The Forgotten Garden: A Novel Family secret/mystery at center of multi-generational saga.
Tallgrass Set during WWII when Japanese internment camp opens on edge of CO town.
Year of Wonders Young woman must cope with extraordinary circumstances when Great Plague of 17th century comes to small village.
When Will There Be Good News?: A Novel Mystery in which several unrelated characters and events come together; excellent, gripping read without being contrived.
Sarah's Key Fictionalized account of deportation of Jews from Paris during WWII.
Silent In The Grave First in series of historical mysteries, with female detective. Very promising.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Random House Reader's Circle) Takes place during and just after WWII on island occupied by the Germans. Interesting history, well-written characters, lovely story - I highly recommend it.
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie First in what is to be a series of mysteries set in 1950's England with girl sleuth. Fantastic characters, especially Flavia.
Style Evolution: How to Create Ageless Personal Style in Your 40s and Beyond Tips for dressing with personal style - you don't need to be 40+ to appreciate the tips and the writing style is easy and entertaining.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage) Excellent mystery, very hard to put down. I'm ready to read the next in the series.
The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel Fantastic story, great narrator; I read it in one day.
The Girl Who Played with Fire Sequel to The Girl With The Dragon Tatoo, and even better!