Elizabeth's Secret Diary by Kate William, 323 pages

This is a Sweet Valley High book that covers books #20-#30 via Elizabeth's diary entries. I don't feel like I gained anything new since it covers the exact same stuff as when I read the original books, but it is my goal to read all the books. I've only got about 40 to go before I finish.

Midnight in the Garden of Good And Evil by John Berendt, 391 pages

Set in Savannah, this is almost like two books in one. First, a collection of stories about some very eccentric Southern characters, second, a murder trial featuring a wealthy antiques dealer and his young, handsome handy man. This was a book that I wouldn't have picked up on my own, but ended up reading it for book club. I'm glad I did because I enjoyed it as a fun, fluffy read that didn't really expect anything of me. I always like books about odd people, and this fit the bill.

Baited Blood by Sue Ann Jaffarian, 320 pages

Murdered vampires, each having been branded, keep turning up. Madison must help the Vampire Council figure out who's behind this, or else someone she cares about could turn up staked next. This author also writes the Odelia Gray plus-size mysteries that I'm a fan of, and this vampire books are enjoyable also.

Shatner Rules by William Shatner with Chris Regan, 251 pages

William Shatner has become a larger than life character, almost better known for his Priceline commercials than as the guy who played Captain Kirk. This book was a funny look at how even he sees it as a personae, and has fun with it. A great, light-hearted read that had me laughing.

The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern, 387 pages

Two magicians use The Night Circus as a playing field in a game that soon has them working together to create a magical place. But their competition can't be set aside, even for love.
This was a darkly evocative book, rich with imagery and character development. I found it really hard to believe that it was the author's first book. Outstanding!

The Boyfriend War by Kate William, 209 pages

Jessica Wakefield and her best friend, Lila Fowler, are at war! The battlefield is the white sandy beach of Club Paradise, a fabulous island resort owned by Lila's uncle. Jessica's dreams of lounging by the pool and dancing the night away are shattered when she learns that Lila's uncle has less relaxing plans for them; Jessica and Lila aren't guests, they're hired hand! Jessica's going to make Lila pay for this, and she's determined that the price will be Lila's new Club Paradise boyfriend. Back home in Sweet Valley, Jessica's twin sister, Elizabeth, makes a shocking discovery. While researching her family history, she unearths a secret about her mother's past that could change the future of the Wakefield family.

Almost Married by Kate William, 199 pages

Elizabeth Wakefield and Todd Wilkins are living together! Their parents are away, so Todd has set up house at the Wakefields'. He wants to create the perfect love nest, but Elizabeth has more important things on her mind. Not only has Elizabeth discovered that her mother was once married to Mr. Patman, Bruce's father, but now they're having an affair! Horrified by their parents' behavior, Elizabeth and Bruce decide to investigate. What could down-to-earth Alice Wakefield and flashy Hank Patman possibly see in each other? Through their sleuthing, Bruce and Elizabeth begin to understand their parents' attraction-because they too are feeling an attraction-to each other.