Author: Kent Haruf

I was made aware of this author earlier in the year so when I saw the book mentioned in a Facebook group I belong to I ordered it from the library. I noticed that there was a movie based on this book starring Jane Fonda and Robert Redford and I thought I would really like to see it. I wasn’t far into the book before I realized I had already seen the movie.

Neighbours Addie and Louis both lost their spouses several years ago. Addie approaches Louis and suggests they spend their nights together as she is very lonely and hates the nights. Louis is also lonely and they begin their non-sexual relationship. Despite opposition from friends and family they continue sharing their nights and enjoying days together.

Overall it is a lovely story with a sad ending.

Goodreads Rating: * * *

Author: Katherena Vermette

The Strangers are a Métis family from Winnipeg. This is a fictional account of a family but sadly it is probably true of many families. The story follows four generation of women – Annie, Margaret (Annie’s daughter), Elsie (Margaret’s daughter), and Phoenix and Cedar-Sage (Elsie’s daughters). Although it is a tough story to read there are glimpses of a good life and lots of love through out.

Goodreads Rating: * * *

Author: Diana Gabaldon

I enjoyed this book more than the first of the series, but not enough to want to read any further unless the third book drops in my lap as these first two did.

Lord John, of course, is the main character but there are a few more familiar characters from the Outlander series. The story includes Percy Wainwright, who plays a small role in the Outlander books. This book fills in the back story between the two characters.

Goodreads Rating: * * *

Author: Diana Gabaldon

I picked this book off the shelf at the Lodge when we were in Vancouver in May. Although I like the Lord John character in the Outlander books I wasn’t really keen on starting a new series. According to the author, this book was meant to be a short story but her publishers said it was long enough to be a book.

I didn’t find the book very interesting. If I hadn’t picked up the second book at the thrift store recently I wouldn’t be going any further into the series.

Goodreads Rating: * *