Friday, February 13, 2026

The Grey Wolf by Louise Penny

 Title: The Grey Wolf

Author: Louise Penny
Did I listen or read?: kindle from libby
When did I finish?: 2/12/2026
When was the book published: 2024
Main Characters:  Gamache, Beauvoir, Lacoste.  Jeanne Caron, old enemy.  Yves who became a monk. Charles Langlois
What happens? Gamache is made aware of a plot to poison the water, throwing the world into chaos so a lock-down government can be put into place
How long was this? 421 pages
Did I like this? It's a pretty boring plot, always enjoy the characters and Gamache's deep thinking approach. Hard to remember and keep track of who the good guys are.
Overall grade: B

Bark to the Future by Spencer Quinn

 Title: Bark to the Future

Author: Spencer Quinn
Did I listen or read?: libby audiobook
When did I finish?: 2/11/2026
When was the book published: 2022
Main Characters: Chet the dog, narrator, Bernie Little PI, Rocket, a buncha high school connections from Bernie's past
What happens? Rocket is down on his luck.  Gives Bernie a pocket switchblade, then disappears.  
How long was this? 320 pages 7 hours
Did I like this?  A great idea, but the dog narration was distracting and hard to follow.  I think I will try the first book in the series. Fun and funny in some parts, repetitive and annoying in others.  A decent story under it all.
Overall grade: B

The House at Saltwater Point by Colleen Coble

Title: The House at Saltwater Point
Author: Colleen Coble
Did I listen or read?: libby audio book
When did I finish?: Jan 28, 2026
When was the book published: 2018
Main Characters: Ellie Blackmore, Grayson Bradshaw, Ellie's sister Mack, Mack's ex Jason
What happens? "She was distracted from saving thousands of lives by his broad shoulders and lean muscles."  Romantic fiction christian garbabe
How long was this? 328 pages 8 hours
Did I like this? Laughable at times.  Do not do again

Overall grade: C