Don't Go
There are a lot of twists and turns in Don’t Go, but it was a more believable storyline than the other Scottoline book I read. As a military brat and wife, I connected with the story of a soldier being on deployment and the hardships military families face. The book had me guessing to the very end, which makes for an interesting read.

Don’t Go by Lisa Scottoline

Being Known
I enjoyed reading Being Known and found it to be a very realistic story about how little things can creep into a marriage. The characters feel authentic and while it’s a Christian book, the faith of the characters is just ingrained in who they are so it doesn’t seem fake or pushy.

Being Known by Robin Jones Gunn

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