Dog On It, To Fetch A Thief, Thereby Hangs A Tail, and The Dog Who Knew Too Much are part of the Chet and Bernie Mystery Series by Spencer Quinn. Each book is cleverly narrated by mixed breed, police academy dropout Chet, who loves nothing more than working a case with his Little Detective Agency “partner” Bernie Little. Take a peek at humans through the eyes – and nose – of this hard-working, fun-loving canine. You’ll want to read them all.
- Marla Stroupe, Pawleys Island
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Finally had the chance to read this marvelous book. The story takes you to a time and place that most of us have never experienced – circus life in 1920s America. Appeals to men and women of all ages. Can’t wait to see the movie. –Marla Stroupe, Pawleys Island 
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The Scrapbook of Frankie Pratt by Caroline Preston – A charming glimpse into the life of a young woman finding her way in the world during the 1920s. With the scrapbook and her father’s old Corona typewriter that she receives upon high school graduation, Ms. Pratt documents her adventures at Vassar, in New York City and in Paris with clarity and wisdom. It’s amazing how good a story can be with so few words. A great way to spend the weekend.
- Marla Stroupe, Pawleys Island
The Paris Wife by Paula McLain – I loved it! The writing was wonderful; Ernest and Hadley were so REAL to me. The story of their life together is weaved with the backdrop of post WWI Paris. I found it interesting, painful, beautiful and, most of all, a great read. I want to read Ernest Hemingway’s A Moveable Feast now!
- Debbie Heller, Chapter 3 Reading Group, Pawleys Island
Lethal, by Sandra Brown, is an intriguing, suspense-filled story set in the Louisiana bayou. The initially adversarialrelationship of Honor Gillette and the dangerous Lee Coburn turns to one ofmutual respect. Be prepared for a surprise twist near the story’s end. – Chris Gray, Pawleys Island
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand, by Helen Simonson, is a charming book about a widower and widow who become friends and eventually fall in love. It is a delightful read full of intelligence, heart and dignity. I think you will enjoy it. – Barb Ottinger, St. Paul’s Reading Group, Pawleys Island.
The Imperfectionists, by Thom Rachman, is a depressing book, but probably realistic. The literary approach took some time for me to get used to, but was effective in developing characters and plot. The story centers around the quirky staff of an international newspaper in Rome who are more interested in the events in their own lives than those in the news-filled world around them. -Debbie Heller, Chapter 3 Reading Group, Pawleys Island
Iron House, by John Hart, a dark story about two brothers who grow up living very different lives that intersect decades later after several mysterious murders. The story examines crimes of neglect, violence, greed and ignorance. -Marla Stroupe, Pawleys Island