The Lobster Kings by Alexi Zentner

This was an interesting novel about a family that had been working Loosewood Island for generations.  It was myth mixed with current day and how history has shaped the people and ideas of the island.  Changes were coming and were hard to adjust to.  There were power plays and demons that people were dealing with.  Overall it was very enjoyable, the ending was a little disappointing though.  The author can tell a good tale and is very descriptive and emotional, but in the end it was lacking.

A Million Steps by Kurt Koontz

Koontz walked the Camino de Santiago trail in Europe.  It is a religious pilgrimage for many, for others it is just a walk to figure things out.  It is about 5oo miles, so you get a lot of time to think.  He did a wonderful job talking about the people, the landscape and the places that he stayed.  He made it sound so good I would consider to go do it also.  So many people and things to see and a great way to get in touch with yourself.