"Magic Lessons"

by Alice Hoffman

We're taken to the 1600's when witchcraft was commonplace and yet against the law in Salem. Have you ever thought about what it would be like to be able to put spells on others? Written with love and mystery, this book captures you as you read. Alice's wonderful characters and detail in the descriptors are fabulous. Pick up the book and you will enter a new world. A world of mystery. A wonderful book.

"What You Wish For" by Katherine Center

Very uniquely book, this story will take you on a ride on how love conquers love when both individuals are not sure the other thinks they are good enough or wanted. Written in the first person, both the female and male each tell their tale of woe and then of want and need. Changing their lives, it takes two to make it work.

Second half of the book was much better than the first. There was no lack of excitement in the first half. There was no happiness in the first half.

Different writing style. Different ideas on how to write a story in this manner. Not a fun read.

"Full Bloom" by Judith Arnold

A wonderful story about a Jewish family. Family dynamics are always interesting. We all have them. When one person is at the top of the ladder and the family is underneath that person, challenges arise. Feelings are hurt. Putting up with each other is common.

I loved this story because it told the story with humor. Kept my interest from the get go and I was sad to get to the last word. Sitting down with this book was like comfort food. It enriched me.

A wonderful book to read, share and keep on your bookshelf for future reading. I HIGHLY recommend this book!

Judith, thank you so much for writing this book! Looking forward to reading your future books.