The Twelve Tribes of Hattie
By Ayana Mathis
This novel is a series of vignettes focusing on Hattie, her 11 children and one of her grandchildren. While it is a relatively quick and easy read, it packs a big punch as the author weaves you through the years and the lives of Hattie’s family.
The Expats
By Chris Pavone
Kate Moore and her husband decide to accept a job offer in Luxembourg. While her husband begins his new job, Kate spends more time with her children and must learn how to adjust to daily life in a new country. Kate begins to notice her husband’s suspicious behavior and also becomes suspicious of another American couple they have befriended. As she begins to investigate, she becomes nervous they are connected to her past. Mystery lovers will enjoy this novel that keeps them guessing until the very end.
Real Snacks: Make Your Favorite Childhood Treats Without All the Junk
By Lara Ferroni
Twinkies lovers, have no fear – you can make your own at home, and guess what? You’ll know exactly what’s in them. This cookbook includes recipes for all kinds of “junk food” of your youth, made with more healthful ingredients. There are gluten- and dairy-free options, too.
The Elephant Keepers’ Children
By Peter Hoeg
The setting is the imaginary island of Fino off the coast of Denmark, where the world’s religions live together peacefully. Father is a vicar and Mother is a fine artist. For the second time in the lives of the three siblings, Hans, Tidle and Peter, their eccentric parents disappear. Precocious 14-year-old Peter describes the weird circumstances and incredible adventures they have finding their parents while the rest of Denmark is trying to corral the children to keep them out of harm’s way.
Me before You
By Jojo Moyes
Lou is a small-town British girl living with her zany family and waiting tables in a small tea shop. She answers an ad in the paper to become a companion to a young quadriplegic man and is hired for her likability and cheerfulness. Will, who was once a very active man, is depressed. What follows is a combining of heart and soul as these two unlikely people share their lives, careening toward an unbelievable ending.
