Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Shaffer

Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Shaffer
FIC SHA available at all branches
Large Print available at Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Lobeco
Audio available at Beaufort and Bluffton

"Juliet is an English writer who strikes up correspondence with residents of an island off the coast of England shortly after WWII. Written entirely in letter format between herself, her editor, her best friend and the quirky inhabitants of the island Juliet finds herself drawn into their experiences, heartbreaks, and hidden romance of the German occupation of Guernsey. This was a what I would call a hidden gem of a book. You can't help but fall in love with the inhabitants of the island and their individual stories of the German occupation. It made me both laugh and cry. It takes a few pages to get into the letter writing format but after that it is easy to tell who is writing who about what. Excellent read!"

Review provided by Eve Heaton, Beaufort Branch Library customer

"In spite of of its long and odd title, this is a wonderful books. A great read, especially for women. It is a group of letters to and from London and Guernsey Island about life there during the second World War."

Review provided by Lin Mix, Beaufort Branch customer

Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson Roby

The Best of Everything by Kimberla Lawson Roby
FIC ROB (Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, and Union)
Audio available at Hilton Head Branch

"I have read several books by Kimberla Robey and by far this is one of the best. The book is about the Rev. Curtis Black's daughter, who is recently married to the associate pastor, Phillip of her father's church. Phillip is secure is in faith and very much in love with his young wife, but he cannot get her to give up her old ways(spending money). During her college years Rev Black took care of all of daughter's expenses and lavished her with expensive gifts to make up for his indiscretions. Alicia's spending puts a wedge between her and Phillip and as much as tries to love her it is not enough. While Phillip's father was dying, Alicia was in the mall shopping and lies to her husband about the car breaking down. Too deep in debt she turns to Levi ( a drug dealer who was thrown out of her father's church. Alicia is arrested along with Levi in a drug bust and everything comes full circle. Her husband divorces her and moves back to Chicago and Alicia ends up living with her father and stepmother."

Review provided by Alice Atkins, Beaufort Branch Library customer

"The Woods" by Harlan Coben

The Woods by Harlan Coben

FIC COB available at Beaufort, Bluffton, Hilton Head, Lobeco, & Union

Large Print available at Beaufort and Bluffton

Audio available at Beaufort Branch

"A great story, but calls to mind one of Coben's other books. Both involve loved ones who have been dead a long time who are suddenly not dead. The twists and turns really kept me guessing. As usual, I enjoyed Mr. Coben's book."

Review provided by Ann Lentz, Beaufort Branch customer

"Swimming Lessons" by Mary Alice Monroe

Swimming Lessons by Mary Alice Monroe

FIC MON available at Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head

Large Print available at Beaufort and Bluffton

"I usually enjoy Monroe's books very much. This one didn't draw me in as much as her others. I found this to be somewhat trite and more like the "blueprinted" romances that I don't enjoy. Monroe's writing style seemed different, also."

Review provided by Ann Lentz, Beaufort Branch Library customer

"The Neighbor" by Lisa Gardner

The Neighbor by Lisa Gardner

FIC GAR

"Young mother Sandra Jones goes missing. The police have two suspects and one is acting suspicious. There is a twist at the end. It was a great book and held my interest. I finished in two days"

Review provided by Jamie Daniel, Beaufort Branch Library

"Lover Unbound" by J. R. Ward

Lover Unbound by J. R. Ward

FIC WAR at Lobeco Branch Library

"Very entertaining, but not for younger viewers. JR Ward has a very descriptive writing style."

Review provided by Donna Sammodn, Beaufort Branch Library

"Elantris" by Brandon Sanderson

Elantris by Brandon Sanderson

FIC SAN at Bluffton Branch Library

"A mysterious magical illness transforms the city of Elantris, causing political unrest in the nation. An epic fantasy packed neatly into one volume! (And if you like it, be sure to check out the short story "The Hope of Elantris" on Sanderson's Web site: http://www.brandonsanderson.com/ )"

Review provided by Laura Hayden, Beaufort Branch Reference Librarian