Divided in Death By: J.D. Robb

Having not read the previous 17 books in this series, I had no idea what I was getting myself into...but what a ride!  Set int he future Eve Dallas is a Lt. in the homicide division of the NYSPD. Her husband is an Irish mogul/computer genius. Dallas is surrounded by brilliant and snarky colleagues, friends and professionals, all of whom I was happy to meet in this book.  The plot is seriously twisted (in the best of ways), and what I really loved-despite all the new technology within the story-is that a lot of the work done figuring out the who, what, where, when, why and how was done with good old fashion brain power.  Lots of thinking and discussion within this sublime thriller.  A really great read!

 

Life of Pi Based on the Book by Yann Martel/Adapted by Lotlita Chakrabati

I was hoping to be wowed by this, as I was with the book and with the film, but there was something about the abruptness and blatantness of the ending that didn't sit right with me.  I also wish that more of the descriptions of the technical aspects of the show were included in the script so that more of a visual was created.  With that said, it's still a great read, and does justice to the original source material.

Peter Pan Goes Wrong By: Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer and Henry Shields

And the hilarity continues from the folks that brought us The Play That Goes Wrong!  Peter Pan Goes Wrong in every delicious way you can imagine.  Just think of a production of Peter Pan that you've seen, and picture any one aspect of it going wrong...I'll wait....Now imagine that multiplied by 1000. Fly rigs, sets, lights, actors, sound cues it all goes horribly wrong in this hilarious piece!

The Collaboration By: Anthony McCarten

A fascinating look at two great artists learning about each other and themselves in the process.

The Investigator By: John Sandford

It's odd to say, but I found this absolutely delightful! Maybe it's because of my recent mood, but despite its violence and the anger inducing story line, I found Letty to be utterly charming in her pragmatism.  It was fantastic to have a kick-ass, no bull, pragmatic heroine to follow through this story.  I found this to be a great introduction to a fantastic character and series!

 

A Raisin in the Sun/The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window By: Lorraine Hansberry

 

If there was ever a question in your mind of Lorraine Hansberry's brilliance, then read both of her plays in one fell swoop and all your questions will be answered.  It's always a wise idea to revisit A Raisin in the Sun for it's power and heart, and the now I've finally read The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window.  Equally as powerful as Raisin, but very different in style.  Sidney himself is ,like a mirror to each of the other characters, reflecting back to them the flaws in their own personalities and thinking.  At times he is incredibly annoying, but he's always truthful, and it takes a heartbreaking tragedy for him to turn that mirror on himself.  Brilliant, insightful, full of life (the good and the bad of it), and realness.  Hansberry's work continues to thrill today, nearly 60 years after her premature death, because she was that good!  When she passsed, the world lost an immense talent!

Hidden Beneath By: Barbara Ross

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of the latest in the Maine Clambake Mystery series, and I'm so excited for fans of this series to read it when it comes out!  Julia and her mother Jacqueline end up embroiled in two age old mysteries on a neighboring island.  Friendships and family will be tested in this intrigue filled cozy.  Another winner by Barbara Ross!

Hunting Time By: Jeffrey Deaver

 A taut, tense thriller, with a twist that I didn't see coming.  Great characters, and an amazing read!

House Made of Dawn By: N. Scott Momaday

The language in this is beautiful.  Other than that I missed, not only the point of the story, I missed the story itself, if there was one.  I got no sense of time; (despite each section being labelled with a year and each chapter being labeled with a month and day), I had no idea who whose point of view was being offered throughout most of the book; and I had no concrete sense of what I was reading.

 

Keep Quiet By: Lisa Scottoline

This was okay. I found the mother to be incredibly annoying, cruel, and hypocritical. I also found some of the situations completely beyond the realm of believability. Can't give an example without giving away major plot points.  I also figure out the ending.  However it was interesting enough for me to fly through it.