Seven Books: I'll make things up again

Fiction

Death on Nantucket by Francine Mathews. Ben Franklin has accomplished a lot in life. When he hears of a unsolved murder on Nantucket Island he decides to try his hand at homicide investigator. Will Franklin's wit overcome his inexperience?

Shiver Hitch by Linda Greenlaw. Bucky Dayton was a famed NFL linebacker know as "Shiver" for his forearm blasts to offensive lineman. Since retiring from his Hall of Fame career Shiver has realized how lonely has life has been. When single mom Bernadette moves in next door Shiver starts to wonder about what he missed.

Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate. Bo and Sven were orphans in the Ukraine before adoption by the Smithers family in Wyoming. The Smithers hope that the boys will leave the trauma of their old life behind them as they begin life in the U.S. But Bo and Sven saw things in the Ukraine. And the people involved don't want witnesses.

Love Story by Karen Kingsbury. Professional cyclist Kate struggles in a sport dominated by the men's racing series and wants more freedom from her dominant father. When Kate meets Sara-May she learns about cycling, and love, than she thought possible.

Dis Mem Ber by Joyce Carol Oates.  Mitch Keeper's arrest and trial have ostracized him from most everyone in town. Even his alcoholic drinking buddies won't acknowledge their friendship with Mitch. With not friends, no family, and no job Mitch is apart from his old life. He is Dis Mem Ber.

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn. You've heard of the Bob Convention? Open to anyone named Bob? Well Alice Krachtner decides her plain name needs some sprucing and starts the Alice Network.

Lonesome Lies Before Us by Don Lee. Connor Bookman earned a lot of money after his lonesome country songs hit the charts. But, unlike some artists, Connor's success has been great. A loving wife, young children, and the end of money troubles have put him in a song writing funk.

The Ministry of Utmost Happiness by Arundhati Roy. Residents of the Kingdom of Quirrish are required to be happy. Sadness sends you to the Ministry of Utmost Happiness where they discuss their issues.

NonFiction

Jackie's Girl: my life with the Kennedy Family by Kathy McKeon. McKeon was Jacqueline Kennedy's assistant and we find out if they really played football all that much.