A story about a talking magpie in New Zealand is original and poignant. In addition to its humorous side, it deals with the difficult subject of domestic abuse. It keeps you on the edge of your seat waiting to see what will happen.

This graphic edition of Auster's New York Trilogy is well drawn and laid out, but the story is unusual. Perhaps an acquired taste.

An interesting exploration of how past problem solving could inform future planning.

Over 600 pages but what a book. Unbelievable writer but material shocking at times. Couldn’t put it down!

Very well done. Based on true circumstances but fictional characters. It was great how the sisters fought for each other despite the circumstances. I would recommend

Once Upon a December by Amy E. Reichert is a cozy holiday romance with a magical twist, where love blooms at a festive, time-traveling Christmas market. Heartwarming and charming.

Went out of my comfort zone and tried a different genre. Glad that I tried it, but probably would not read this author's work again.

A unique and thoughtful story told through a leap day lens. Wendy Mass captures teen life with humor and heart.

It’s lovely to have a realistic professional experience in a romance.

There are twelve stories by Christie in this collection which feature Hercule Poirot, Miss Marple, Tommy and Tuppence and Parker Pyne. The criminals are of course very clever but their crimes are solved by Christie's more clever sleuths. There is an unusual autobiographical story included as an introduction.