A book recommended by someone you just met

Warning: This review will contain spoilers. Goddess of Spring by P.C. Cast Star rating: ★★★★ ☆ 4/5 stars Summary: Forty-three year old Lina has fallen on hard times and is struggling to keep her bakery from going under. In a desperate attempt she uses a spell/recipe combo she finds in a book to ask Demeter

A book set in your home state

Postcards From the Edge by Carrie Fisher Star rating: ★★★★★ 5/5 stars Summary: Actress Suzanne Vale finds herself in a drug rehab center after getting her stomach pumped and almost ODing. The book follows her recovery and trying to cope with her mental illness without using drugs as her coping mechanism. Reasons for picking this

A book about a road trip

Warning: this review will contain spoilers. Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Star rating: ★★★ ☆☆ 3/5 stars Summary: Jacob Jankowski reflects on his early adult life when he joined a circus rather than finish veterinary school. He currently resides in an assisted living home and a circus coming to town brings back fresh memories.