DIXFIELD – The Adult Reading Group of the Ludden Memorial Library met the first Tuesday of September in the annex to the Community Room. Present were Missy Timberlake, Carol Cantin, Pat McBride, Mandy Parsons and group coordinator, Diane Stanley. While coffee and tea were served, the following books were discussed:

“The DaVinci Code” by Dan Brown. The book is still on the best seller list and was found to be an exciting read that carries the reader through from cover to cover.

“Future Homemakers of America” by Laurie Graham is new on the shelf. The setting takes place in the 1950s. Four Air Force wives become acquainted and later become good friends, a friendship that takes them through the next 40 years. It is amusing and at the same time touching; found to be a good read.

The series by Beverly Lewis, titled “Abram’s Daughters,” takes place in Amish Country post-World War II. It reveals women’s culture and is fiction based on fact. There are four books in the series, and they were found to be a delightful read. The story brought up reference to Jodi Picoult’s similar novel, “Plain Truth,” which is also a great read with an exciting ending.

Lori Pepper’s “Five Days in Summer” dealt with a serial murderer. It is a fast paced thriller and an excellent read.

The fictional series by Lori Copeland and Angela Hunt, titled “Island of Heavenly Daze,” begins with a pirate’s purchase of an island off the coast of Maine near Kennebunk. The setting is about 200 years ago, and when he dies, his prayer is that God will send angels to protect the people of the island, and his request is granted. The angels become human and the five-book series follows them through their journey to protect the residents.

“Sullivan’s Law” by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg is about a gal who is an officer of the court, working her way through law school. It was described as having a good plot and as a good read.

“Saving Grace,” from the youth/adult genre, was written by Priscilla Cummings. The author was a reporter for about 12 years, then started to write children’s books. She is interested in conservation, and her novels have that theme as part of the background.

The story takes place between 1928 and 1930. It is during the desperate times when if a house payment couldn’t be made, the family would literally be taken out of the home and put on the street.

Grace was in such a predicament with two other siblings and taken to an orphanage. She was then taken from the orphanage by caring people who raised her. She was able to visit her family and see their poverty. The story is fiction based on fact. The whole series was recommended.

Adriana Trigiani’s series, which includes “Big Stone Gap,” “Big Cherry Holler” and “Milk Glass Moon,” was discussed. “Big Stone Gap” will be on television in the near future. The author’s work is infused with her Italian background and are all popular reads.

“Quentin’s” by Mauve Binchy takes place in Ireland. Quentin’s started as a rundown pub and became a famous first class restaurant. It is a warm story about the people involved. The last few chapters were poorly proofread and this was a turn-off to the reader.

James Patterson’s new release, “Sam’s Letters to Jennifer,” was described as a wonderful love story, so different from Patterson’s usual writing. He writes with warmth and compassion. The chapters are short and readers can breeze through them.

Dan Brown’s “Deception Point” is also new to the shelves. The high-tech thriller takes readers from the chilling depth of the Arctic Ocean to the treacherous heights of Washington power.