Thursday, February 6, 2014

Snow, snow go away

I think everyone can agree on one thing: we're all very done with Winter! Personally, I'd like to imagine
myself on a beach somewhere. Here's some titles to help you feel like you're there too!

Frangipani by Celestine Hitiura Vaite
Revered as one of Tahiti's wisest women, Materena Mahi, a professional cleaner, finds her resolve challenged by her young daughter, who questions her at every turn and resists Materena's efforts to mold her into an ideal young woman.

Caribbean by James A. Michener
An epic tale of Caribbean history from the 15th century to the present, following the Rastafarians, Cuban revolution, and nationalism.

Flight of the Swan by Rosario Ferre
During Russia's political upheaval of 1917, Madame and her ballet troupe must remain in Puerto Rico, during which time Misha watches as Madame falls in love with a local revolutionary, forcing her to choose between her love for a man and for her dance.

Sweet Life by Mia King
Looking forward to moving to Hawaii from Manhattan when her husband gets a new job, Marissa Price views the change as a chance to find herself, save her marriage, and reconnect with her daughter, but her plans go awry when they move into a fixer-upper and her husband announces that he needs time away to find himself.

The singer/songwriter displays his gift for creating witty, laid-back Southern stories in a collection of bizarre tales and thoughtful essays.

Still Summer by Jaquelyn Mitchard
Twenty years after a shared childhood marked by their considerable popularity, Tracy, Olivia, and Holly reunite on a luxury Caribbean cruise during which a chance mistake triggers a series of devastating events that puts their survival in jeopardy.

The Beach Club by Elin Hilderbrand
Mack Peterson, a hotel manager at a beach resort, knows something has to give--his boss is pressuring him, his girlfriend wants to get married, an old rival is making deadly threats, and a hurrricane is headed their way.

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