Rahi, an only child, reveals to his parents the truth of his sexual orientation and is met with silence and is subsequently cut off from his family. After an unexpected phone call, Pival is informed by her husband that Rahi is dead, a sudden death. She never quite believes him, but has no evidence to the contrary.

Pival’s appeal draws in the reader from the very beginning. She is at once independent and helpless; isolated in a place crowded with her husband’s relatives. The story arc follows the widow’s travels, from India to America, as she enlists the help of a tour guide company to travel the country that took her son.

While not narrated directly by the individuals themselves, each chapter is viewed from the perspective of a specific person. The text is well written and the characters are likable, but realistic. The story has a colorful cast of secondary characters, some of whom are charming, even as they are trying too hard. “[B]ut when you are being in Rome, as it were, you pay Roman fees” warned the tour company owner about the custom of tipping in America.

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Inspired by a letter to Professor P.V. Glob author of the book "The Bog People" from a group of school girls. "Meet Me at the Museum" is the story of the correspondence of one of the girls, written to Professor Glob many years later  and the reply from the current museum curator.  The story, written in letter form is the "meeting" and growing friendship between English farm wife, Tina and the Danish museum curator, Anders.  Both Tina and Anders are fascinated by the Tollund Man, the subject of the book, "The Bog People" by professor Glob.  Both are dealing with grief and loss and find that they have more in common than expected.  By sharing their thoughts and feelings, joys and heartbreak they become close friends although they have never met.  This meditative and inspiring book looks at choices people make and hope renewed through friendship.

The “Marsh Girl,” as she is commonly known, is the subject of rumor and gossip in the small town of Barkley Cove in North Carolina. Other times they call her marsh trash. Abandoned since age 10, Kya’s ingenuity helps her survive. However, the rumors and gossip become even worse as she occasionally dreams of what it would be like to join "polite" society. Will she ever escape her isolation?

Set in the 1950s and 60s, this first novel by Delia Owens will draw the reader in from the very beginning. It is an intriguing mix of romance and murder mystery, although a little "fluffy," but otherwise enjoyable.

Not too much in the way of romance for this book stamped with a romance label. I’ll Be Your Blue Sky by Marisa de los Santos is a contemporary fiction novel that is part mystery with a hint of romance.

The alternating narrators, Clare and Edith, are revealing their stories piece by piece, each from their own lifetime. Edith is based mostly in the 1950s, while Clare, who mentions texting and Facebooking, is clearly present day.

As with many fiction selections, oftentimes the reader knows exactly where the story leads, hence why the term “foreshadow” exists. However, in I’ll Be Your Blue Sky, there are a few surprises in store that the reader won’t see until right in the moment that it happens.

If you like camping, vintage camping trailers, restoration or all things vintage this beautiful book is one you will want to pick up.  This book is just short of 200 pages of photographs and stories of vintage camper enthusiasts and their experiences with finding, restoring  and camping in vintage trailers.  Learn about a whole community of people from diverse backgrounds who form groups across the country.  These groups host rallys and attend events together forming families of friends who share memories.  For some this is a creative outlet, others it is a way to bond as a family or re-visit happy childhood memories and for many it has become a business and a way of life.  The stories are short and interesting, the pictures are wonderful.  This is a nice book to pick up and enjoy as you are relaxing.

This clever little book has 150 (most) commonly mispronounced words and descriptions of misuse.  Although this book may not include every word you have questioned it does include a wide variety.  Part of the fun in reading the book is that it will give several ways to correctly pronounce the word plus tell how it is normally mispronounced.  The authors have also included history of the word's use.  Some words you may have always hesitated to use and questioned how to pronounce and use it, while others never you might not realize "everyone" is pronouncing it incorrectly. The only downfall to the book was that it is limited to 150 words and some I always question where not included.  This was a quick,  fun read and an good resource.

The third book in the Sullivan's Crossing series introduces Dakota Jones who after spending years in the military is deciding what he will do with the rest of his life.  He comes to Sullivan's Crossing to reconnect with his brother and sister who have found a home and happiness in the small town in the Colorado mountains.  After arriving in town he is pursued by two beautiful women but is only interested the one woman he meets who isn't chasing after him.  The Jones family has an uncoventional family history and learning to  accept the past and move on is a part of their story.  If you like romance and family drama with likeable characters and set in wonderful small towns you won't be dissapointed. 

Sometimes considered a taboo topic, race discussions are often swept under the rug. But not with this book. The author, Ijeoma Oluo, does not shy away from sensitive topics, with chapter titles such as "What is racism?," "How can I talk about affirmative action?" and "I just got called racist, what do I do now?"

Oluo provides excellent talking points and examples in each of her chapters often drawing on her own experiences and biases. The story of the basketball men visiting her group’s picnic shows she does not exclude or excuse herself for bias and insists we should all be so introspective.

This is an excellent read for any individual who wants explore the topic of race or to have open discussions with other willing community members.