You may recognize some authors I've enjoyed before in this list, and please know the photo is just a sample of books I had nearby. A couple of this quarter's favorites were Sisters Under the Rising Sun, The Hours, and Hold My Girl.

As busy as it was, the crossover from spring to summer made for some good reading. The best of the bunch this quarter was A Great Country, which was no surprise based on my reactions to her previous novels. What books have you loved recently?

The final quarter leading to Christmas and hopefully, a new stack of books, but several of these were real standouts for the year.

Book lover friends: I read some truly wonderful books this quarter. The first and last were particular standouts, but half a dozen of those in-between were excellent.

Half the year is gone! But I’ve read some great (and some not so great) books. Check out this quarter's list. Don't worry; the list is longer than the picture shows.

First of a new year means a Christmas stash of books (pictured). Of course, I read more than those, but it’s a great way to start the year. Here’s what I’ve been reading.

End of the year. Final reading list for 2022 was a mixed bag. (The photo is only a sample.) What were your favorite books this year?

What book will I start in October? I haven't decided yet, but for now, here are the last quarter’s selections and a few thoughts.