"Between the Covers" Reviews

Book reviews by "Between the Covers" participants:

Tilly by Frank Peretti
Tilly was a good book. It brought tears to my eyes, but I'm glad I read it. It was a good example of true forgiveness. Tilly touched my heart in a way that I'll never forget. I love the way Tilly loved her mom. I would recommend this book to friends.  (Review by Lisa)

The Innocent by David Baldacci
Every book I have read of D. Baldacci's has been good and this one is no exception. It is riveting and hard to put down, and the mystery does not get solved until the very end. The characters of Robie and the 14-year-old Julie are well written. I found myself cheering for them and becoming heartbroken for them. These two characters make the most unlikely pair I have read about. I would highly recommend this. It is a little violent and gory, but still good. (Review by Monica)

We Were Berliners: From Weimar to the Wall by Helmut & Charloette Jacobitz and Douglas Niles
The reader follows the Jacobitz family through World War II and the fall of the Berlin Wall. What it was like for a family living in Germany during the war is weaved in with the history of the war (military/government) which is easy to understands. This book helped me to get a better understanding of the military part of the war. Author Douglas Niles lives in Delavan. (Review by Joyce)

The Runaway Quilt by Jennifer Chiaverini
This fictional historical account of a family during the years leading up to the Civil War was try interesting. Flashbacks from present day are achieved via a journal that the protagonist finds in the attic along with some old quilts.  The quilts were used to signal safe harbor to runaway slaves as they traveled to Canada. Sylvia knew her family had helped the slaves, but the journal reveals some truths she wishes had remained buried in the past. I found the accounts of daily life in the Civil War brought the anxieties to the forefront and showed the strength of  character of those who fought for freedom. (Review by Lisa)

Perelandra by C. S. Lewis
Very enjoyable until the end, when it became a little boring.  This book was much different than what I'm used to coming from C. S. Lewis, but his interesting and thoughtful ideas and views came through in a way that is easy to consider and absorb. Not entirely accurate in its scriptural understanding but very good all-in-all.  (Review by Sarah)

THANK YOU summer readers for sharing what you're reading!  The summer reading program runs through August 4th.  It's not too late to sign up!

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