A Spark of Light / Jodi Picoult / 352 p.

Jodi Picoult always finds a way to take a controversial topic and help readers to see both sides. This time her topic is abortion. Her epilogue is filled with statistical findings from her research as she was writing this novel. I found the story interesting with several twists (as always with Picoult) that I didn't see coming. No matter what your view is on this topic, A Spark of Light will help you understand the thoughts and views of the other side. I don't think her story will change anyone views, however it will broaden the conversation.
I only gave it four stars because of the repetitiveness throughout the story. I'm not sure why that was done. Perhaps to give the reader the background (again) of why that character felt the way they did. 
This is a good book club read IF your group can agree to disagree on this topic.

Christine/ Stephen King/ 640 pages/ Horror

            When Arnie and his friend Dennis are driving home one day they see a '58 Plymouth Fury for sale. Once Arnie sees the car he is in love and has to have it. Dennis (and everyone else in Arnie's life) doesn't have a good feeling about the car and tries to convince him otherwise but Arnie buys the car anyway. As time goes on Arnie begins changing. He's rude and lashes out more easily. He is constantly spending time with his car, Christine, "fixing her up" and although the car is improving no one ever sees him working on it. Arnie's mood continues to decline and as this goes on, many people that circle his life are being found dead.
           This was one of my favorite Stephen King's so far. I thought the characters were very well crafted and the town felt so real and easy to picture. This was one that I kinda rolled my eyes at thinking there was no way it was going to be scary, but it proved me wrong. There were times where I had to put the book down and step away because of gore or even just the descriptions of Christine and how alive she felt. Definitely left me spooked to walk across a parking lot alone at night. 

Verity/ Colleen Hoover/ 333 pages

           Verity Crawford was a  famous author when she suffered an accident leaving her unable to finish her series. Verity’s husband, Jeremy, hires Lowen Ashleigh to come stay at the Crawford home to look through Verity’s notes and complete the series for his wife. While Lowen is staying with them she discovers an unfinished autobiography that Verity was working on and learns some bone-chilling secrets about the Crawford family. 

           This book is a fast read that you won’t be able to put down. Such an addicting story that leaves you speechless.

I Let You Go/ Clare Mackintosh/ 369 pages

I Let You Go written by Clare Mackintosh introduces us to Jacob and his mother.  When Jacob is killed by a hit and run driver, his mother abandons her life.  Jenna flees leaving behind all but a small bag of her possessions.  At the same time, Bristol DI Stephens and his assistant Kate try to solve the hit and run.  In her new home, Jenna encounters Bethan and Patrick.  With their help she slowly begins to put her life back in order.  Just as things come together, Stephens and Kate solve the crime.  Now Jenna must once again deal with Jacob's death.  This book will appeal to the reader who enjoyed Gone Girl and the Girl on the Train in that it contains both physical and mental components.

Sh*t My Dad Says/Justin Halpern/158 pages

This book evolved from a Twitter page by Justin Halpern. His father, by all accounts, is a blunt and profane man. Sometimes he is funny. Other times he is strangely aware of other peoples problems. Mostly, though, he swears like a sailor. This is our book club selection for the month in honor of Father's Day. It should be an interesting discussion.

Where They Found Her/Kimberly McCreight/326 pages

When an infant's body is found in the woods back behind Ridgedale University, Molly Sanderson gets the call to go investigate for the local newspaper. The other "real" reporters are unavailable, as is the paper's contributing editor, so Molly, the paper's freelance features reporter, is it. Any other story would be welcomed as her big break, but Molly delivered a stillborn baby a while ago and suffered from severe depression.

As she uneasily begins the questioning of authorities, she finds herself drawn into the mystery of whose baby it is and what is the significance of where she was dumped. Is the long ago accidental death of a teen in the same spot merely a coincidence?

Told from several difference viewpoints (almost a requirement these days) and covering different time periods, McCreight weaves a intricate story of murder, betrayal and tragedy.