My Friends by Fredrik Backman

 

Title: My Firends

Author: Fredrik Backman

Published 2025

Pages 425

Grade B

Nice story about artists and dysfunctional families, but repetitive and odd, as opposed to a Man Called Ove which was more plot driven

Silent Bite by David Rosenfelt

 Title: Silent Bite

Author: David Rosenfelt
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?: 6/7/2026
When was the book published:  2020
Main Characters: Usual crew, but Hike has moved to South Carolina, replaced by sports fan Eddie Dowd
What happens? Willie's old cellmate Tony Birch is being accused of a crime in an elaborate frame up possibly related to his time in a gang 20 years ago when an innocent kid got shot.
How long was this? 296 pages
Did I like this? right on par
Overall grade: B

The Crossroads by C.J. Box

 Title: The Crossroads

Author: C.J. Box
Did I listen or read?: library book
When did I finish?:  May 31, 2026
When was the book published: 2026
Main Characters: Joe Pickett, Maryann, Sheridan, April, Lucy.  3 sets of neighbors off one crossroads
What happens? Joe gets ambushed.  His daughters with Nate's help do some detective work.  Which of the 3 ranching families (the billionaire, the drug dealing sisters, or the broke owner and wife) is responsible?
How long was this? 338 pages
Did I like this? Zipped right through it.  Great to see the women take the lead.  Not the most incredibly inventive plot, but told in a fun way.
Overall grade: A-