Hold On, But Don't Hold Still
I would encourage every mother to read Hold On, But Don't Hold Still to recognize she doesn’t need to be perfect. Admitting to each other our struggles with life can only help us see each other as human and find ways to help each other.

Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still by Kristina Kuzmic




Harrow Lake
Harrow Lake is a bit of a suspenseful book. I didn’t read it before bed just in case it got scary, but I didn’t need to worry that much. The thrill comes more from not knowing what the secrets are.

Harrow Lake by Kat Ellis


Blaze of Light
Blaze of Light is an important story of how one of our nation’s Medal of Honor winners struggled with life after war. It shows the importance of taking care of all our veterans as some wounds can’t be seen. The book is slow in parts, but as a biography it is telling a true story. I would recommend this to readers who like biographies and military books.

Blaze of Light by Marcus Brotherton


The Englisch Daughter
As the two stories unfold in The Englisch Daughter, there is more drama than you would typically expect in the Amish world. However, it makes the characters more real and authentic than I’ve seen in an Amish novel yet. I really enjoyed the story.

The Englisch Daughter by Cindy Woodsmall & Erin Woodsmall



The Body Keeps the Score
The Body Keeps the Score is a long and in-depth book, which meets the seriousness of the topic. Some of the cases give specific details of abuse, which can be hard to read. However, the second half of the book is fascinating as he explores things that can really help people deal with trauma. I would recommend this book to anyone who works with children, especially teachers. It’s definitely a good book to understand trauma and its affects.

The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel A. van der ...


Winterdance
Winterdance takes you right into the sled of Paulsen as he becomes a musher. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves his books, loves Alaska, loves dogs or wants to learn more about the Iditarod.

Winterdance by Gary Paulsen


Eat That Frog
Taking the time to figure out what tasks are most important and to do them efficiently can lead to not just better productivity, but a better overall life. Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time addresses how we can take a look at our lives and do just that.

Eat That Frog! by Brian Tracy



The River
It only took me a few nights to finish The River. The pace of the book is steady and kept me guessing as to what would happen next. It is a captivating tale and I can see why it’s a popular read. Now I need to find someone else who’s read it so I can talk to someone about it!

The River by Peter Heller