Madame Duchesne: Mere Duchesne, RSCJ by Theresa Riley Shaw | When Rose Philippine Duchesne was born in France, no one knew she would become both a Catholic saint and the founder of The Society of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Her story is a fascinating one as she faces countless obstacles to bring education to the children of the United States.
The Other Husband by Kathryn Croft
What happens when secrets are shared—not with your spouse but with someone else’s? You get a great thriller that provides you with lots of twists and turns with a very surprising ending. Croft does a great job of constructing believable characters, some of whom you will hate. A good book for a rainy day.
Stolen by Ann-Helén Laestadius
Stolen begins with a devastating moment for the young protagonist, who belongs to a reindeer collective within a Norwegian ethnic minority. The mystery of their missing and savagely killed reindeers is played out over 10 years. We watch the young girl grow up and assimilate as she struggles to solve the mystery and hold onto her indigenous ways.
Justified: City Primeval (Hulu)
I missed the first go around of Justified, starring Timothy Olyphant as U.S. Marshal Raylan Givens, and now, I find myself wanting to go back in time to watch the original series. This updated story of Givens takes place in Detroit and surrounds the murder of a corrupt judge. The crime/drama is enjoyable to watch, primarily because of Olyphant. I could do with a bit less violence, but this season was outstanding.
