Austenland by Shannon Hale
Like most of us Austen fans, Jane adores Mr. Darcy, and has a hard time with real men not matching up. She is given a vacation in Jane Austen’s world (costumes, men, and everything!) and the chance to sort out fiction from real life.
~ Erin
In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
This book really drew me in. Non-fiction but very story-like, this follows the lives of the American ambassador to Germany and his adult daughter during Hitler’s rise to power in 1933-1934. Fascinating and memorable.
~ Barbara
The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver
Love the imagery! This was my first Kingsolver book, and I see why she is so popular. Great fiction set in an historically important time. Going down as one of my all time favorites.
~ Nedra
Mink River by Brian Doyle
A wonderful cast of characters in a small town on the Oregon coast. The language swoops and dives and runs on like a river or a poem, as several lives unfold. My favorite character is Moses, the talking crow. Excellent Northwest read.
~ Josie
War by Sebastain Junger
Amazing book – I’ll read this one again! Junger takes us right to the war zone in Afghanistan. Detailed look into the brain of a “good soldier.”
~ Jenni
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