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The year 2020 has presented our county, country, and world with circumstances we were not expecting. Local residents have demonstrated a resiliency and perseverance that exemplify the true merits of our community. Many of us have been relegated to our homes, but there are those that work on the front lines, providing essential services and support. I reached out to five of my friends who continue to meet the needs of our community. Each of these accomplished women selected one book to share and we hope that these recommendations will bring you some escape and enjoyment as we continue to live our lives through this historical period. -By Becky Cahill

My book recommendation is Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes. It is a charming novel about a recently widowed Evvie, who lives in Maine and keeps to herself after her husband passes away unexpectedly. One of her best friends, Andy, worries about her grieving and invites his childhood friend, Dean, a former major-league pitcher struggling with a case of the yips to come and live in the apartment behind Evvies house. The development of this storyline made this book an enjoyable read for me. The characters are easy to love and there is a hint of romance but its the realistic kind, with imperfect people navigating their own heartaches and perceptions of themselves. Its a warm story about friendship and finding love in unexpected ways. You only read a good book for the first time once and Evvie Drake Starts Over is a great book I never wanted to put down.

My favorite book just so happens to be a childrens book, which should come to no surprise considering my profession. Its called Love You Forever by Robert Munsch. The book is about the love a mom has for her child no matter how old they get. It begins with the mom caring for her newborn son. Every night she enters his room while he is sleeping and sings, Ill love you forever, Ill like you for always, as long as Im living, my baby youll be. She continues to sneak into his room all the way into adulthood singing the same song. One day, she is old and can no longer go into his room to sing this song. The story ends with him sneaking into his mothers room, wrapping her old frail body up into his arms, and singing, Ill love you forever, Ill like you for always, as long as Im living, my mommy youll be. I love this book because it pulls at the heart strings, and it depicts the love between a mother and child perfectly.

Behind Closed Doors by B.A. Paris is one of my all-time favorite books. In what seems to be the perfect marriage, a woman is actually held prisoner by her dashing husband. The main character, Grace, thought her life would revolve around the care of her younger sister, Millie, who has Down syndrome. She didnt expect to be swept off her feet by Jack Angel, a charming man who spoils Millie as much as he seems to love Grace. After a whirlwind courtship, Grace and Jack get married, though the wedding doesnt go smoothly, with Millie tumbling down the stairs hours before the ceremony and breaking her leg. It isnt until the couple is away on their honeymoon that the first signs of something wrong in the relationship start to show. When Millie is planning to come live with the couple, Grace schemes a way to escape Jacks clutches and save Millie from the same fate. You wont be able to put this book down to see how it ends!

Prey by Michael Crichton is a cautionary novel about advancements in nanotechnology, genetic engineering, and artificial intelligence. In Prey, an experiment has gone wrong. A cloud of nanoparticles escapes from a lab and is self-sustaining and self-reproducing. Initially programmed as imagining technology for military use, the scientists give the nanoparticles a bacterial agent to provide them the ability to work together towards a set goal. It becomes more intelligent and begins to learn from experience. The nanoparticles swiftly become a predator and become more deadly with every hour. The scientists must fight for survival and come up with a plan to eliminate the swarm. I have always been fascinated with science and technological advancements. This book catches your attention and keeps you eager to turn each page. This book is thrilling but also educational. Learning through fiction is an engaging way to pick up knowledge. The action and mystery of Prey, as well as the entertainment of the story, makes this one of my favorite books.

Published posthumously, Ill Be Gone in the Dark: One Womans Obsessive Search for the Golden State Killer details true crime author Michelle McNarmas journey to discover the identity of the Golden State Killer. The book is meticulous in the best way; Michelle provides detailed maps, victim statements, and interviews with former and current investigators. As a corporate security professional, it was fascinating to compare law enforcement investigation tactics from the beginning of the killers crime spree to present day. I was also drawn in by Michelles vulnerability, as she doesnt shy away from how the case impacted her own psyche (she notes there is a scream permanently lodged in my throat). A thoughtful, compelling work, Ill Be Gone in the Dark represents the future of true crime writing.

Becky Cahill is a career educator and an avid reader. She reads extensively in her free time and tracks her favorites (and those that arent even close)on her blog at tobereadlist.home.blog. Becky is the host of Read It or Leave It! a weekly reading podcast available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

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