Several books, all written this time by women. And all completely different:
The first is one of the best in my humble opinion; written by Lis Wiehl, a former prosecutor in the Federal Court system, and now an analyst and commentator for Fox News. This book, as are several others, is written with the assistance of April Henry. A DEADLY BUSINESS carries three plots, all somewhat inter-relating in the life of the protagonist, Mia Quinn, the leading prosecutor in the District Attorney’s office in Seattle, Washington. Beginning with a defendant in the Courtroom who suddenly attacks Ms. Quinn with a razor blade, continuing with an assigned case of three teenagers attacking a woman with a grocery cart, and the final plot, the realization that her husband’s death was not an accident but a murder. Each plot is developed without error, and each holds your attention to the ending. Ms. Quinn’s character comes across as extremely capable in her legal life, but very touchable in her life as a mother of demanding teenager and four year old. Fascinating book; hope we get the first of the series, A MATTER OF TRUST to add to our collection.
The second is SWEETWATER CREEK by Anne Rivers Siddons a very popular author in our Library, this is definitely a “woman’s book” and totally enjoyable. Set in the Low Country area of Charleston, South Carolina, one loves reading of the description of this area that Emily Parmenter, a 12 year old, lives in and loves. Emily’s father, who constantly strives for acceptance by the old, monied families of the area, raises hunting spaniels, and has denied access to these dogs to Emily as she is a girl. But somehow Emily has developed a special sense of communication with these dogs and can train them without other means. Which totally amazes her father, but he relents and lets her show him what can be done. And then a house guest arrives for the Summer, a troubled teen from Charleston, and Emily’s life changes radically.
The third is SAVE THE DATE by Mary Kay Andrews, a fun writer to read with a remarkable sense of humor with the ability to “poke a little fun” at the up-tight folks. The heroine is a floral designer in Savannah, whose talents are directed towards wedding celebrations. Trying to corner the designs for several society weddings, she awakens one morning to find that her cooler filled with bridesmaids’ bouquets and other arrangements has stopped cooling and all the flowers are ruined. And the wedding is the next day. Add to this problem is that her father, “The Colonel” highly disapproves of her business venture and intends to call in his loan. Then her special golden-doodle dog disappears, and she accuses a nearby jogging stranger of being a “dognapper”. And she runs into this same man at several weddings she has decorated. It’s a fun book to read, and the reader has the opportunity to learn more about the “floral decoration” business and many types of flowers than imaginable.
DON’T FORGET: We have several shelves of books for sale; hardcover for $1.00 and softcover for $0.25. These books are great to take along when traveling; this means you never have to worry about a due date!. However, during the month of August through September, the hardcover books go on sale for a reduced price of only $0.75! What a way to add to your own library. And the funds derived from these sales go to provide a few needed extras for our Library.
I know I’ve used the following quote for several years, but it really makes sense. Just think about it!
“When an old person dies, a Library burns down!”
Karin Gillespie
