Finally

This is turning into like the monthly update blog. Ugh. I had to go back home unexpectedly (well, not so much unexpectedly as expected just not knowing when) when my Mom called and said my Mamaw was dying. She's been in poor health for quite some time, and it rapidly declined over about a week and a half. So, when she called, I threw everything in the car and hauled it up there. So, what being with her until she passed on, the funeral, and all the stuff after the funeral I was there over a week. And needless to say, I didn't get much reading done. I've been too tired to do that much more reading since I've been home. But, a bunch of the books I've really been looking forward to came in while I was gone, so I've been doing some. So, enough with the story, on with the books.

Vanishing Point and Confidence Woman - Judith van Gieson
These are the second and third novels in the Claire Reynier mystery series. The Stolen Blue was the first, which I read a few years ago and then forgot about. I'm glad I remembered it and went searching for any following novels. Van Gieson has a great style. I'm on the hold list for the other two. Will post when I read them.

How to Meet Cute Boys - Deanna Kizis I just happened to spot this on the new books shelf while in the checkout at the library and added it to the pile. I'm glad I did. Very entertaining "chick lit".

Tallulahland - Lynn Messina
It was really hard to read this book and not think "Lady, just STOP!". I was kind of tired of her attitude towards her father by the end of the book, but I finally forgave her. All in all, it was a fair read.

Ten Big Ones - Janet Evanovich
#10 (duh) in the Stephanie Plum series, and fabulous as always. It's hard to believe Steph's been at it for 10 books now. And, of course!, the ending leaves you waiting for the next installment. Hurry up, already!

The Goodbye Summer - Patricia Gaffney
I just finished this one, and it hit pretty close to home in many ways. There were also a few of those "Lady, come on!" moments in this one, but this is a great novel.