Summer Reading Book Review: For a Few Demons More, by Kim Harrison

I found this book to be slow reading at first, but it finally picked up with some action near the end. For a Few Demons More revolves around the life of Rachel Morgan. Rachel is a witch and deals with earth magic as well as some dark, demon magic. In this story Rachel must juggle her friendship with vampire Ivy, her vampire boyfriend Kisten, a pixy, elves, demons, and werewolves in her hometown of Cincinnati. Her life seems to always be a small step ahead of the danger that lurks around her, but when murders start occurring in the neighborhood, danger seems to be on her front door step. Overall I liked this story, but was confused about some of the characters and references to past events as this book seems to be part of a series (One of the reviews on the back cover indicated this was a new series, but I believe this book is a follow up to A Fistful of Charms.)

Reviewed by Kristen Rowinsky

Summer Reading Book Review - The Walk by Richard Paul Evans

As evidenced in his best selling novels, once again Richard Paul Evans demonstrates his skill as an exemplary storyteller. In the first of this series, he introduces us to Alan Christoffersen, a man on a desperate search for hope. In this story, Alan has lost everything most important to him - his wife, his business and his home all within a very short period of time. Finding life unbearable, he is tempted to end his own, but instead, haunted by his wife's plea to live, he decides instead to take a walk, heading for the farthest point on his map. On his journey he encounters many people and lessons that have a profound impact on his life and provide inspiration and hope for his future. A memorable read that has left me looking forward to book 2 of The Walk series coming in April 2011.

Submitted by Lori Candela