 | Title: Home: a Memoir of My Early Years Author: Andrews, Julie Summary: An astonishing look at Julie Andrews’ turbulent and often lonely childhood in London, supporting her family from a young age and making a breakthrough on Broadway after perfecting her singing and dancing talents. Many anecdotes about her costars. |
 | Title: Pillars of the Earth Author: Follett, Ken Summary: Set in 12th century England in the fictional town of Kingsbridge, this historical novel has many memorable characters who are involved in the building of a cathedral over forty years. Power struggles between church and monarchy, wars, and natural disasters make the building progress a true miracle. Interesting architectural details. |
 | Title: The Importance of Being Kennedy Author: Graham, Laurie Summary: A fictional imagining of the Kennedy family between the world wars through the eyes of the children’s Irish nanny Nora, explores the domestic dynamics of their life in Massachusetts and London. Tart observations of lives of privilege and tragedy. |
 | Title: Pushing Up Daisies: a Dirty Business Mystery Author: Harris, Rosemary Summary: First in a series featuring Paula Holliday who has moved to Connecticut to start a landscaping business and gets involved in the investigation of a rival business owner when one of her employees is a suspect. Tips on garden restoration are a bonus. |
 | Title: Roux Morgue Author: Johnson, Claire Summary: San Francisco pastry chef Mary Ryan not only has to tackle a new job as teacher at an elite cooking school, but helps solve the murders of several faculty. Inside details on cooking school politics a delicious treat. |
 | Title: The English American Author: Larkin, Alison Summary: An unusual fictional tale, somewhat based on the author’s life, looks at the consequences when a young woman raised in England finds her biological parents in America. Pippa Dunn learns the benefits and drawbacks of being the product of both cultures. Poignant and humorous. |
 | Title: The Shanghai Tunnel Author: Newman, Sharan Summary: "This historical mystery, set in Portland, Oregon in 1868, gives a vivid picture of this rough young city. Clara Stratton, recently widowed with a teenage son, finds herself looking into her husband’s questionable business practices, and the murder of a man in her kitchen. |
 | Title: The First Patient Author: Palmer, Michael Summary: This political thriller puts the personal physician to the President of the United States in a position where he has to determine if the President is becoming insane and incapable of holding office, or the victim of a conspiracy. |
 | Title: Buckingham Palace Gardens Author: Perry, Anne Summary: Discretion is a top priority for an investigation into the murder of a female guest after a bawdy party hosted by Queen Victoria’s son, the Prince of Wales. Inspector Thomas Pitt of the Special Branch is aided undercover by his own household maid, sent to snoop in Buckingham Palace. |
 | Title: An Incomplete Revenge: a Maisie Dobbs Novel Author: Winspear, Jacqueline Summary: Investigator and psychologist Maisie Dobbs has survived being a nurse on the World War I battlefield but her new career places her in danger in the Kent countryside. She must learn why strange fires always erupt around harvest time when gypsies and Londoners camp in the village to pick hops. |