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“The Beach House” by: Mary Alice Monroe

Recommended Age:  CANNOT RECOMMEND 496 pages Description :  Twenty years ago, Caretta Rutledge left her Southern roots far behind for a successful career as a businesswoman in Chicago. But an unusual request from her mother—coming just as her own life is spinning out of control—has Cara heading back to the scenic Lowcountry of her childhood summers. Before long, the rhythms of the island open her heart as she repairs the family beach house, becomes a bona fide “turtle lady” and renews old acquaintances long thought lost. But it is in reconnecting with her mother that she will learn life’s most precious lessons—true love involves sacrifice, family is forever and the mistakes of the past can be forgiven. My Rating: 0/5 —READ/REVIEWED THROUGH CHAPTER 8— I am so sad! As a South Carolina native who went to school in Chicago (AND is named Kara), I  loved  the description and really wanted to enjoy this book. It covers good themes and things that need to be discussed, but t...
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“The Silence Between Us” by: Alison Gervais

Recommended Age:  15/16+ 320 pages Description :  Deaf teen Maya moves across the country and must attend a hearing school for the first time. As if that wasn't hard enough, she also has to adjust to the hearing culture, which she finds frustrating. As Maya looks past graduation and focuses on her future dreams, nothing, not even an unexpected romance, will derail her pursuits or cause her to question her own self worth. My Rating: 3.5/5 This book did a wonderful job discussing the difficulties of a deaf high school girl attending a hearing school. After reading this book, readers will have insight into the struggles of communication and everyday activities. In that regard, this book was very good. However, I have something qualms with the romance side of things . . . honestly I feel like the main male character is such a red flag. He felt very pushy (primary example: he kisses without consent)  ( -1 star )’.  It was not necessarily bad but it didn’t give me that coz...
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“Reshaping it All” by: Candace Cameron Bure

Recommended Age:  16+ (mature conceptualization) 272 pages Description :  Candace Cameron Bure first became known to millions as a co-star on the hit ABC television series  Full House . Today, like her brother Kirk Cameron ( Growing Pains ,  Fireproof ), she is the rare Hollywood actor who is outspoken about her Christian faith and how it helps overcome certain obstacles. Bure’s healthy lifestyle has been featured in  US Weekly and   People  magazines as well as national talk shows including  The View  and NBC’s  Today . In  Reshaping It All , she continues the story, inspiring women to embrace a healthier lifestyle by moving faith to the forefront, making wise choices, and finding their worth in the eyes of God. Candace shares a candid account of her struggle with food and ultimately her healthy outlook on weight despite the toothpick-thin expectations of Hollywood. More than a testimony, here is a motivational tool that will put r...
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“Jane of Lantern Hill” by: Lucy Maud Montgomery

Recommended Age:  9+ (very easy to read) 272 pages (in my version) Description :  Her whole life, Jane had believed her father was dead. It was, therefore, quite a shock to receive an invitation to stay with him for the summer on Prince Edward Island. From their very first meeting, Jane falls in love with her charming father and his whimsical cottage on Lantern Hill. A whole summer of fun and adventure, meeting neighbors, and making friends―far away from her grandmother's dreary house in the city. If only she could get her mother to come too. As Jane juggles her love and loyalty for both parents, she dares to dream...a dream that she and her parents could live together without Grandmother directing their lives―of a house where they could all find home. My Rating: 5/5 I have been a fan of Lucy Maud Montgomery since I picked up a copy of  Anne of Green Gables.  I never knew she had other books, but I must say this one did not disappoint! A bit of a simpler read than th...
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