My friend, Jen Forbus, reminded me today that we’re half-way through 2015 already. She posted “The Half Way Point” on her blog, Jen’s Book Thoughts, summarizing her reading for the year so far. Thanks, Jen!

So, as of June 30, I had read seventy-four books. My reading isn’t as eclectic as Jen’s. I’ve read more of my favorite authors than she has. I’m impressed with the number of authors she’s read who are new to her. And, she listens to audiobooks. Everything I’ve listed is a print book.

Here are my five favorites for the first six months of the year, with links to my blog review of that book.

Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger

And Grant You Peace by Kate Flora

An Early Wake by Sheila Connolly

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah

Scent of Murder by James O. Born

Half-way through 2015, what books were your favorites?