It’s one of the best feelings a book lover can experience: reading the last page of a great novel.
You know what’s even better? Discovering that your new favorite author isn’t new at all. Her novels take up multiple shelves at your local library.
I met Lauraine Snelling briefly at a writer’s retreat in October and made a note to myself to make sure and read some of her books. I noticed that she had written quite a few horse books for young teens and since I never really grew out of the horse crazy stage, I started there. I browsed the YA section at the library and picked up a few titles. Then I wandered over to the regular fiction section and grabbed one historical and one contemporary novel.
After devouring all four books (High Hurdles: Olympic Dreams, High Hurdles 2: D.J’s Challenge, Dakotah Treasures: Ruby and Breaking Free), I can’t wait to head back to the library for another load. It’s like an all-you-can-read-buffet for book lovers like me. I especially loved Ruby and Breaking Free, so I think I will focus on her adult titles (maybe I have grown up, after all). I am also excited to read some of Lauraine Snelling’s new novels, including the Home to Blessing series.
So, who are your favorite authors? Have you stumbled over any new favorites who are not “new” at all?