The Paris Library by Janet Skeslien Charles

 

 I absolutely adored this book! The staff and patrons of the American Library in Paris became a family through shared hardships during the German occupation. I really liked that how the story jumped back and forth between Odile's life in Paris during WWII and her life in Montana during the early 80s. Odile's close friendship with Margaret in Paris was mirrored in her friendship with Lily in Montana. This book reminds the reader of how the relationships in our lives can help us persevere through hardship.

The Preserve by Ariel S. Winter

 

 I loved that there was a society where humans are the minority and ruled by a robot government. The preserves are areas where humans can live without being governed by robots. I didn't find the crime committed nor the investigation into the identity of the perpetrator very compelling. It was the friendship between Jesse and Kir which really held my interest.

The Project by Courtney Summers

  

What a thrilling read!  At first it seemed like this was a story only about two sisters trying to reconnect after years apart with the Unity Project just being in the background. The Unity Project plays a pivotal role in the book.  The twists were delightfully shocking.  I really enjoyed the ending.

The Mirror Man by Jane Gilmartin

 

 Wow, what an thrilling science fiction read! It was interesting to see how the author differentiated Jeremiah from his clone and Jeremiah's reaction to being part of the experiment. The action really ramps up in the second half of the novel. I loved the twists. I can't wait to read more books by this excellent author!

A Poisoned Mind by Andre Gonzalez

 

 The reader experiences the icy feeling of dread while reading this short story which takes place in The Exall universe. Andre Gonzalez never disappoints.

Tired ( So Very Tired): 100 Days To A Happier You By Watching Me Go Totally Insane by Michaelbrent Collings

 

 A fun short read that made me laugh. It was a welcome distraction from thinking about covid-19.

How A Woman Becomes A Lake by Marjorie Celona

 

 I loved this wonderful book!  I liked the intimacy of it being set in a small fishing town.  The characters are wonderfully complex.  The events on that fateful winter's day has far ranging repercussions for all of the characters. I was shocked when I found out what had actually happened. The ending was a nice  bookend to the story.