Author: Jeanette Baker

This is one of the books included in Kathryn’s 2025 birthday bag. I saw the idea on Facebook and decided to pass it along. On her birthday Kathryn received a bag of books (second hand that I’ve pre-read) each wrapped in brown paper. The idea is that once a month (on her birthdate) she can pick a book to read. Each book includes a bookmark of some sort.

I found this book in one of the little neighbourhood book shelves. It was an easy read; although the ending was never in doubt the journey to the end was entertaining.

Mollie has returned to Inishmore after living most of her life in California. When her parents divorced she and her mother moved from the island leaving her father and brother behind. Mollie has arranged a one-year teaching position in Inishmore hoping to reconnect to her family. The sudden death of her brother and his wife turns all of her plans upside down.

Goodreads Rating: * * *

Author: Amy Hatvany

This is one of the books included in Kathryn’s 2025 birthday bag. I saw the idea on Facebook and decided to pass it along. On her birthday Kathryn received a bag of books (second hand that I’ve pre-read) each wrapped in brown paper. The idea is that once a month (on her birthdate) she can pick a book to read. Each book includes a bookmark of some sort.

I picked up this book when our favourite used book store was closing. It wasn’t until I read the Author’s Notes that I realized how close to home the story was.

Nicole and Jenny are sisters. They have a very close relationship in spite of Jenny’s overwhelming disabilities. When Nicole finishes school she can hardly wait to get out of her hometown and start a new life. She doesn’t return until Jenny’s circumstances change dramatically and she returns home to take care of her.

Goodreads Rating: * * *