When light breaks by Patti Callahan Henry
Have enjoyed the author's other works and know I will enjoy this one.
Story starts out with Kara and her teen years when she first touches his face. Years later she is still grieving for the death of her mother and meets Payton the local golf PGA player.
They date a few times til he asks her to marry him. She's now volunteering at the nursing home where an Irish woman quotes her phrases that make her think of her first love, Jack.
She is also the tour manager that handles every tiny detail of making sure things go smoothly for the golf tournaments.
Like this book because it's two stories in one book. Kara's life and Mae's life/Irish legend.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The penguins by Lynn Schroeder Stone, Howard Baker Street Productions
Story for children all about the facts about penguins. Not only do they tell you about unusual penguins, they are birds but don't fly
what they eat, how they stay warm, how they stay cold, colony living, captivity and much more.
Tell you the differences between other animals and how some are similar.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
How to start a fire by Lisa Lutz
Story of 3 women who befriend one another at college and the book follows them throughout the years.
Listening to the book is hard to follow as the years go back and forth leaving off where they left off prior but other stories also clutter the tale.
College life, drugs, marriage, divorce, infidelity and choices one makes. It all fell apart one night that changed all their lives forever....
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Ellis Island, gateway to the New World by Everett Fisher Leonard
Great book about the history of Ellis Island, who owned it when and what they used it for and how they gave it or sold it to others.
Talked of the immigration and how other countries had failed at their crops and wanted to try in the US, along with political and religious migrations.
Interesting to learn of all the diseases they were turned away from the US and also if you could not provide work for yourself. you were also sent back to your country.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Wicked women whodunit by MaryJanice Davidson and 3 others
This anthology hot stories that surround a mystery, a dead body.
Sensual and hot along with mysteries are a good combination as the women gather clues to help solve the murders.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
My village in Germany by Sonia Gidal and Tim Gidal
Mural art and legends as two boys celebrate how they are dressing up for Crazy Thursday to scare off the ghosts of winter.
One boy wants to be a violin maker, another wants to also leave being a journeyman apprentice mason to be a mountain guide.
Their parents know they must have a career that will earn them a living. Love the details of the descriptions of the village, I can just picture them in my mind as if I am there.
Lots of history as times go by...loved hearing how they do their job of mason.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The Paris winter by Imogen Robertson
Story of a woman who is studying art in Paris and how she got there through abuse. Opium and other rumors make others think she is dead.
Especially with the tiara being stolen...lots of mystery surrounding the diamonds and suicide attempt...
Love the images of Christmas holidays and decorations.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The children's crusade by Ann Packer
This book is about a family in the 70's as they grow up. The story goes back in time to when the parents met and got married.
The father is a doctor and the mother takes care of the kids. Events are told also as the children get older. The changes not only in their parents but the grand parents as well.
Remember myself where I was when Jim Jones and the cult was around and how it effected us, interesting to hear what the children thought.
Advances to when the children want to sell the family house and reminisce about the times spent there. Some don't want to sell, others want money so they can move on with their lives.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The Most Effective Anti-Inflammatory Diet Recipes
The book cover interested me from the start as it shows fresh vegetables, very colorful. This is the healthy lifestyle we have adopted for the past 2 years.
This one starts out with a free clickable download of kindle ebooks.
Chapters start out with what you can expect by reading this book and what ailments it will mostly help.
Recipes come with prep/cook times, servings and ingredient list along with instructions on how to make the dish.
Very fresh ingredients are used and the most healthiest of oils. At the end of the recipes there is further explanations as to why you should eat more fiber and fruits and vegetables.
Very tech but also very understandable.
Received this book from the author in exchange for my honest review.
Winter stroll by Elin Hilderbrand
Like how she brings life to Nantucket Island, MA. This holiday treat is about the Quinn family and many are gathering for the special winter stroll.
Immediate family and their kids, boyfriends, girlfriends, ex spouses, etc. Hard at first to figure out who is who but it gets easier as time goes along.
Love the parts about the ugly sweater contest...this book starts up where last years holiday read left off so I'm familiar with a lot of the characters.
Some deal with the stress using alcohol, prescribed drugs, having sex with other than their intended, and illegal drugs as the drama goes on. Each chapter is from a different viewpoint.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The 9 steps to financial freedom by Suze Orman
Love the author's advice, have seen her on TV her own show and PBS. She's straight forward knowledge and caring.
Although a bit outdated as laws and rules have changed the basic advice is the same. Good to review yearly.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
Things you won't say by Sarah Pekkanen
Jamie Anderson worries about her husband who is a policeman. Then she gets the call a policeman has been hurt, but it's not her husband but his partner. Mike struggles to go on with a new partner but nightmares keep him from getting good sleep.
Her sister Lew works with animals and lives with an ex boyfriend who's dating a new girl.
Story also follows Sandy and her husband who's laid up in the hospital for months....
Also it follows Christy who shares a boy with Mike and he gets to visit with Jamie and the 3 kids her and Mike have together.
She was a receptionist and now works for a PI, Elroy trying to find unfaithful husbands for a lot higher wage.
Lots of references to elephants and their habits.
Another call and now her husband has pulled his trigger and the teen died. There was no gun but he says he saw it. She needs to stand by him but she has her own doubts.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
The festival of insignificance by Milan Kundera and Linda Asher
Four friends talk about all things around their lives, serious things along with things like do angels have navels.
Love parts about Hemingway and other authors.
I received this book from National Library Service for my BARD (Braille Audio Reading Device).
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