What I've Been Reading - July 2016

The Walk (The Walk #1) by Richard Paul Evans (3 stars)
I read a couple other books by Evans quite a few years ago and had decided then that he wasn't the author for me. I thought I would give him another chance and try one of his books again. Well, my opinion hasn't changed. He simply isn't for me. The Walk is the fictional story of a man who walks from Washington state to Florida, after losing his wife. I don't think I will be reading book #2.

Wonder by R.J. Palacio (4 stars)
I loved this book and think it should be required reading for all children, ages 8-12. Wonder is the fictional story of an eleven year old boy, Auggie, born with a facial deformity, going to mainstream school for the first time. At times I was laughing out loud, while at other times I was tearing up. It's a heart-warming story, perfectly written for kids, yet enjoyable for adults. Highly recommend.

The Beautiful Mystery (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #8) by Louise Penny (3 stars)
Well, I guess they can't all be great. The Beautiful Mystery, book #8 of Penny's Gamache series, fell short for me. I started the book with high hopes, but the plot ended up simply boring, in my opinion. The Beautiful Mystery is about the murder of a monk in a monastery. The redeeming quality was its ending. Hello cliffhanger! I must immediately go get book #9! (*Brief language)

How the Light Gets In (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #9) by Louise Penny (4 stars)
After a not-so-stellar book #8, book #9 totally delivered. Looking forward to book #10! (*Some language)

The Long Way Home (Chief Inspector Armand Gamache #10) by Louise Penny (3 stars)
Book #10 fell short for me. I am still looking forward to continuing with this series, but I am finding that not all are created equal. Hoping book #11 is better. (*Some language)

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