The Choice by Nicholas Sparks

 Nicholas Sparks has done it again…created another wonderful love story. He creates not only stories that are believeable ,but characters that are real and likeable. Travis Parker, the main character, has everything a man could want; a good job, loyal friends and even a waterfront home in North Carolina. Everything but a serious relationship. But he is fine with that because he thinks it may cramp his style. But  he meets his new neighbor and then he realizes he needs more from life to make him happy. The story covers the events of  his falling in love, marriage & family but also true life choices we hope we never have to make. One of my favorites from Nicholas Sparks yet!

Page – Rock Hill                                     ISBN  9780446579926

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

A small southern town, two sisters and a magic apple tree make for a fascinating read in this book by a first time author.   Claire has lived in Bascom, NC since she arrived at her grandmother’s house at the age of six.  Enjoying a sense of security for the first time in her young life, she continues to stay close to home, learning to use herbs and flowers in her recipes to affect the eater.  Her younger sister Sydney leaves home as soon as she turns 18, trying to escape the town and her family’s reputation.  Ten years go by and the sisters, who have never been close, have had no contact with each other at all.   Sydney returns with her daughter Bay to find the safety and security she thought she didn’t need but wants for her daughter.   The two sisters compliment each other in ways they had never known and with each others help, become better people.  And the magic apple tree?  you’ll just have to read the book! 

Karen - Fort Mill                                   ISBN  9780553805482