A Serial Killer's Guide to Marriage by Asia MacKay

Married serial killers living their best lives until they have to factor in a kid, the 'burbs, and trying to be 'normal.' So clever, great writing, funny, with good twists. Not your typical rom-com so I loved it!

Always a reckoning by Jimmy Carter

A collection of poems by Jimmy Carter. I liked "Difficult Times" and "Some Things I Love." I was unaware he wrote poetry!

What you are looking for is in the library by Michiko Aoyama

A series of heartwarming stories that make you look at yourself. Excellent characters and good stories.

The Briar Club by Kate Quinn

Excellent book--great characters. McCarthy time period. Interesting twists.

A Thousand Acres by Jane Smiley

A modern version of King Lear as father moves to pass on his farm to his three daughters. Lovely prose and lots of drama on 1000 acres of farmland. 

Devoted: 38 extraordinary tales of love, loyalty, and life with dogs by Rebecca Ascher-Walsh

Dog lovers--this book will thrill you! Great stories of shelter dogs who were rescued and taught to save or improve the lives of so many humans.

To Die For by David Baldacci

To Die For is the latest in Baldacci's 6:20 man series. Fantastic story that includes FBI, a fraud investigation, and a young, smart, orphan. A good read.

The Women by Kristin Hannah

A riveting book about a woman's Vietnam War experience and the friendships that got her through that traumatic experience. A difficult read, but worth it.

Circe by Madeline Miller

New perspective on the Greek "villain" Circe--fresh and insightful.

To Sell is Human: The Surprising Truth about Moving Others by Daniel H. Pink

This book was an interesting read on the art and science of selling, including selling ideas. He believes all aspects of modern life require selling of some kind and offers successful ways to do that. Very practical book that was easy to read.