Glass Houses by Louise Penny
Wow. I say this after every installment in this series. Penny just tops herself each time. I recommend Penny's books to everyone because they are so good.
Switch by Chip and Dan Heath
This is one of those books I wish I could download into my brain. I can't help but think I'd be so much more effective as a parent/person/employee if I employed the tactics spelled out in this book.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor by Thomas C. Foster
This month's flight pick for the MMD Book Club. I enjoyed this immensely. This is one of those books that will make your TBR list explode. His approach required me to think about the texts in ways I haven't done since college. I'm hoping the Book Club discussions will do some of this.
The Good Widow by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke
A thriller with a great hook at the beginning. Some of the writing fell flat for me, and there were too many "brands" mentioned--it's a pet peeve of mine. The final twist was good, but overall it didn't live up to my expectations.
Crossing to Safety by Wallace Stegner
The MMD Book Club pick for September. I read this a year ago, and I happily plucked it off my shelf for a re-read. After so many fast-paced thrillers over the summer, this was much needed. Kinda like eating vegetables after too many take-out meals.
