Mistletoe at Moonglow by Deborah Garner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Mistletoe at Moonglow is sweet holiday escape, describing the challenges of a small group of travelers who plan to spend their holiday at the unique Timberton Hotel. The story was short but charming, with a cast of interesting characters. The central character, Mist, has the magic touch helping to create the perfect holiday for the guests. This light-hearted short novella is the perfect way to get in the holiday mood.
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A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Author Jodi Picoult has never been afraid to take on controversial topics, but this may be her most provocative book so far, digging deeply into the many nuances surrounding a woman's choice to end a pregnancy. The story is centered around fictional"The Center"- the sole provider of abortions in Mississippi and the many women who just happened to be there on the day a crazed gunman entered the Center and began shooting. Each of the men and women in the Center has a story that the author expertly shares as she weaves the narrative of the events and the decisions that led each person to be in that building that day. Two of the people in the the Center happen to be the daughter and Aunt of the police negotiator, tasked with finding a solution to save the hostages and prevent more bloodshed. I found the book to be fast-paced and it kept me reading long into the night just to see what would happen next. The topic is emotionally charged, yet the author manages to make each woman's story unique and deeply personal.
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Dash & Lily's Book of Dares by Rachel Cohn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I found this quirky little book on a list of Christmas stories and I decided to try it; I am so glad I did. Dash and Lily are two very charming and decidedly unique teenagers who begin communicating with each other through a series of interesting clues involving a red journal. Dash and Lily are both without their families in New York City during Christmas and their connection through the red notebook links them to each other in a charming and sometimes surprising way. I really enjoyed this sweet little story. A very fast read, it is a perfect holiday escape.
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