A WOMAN of NOTE by Carol Cram – Historical Fiction, Literary, Vienna
A young virtuoso pianist rises above the many musicians of her time, blazing a path of passion for music and love that is hers and hers alone in nineteenth-century Vienna.
RUTH 66 by Elizabeth Barlo – Humorous, YA, Family & Social Issues
Traveling the Mother Road—Route 66—Charlie swaps his oppressive family for an offbeat cast of characters and learns about freedom, love, and how to stand up for himself in Elizabeth Barlo's Ruth 66.
The HARRIET CLUB: A NOVEL of SAN FRANCISCO by Kathe Maguire – Literary, Y/A Mystery/Thriller, Romance
Obsession and dedication go hand in hand in Kathe McGuire's The Harriet Club, a gritty Y/A mystery thriller set in the shadow of San Francisco.
The APPRENTICE by Jana Barkley – Contemporary Women’s Literature, Falconry, Cancer
The Apprentice transports the reader to a raw, natural world, one with fields of sweet smelling sage, soaring hawks and diving falcons. The language and beauty of the sport of falconry is woven expertly into the narrative, providing the reader a glimpse into a rarified world while providing believable, relatable characters.
A BIT of CANDY in HARD TIMES by Blaine Beveridge – Historical Fiction, Political, Prohibition, Pacific Northwest
Starts with a bulls-eye and enthralls to the last page. It’s tough to put down, so arrange your schedule accordingly. You’ll be waiting for Beveridge’s next book.
The TOWERS of TUSCANY by Carol Cram – Literary, Historical Fiction, Pre-Italian Renaissance
One woman clandestinely practices her art, risking not only her reputation but her life, in pre-renaissance Italy. Spellbinding and transporting. A must read!
HEART-SCARRED by Theo Czuk – Literary Western, Coming of Age
An engaging story that aptly weaves in plenty of historical information about the Old West and back East. Thought-provoking!
THE LAST OUTRAGEOUS WOMAN by Jessica Stone – Contemporary Women’s Fiction
Five run-away grannies prove that dreams are worth pursuing, life is worth celebrating, and you’re never too old for true love in Jessica H. Stone’s engagingly fun and poignant tale of women pursuing their hopes and dreams.
A FOOLISH CONSISTENCY by Andrea Weir – Women’s Literature, Family Drama, Romance
Love once lost is not always easy to regain, even when the couple in question are like peas and carrots. Memorable characters, shimmering and confident prose, and realistic dialogue are portrayed in this stellar contemporary romance of mid-life star-crossed lovers seeking a second chance.
A CROWDED HEART by Andrea McKenzie Raine – Literary, Historical Fiction, Veteran/PTSD
The wide ensnaring net of the aftershocks of war is poignantly portrayed here -- powerful and deeply affecting!