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I have been an Oregonian for over 15 years and at Annie Bloom's since 1999. Before that I lived for many years in Hawaii, where I grew up. Besides having 4 great kids, all grown, I have 3 grandchildren that I visit several times a year. My reading scope runs from mysteries to plays by Arthur Miller and of course, the newest books for kids are always of interest.

The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday (Paperback)

By Alexander Mccall Smith

$14.00

ISBN-13: 9780307387073
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Anchor, 07/01/2009

I have been enjoying the adventures of Isabel Dalhousie in contemporary Scotland. She is a philosopher who has a penchant for "investigating" little unusual things for people and usually it comes out just fine, but not the way you might think.Isabel is 40ish and has a very nice young boyfirend who plays the bassoon. I'm not going to spoil another thing -- try them!

The Spare Room (Hardcover)

By Helen Garner

$22.00

ISBN-13: 9780805088885
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Henry Holt and Co., 02/01/2009

This is an excellent story of female friendship, illness, loyalty and grief. Helen helps her friend, Nicola, who is dying, by giving her the spare room in her home. It is both heart wrenching and inspiring.

Friday Nights (Paperback)

By Joanna Trollope

$15.00

ISBN-13: 9781596914087
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Bloomsbury USA, 06/01/2009

Trollop gets the right mix when she writes about women and families in England. She sounds like you are sitting in her living room and having a frank conversation about what is going on around you. This new one is about a group of women who find themselves meeting on Friday nights, desparate types all, a wonderful story about change.

All Roads Lead Me Back to You (Paperback)

By Kennedy Foster

$15.00

ISBN-13: 9781439102046
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Pocket, 08/01/2009

There is nothing wrong with love stories! This is very good one and written by a Northwest author. It takes place in eastern Oregon/Washington and is about a woman who runs a horse ranch by herself. Her sister helps out but teaches in the next town, so when an illegal immigrant gets lost in a blizzard on her property there is nothing to do but to take him in.

Far Bright Star (Hardcover)

By Robert Olmstead

$23.95

ISBN-13: 9781565125926
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill, 05/01/2009

Bobby recommended this book to me and she was totally right! This surprising and shocking novel of the Mexican wars about 1916 blew me away. it is a tough read, with dreadful fights and the desert leaves no one unscathed. Napoleon Chllds and his brother, both cavalrymen, are sent to hunt down Pacho Villa. The ending is wonderful.

Nothing to Lose (Mass Market Paperback)

By Lee Child

$9.99

ISBN-13: 9780440243670
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Dell, 03/01/2009

I have to say that for the mystery genre, there is nothing like the Lee Child books. ALL of them are great, quick and exciting, usually with important themes. Jack Reacher, the protagonist, is the modern day hero who carries no luggag except a toothbrush in his pocket. We could use a few real Reachers, to my mind.

The Dark Horse (Hardcover)

By Craig Johnson

$24.95

ISBN-13: 9780670020874
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Viking Adult, 06/01/2009

Another mystery writer who captures me with his spare prose and western outlook is Craig Johnson. His 5th Sheriff Longmire book, Dark Horse, is no exception. He goes undercover in the next state to find a murderer. I just love his stuff!

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