"The Art Thief--a true story of love, crime, and dangerous obsession" by Michael Finkel

The Art Thief--a true story of love, crime, and dangerous obsession by Michael Finkel is a short but true story about Stephane Breitwieser, an art thief.  He would steal art from museums and churches in Europe while his woman friend served as a lookout.  I thought this was really a fascinating book.  I enjoyed reading about what he was thinking as he was stealing the art.  It's good!  One of my favorite nonfiction books!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Seven O'Clock Club" by Amelia Ireland

The Seven O'Clock Club by Amelia Ireland is about four strangers beginning to meet once a week.  The only thing they have in common is that they had a deep personal loss.  Will meeting together help?  What did they all lose?  How long will they meet?  Will some drop out?  

I thought this book was really good.  I enjoyed all four characters.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"If Something Happens to Me" by Alex Finlay

In If Something Happens to Me by Alex Finlay, a couple is in a car one night.  Later, the girl and the car are both gone.  The man who was in the car does not know what is going on.  Non one believes him.  What is going on?  This book was filled with twists and turns and lots of action.  Good stuff!  I liked it!  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"My Friends" by Fredrik Backman

My Friends by Fredrik Backman centers on a group of teens who deal with their day-to-day problems with the strong bond of friendship they have for each other.  This author's books are always good and this is no exception.  I liked it very much.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"The Ride--Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America" by Kostya Kennedy

I enjoyed reading The Ride--Paul Revere and the Night that Saved America by Kostya Kennedy.  I learned a lot of stuff about the midnight ride of Paul Revere.  Very informative book and well worth the read.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen" by Susan Gregg Gilmore

In Looking for Salvation at the Dairy Queen by Susan Gregg Gilmore, a young teen girl lives in a small town, but thinks she would be better off in a large city.  Why does she think that?  Does she go to a large city?  This book is okay.  I liked all the characters and the story line.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins

Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins disappointed me.  I was hoping Katniss would return as a mentor, but no.  That did not happen.  Haymitch, the main character was good, but not as good as Katniss was.  I couldn't help making comparisons.  The first part of the book pretty much dragged along for me and I didn't care for all the poetry in it.  I liked it a lot though when they finally got to the arena, but was very disappointed in the ending.  (Karen's review, 4 stars)

Gerard's review:
In Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins The Hunger Games are back.  A young teen boy and a young teen girl try to outwit and survive the 50th annual Hunger Games against twice as many tributes as before!  Haymitch from District 12 understands he has been set up to fail, but there's something in him that wants to fight.  I was into this book from the start.  It has good action and twists and turns.  I LOVED IT!  (5++ stars)   

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""Three Wild Dogs (and the truth) by Markus Zusak

I had to wait a long time to read Three Wild Dogs (and the truth) by Markus Zusak, but it was worth it!  The author tells the story of his three dogs.  These dogs were active to say the least.  If you have or had a dog, you will love this book.  I LOVED IT!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"Last Dog on the Hill" by Steve Duno

I have not read a good dog book in a while so I really enjoyed Last Dog on the Hill by Steve Duno.  It is about a dog named Lou told by his owner.  This book tells the true story of Steve Duno who befriends a dog named Lou.  What a great bond they had!  Steve really trained Lou well and Lou taught Steve a few things as well.  Lou is a great dog who reminds me of how blessed I have been to have two wonderful dogs:  Abby and Roxy.  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"The Strange Case of Jane O." by Karen Thompson Walker

In The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker Jane finally has a child that she has wanted for a long time.  Soon after she has problems that lead her to see psychiatrists.  How this plays out leads both of them to question the people in their lives.  I thought this was really good and loved the ending!  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"The Games Gods Play" by Abigail Owen

In The Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen, it is time for the gods to play their games.  They each pick a human to play for them.  What kind of games do they play and what do the winners win?  I do not want to give any spoilers.  I will say; however, if you enjoyed Hunger Games, you will enjoy this!  I did!!  I am looking forward to the next book in this series!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars) 

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"Famous Last Words" by Gillian McAllister

In Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister, Cam's big day is finally here--Her first day back to work after having a baby.  The only thing is she cannot reach her husband--he's not at work or anyone's house.  Where can he be?  You will have to read the book to find out!  What I can tell you is that I loved this book!  It kept me guessing all the way through to the end.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Beautiful Ugly" by Alice Feeney

In Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney, Grady is waiting for his wife to come home to celebrate his new book being a best-seller.  She never comes home.  A year later on a remote island, he sees a woman who looks just like his wife.  Is it her?  What is going on if it is her?  This book is wild to say the least with a really wild ending!  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

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"Woman of Sunlight" by Mary Connealy

Woman of Sunlight by Mary Connealy is the second of the Brides of Hope Mountain series.  This book is about Ilsa and Mitch.  Ilsa is a great partner who is very good with the knife and protects Mitch from those trying to kill him.  She is fierce and feisty so I liked her very much.  In this book, Ilsa leaves her mountain for the first time in her life and discovers trains and cities.  Mitch continues to try putting his past behind him so he and Ilsa can live in peace happily on the mountain.  The mystery of who wants Mitch dead is solved.  (Karen's review, 4 stars)

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"Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?" by Nicci French

Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter? by Nicci French is a mystery about a wife who never showed up to her husband's 50th birthday party.  There was a search but her body was never found.  The cops concluded that a man she was having an affair with killed them both.  Years later, the kids do a podcast that stirs everything up again.  Is the wife really dead?  Will they get the answers they are looking for?  I enjoyed this book.  It was better than I thought it would be.  (Gerard's review, 5 stars)

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"Onyx Storm" by Rebecca Yarros

Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros is the third book out of five in this series.  If you enjoyed the first two, you will also like this one.  It felt good to be back with Violet and the dragons!  There is lots of action throughout the whole book.  I enjoyed this book as much as the first two but do not want to give anything away.  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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"A Faithful Guardian" by Louise M. Gouge

A Faithful Guardian by Louise M. Gouge is a story about a single mom who has a special needs daughter.  They move into a small town.  A family who pretty much runs the town befriends her, and after all, she has their lost dog!  This was a feel-good story that goes quickly.  It was good but I wish the dog could have had a bigger part.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)  

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"More or Less Maddy" by Lisa Genova

In More or Less Maddy by Lisa Genova, Maddy is going into her freshman year of college.  She has good days and bad days.  The doctor gives her pills to get through the bad days, but when those do not help, her mom takes her to see the doctor.  She gets news that will change her whole life--she is diagnosed with a bipolar disorder!  I thought this book was really good.  Maddy is a great character.  Lisa Genova is a great writer; all her books are good!  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars).

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"The Crash" by Freida McFadden

In The Crash by Freida McFadden, Tegan is a young lady who can barely support herself and is going to have a baby soon.  However, there is a plan in place that will take are of everything.  Unfortunately, in life plans to not always work out as Tegan is soon realizes.  This author is a master storyteller!  This is a great book!  I loved the storyline which had lots of action and the characters.  (Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

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