Lisa Scottoline, a Professor of Law as well as a trial lawyer, is the author of many books featuring the attorneys of Rosato & Associates, an all female law firm in Philadelphia. These books are tightly plotted but written with a comedic touch, whether in the plot or character development. Currently Ms. Scottoline has turned her talents away from the gal lawyers to several stand-alone books featuring some very unusual but honest characters and a plot that grabs.
Her latest is COME HOME, and it, like the two previous novels, pulls you in and holds you while reading. Each of these books typifies an extraordinary happening in the lives of the major characters, but these happenings are the kind that the reader can relate to. COME HOME details the story of a recently divorced Jill Farrow, a pediatrician, her teenaged daughter and her ex-stepdaughter who has become extremely distant. Drawn into the investigation of the sudden death of her former husband, Jill Farrow begins to make inquiries on her own. The results of her interests soon create a deeper problem for all concerned. Somewhat terrifying, the book details the problems that can result from a new family with step-children, which the author acknowledges in her personal life.
IF LOOKS COULD KILL by Kate Wilhelm is a tour-de-force of the magazine industry as written by the Editor in Chief of Cosmopolitan. Ms. Wilhelm is not just familiar with the ins and outs of putting together a magazine, but she pokes fun at the people involved with all of their foibles and hang-ups. Fun to read, the plot is not deep, but will keep you reading.
A NOTE TO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL MOTHERS: The Summer Reading Program at the Library will begin Tuesday, June 18th and will run until July 13th from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Registration for this occasion can begin on June 4th at the Library. And there will be two movies shown this Summer; the first: on Saturday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. and the last on Saturday, July 13th at 10:00 a.m. Do plan to come as popcorn and a drink will be offered. See our Librarian for further information.
The film made of Beverly Lewis’ THE CONFESSION will be shown on Hallmark Channel, Saturday, May 11th at 8:00 p.m. This film is directed by Michael Landon, Jr., and the book is available at our Library for check out.
Don’t forget to stop and see the many books we have for sale; soft cover is $0.25 and hard cover is $1.00; and there are lots of bargains there.
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Karin Gillespie
