March 2018 Book Report

The Lavender Dragon (1923) by Eden Phillpotts

Sir Jasper and his squire George seek to destroy the dragon that has been taking people from a small village, only to find that the dragon has rescued these people from living a sad and unfulfilling life. Lots of philosophy in this book pushing the idea of idyllic communes where everyone shares everything and everybody is happy. Meh.

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Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven (2006) by Fannie Flagg

I love her books. They are so well written and you can easily imagine yourself living amongst the people. Elner Shimfissle dies and visits heaven for a while before returning back to earth. Meanwhile, all the people in her hometown mourn the loss of this wonderful woman.

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Jeremy Poldark (1950) by Winston Graham

Ross is tried and found not guilty of wrecking two ships. A new mine is started. Ross and Francis reconcile. Son Jeremy is born. The books in this series are NOT a fast read. You need to take your time with them. But they are worth it.

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Mystery and Macarons (2017) by Elizabeth Adams

A Tearoom Mystery. A purse thief is going around Lancaster. The cousins try to set a trap for him/her. Bob proposes to Jan, but it involves a move to a new city.

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Dr. Syn alias The Scarecrow (1975) by Vic Crume

YA novel based on the Disney movie starring Patrick McGoohan. Vicar Dr. Syn helps the downtrodden in his village in 1775 England. None suspect him of being the fierce Scarecrow who steals shipments meant for the King, in order to get money for the townspeople.

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A Star is Born (1976) by Alexander Edwards

Based on the earlier movies, this one is a novelization of the 1976 movie starring Kris Kristofferson and Barbra Streisand. Washed-up rock star John Norman Howard takes an interest in upcoming singer Esther Hoffman. As his star fades and burns out, hers takes off.