Dead to the World by Charlaine Harris

Sookie and Bill have broken up.  She would like to see more of Alcide but that is complicated by Debbie Pelt.  New Years brings a resolution to not get beaten up.

Then she finds Eric running down her road with no memory of who he is and Jason disappears.  Her resolution is not looking to good.

Again, Sookie is much stronger in the books than the HBO show True Blood and I still like Eric best.

Fun read.

Skelton Key by Anthony Horowitz

Alex Rider, fourteen year old James Bond type, is called upon once again to investigate at Wimbledon followed by a trip to Cuba.  Filled with action, gadgets, and even a bit of very early stages romance this novel will appeal to the reader that will one day read all about 007.

Suggested for the late elementary or middle school reader but will also appeal to the adult looking for a light read.

Evermore by Alyson Noel

Ever's family is killed in a car crash that changes her life.  The usual, almost being killed, losing parents and sister, going to live with an aunt hundreds of miles away, hearing peoples thoughts and knowing things will happen before they do, normal stuff.  Despite the sarcasm there this is a nicely fleshed out book.  Although she makes some stupid decisions she also makes some good ones so it gets high marks on that front. 

The first in a series that I think I will enjoy reading.

Witchlight by Marion Zimmer Bradley

Winter Musgrave knows something is wrong but has no idea how she got to where she is or why she is there. The dead animals, open doors, and the fear of outside just add to the stress of the mystery.  She finally ventures out and gets help from Truth Jourdemayne and learns more about her past than expected but there are still many blank spots.

Her journey to sort out her past also takes her on a journey to find herself and her strength. 

Witchlight follows the mystical theme often seen in books of the late 80s early 90s which is refreshing change from many current books.  Read and enjoy.

The Fiery Cross by Diana Gabaldon

1771 Carolina mountains is a lovely place to be. 1771 Carolina mountains is a harsh place to live.  The Fraser clan is carving out a living and a life with joy and tragedy mixed in in equal parts.

To tell more may give away to much of the story but read it and immerse yourself into the life of pioneers with a partial knowledge of what is to come.  Even people isolated from others are affected by the politics of the people in power, something we should never forget.

FYI Roger is still my favorite.

Club Dead by Charlaine Harris

Sookie is finding Bill distant, then he leaves on a mysterious trip.  Naturally that is just the start of a lot more drama.  Eric tries to make a move, Bubba is a major player, thank you, thank you very much, and Alcide enters her life. 

Sookie has started to look out for herself and tries not to depend on others to take care of her. Best of all she is a lot stronger in how she lets others treat her. 

Funny and fast paced.

Dead in Dalls by Charlaine Harris

Sookie is sent to Dallas by Eric to investigate a missing vampire.  Of course things do not go well.  Upon arriving back in Bon Temps she helps the Belfleurs, again, a bit more excitement than you would want on a nice evening out with associates.
Eric is "Da Man", speaks sarcasm with ease, and has a wonderful vibe to him.  Sookie is much smarter than in True Blood and Bill still irritates, pretty much like people you know. :)
A great escape book that is funny more often than not with just enough danger to make it all move right along.