A Day Late and a Dollar Short (2001)
Exploration of family dynamics using witty dialog from a colorful cast. First person chapters told individually by each family member – matriarch Viola, husband Cecil, daughters Paris, Janelle and Charlotte and son Lewis. Enjoyable family saga.
In the Bleak Midwinter (2002)
Reverend Clare Fergusson is the first female priest at Millers Kill’s Episcopal Church. She quickly finds herself involved in an investigation into a newborn baby left on the Church steps and the murder of a young mother. Chief of Police Russ Van Alstyne resents that involvement initially, but finds himself drawn to this former Army pilot turned priest.
–Barbara, Central Branch
The Spellman Files (2007)
Funny story about a family of private investigators. Izzy Spellman is like Janet Evanovich’s Stephanie Plum but with a lot more sarcasm.
–Chris, Dyer-Schererville Branch
Daisy Fay and the Miracle Man (1981)
I’ve always thought this first novel by Fannie Flagg was her best. Hilarious coming-of-age story!
–Chris, Dyer-Schererville Branch
Change of Heart (2008)
Great read about strong family ties and loyalty. Who do you believe?
–Marge, Dyer-Schererville Branch
Water for Elephants (2006)
Very interesting story about the people behind the scenes of a circus.
–Debbie, Dyer-Schererville Branch
