8. Fly Away

I normally really like this author, Kristin Hannah. But this book was sooooooooooo emotional with everyone making really bad decisions that I did not love it. You just want to smack everyone in the head and tell them to stop being so stupid.
Basically the mom dies of cancer. Her husband is not there emotionally for his kids, the best friend handles everything terribly, and the daughter makes a complete mess of her life and is mad at everyone all the time.

7. A Street Cat Named Bob

This is the true story of how a basically homeless recovering drug addict befriended a cat and how his life was changed. I usually don't love animal stories like this (I think I've said this before) but it was a great story and I fell in love with Bob (the cat). After  having 2 pets with extreme personalities (Hazel & Trouble) I can never be surprised at any animal and what they do.
This is a really good book and I am glad I read it.

6. Political Suicide

This book is a political roller coaster murder mystery. It was so intense at times that is was hard to read. I just couldn't believe some of the no-win situations that the "hero" got himself into. The corruption was so high up and seemed impossible to fix. I can't say that I enjoyed reading it, but I had to finish it to find out what happened.

5. Forever Odd

Another Odd Thomas book. I love Odd, he is a great humble character who fights bad guys with his supernatural gift of seeing ghosts. In this book Odd sees the recently departed dad of one of his best friends. He finds out that he was murdered and goes on an adventure to find the murdered and his kidnapped friend. These books will be classics someday.

4. The Silver Star

This is a great little story about 2 sisters who are being raised by a very artistic yet completely irresponsible mother. The mom goes off for days/weeks at a time and the teenage girls have to fend for themselves. They end up going cross country to find their long lost uncle. Reminds me of the Tillermans (Dicey & crew). Not as good as The Tillerman's though, because I love Dicey!

3. Already Gone

This has a basic good story. A man gets attacked and doesn't know why. Could his past be catching up to him? His new wife is a little mysterious... But the story is a little choppy and elementary in the beginning. So I give it a 5.

2. The Two Mrs. Abbotts

This is the 3rd and final book in the Miss Buncle series by D.E. Stevenson. I love her. The author and miss Buncle!
If you like Anne of Green Gables, then give these a try.