Kristine Laco

The Stephanie Plum books are my guilty pleasure. When I finish a difficult book (In this case Braiding Sweetgrass), I need something I can lose myself in. Stephanie's adventures with the underbelly of her community are entertaining without being an onerous read. You don't need to begin at the first book, I did, but each stands on its own. If you are headed to a beach, this would be a good series to bring with you to the towel.

This is my favourite memoir of all time. I've read it three times and will likely read it again. I own the Kindle version and the paperback. I might be obsessed ;)
I find her journey inspiring but her writing is so clean and simple, that you can be with her on that trail and not have to decipher her meanings or thoughts.

I feel like this series is my dirty little secret. I wouldn't normally reach for this genre of mystery. I'd lean towards a more literary slant but I can't help but follow Ms Plum and her crazy antics. I wish I could but I've already reserved number 4 from the library. I think it is the love interest keeping me hooked. Will they, won't they?
This series will definitely travel with me.

I loved (most of...) this book and can't believe I hadn't read it earlier.

A Canadian woman set out to be a world adventurer preferring war-torn countries. When she ventured into Somalia with a friend she'd convinced to go with her, she had gone to one country too far. It would not be a spoiler to assume she survives her ordeal, as she had to write it, but it felt unlikely throughout the pages.

I would have liked to give this 3.5 stars. There was one piece missing at the end. It is hard to put a finger on it, but I think it was a personal growth I'd hoped she'd acknowledge. I found it hard to connect to the narrator at times.

Still, definitely worth reading.