Reported by Rita
Mrs. Plansky’s Revenge by Spencer
Quinn is a humorous mystery that serves as a reminder to always respect your
elders. Loretta Plansky is in her seventies, recently widowed, and caring for
her 98-year-old father when she gets scammed by a young man who calls and
claims to be her grandson in need of money. When the local authorities offer no
help, she decides to seek her own justice. A very funny and entertaining book.
MS
Pachinko by Min Jin Lee takes the reader
back to the early 1900s where Korean teenager Sunja falls for a wealthy older
man who promises to take care of her if she can give him a son. When she
discovers that he is married after becoming pregnant, she accepts the proposal
of another man and leaves for Japan. Beautifully written characters are woven
through this tale of love, sacrifice, and resilience. AC
The Magician's Assistant by Ann
Patchett follows Sabine who has assisted her magician husband for twenty years
until his death. The reading of his will reveals a secret life that leads
Sabine on a journey of discovery from L.A. to Nebraska. Very enjoyable, our
reader highly recommends this book. WJ
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