“The Last Crossing” by Guy Vanderhaeghe

I can’t honestly say that I enjoyed this book. It was much too wordy and descriptive and I actually had to skip some parts because they were so dense and meant so little to me. For example, I find detailed descriptions of battles quite boring. Nevertheless, I also have to admit that the ending was pleasantly bittersweet.

“The Elegance of the Hedgehog” by Muriel Barbery

This was a pleasant story about a supremely intelligent concierge of very poor origins, who hid her gifts because she was afraid of being punished for venturing outside her place in society.The book made me think of how we “don’t see” people beyond their role in society.

“China Rich Girlfriend” by Kevin Kwan

This was an amusing, light read at a time when I really needed one. Kevin Kwan is a very good story teller.

“Nightflyers” by George R. R. Martin

It had a slow, mechanical start, but I ended up enjoying this Novella. The romance between the clone and the enhanced human being was weirdly nice. However, I suddenly realized that the female (who was now imprinted on the spaceship)could not have produced a male clone. ...perhaps she was an XXY?

“Anne of Avonlea” by Lucy Maud Montgomery

For the first half or so, this book is very episodic, lacking flow. But it does eventually gel into an enjoyable read. It lacks the magic of the first novel, but nevertheless contains many emotionally pleasant moments.

“Carbide Tipped Pens”

I read about half of this collection of dystopian short stories. I got tired of the hard science fiction vibe.

“Lethal White” by Robert Galbraith

I enjoyed this book. It told a very good story. The only weakness was a few awkward “hit over the head with a hammer” moments between Strike and Robin. I do like their relationship though.