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Tuesday, February 23, 2016

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins

This psychological thriller takes a page out of Alfred Hitchcocks 'Rear Window'.   During her commute Rachel loses herself in the fantasy tale she created about a couple she passes daily.  The fairy tale she weaves doesn't end in a happily ever after but in a suspenseful mystery.   This fast-paced crime drama is sure to take you on a roller coaster train ride.

Monday, February 22, 2016

Need by Joelle Charbonneau

Need by Joelle Charbonneau is a thought provoking novel about the combination of social media, desperation, and what you might be willing to do for something when you aren't sure what price you might be paying. Main character Kaylee is introduced to the new social media web site "Need".  They promise to fulfill your wishes if you just invite a few friends to join, but how do you get your need fulfilled when everyone you know is already a member...you just have to do one little favor.  Sometimes those favor come at a very high price.
Told in multiple perspectives we see the inner moral character or lack there of in everyone who has a NEED.