The Accidental Book Club by Jennifer Scott

Jean never planned on a book club but it was something she started looking forward to.  There were always lively discussions and good food.  When her daughter is in an accident and her son-in-law can't handle the daughter she gets shipped off to Jean.  Bailey is a handful and embarrasses Jean more often than not.  It is a rough summer and many good things do come of it as well as realizing you are stronger than you think you are.

Huck by Janet Elder

Subtitle: The Remarkable True Story of How one Lost Puppy Taught a Family -- and a Whole Town-- About Hope and Happy Endings -- This was a fun, quick read.  Michael had wanted a dog forever.  He made great arguments to his parents but they would not budge.  When his mom was diagnosed with cancer she made a decision that after her cancer treatments they would get a dog.  This gave the whole family something to look forward to.  They loved this puppy, he fit in well with the family and brought much joy.  When they decided to go on vacation they left Huck with family in New Jersey.   They barely got the vacation started and were called saying that Huck had run away. This led to an amazing search not only by the family but by all of the surrounding towns.  It was amazing testament to how people and towns can pull together for a common good.

the Zahir by Paulo Coelho

Not sure how I feel about this book.  Very wordy and very heady.  A woman leaves her husband and he becomes consumed with this.  He sees her everywhere and does not know why she left.  It is a long road for him to deal with her leaving and then coming to terms with the situation.   It was well written, just not my cup of tea.

A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle

A wonderful book about a couple that moved to France.  The trails and tribulations of home renovation and learning the ways of the French.  Enjoying the food and wine, meeting the people and just learning to live the way of the French.  I am so glad I finally read this and I don't know why I waited so long to read this.  Now I am looking forward to reading more of his books.