Easton Island series by Hope Callaghan

 I am just starting book 6 of the Easton Island series by Hope Callaghan.  I have read two of Callaghan’s other series — Made in Savannah and The Garden Girls — and I really enjoy her writing.  This series is no different and I am enjoying it.  It is about a fractured family that finally comes together, lavish houses, disgruntled relations, mystery and romance.  These are quick reads as Callaghan’s writing is very straightforward and you don’t have to muddle around in lofty language.  I like that.

I any event, I can’t say much without giving it away but I definitely recommend this series as well as the other two mentioned above.  I know there are a lot of books out there with more sophisticated plot lines, settings and characters, but this is exactly what I need right now in this season of my life.  I read for escape and pleasure and these books fill the bill.

I am also set to start the second in the Betsy-Tacy series.  Of course they are children’s books but I am not too old for the genre and really do enjoy many of the titles that would be classified as children’s.  I will report on that one later.

Oh, and before I go — a couple of posts back I talked about the demise of video stores.  WELL, on last night’s news there was a whole segment on how the video stores are coming back!  I am a visionary! Anyway, upon further sleuthing I am cautious to report that Blockbuster has revived it’s website — yes, indeed, there it is, getting ready to be up and running.  So, yeah!

It is Friday! Have a wonderful weekend!