What I'm Reading (September)

It is the last day of September and time for my monthly (or so I try) book round-up. Mike and I didn't do much traveling this month, so the list isn't as long as it has been previously (all those hours in the air are perfect for reading!).

	Up Close and Dangerous by Linda Howard Bailey Wingate is the widow of a millionaire, who married her so that she could oversee his children's fortune. Cam Justice is a former Air Force pilot turned private pilot. Cam is flying Bailey to Denver for a trip when the crash in the mountains. Cam and Bailey are forced to rely on each other for survival. Back in Seattle, Bailey's stepchildren are thrilled by her assumed death. Were they somehow involved in the crash? This was a great book! I couldn't put it down.
	Starting Out Sideways by Mary E. Mitchell Roseanna Plow has great life, or so she thinks. When her marriage turns out to be less perfect than she thought, she turns to her zany mother for help... And finds out a family secret. Roseanne travels the road of self-discovery and finds unexpected pleasures. I got this book because it is written by local author Mary E. Mitchell (of West Newton, MA). I really enjoyed it. It made me laugh and cry. I am looking forward to future books by Mary Mitchell.
	Hokus Pokus by Fern Michaels This is book 2 in The Sisterhood: Rules of the Game. In this installment the Sisterhood must return to the states to help Supreme Court Justice Pearl Barnes with a dark secret or risk being exposed to the world. This is another light-hearted installment.
	Broken for You by Stephanie Kallos When Margaret Hughes learns that she has a malignant brain tumor, she decides to take a boarder into her Seattle home for some company. Her life, and the lives of those around her, begin to change in unimaginable ways. This book is a journey through the lives of all its characters. It evoked a lot of emotion as I read it, from laughing to crying. I really, really liked it. A lot.
	The Keepsake by Tess Gerritsen I posted a blurb about this book earlier in the month. There is also a book trailer that can be viewed online (really cool). I received the book on Monday, September 22, began reading it Tuesday and was done by Thursday. I loved it!!!
	Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris This book was recommended by my father, and I have to say it was a damned good recommendation. Seriously. It is so... Off-kilter, black comedy, that I really can't describe it. The critics love it, Dad loves it, I love it. The website for the book is really cool -- check out the video to get a feel for the book. I wish I could provide a clearer explanation of the book, but... Check out the New York Times Book Review or Metacritic's compilation of reviews for more.

I'm about 60% through I finished Then We Came to an End today. , but wanted to include it now.

Happy Reading!