Karen’s Book Shelf

March (2017) Books – The following materials can be found in your local library!

As many of you know, I try to alternate fiction and non-fiction books.  I am always looking for new ways to stimulate my mind and not get caught up in the fiction world.  Not that a really good fiction book can’t be stimulating, but if I didn’t restrict myself- that would be all I would read!

March Books are little late…sorry for the late post for March Books.  This home stuff has me so preoccupied.  I love to read and always look forward to quiet time with my books, but lately it’s been tough getting the time to read because work crews seem to be always at the house.
Anyway, here is what I have read lately.

My Husbands Wife, written by Jane Corry.  This is a fast pace, first time U. S. publication for this author, thriller novel. The story takes place in current time England.  The main characters are Lily and Ed-very flawed characters which make them very interesting. There are lots of twists and turns and just when you think you have things figured some new information is given and you are thrown back into curiosity.  The characters have a difficult marriage with lots of secrets between them.  Ed is an artist looking for inspiration, while Lily is an aspiring lawyer looking for that big case.  Both get what they want, but at a huge cost. The story is told by alternating authors, very popular in today’s writings.   I had a hard time putting the book down, I believe you will as well. 

Only Time will Tell, by Jeffery Archer.  Book one of the Clifton Chronicles.  There are six books in this series and I plan on reading them all!  This is a captivating story about a family with lots of secrets to unveil.  I picked this one because a patron came into the library and told me how much she enjoyed the series, she was just picking up the 6th book to enjoy that day.  I needed a break from all of the psychological thrillers I have been reading as of late and I thought this would be a good distraction.  This is one of those stories that stays with you. It is well written and has just enough of a story line to keep you wanting more.  The story takes place in England 1920’s and travels through modern day by the 6th novel.  In book two, World War II makes an entrance and the main character goes off to fight in the war.  I love me a good war novel, especially anything involving WWII.  Only Time will Tell  evolves around a young boy named Harry who is a gifted singer and earns his way through college by earning a scholarship for music. It seems that there are a lot of town’s people looking out for Harry and many have an interest in his success.  Nothing scary happens in this series, just heartbreak. Heartbreak because his mother lied about who his actual father is, and that lie starts a snowball effect that literally breaks Harry’s heart.  Book two is already checked out from the public library and waiting for me on my nightstand! If you like a well written, plot driven with good character development story, then this series is for you!

Behind Her Eyes, by Sarah Pinborough.  Interesting little story about a secretary, Louise, who has a fling with a guy on a Friday night only to find out the following Monday the fling is actually her new boss, who is also married.  Louise is a single mom trying to cope after a sudden divorce she never wanted.  She spends her evenings caring for her young son and when he sleeps she drinks a bit too much wine and wonders about her life.  She doesn’t have time to date, being too busy working full-time and caring for her son.  When she finally does go out on a Friday night, after her friends’ suggestion, she meets David.   When her new boss, David, shows up for work on Monday, she is thrown into the realization of guilt and desire for him. She knows he is married but she can’t get over their fling.  She becomes friends with his wife; she wants to know all about him.  She finds herself enjoying her new friendship while her boss has no idea that she is having luncheons and going to the health spa with his wife. And when things start to turn for the worse, one can’t help but feel sorry for the wife, or is it the mistress you feel sorry for? This is not your typical wife, husband and mistress triangle love/hate story.  It has many twists and turns and oddly enough a little sci-fi thrown into the mix.  The ending has you wondering what the hell just happened.  It’s definitely worth your while to pick this one up from your local library.   You will have it read in two days flat!

Still studying German as well, it’s a tough go but I am enjoying it.  The cleanse I have been referring to all month is from a Dr. Ann Louise Gittleman.  Her book,  The Living Beauty Detox Program is fascinating and I will do a complete post on her next week. 

What is on your book shelf?

auf Wiedersehen!