A Single Kiss

A Single Kiss is a contemporary romance written by Grace Burrowes who is a well-known author of many historical romance novels. The story is about Hannah Stark who accepts a position at a law firm and begins working with Trent Knightley. As their feelings start to develop, her dark secrets from the past gets revealed and threatens their relationship. I think the story definitely has lots of details and emotions which will pull you into the story and the characters are well developed and enjoyable. It also seem like the author wants you to look at life, love, and family in a very different way. *JK*

The Novel Life

A. J. Fikry runs a small bookstore on Alice Island. He is a literary snob who doesn’t much believe in promoting children’s books or community outreach. It’s a good thing his wife Nicole takes care of these things. When Nicole dies suddenly in a car accident, A. J. loses his way. He attempts to drown his grief in drink and muses over the meaning of life by reading his prized possession, a copy of Tamerlane by Edgar Allan Poe. Invariably life strikes another blow. Tamerlane turns up missing and a toddler is abandoned at Island Books. To find out how A. J. copes, read The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. The book is full of twists, turns and colorful characters. DB

The Questioning Catholic

Jenny McCarthy may be too young to have her say, but she doesn’t let that stop her. The outspoken actress, former playboy bunny and best-selling author speaks her mind in Bad Habits: confessions of a recovering Catholic. McCarthy grew up on the south side of Chicago, in a working -class neighborhood. She was one of four girls. Jenny attended Catholic schools and eventually went off to college and then on to bigger but not always better things. She writes about questions that have plagued her along the way: choices, God, and traditional practices. Although the book is funny and often offensive it is none-the-less direct. McCarthy has come to terms with her life experiences, her religion and her relationship with the Divine. If you are looking for your own answers consider reading this work.DB