CJ Box

I had never read C.J. Box before but have heard a lot about his books and knew that he was becoming pretty popular. I just had my first opportunity to read one of his books: Blue Heaven. Let me just say that if you're a mystery fan, a thriller fan this will be a book that you will love! This story hooked me on the first page, at the very first sentence. The story centers around two young children who witness a murder and run for their lives after that. The story takes place in the beautiful setting of Idaho. It is fast paced and kept me turning the page long after I should have been doing other things (like sleeping!) I am anxious to try another one and I'm sure all you mystery lovers will enjoy it as well.

Fatally Flaky

This newest book from Diane Mott Davidson was just what the doctor ordered! It was regulation length for a flight across the country. In other words, I finished it over the weekend and enjoyed it thoroughly. Davidson's books center on Goldy Schulz, a caterer in the Colorado Mountains. She creates the most mouth watering recipes I have ever heard of. Worse, I know I will never cook like she does and wonder why I don't sponsor some event so I can try out those declious sounding recipes she comes up with. My picture of her is not of some slim young thing but of someone who enjoys food.. a lot! This story was tons of fun as it centered on a Bridezilla from hell. I just love reading about nasty people and especially getting someone else to deal with it.

Billie has been engaged twice and rejected twice, so hopefully this wedding will be the charm, though as soon as characters start getting killed off you know the ending is not going to be so great for this bride. IT's not disappointing, though and lives up to all the twists and turns. Catering weddings, and cooking low-fat food, could be killing her—literally.

We have the book in our collection, so be sure to check it out, or get it reserved for you!

Language of Bees

Laurie King has a new book out, The Language of Bees, and I am taking it with me to Michigan this weekend. I fell in love with her Sherlock Holmes series when I read The Bee Keeper's Apprentice several years ago. That book introduced me to Mrs. Sherlock Holmes and her life as the wife of the famous Sherlock Holmes. All of the familiar characters show up in these series: Watson, Mycroft, Mrs. Hudson and even elements of Holme's nemesis, Dr. Moriarity. There is a genuine feel for the Holmes character in each one of King's books. There are now 9 books in the series. Each one sends Mary Russell and Sherlock out on a wonderfully original and entertaining story that is funny, heartwarming, and full of intrigue, with Holmes and wife, Mary Russell, matching wits with some of the finer criminal minds of the times. Everything about this series rings true. So, Stop down, or better yet go to our website and reserve this book for yourself.

Catch you at the library!