here are three very different stories that I read this year.

5 Books about the World Wars

by Susan Roberts

My reviews today are about the devastation caused by war.  The first three books take place during World War II in Germany, Holland, and Russia.  The last 2 books are set during WWI and take place in Russia and France.

Meet Me on Love Lane by Nina Bocci ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

"The bus rolled to a stop.  A blinking yellow light hung over a pair of rickety train tracks.  They looked defunct with the chipped white safety bars remaining at attention on the rusted metal poles.  I spied a large green sign next to it.  It swung back and forth in the May breeze.  HOPE LAKE  25 miles"  (p 11)

7 Books for Fans of Fantasy

by MK French

For an escape from the day to day, exploring new and different worlds can be fun and exciting. The stakes sometimes feel high if there are troubles involved in these worlds; they're not always full of fun and games. Dangers have to be maneuvered past, and it will take a team to make sure it all works out.

Sherlock Holmes and the Christmas Demon by James Lovegrove ~ a Review

by MK French

"Father Christmas! Halt right there!"
These words were delivered by Sherlock Holmes in his most stentorian and authoritative tone of voice. (chapter 1)

Death of a Dapper Snowman by Angela Pepper ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

Are you not really into holiday romances but still want a good winter story? Then you should pick up Death of a Dapper Snowman the first book in the Stormy Day Mystery series by Angela Pepper.

The Wicked Redhead by Beatriz Williams ~ a Review

by Susan Roberts

1998 "The photograph in Ella's hand was about the size of a small old fashioned postcard. It had a matte finish, almost like newsprint, and the edges were soft and frayed, as you might expect from a photograph over seventy years old. From anything over seventy years old, really, but especially a photograph of a naked woman. And what a woman." (p1)