The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead ~ a Review

by MK French

Bea's parents have gotten a divorce, but she knows that they will always love her. That's the first thing written in her notebook, where she keeps a list of things that will not change. Her father plans to marry his boyfriend Jesse, and Bea is thrilled. She likes Jesse and hopes that Jesse's daughter will be the sister she always wanted. As the wedding day approaches, Bea will learn that it takes a lot to create a new family.

Mages Rising by Rosalia Stillitano

by MK French

Lyria is a mage, and cannot reveal this to the nonmagical Terrians. The Revolution and Resistance believe that law needs to change and that Lyria's blood is key to returning magic to the world. But she doubts her ancestry and wants to stop the chaos that the mages plan to unleash.

Highland Sword by May McGoldrick ~ a Review

by MK French

Dalmigavie Castle, the Highlands
September 1820
The afternoon sun cast a golden glow over the high-walled garden beside the keep. The scents of autumn - rich and earthy - hung in the air, filling Cinaed's senses. His mother paused before a pair of rose bushes. The leaves were beginning to grow spotted and yellow, but a few red blooms lingered steadfastly in the protected space. (p.1)

Favorite Read of March

I think we are all happy that March is coming to an end. Have you struggled with reading this month? Are you looking for a distraction from the news? A lot of great books come out this month, but you might be struggling with choosing one. To help you out, MK, Susan, and Donna have picked their favorite this month.

An Exhibition of Murder by Vivian Conroy ~ a Review

by Donna Huber

An Exhibition of Murder, Vivian Conroy's newest installment of Murder Will Follow, is my favorite so far.

March Wrap Up

by Donna Huber

I think we will all agree March has been one crazy ride. All seemed so normal at the beginning of the month and then suddenly it all went sideways. I've been working from home for 2 weeks now and the new normal is starting to settle in but things still feel surreal at times. How are you doing?