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9/30 People of the Book by Geraldine Brooks Based on the true story of the Sarajevo Haggadah this is a fictional account of its salvation during the Bosnian war all the way back to its creation. The story is intertwined between the people that had the Haggadah in their possession over the years...

The story is hard to read but I couldn’t stop reading it. I was too young to remember Vietnam so I really have no connection to it but I was really shocked when I read in the book how they were received when they came home. I knew a little but this book brought it to life for me.

8/30 The Women by Kristin Hannah Young nurse Frankie McGrath naively joins the army, volunteering to be sent to Vietnam to serve the war effort. While her time in Vietnam is chaotic, brutal and eye opening she is surprised more by the homecoming she receives back in the states. I feel like...

Since you’re going to Scotland you are correct in saying you may still “somewhat” understand the language. But you will love it. We went to Scotland last year and it was fantastic. And since you’re a golfer (I’m not) I will share we went to St. Andrews and took our picture on the Swilcan bridge...

Thank you so much for your wonderful trip reports through the years. I know they must have been a lot of work but they were funny, interesting and informative. I think I’ve posted it before but your posts played a small part in me traveling to the national parks with our kids. My best to your...

7/30 Rock Paper Scissors by Alice Feeney Adam and Amelia are having problems in their marriage but when Amelia wins a weekend away in Scotland she hopes this might be just what they need. But someone doesn’t want them to have a happy ending. While I didn’t find the book particularly gripping...

6/30 The Midwife of Berlin by Anna Stuart This is the sequel to The Midwife of Auschwitz which I found very heavy and difficult to read at times. But I was intrigued that the character’s stories were continued in this book so I decided to try it. I’m so glad I did because I loved this book...

5/30 The Couple in the Photo by Helen Cooper When Lucy is looking at her coworker‘s honeymoon photos she spies one in which is her best friend’s husband with another woman. Then that woman makes national news when she goes missing and Lucy can’t help but wonder if he had anything to do with it...

I’m not sure. I liked it, didn’t love it. But I plan on keeping it in mind for when I’m looking for something to read. Hopefully you’ll enjoy it!

4/30 Being Henry: The Fonz and Beyond by Henry Winkler Henry Winkler’s autobiography covering his tumultuous relationship with his parents, his dyslexia, his instant fame as Fonzie, his marriage, and success later in life. This was an audiobook read by Henry Winkler, which made it for me. It...

3/30 Keep Your Friends Close by Lucinda Berry A mom’s night out goes horribly wrong when one ends up dead and three of her friends turn out to have secrets, betrayals, and motive. Someone recommended this to me saying the last few chapters were the payoff. I wasn’t really enjoying the book but...

2/30 The Midwife of Auschwitz by Anna Stuart Inspired by a true story this tells the story of midwife Ana and her young assistant Esther who, through different circumstances, find themselves in the most horrific circumstances, yet still able to help the pregnant prisoners In their time of need...

1/30 The Tour by Jean Grainger Conor O’Shea is a charming Irish tour guide whose latest group is a bunch of misfit American tourists. Some will uncover secrets, others will face truths that will change their lives. I enjoyed the book but it‘s too bad it takes place only in the course of a...

You could check with your reference librarian and see if they have any other ways to access digital media. Our library also has hoopla and overdrive, but I find Libby is the easiest for me. Occasionally I go through the free kindle books on Amazon (I do have Amazon prime, but not kindle...

Very rarely do I buy a book. I also use the library as well as the Libby app for kindle books.

I’ll lower my goal to 30 this year. Thanks again for hosting the thread. I get so many book recommendations from this, I love it!

29/35 The Other Mothers by Katherine Faulkner Tash is welcomed by the other mothers in her son’s new playgroup but when she finds out one of their nannies has been murdered she starts snooping and puts she and her family in danger. I found this book to have a few too many characters and some...

Haha glad you liked it!

28/35 The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen A retired CIA operative living in a remote Maine town is dragged back into her past life when a dead body is dumped in her driveway. This is not usually the type of book I read but the summary intrigued me. It didn’t disappoint as it was suspenseful. It’s...

I loved these books! It’s been several years since I read them, may be time for a reread.