A Few More Adult Summer Reading Book Reviews

Title: Bittersweet
Author: Miranda Beverly-Whittemore
Review: Loved this book!  Couldn't put it down.  A story about the rich, dysfunctional Winslow family through the eyes of an outsider.  Kept me guessing 'til the end.
Rating: 5

Title: The Boys in the Boat
Author: Daniel James Brown
Review: This was the most moving book I have read in quite a while.  It follows a University of Washington rowing crew from their early life to winning the 1936 Olympics and much more... Fantastic!
Rating: 5

Title: Invisible City
Author: Julia Dahl
Review: A mystery -- but more about questions regarding parental relationships.  Murders thrown in too!
Rating: 5

Title: Me Before You
Author: Jojo Moyes
Review: Touching story about how two people from totally different worlds can become friends in the strangest of circumstances.  Must Read!!
Rating: 4

Title: One Summer: America, 1927
Author: Bill Bryson
Review: Bill Bryson goes through all the amazing things that happened in 1927 - Lindbergh's flight, Mississippi River flooding, Babe Ruth's 60 home run season, opening of Holland Tunnel, Al Capone reign in Chicago, coming of the Great Depression, etc.  Excellent!
Rating: 5

Title: Unbroken
Author: Laura Hillenbrand
Review: One of the best books I ever read... Amazing true story about a true hero!
Rating: 5 (5++ stars)

Title: What She Left Behind
Author: Ellen Marie Wiseman
Review: Great book!  Kept your attention between the two stories of women and dealing with the lives they have.
Rating: 5

Title: The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles
Author: Katherine Pancol
Review: I was disappointed when this book ended - I wanted more!! A delightful tale with wonderful characters.
Rating: 5