This book is so great. Very reader-friendly, full of anecdotes and practical applications. I am truly grateful for a book that offers a fresh look at money for middle-class Americans. It's all about the slow build--you won't become a millionaire overnight, and you shouldn't expect to do so. Clark Kendall's book includes advice from a man with several certifications and years of financial experience. Highly recommend!

There's something to be said for longtime authors such as Debbie Macomber, a veteran of her genre. Especially when you're looking for an easy read. If Not For You, one of Macomber's recent books, fits this description. Beth moves from Chicago to Portland, Oregon, moving away from her controlling mother and close by to Sunshine, her free-spirited artist aunt. There, as she embarks on her new life, a fellow teacher sets Beth up on what winds up being a disastrous blind date, disastrous in more than one way. Beth and mechanic Sam, who was equally less than thrilled at the setup, form a close bond after Beth is involved in a terrible car accident. That initial unease turns into a relationship. Of course, in the back of her mind, Beth knows that her mother's disapproval will eventually become an issue, something that turns out to be true. Many of the characters in this book have unresolved relationships, something good natured Beth wants to help resolve. She quickly learns that some things are better left alone, a lesson that winds up being a painful learning experience for her. Of course, Debbie Macomber doesn't leave loose ends, so almost all is good by the book's conclusion. And that is why I enjoy alternating books by new and emerging authors with writing from authors such as Macomber. You know what you're in for, and the lack of a surprise is sometimes a good thing.

When it comes to her mother in law, Lucy can't win. After losing her own mother at too young of an age, Lucy is hopeful that her husband's mother, Diana, will help fill that void. Diana, however, is nothing like the maternal figure for which Lucy had hoped. And soon, Diana's dead and things unravel. The book focuses mainly on the relationship between Lucy and Diana, but also outlines Diana's own past and how it's impacted the woman she is today (well, at least until her untimely death). The only thing is, no matter how poor the relationship between Lucy and Diana, there are others who may hold responsibility in the death of the family matriarch. As with many thrillers, the ending isn't what you'd expect.

I liked this book - read it in a day. I wasn't sure I would like it because I didn't really like "the Dry" (an earlier novel by harper that won a lot of praise). It's a story about the Australian Outback and a family that works the land there. I would recommend it to others.

One of my all time favorite fantasy novels. Just the magic system in this series is so unique and silly and even gives me goosebumps at times. The characters are wonderful, the writing is approachable, and the story ends up being so satisfying. The last book in this trilogy comes out in three days, and I am already losing my mind over what might happen.

The final book in the Bone series, it follows Thorn and Fone Bone as they travel to the Crown of Horns, intending to finally destroy the Lord of the Locusts and all it's minions. Well written, funny, with intriguing illustrations, this book caps of the series perfectly.

I listened to the audiobook of this novel, and it was a fantastic performance - one of the best I've heard. These well developed characters are completely brought to life and I literally laughed out loud many times during a recent road trip.

I love John Sandford’s plotting, sense of humor, and characters. This book is part of the Virgil Flowers series and it doesn’t disappoint. Virgil solves his murder cases by thinking a lot, observing the “locals” and asking people around the murder to share their opinions. He tends to forget his gun which is sometimes a problem. Sandford is quite adept as describing his characters in few words that capture the essence of the person. This descriptive ability allows me to remember a large number of different people so I don’t have to go back and try to find out how that person relates to the murder.

This story follows Nubia, a superpowered teenager who has moved with her moms more times than she can count to keep her powers under wraps. Nubia faces challenges that, despite her powers, are chillingly representative of real world events including police brutality, school shootings, and sexual harassment. I wasn't a fan of the artwork at first, but by the end of the book it had grown on me; some of the panels were absolutely terrifying. Great addition to the DC universe.

I am stingy with giving 5 stars. This book was amazing and I enjoyed it very much. My imagination soared while reading this. I highly recommend