Huntington Public Library Adult Reading Challenge

  This was better than I was expecting. I like a book that spans decades or centuries. This book is told from the perspective of the protagonist Jordan as she navigates love in college with her two male friends and the decisions they make at the end of college that set them on different paths for the rest of their lives. I did not expect the time jump, but it was a pleasant surprise. The book is short, but the characters are beautifully complex and the story is moving. Also, this book a prequel and sequel to the author's other book "Writers and Lovers" which I will now have to read.

  This autobiography by Broadway producer Jeffrey Seller follows his life from a theatre obsessed kid on the wrong side of the tracks, to producing mega hits like RENT and Hamilton. If you enjoy theatre and a Broadway show, you’ll love this book.

  How apropos was reading this at this particular time when the 40th anniversary of the space shuttle Challenger just passed. Both a love story and a story about several very different women pursuing what are their respective but also very different goals in life. This author's style of switching back and forth between past and present works well in this story as it has in other books she has written. The story unfolds at a good pace and is both dramatic and suspenseful. The characters are very well developed and believable. This is a very good read.

  Ferryman Nils Vik takes us into his life among the fjords of Norway, on this the last day of his life. He seems carved out of this landscape, along with his boat, breathing in the water, wind, fog, snow, sky, sun, dark and light. He has stoically transported people across these waters, since he was a boy, in all weather as a quiet, astute observer and a caring, trustworthy neighbor. His loves the people here, most especially his wife Marta, who awaits him. A short and beautifully written deep dive into the heart and soul of a life well-lived.

  This was the third book in the Jane Smith thriller series. Again, fast reading and many plot twists. Just when you think you have it figured out and who the guilty party is, someone dies! I expect there will be more to come in this series.

  Yes, this is a book I should have read a long time ago. I am almost 40 and experiencing Scout for the first time. What a character! Her sass, tough attitude, and innocent view of the world instantly makes her such a beloved character. It is also difficult not to love Atticus, her quiet, observant and wise father. His empathy, moral compass, and courage in the face of socioeconomic and racial injustice in the Deep South in the 1930's offers hope and a ray of light in an otherwise heart-wrenching story of America's ugly history. I can see why this is considered one of the most beloved stories of all time. I definitely recommend reading.

  The second in a five book series, Alan Christoffersen sets out on foot to Key West. This book picks up where The Walk leaves off, continuing the unforgettable series about one man's unrelenting search for hope.

  This book teaches you how to motivate your employees to do their best when they are at work. A lot of easy to do ways to motivate people and appreciating them at the same time.

  Teaches you how to really talk with people and how to get to know them better. It was very helpful.