How would you feel if your father died, and you discovered that your father had another child—and left the entire estate to him? This was enjoyable, good characterizations, a pleasant read. Rating: 7/10

Catchy title…Courtroom mysteries always grab me, and I put this author in the “decent but not great” category. Rating: 7/10

Fun, well written mystery about New Yorker Faith, transplanted to rural Massachussets and coping with life as a new mom. Well written and engaging.

Very engaging novel following the relationship between a calligrapher and the woman with whom he is obsessed, and paralleling the poetry of John Dunne which he has been commissioned to produce. Lush, clever writing style.

Discussion of the cultural and historical meaning of colors, written in an approachable style.

Haunting story of a teenaged girl, murdered by a neighbor, who watches her family from Heaven. Thought provoking, charming, eerie, very well-written.

Former journalist, having lost her job through an embarrassing plagiarism incident, falls in love with a journalist writing a piece on plagiarism. Complications ensue…Light, entertaining, fluffy. Rating: 6 out of 10.

Rating: 6+/10

Practical single mum develops a crush on a man, seen from afar. Very charming. 10/10

I can’t put this fast-paced NASA/political thriller down! A fun, gripping read. 8/10