The Girl Who Chased the Moon

The Girl Who Chased the Moon

by Sarah Addison Allen

Emily Benedict arrives in Mullaby, North Carolina after the death of her mother, to live with her previously unknown grandfather. She finds a town full of secret, unexplainable things: lights flit around her yard at night, wallpaper in her room changes to suit her mood, and her giant of a grandfather won't reveal anything of her mother's past. Emily doesn't believe in magic, but she can't shake the feeling that something mysterious is going on.

Allen has, once again, written a novel with strong and interesting characters with magical quirks that are somehow believable. She cuts this lighthearted story with just a pinch of darkness, keeping it from becoming too sweet.

If you liked Ms. Allen's first two books, Sugar Queen and Garden Spells, you will enjoy The Girl Who Chased the Moon as well.

- Sally

Taking Chance

Taking Chance
DVD

Starring Kevin Bacon

This movie is based on a true story regarding a fallen soldier’s journey from his death on the battlefield to his final resting place. It shows how the marine is prepared for the final journey home as well as the respect and reverence he is given along the way. This story is told through a volunteer military escort, Lt. Colonel Michael Strobl as he escorts Lance Corporal Chance Phelps home to his final resting place in Wyoming.

This is a very touching movie and brings emotions to the surface. I highly recommend watching it.

- Rose

The Scent of Rain and Lightning

The Scent of Rain and Lightning
by Nancy Pickard

This story centers on the life of Jody Linder, who was 3 when her father was murdered and her mother disappeared. The person everyone believes is responsible for the crime is captured and imprisoned. The town thinks he will never get out, but 20 years later he is released and returns to the small Kansas town where the crime was committed.

Jody and her family must come to terms with what really happened 20 years ago and the truth about their loved ones. The book is a story of betrayal, the futility of revenge, and the necesssity of forgiveness.

This book will grab you from the first page and not let you go. Great for a summer read.

- Kathy

Did You Hear About the Morgans?

Did You Hear About the Morgans?
DVD

Starring Hugh Grant and Sarah Jessica Parker

Paul and Meryl Morgan witness a murder and someone tries to kill Meryl. They are put into the witness protection program and are immediately uprooted from their beloved New York and moved to a small town in Wyoming. What is wrong with that? Unfortunately, the Morgans have recently separated and must adjust to living under the same roof as well as life in a small town and the wilderness. This is a great comedy!

- Rose