Category: Fiction Books City of Girls: A Novel by Pam Houston is a beautifully written and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, loss, and identity. The story takes place in a small Colorado town where three women are brought together by fate and circumstance. Each woman has her own unique backstory and struggles to come to terms with the choices she has made in her life. Houston's writing is evocative and captures the beauty of the natural world around the characters. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which allows readers to see the world through each woman's eyes and gain a deeper understanding of their motivations and desires. Overall, City of Girls: A Novel is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that will leave you reflecting on your own life choices long after you have finished reading it. Manhattan Beach 1957 by Elizabeth Strout is another excellent addition to the world of fiction novels. The story takes place in a small New York City neighborhood during the 1950s and follows two women, one of whom is struggling with her identity as a lesbian in a time when such things were not widely accepted. Strout's writing is masterful and captures the essence of life in Manhattan Beach at that time. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which allows readers to see the world through each woman's eyes and gain a deeper understanding of their motivations and desires. Overall, Manhattan Beach 1957 is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a beautifully written novel that explores themes of identity, love, and loss in a time when such things were not widely accepted. Whisper Beach: A Novel by Kate Burton is another great addition to the world of fiction novels. The story takes place on a small Australian beach town where three women are brought together by fate and circumstance. Each woman has her own unique backstory and struggles to come to terms with the choices she has made in her life. Burton's writing is evocative and captures the beauty of the natural world around the characters. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which allows readers to see the world through each woman's eyes and gain a deeper understanding of their motivations and desires. Overall, Whisper Beach: A Novel is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and beautifully written novel that will leave you reflecting on your own life choices long after you have finished reading it. Skylanders: Spyro & Friends: Biting Back is a children's book that follows the adventures of Skylanders, a group of magical creatures who use their powers to protect the world from evil forces. The story takes place in a fantasy world where Skylanders must work together to defeat an evil sorcerer and save the kingdom. The writing in this book is engaging and captures the imagination of young readers. The characters are well-developed and relatable, which makes it easy for children to connect with them on a personal level. Overall, Skylanders: Spyro & Friends: Biting Back is an excellent choice for any child looking for an exciting adventure story that will keep them engaged from beginning to end. Mermaid Parade is another great addition to the world of children's books. The story takes place in a small town where a group of mermaids come ashore every year to celebrate their love of music and dance. Along the way, they must deal with various challenges and obstacles that threaten their parade. The writing in this book is engaging and captures the imagination of young readers. The characters are well-developed and relatable, which makes it easy for children to connect with them on a personal level. Overall, Mermaid Parade is an excellent choice for any child looking for a fun and exciting story that will keep them engaged from beginning to end. Fifth Avenue (Book One in the Fifth Avenue Series) by Elizabeth Strout is another great addition to the world of fiction novels. The story takes place on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue during the 1980s and follows a group of people who are connected through their lives and experiences. Strout's writing is masterful and captures the essence of life in New York City at that time. The story is told from multiple perspectives, which allows readers to see the world through each character's eyes and gain a deeper understanding of their motivations and desires.