"Joyland" by Stephen King. ****

• Audiobook
• Originally published 2013
• Review:  A 10 year old with Muscular Dystrophy and second sight, a 21 year old working at an amusement park while getting over a break-up, losing his virginity, and solving a cold murder case, and of course......Howie the Hound Dog....Intrigued yet?  This is a relatively short Stephen King novel which was engaging and intriguing.  How does one find joy amidst sorrow?   Try reading this for some hints.....

"Flight Behavior" by Barbara Kingsolver. *****

• Audiobook
• Originally published 2012
• Narrated by author......lovely!
• Review:  Themes of evolution & global warming, coming of age regardless of age, and intellectual & emotional awakening.  Not enough to draw you in?  How about lovely prose which brings nature's insistent dominance to life?  No?  Memorable characters such as Delarobia and her budding scientific son, Preston?  How can you resist?  Kingsolver is at her best in this novel.  She tells such an engaging, thought-provoking, and just plain good story!  Did I say hopeful?  How refreshing!

"Case Histories" by Kate Atkinson. ***

• Audiobook
• Mystery/Suspense
• Jackson Brodie #1
• Originally published 2004
• Review:  I enjoyed this first Jackson Brodie novel.  It is well written, humorous and engaging.  I look forward to the next installment.