Here are some of my favorite books and why.
Little Women This classic tale has wonderful characters that everyone an connect to. You follow the lives of the four March girls and their ups and downs. My favorite character is Jo. Jo is a strong independent woman with a passion for reading and writing with a Tomboy streak a mile wide (can't imagine why I like her). Alcott's writing style is easy and wonderfully descriptive so that even a person in the 21st Century can feel like they're in the 18th.
Mary Russell Series: It isn't easy to take a classic character and story and throw in a completely new concept. King manages to keep the integrity of Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes (and other characters) while creating a new partner for him, the perfect match a younger woman. the Russell-Holmes partnership seems natural and flawless. It's classic Holmes with a new spice.
Home Repair is Homicide Series: The cozy mystery series is set in Eastport Maine, just 20 minutes from the hometown of Calais Graves has wonderfully fun characters and mysteries that are compelling and enjoyable. One of the great things about Graves' book is the familiar setting and the feel of home.
Walker Paper Series: These books have an unusual blend of Native American folklore, Celtic mythology, and mystery. Joanne Walker is a Police detective in Seattle who was given a choice to die or become a Shaman. These books follow Joanne as she battles the every day bad guys as well as the supernatural ones.
Temperance Brennan Series: I love these books because they combine mystery and science. Reichs uses her profession as a forensic anthropologist for her books. Temperance Brennan is a forensic anthropologist who has a knack for getting a little too involved in some of the cases she works on.A great blend of humor, science, and mystery.
What are your favorite books?
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