River Readers

Katie Daniels is a perfection-seeking 28-year-old lawyer living the New York dream. She’s engaged to charming art curator Paul Michael, has successfully made her way up the ladder at a multinational law firm and has a hold on apartments in Soho and the West Village. Suffice it to say, she has come a long way from her Kentucky upbringing.

Delilah Dirk has been accused of treason in this second adventure. Delilah is many things but a traitor is not one of them. The real traitor is none other than an English Major and he will stop at nothing to bring Delilah Dirk down and help France win the war. So Delilah and Mr. Selim are off to England to clear her name. Turns out that name isn't actually Delilah Dirk. We get to meet her real family and see her move around in English society. This is another fantastic adventure. I can't wait to read more. 

Delilah Dirk is an adventurous rogue who just so happens to be a woman. There is really nothing she can't do, no scrape she can't get out of, no enemy she can't vanquish. And she will definitely tell you so. After a bit of a tussle in Turkey, Delilah adopts Mr. Selim, a Turkish Jannisary, as her traveling companion. Mr. Selim may not have the same skill set but he brews a most excellent cup of tea. He is dragged into adventure after adventure with Delilah Dirk and he isn't sure this is the life for him. 

Helene is an outcast in school, but she wasn't always. Her friends have just decided they no longer like her and have started making fun of and bullying her every day. Helene finds solace in the pages of Jane Eyre and identifies with the character of Jane. Helene dreads a school trip where they will be attending camp for a week, but it does not turn out as expected. Helene joins the "outcast" group which inexplicably is also joined by popular girl Geraldine. Camp turns out to be not so bad, but will things change at school?

Delilah Dirk's adventures with her companion, Selim, continue with a search for a lost city that has them bouncing back and forth across the Mediterranean and beyond. This time, they are joined by Dutch journalist intent on giving Delilah's exploits a mythical edge. Excellent artwork as always, with an even better adventure. Delilah is a fantastic character, especially when dealing with her enemies, both by sword and word.

This is a very emotional book. Neither Lily or Dunkin have had an easy life, nor is it getting any better. Life as a transgender is tough especially for a middle-schooler. Nor is dealing with a bipolar disorder at that age. These two come together when they need it other most.

Author Donna Gephart crafts a dual narrative about two remarkable young people: Lily, a transgender girl, and Dunkin, a boy dealing with bipolar disorder.

This book has so much going on it kept me busy keeping track of who everyone was. Mary wants a life at sea and boy does she get it! Not only does she become a female pirate, but she discovers that her childhood love may not be the type of life she wants. Her new life leads to a new forbidden love.

I like this second graphic even better. I don't know if it was the interaction with her mother and English society or what, but it was so much fun to read. Now on to number three!

After being falsely accused of spying by the nefarious Major Merrick, Delilah Dirk and Mister Selim sail to England to clear her name (and beat the tar out of the Major while they're at it). But once on her home turf, Delilah encounters an adversary mightier than the entire British Army: her mother.
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An interesting series recommended by a co-worker. It is quite an adventure. I liked the art work too. No shrinking violet, but a good cup of tea does come in handy now and then.

There were so many things I had forgotten when I listened to this book. I find new facts every step of this listening journey. I can't wait to start the next one.

This was an interesting take on the story of Archie. I never thought of him and Valerie as a couple. This story was full of different pairings and huge changes in the musical world. I'm not sure it was my favorite, but it was a fun read.

I've never been a big fan of Supergirl, but this was an interesting story. A modern challenge for this amazing girl. Too many choices for a 16-year-old.

This book has an interesting car race to add to the action. Meeting Sugar Maple was amusing. 

Meeting Goldie's mom in this book was funny. Who has wanted to say, "My mom is a mermaid!" Once again she helps the resort's detective with a problem. Her success allows her to start an internship with Charles.

A fun, light-hearted detective story with an entertaining cast of characters. Goldie lives in a resort where her father works and is always finding a mystery to solve instead of doing her job. She has a lot of fun while cracking the case.