DIXFIELD – The Adult Reading Group of the Ludden Memorial Library met the first Tuesday of July in the Reading Group section of the downstairs Community Room.

“It’s Not a About the Bike” is the autobiography of Lance Armstrong, who is taking part in the Tour De France. It is a story of his cancers and survival; it is the story of survival and guts. It was found to be a great and passionate read.

“Moonlight on the Millpond” by Lori Wick was not liked as much as many of her other novels. She is a Christian writer and usually spins a story with a positive and uplifting theme. The reader did not find this one as enjoyable. The library has just put this out on the New Arrivals Shelf in the large-print version.

“Every Storm” by Lori Wick was found to be warm and enjoyable. It is about a young woman who is flying from Australia to California with her sister during World War I and crashed on an island. The pilot and her sister were killed and she buries both of them. She is later found by a ship and rescued. It was felt to be a wonderful read.

“A Private Family Matter” by Rivers, on the New Arrivals Shelf, is non-fiction. It is the story of physical and mental abuse. It is a sad story with a happy ending. The author has become a spokesperson to end domestic violence.

“Keeping the Faith” by Jodi Picoult was described as an excellent read. It is not a religious book, but teachings of different faiths were a part of the background. The main character is a 7-year-old girl whose name is Faith. It is noticed that in spite of sad situations like divorce and family problems, good things start to happen when she is around. Several members of the reading group as well as a large portion of the library patrons enjoy Picoult.

Robin Cook’s new novel, “Marker,” was next on the list of great reads for the month. It a popular book on the New Arrivals Shelf. Cook is a physician and is on leave from Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

Another new item on the New Arrival’s Shelf is John Sanford’s “Broken Prey.” Sanford is the pseudonym of the Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, John Camp. He is the author of 16 “prey” novels and five other books. The reader said it is a little gory, but keeps a person reading to discover the killer.

The reading group meets the first Tuesday of every month in the Reading Nook. All adults are welcome. Tea and coffee are served.