Leave the Grave Green by Deborah Crombie

 (read aloud)

    Estranged husband found dead in a canal. Chief inspector has feet of clay. Many suspects with surprise relationships. Good writing and quite good plot.

The Radical Disciple by John Stott

     His last book. It is a gem; rare, valuable, beautiful in simplicity. It is superbly organized and crafted. Clear and profound, it is a valedictory address to the church people.

Resurrection Walk by Michael Connelly

     Lincoln Lawyer and Bosch, half-brothers, work together and win an innocence case. Both characters are changing in a way that is plausible and true to their experiences. Exciting and enjoyable, though definitely more of the same big city law and crime.

A Disappearance in Fiji by Nilima Rao

 (read aloud)

    A delightful murder mystery set in Fiji. Very deftly dealing with race and colonialism and language and culture. With excellent characters, good and evil.

The Spy Coast by Tess Geritsen

     What do CIA agents do in retirement? Avoid death and destruction while sipping wine in a Maine village. A bit far-fetched and written in a complex, confusing flashback of alternating chapters.

All Shall be Well by Deborah Crombie

 (read aloud)

    English mystery with Scotland Yard duo and some attraction between the detectives. Very good writing and interesting asides. Plan to read more of these, this being our second one.

The Making of Another Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

     An eye into the making of a movie written in an unusual and engaging way. The story takes the tale of each person involved till they combine to make the picture. A seemingly unrelated beginning is tied at the end in a delightful way. Some language but not gratuitous.