Minnie Hamilton once again finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation - this time when she finds a body in her very own library. Chilson also experiences a number of very strange break-ins so Minnie, and of course, Eddie, find themselves doing whatever they can to solve the crime and stop terrible rumours swirling around town.
This was an interesting collection of "fictional" reminiscences of Hemingway's life in Paris. His connections to other notable authors, poets and artists and his family life and excursions are features as well as his thoughts and direction on writing and life.
It's an interesting book, and while not something I would normally have just picked up on my own, I don't feel that I wasted the time it took to read it. For one thing, I can now say that I've read Hemingway. And for another, there were definitely some useful lessons and thoughts hidden in the prose.
(#56-2022)
Celeste has moved to rural Florida, to nurse her ailing grandmother and now to accept the inheritance left from said grandmother. But now, there is a woman living in Celeste's shed who should definitely not be there.
When she meets the woman, Celeste is surprised to learn that Daisy is personable and helpful. They begin an awkward and beneficial friendship, for both of them. But clearly, both of them have secrets. And it might be the death of both of them.
Rowan's final expedition, meant to prove that she's worthy of being called the Royal Monster Hunter. With the resources provided by her friends and companions and the knowledge she's gained from past trials, Rowan will surely escape the final trial unscathed and victorious.
This is just such a cute, needed way to remind myself that I'm actually okay. And enough. It's well thought out, using the phrases and words that are most poignant for someone who is questioning themself and their enough-ness at any given moment.
And the best part is that it didn't take a lot of effort to read it. It's simple and does exactly what it needs to do in very few words.
(#53-2022)
I'm sure by now everyone has seen the trailers (or the entire movie) that was created from this book. Main character Kya raised herself in the marshlands of North Carolina after being abandoned by her family. Known in the nearby town as "the Marsh Gil", she is isolated from the community of Barkley Cove, until she finds her life intertwined with first one local boy, and then another. When one of the boys is found dead, Kya is the main suspect. As the story unfolds, it threatens to reveal a great many secrets of Kya and the rest of the town.
The last book in the first Baby-Sitters Club Book Collection tin is the ending we were all looking for. Kristy's mom is marrying Watson. And while not everyone in the family is entirely excited about all the changes that the event brings, they do manage to make it through the weeks leading up to the big day with minimal disruption. And the Baby-Sitters Club remains intact.
(#51-2022)
