Susan M

When I was young, my mother would bring me and my siblings to the library every Saturday afternoon. She would settle us in the children's reading room while she did her errands. I remember those afternoons with great pleasure. As an adult I am a member of my local Friends of the Public Library to help support an asset to our community, therefore, drawn to this title. The story brought out, in detail, the many roles the library and the librarians play in the lives of the people who live in their town. It is both a heart-warming and poignant portrayal of a small-town library and its patrons. The characters are realistic and familiar, as well as a bit quirky. An enjoyable read.

A love story, a mystery-suspense, and a (an) historical novel all wrapped around each other. The author intertwines her character's lives among stories of disaster and romance. The characters, vivid and well developed, move forward with their stories amid an underlying tension that is intensified by the impending storm. I first wanted to read this book because of the setting, I wasn't disappointed. The rich backdrop of the Florida Keys adds another interesting layer to this already intriguing novel. Book groups would find lots to talk about.