The Great Alone

 I am so glad I picked up this book. I love Kristin Hannah so much, this is probably my favorite of her books now, and I have read so many of them. I can't get enough of her stuff. Her writing is breath taking. Had to take a couple of pauses due to intensity of the story. Anyway here is my review of the book.--

I mean what can I say really? I never worry when I read a Kristin Hannah book. I am always completely in awe of her writing. This one is no different. Such a poignant, colorful, painful, sad and happy story. A book that I will not soon forget if ever. Kristin Hannah has a gift of making readers feel every word printed within the pages of every book she writes. She takes my breath away very single time, and I could not ask for more.

She paints a beautiful picture with this story, the imagery so breath taking and so inviting, right from the first page. I was there in Alaska with all of them. The plot is so thought provoking and realistic. The characters are so very relatable in this story, they are so realistic, as if I have known them all of my life. I do have to put the warning in here. There are triggers in this book for anyone dealing with loss or dealing with abuse. In both cases it is pretty traumatic, so please keep that in mind.

If you love the works of Kristin Hannah and you have not yet read this one, please do pick it up, you will not be sorry. Get ready to be swept away.

Keep Quiet

 Well I never planned on reading this in one sitting, but it happened anyway. This is a great story even though it was a tad bit predictable, but the author follows up with a different mystery. I knew from the synopsis what was going to happen, however, the twist, I did not expect. I also enjoyed the characters and the story line, both were done superbly. 

This is also a very thought provoking story. How far would you go to protect your children? I could never in a million years live with what this family lived with.

The Institute, by Stephen King

 So this is definitely another favorite on the year, but of course I would not expect anything less from King. Again his characters, full of flaws, are written with realism and relate ability. This a true coming of age story, a tale of inhumanity, that matches the world today. It is also very thought provoking. I enjoyed every minute of reading this one. WTG King on another job well done.

Reading Habits are back!

 Well, since retiring, my reading habits are back to normal! I am on my 4th book for this month. Fortunately for me they have all been good so far, great as a matter of fact. I am currently reading The Institute by Stephen King, one of which I thought I already read but did not. It is rocking along ok, just a little bit slow for me, but Stephen King books can be like that. Just glad that I have the time to read again.