Indiana Jones and the Dinosaur Eggs by Max McCoy

Indiana Jones and the Dinosaur Eggs by Max McCoy-291 pages

I really enjoy the Indiana Jones films and I recently learned of the novels. This one is written by someone I have met in real life. Max McCoy is the current director of the Center for Great Plains Studies (CGPS) at Emporia State University where I was a Graduate Assistant while I earned my MLS. Dr. Jim Hoy was the director when I was there, but he has since retired. Both Dr. Hoy and Max McCoy were professors in the English department at Emporia State. I didn't enjoy this novel as much as the films but it was pretty good. The novels are set before the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark, although, Rene Belloq is a small player in this novel, which is fun.

A Bride's Story, 1, by Kaoru Mori

A Bride's Story, 1, by Kaoru Mori, 191 pages

This story takes place in 19th-century Mongolia.  Amir is a young woman of 20 who has just been given as a bride to an even younger groom of 12 (which is a little icky, I know- don't worry, it's well-done).  She must adapt to a new husband, a new family, and a new way of life.  The premise didn't sound that exciting to me, but the artwork and pacing was pretty good.  Plus, bonus points for taking a chance on a storyline.