The Hydrogen Murder by Camille Minichino

I am not really a murder mystery fan. It is entertaining, but probably not the first type of fiction I will pick off the shelf. I am reading this because I am planning on using it as extra credit for my chemistry classes. We are trying to include more reading and this fiction novel definately has a science theme to it.

The story was good with a bit of science thrown in. It was at an appropriate level for my high schoolers. I enjoyed it because it had some relationship issues thrown in. The lead investigator/physicist, Gloria Lamerino, is a single woman in her early 50's. She is finding herself by returning to her hometown and acting as a consultant to the police department in science related cases. This has a few twists that make the story enjoyable. An entertaining read.

Thanks for reading!

Table for Five by Susan Wiggs

I have been exploring a lot of new authors this summer. I got this book free and decided to read it on my flight to Texas. Wiggs is a non-descript writer - one story is probably just like the others. I won't be able to read many of her books in a row - very predictable.

This was the story of 3 kids and how they manage after their divorced parents die in chapter one. Their uncle is given custody and is helped by the mom's best friend. All five people change as they struggle with their new reality. The uncle finds his hope again in his golf game and is able to win again. The friend is shown that living alone and unattached is not really the life that she dreamed of. The kids learn to adjust to a new family that includes their uncle and mom's friend falling in love.....

Not a bad read.