Donna C.'s Pick: Early Bird

When a former comedy writer for David Letterman “retires” at the age of 28, he moves to a Florida senior community and finds retired life more complicated than he had expected. Rodney Rothman’s experiment, Early Bird, is light and funny, yet unnerving, as it intimately exposes his new friends’ lifestyles.
 

Rose's Pick: Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith

Her deep faith encompassed her being. His agnostic leanings created tensions and polarized the world as his “Theory of Evolution” raged, yet their love for each other remained steadfast. Enter the world of Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith. 

Joyce's Pick: Saving CeeCee Honeycutt

When her mentally ill mother is killed, CeeCee’s life is saved. Whisked away from her absentee father and an uncaring community, CeeCee finds new life in Savannah with Aunt Tootie and a wonderful mix of strong women and quirky neighbors in Hoffman’s debut Southern charmer, Saving CeeCee Honeycutt.

Cathleen's Pick: I Am the Messenger

Stop one incompetent bank robber, and everyone thinks you’re a hero.  Then Ed receives an Ace of Diamonds with three addresses written on it.  Why?  I Am the Messenger is the unusual story of a likable slacker who tries saving the day one mysterious playing card at a time.

Cynthia's Pick: Stuff

You probably have things you don’t need, but it doesn’t take over your life. Stuff, by Randy Frost & Gail Steketee, explores the thoughts, feelings and rationale of people we see on shows like Hoarders. You may be surprised by this fascinating and compassionate look at extreme relationships to stuff.   

Patty's Pick: The Dark Tower

“The man in black fled across the desert, and the gunslinger followed.” Thus opens The Gunslinger, the first book in Stephen King’s post-apocalyptic, western series, The Dark Tower. If you’re in the mood for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly mixed with high fantasy – try this epic series.

Donna S.'s Pick: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet

The love of jazz is woven through Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. The story of a Japanese girl and a Chinese boy’s secret friendship during Seattle’s WWII Japanese relocation process is told from a modern, older man’s perspective as well as through his memories.

Rose's Pick: Anahita's Woven Riddle

Beautiful, young Anahita is appalled when her marriage is arranged. Determined to have a say, she informs her father that she‘ll marry only the one who successfully guesses the riddle woven into her marriage rug. Enter the nomadic world of early 19th century Persia. Who will solve Anahita’s Woven Riddle?
 

Joyce's Pick: The Space Between Us

Umrigar tells of two Bombay women whose lives are bound together by time and experience, yet they encounter The Space Between Us as class, economics and roles separate them. Looking for a story of love, loss, and betrayal with international flavor? This one’s for you!

Donna S.'s Pick: The Letters

Sam and Hadley West are recovering from the death of their son – Sam by an Alaskan adventure and Hadley by painting. The Letters by Luanne Rice is the story of their separation and how, through intimate letters, the couple saves their marriage from divorce.