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!

Made in Savannah Series 1-3

I think by now everybody has figured out that I was completely smitten with Savannah, Georgia.  I was.  I am not ashamed to say so.  I would love to go back.

But, I can't right now so....

I have watched "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" so I could at least look at parts of it again.  I did some research on books set in Savannah and have read the first three books in a series called "Made in Savannah" by Hope Callaghan.

I obtained the first three books as a boxed set for my Kindle -- for $.99.  How could I lose with three books for less than a dollar. I didn't know what to expect but I was anxious to read them.

I have finished all three and have purchased #4.  These are clean, cozy mysteries about Carlita Garlucci, her husband Vinnie, a crime boss, and their four children.  As the series begins, Vinnie has died and left Carlita with more than a few things to figure out, including an envelope, a key and a deed to some property in historic downtown Savannah.

All of this leads to a new life for Carlita and her family -- one away from organized crime but chock full of mystery everywhere she turns.

These books are quick reads, not terribly complex but great fun.  I recommend them and will continue to enjoy the series.