My Dear Hamilton by Stephanie Dray & Laura Kamoie

This is a wonderfully written and well-researched novel of the life of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton. The authors could not tell Eliza’s story without telling the story of Alexander Hamilton, the love of her life, a brilliant but flawed man. He was a military officer, a statesman, and our nation's first treasurer. I thought I knew the history of our founding fathers but besides being a breathtaking page-turner, this novel was a retelling of history with all the ups and downs, losses and victories. It is also the story of the birth of our nation and all those who made the idea of a United States of America come into existence. All the players are there, from Washington to Monroe. If you like historical fiction, this novel will not disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed this read.

The Lost Apothocary by Sarah Penner

As usual, I read this book's reviews before choosing this novel. Some of the reviews were so bad that I was almost discouraged. One review changed my mind and I ordered the book. This novel is a little different from the books I usually read because it is a mystery. I found this book to be a delightful read. Anticipation moved me forward through the pages with uncommon speed. At times I thought it was predictable, but the author surprised me each time. I enjoyed this short novel and happily recommend it. Happy reading.

New York by Edward Rutherfurd

This is a comprehensive history of New York, from the landing of the Dutch to the attack on the World Trade Center. This fascinating historical record follows fictional families of diverse cultures and ethnicities, American-born and immigrant that are all part of the fabric that is New York. Along with these fictional families the history moves between the ages from agriculture and merchant through the industrial age and, ultimately the digital age. This is a tremendous work. It is heavy and long but also enjoyable. Happy Reading!