Best Books of 2015

Here is the list of the best books of 2015 from the staff at Writer's Corner.  Here is to many more good books in 2016!  Thank you to all  the great authors who were a part of this year!

10. Saving Grace by Jane Green.  I almost want to describe this plot is twisted but good.  Readers will enjoy supporting Grace as she tries to figure out what happened.

9. Sweet Salt Air by Barbara Delinsky.  A beautiful story about two friends and their history.  It combines the recipes  that come from Maine.

8. Bedside Manners by Phoebe Fox.  This story was shared by Tina Guyden.  She absolutely loved this novel and highly recommends further books by this author.

7. The Lake Season by Hannah McKinnon.  One of my favorite books this past summer!  Great story while it didn't include the beach.  Great characters!  Great plot!   Great setting!

6.  The Ones We Trust by Kimberly Belle.  This is Kimberly's second novel and has a wonderful story.

5.  London From My Windows by Mary Carter.  This author researched  well the condition of the
main character.  I loved going along on the ride and you will too!

4.  Nantucket Christmas by Nancy Thayer.   A great novel about Christmas in my favorite setting Nantucket..

3.  The Middle of Somewhere by Sonja Yoerg. If you like hiking then this is the book for you.  It also keeps a great pace and keeps the reader interested.

2.  Unbroken by  Laura Hillenbrand.  I greatly enjoyed the audio version of this story.  The author truly embraces the character of Louis Zamprini.

1.  Driftwood Tides by Gina Holmes.  She  is  a new author for me. Her genre is  Inspirational stories.  what makes this book great is that it takes place at the beach.  I can't wait to share more of Gina Holmes books.


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