Here's a book for one of my many trails on Strong Women: Frontier Grit: the Unlikely True Stories of Daring Pioneer Women, by Marianne Monson. The author used letters, and interviews with descendants so there are some personal tidbits you might not find in other books. One woman, for example, actually preferred living under a tarp, or in a tent as there was less housework! One of the best known stage coach drivers ever was discovered to be female when the body was being prepped for burial. (She was only ever robbed once ... after she shot or ran over other attempts, the word got out no one tried again). One was driving a dog team (on one of the longest routes ever) was in her eighties. Thanks to Constant Reader for this recommendation!

The Chaos of the Stars, by Kiersten White came to me from Tall Reader who said "I'd like to get your take on this." I found it to be an interesting take on the coming-of-age story only in this case the main character, Isabelle, is the daughter of Isis and Osiris, who, since they are immortal, are still alive today (although Isabelle is mortal). Sent to San Diego to stay with her brother (also mortal) she meets someone with a life similar to hers.

And now, perhaps, the end of one trail. Remember back to books on snails and slugs? (See the posts of March 20, 2015, and April 28, 2015). I went searching for other books and found something that looked most interesting: The Slugs of Whatcom County, by ten county authors. I requested it but it could not found. It is a very small book, and those can hide so Constant Reader kindly did a thorough search but was unsuccessful. There was a non-circulating copy however, and CR did take a look at that. Well! Turns out it is a parody of Bridges of Madison County! Not what I was looking or hoping for. So, with Thanks to Constant Reader I am moving on to other trails!

Reading Hermit With Dog