Sizzling Sixteen by Janet Evanovich

This hilarious series featuring Stephanie Plum, inept tracer of bail jumpers, continues her adventures with Lulu as they attempt to rescue Vinnie, the owner of the agency. Connie, the office manager, uses her talent for making stink bombs, Stephanie manages to damage a couple more cars and Grandma Mazur doesn't let a broken foot slow her down. Morelli and Ranger hover enticingly. The plot may be thin, but you never laughed so much while reading a book! JES

Neighborhood Watch by Cammie McGovern

Suburbia is ominous and dangerous in this story told by an unreliable narrator who has blackouts and sleepwalks. After 12 years in prison Betsy is released when new evidence contradicts her conviction for murder. Will she find out who committed the murder? JES

Summer We Read Gatsby by Danielle Ganek

Set in The Hamptons, two half sisters inherit a run down cottage. Social commentary, humor and parallels with "The Great Gatsby" as well as eccentric characters enliven this beach read. JES