Tales from the Yoga Studio: A Novel - Book Review

I am not a yoga person, but I am happy to report you don't have to be to really enjoy Tales from the Yoga Studio: A Novel by Rain Mitchell.

The story revolves around the lives of a group of diverse women who come into and go out of each other's lives through the local yoga studio.  The main character, Lee is the owner of the studio and it's her story we get into the most, though I am hopeful there will be more books with these same characters in the future.

Lee, the owner of the yoga studio is married and has two kids, twins.  She runs the studio with her husband, Alan who is a wanna be musician, and has decided he needs time away to get his life in perspective.  Lee wants him back and considers selling her studio as a way to get her marriage back.

The other women characters in the novel also face their own trials and find yoga as a way to bring balance into their out of balance lives.  This is a fun read with moments of humor mixed into the dramas.  This is a gal pal fiction novel that you could happily give to your Mom, Mother-in-Law, co-worker, sister, etc. and feel good about having picked a fun book.

Book Review: The Judas Gate by Jack Higgins

The Judas Gate is a spy type thriller by Jack Higgins.  The plot is interesting, the action is good, but reading it can be like being the spouse at the high school reunion, if you have not read any of Higgin's previous books.  There are something like six main characters working together and keeping track of who is who can get confusing at times.  Plus you don't have any of the back story to help you fully appreciate who they all are.

The great news is for those of you that are fans of Daniel Silva, Tom Clancy and W.E.B. Griffin here is another author that you are going to enjoy!  Jack Higgins has written 41 other books so he'll keep you busy reading for quite awhile!  After you read The Judas Gate check out The Eagle Has Landed and then keep going from there.

In The Judas Gate it comes to light through counter terrorism chanels that there are British citizens working with Al Qaeda.  Both the US and Britain want to find out who they are and how to stop them so they assign their covert teams to discover who the leader is.  It's a book that will keep you turning the pages and for those that enjoy this genre you will enjoy this book!