I collected ten of the books that I read this last year to share with you. When I completed my list I realized that I spend a lot of time reading novels that suspend belief. As a history student I spend most of my life in the throes of reality while reading of historical events and biographies. The books listed here are a way to let my brain take a vacation. This is the first Toni Morrison book I have read and found it very enjoyable. I recommend all these books. Goodbye Harry Potter, it is time to grow up! The Gardener’s Pocket Bible was a gift, a British garden book. Made me miss my days of European gardening.

Joanne Harris is one of my all time favorites (she wrote Chocolat), I knew Kathy Reichs before the series Bones. I have been with her since she started writing. Carolyn Haines writes a light murder mystery series, her “Bones” series. I love her style in these books. However she has written other books too and they are excellent at well. And Sue Grafton, I have been with since she started the alphabet series. The two books by Philip Pullman are books two and three of The Golden Compass series.

But! I am always looking for new authors!  Can you recommend books or authors to me?

• The Gardener’s Pocket Bible
  Roni Jay
• Gentlemen and Players
  Joanne Harris
• The Girl with No Shadow
  Joanne Harris
• A Mercy
  Toni Morrison
• Bones To Pick
  Carolyn Haines
• T is for Trespass
  Sue Grafton
• Bones To Ashes
  Kathy Reichs
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
  J.K Rowling
• The Subtle Knife
  Philip Pullman
• The Amber Glass
  Phillip Pullman

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