The Happiness Project: or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, Read Aristotle and Generally Have More Fun. Author: Gretchen Craft Rubin

Very funny outlook on finding happiness in your life!

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Bel Canto. Author: Ann Patchett

Although it took me awhile to get into this book, I ended up enjoying it as it progressed. The author took a bad situation that she turned into a story of compassion, love and humanity between a group of strangers. It also had a surprise ending which was nice.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of his Trip to Heaven and Back. Author: Tom Burpo

A 4-year-old's account of his near death experience. You will be moved by this story and given hope that there is more than just the life you are given.

Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Sandra D'Andrea.

The Shop on Blossom Street. Author: Debbie Macomber

A new yarn store opens up on Blossom Street with a sign in the window advertising knitting classes. Four ladies sign up where they discuss their lives and problems. The owner and her sister also share the difficulties they have with their aging mother. All things seem to get resolved in the end. In addition to the Blossom Street series, Debbie Macomber has a set of other books including Cedar Cove, Christmas, Dakota, and many others.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

St. Patrick's Day Murder. Author: Leslie Meier

St. Patrick's Day Murder is the 14th book in the Lucy Stone mystery series. As always Lucy juggles her job at the paper, being a mother and finding out who killed . . .well I won't spoil it. Filled with Irish folklore and a few family crises Lucy battles to protect her family and some new found "friends". Author Leslie Meier brings to life a character that you root for time and time again. You experience the highs and lows in Lucy's life, and there are quite a few. As she uncovers clues the reader can follow along in figuring out the mystery.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Revieewed by Anonymous.

Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time. Author: Valerie Bertinelli

An eye opening read. Very interesting for someone who grew up watching her on TV. To be taken inside the private life of her and her husband Eddie Van Halen made for a very interesting read. I enjoyed the book a lot.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The Sherbrooke Twins. Author: Catherine Coulter

Romance set in the 1800s in England. A family with very handsome twin sons fights death threats from a mysterious threat from the past. A ghost and romance thrown in too. I enjoy reading about this time in history and the way people thought and acted. This writer always keeps the story moving and keeps the reader's interest.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Hidden Riches. Author: Nora Roberts

Murder mystery and romance in the world of antiques. Throw in an eccentric family of actors and a retired police captain. Light, entertaining beach reading.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

Promise Me. Author: Harlan Coben

This book is a double mystery that is intertwined. The characters are well-developed and the author has you turning page after page to figure out exactly what happened.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

A Turn in the Road. Author: Debbie Macomber

This is another book in the "Blossom Street" series which I really enjoy. This particular one was slow moving and centered on just one of the "regular" characters and a trip she takes with her daughter and ex-mother-in-law across the U.S. I found the book disappointing but stuck with it and I did like the ending.

Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.

The French Revolution. Author: Linda Frey

Placed events in chronological sequence.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Walter Price.

Discover the Joy of Being the Person God Made You to Be. Author: Joyce Meyer

This book tells how to not let problems and negative people keep you from doing what God wants you to do today.

Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by LCP.

Still Alice. Author: Lisa Genova

It was engaging and moving. It gave a universal understanding of the Alzheimer's Disease process and experience. People can relate to this book.

Fiction; no rating given.

Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco.

The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake. Author: Aimee Bender

A vividly depicted and inviting story of a girl with an unusual talent who tries to come to terms with life and her place in the world.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Rachel.

The Throne of Fire. Author: Rick Riordan

The second book in a series involving the Kane siblings who are direct descendants of Egyptian gods. Fun and fast-paced, this book follows Sadie and Carter for another magical adventure. I enjoyed it immensely and it reminded me of the Harry Potter magic.

Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.

Reviewed by Sandra D'Andrea.

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Author: John Berendt

A well-written, quirky look at Savannah, Georgia. A great storyline combined with an off-beat cast of characters makes this a wonderful read.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.

Reviewed by Anonymous.