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The Confessions of Max Tivoli
The Confessions of Max Tivoli
by Andrew Sean Greer
Young at heart (5/16/2007)
Often we wish we had the wisdom of our years when we are young, but would we really? While I felt profound sadness for the character while I was reading this, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and the thoughts and memories it provoked in me.
Birds of a Feather
Birds of a Feather: A Maisie Dobbs Mystery
by Jacqueline Winspear
Hooked (4/18/2007)
I'm not sure I would enjoy this as much if I were "reading" it rather than listening to it as I am on audio book. It is a British author, which certainly gives it more flavor than the strictly American version I would be giving it in my own reading! I find that I like how …more
Choke
Choke
by Chuck Palahniuk
Down and Dirty (4/18/2007)
Only 2 of the participating 4 members of our book club would read this one. They were turned off by the vulgarity of the first part of the book. While I must say I was initially uncomfortable with it, I understand the necessity in the language in describing and making …more
Gossamer
Gossamer
by Lois Lowry
Dream a little dream (4/6/2007)
Now I know where dreams come from! A beautiful book for adults and children alike. Great to read to a child and discuss. The imagery was beautiful and touching.
Oblivion
Oblivion
by Peter Abrahams
What book? (3/23/2007)
Not sure if it was me or the book, but I found myself as forgetful as the protagonist and his amnesia! He would run into people, places etc. and not remember them and nor could I!! My mom and other friends have read the book and enjoyed it thoroughly, so I'm apt to think I …more
Into Thin Air
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
by Jon Krakauer
29,028 feet above sea level!! (3/5/2007)
What a harrowing event!! This eye witness account of one of the worst evens on Mt. Everest was compelling to say the least! I'll never understand the desire mountain climbers have to put themselves in the multitude of near death experiences to accomplish this recreational …more
Midwives
Midwives
by Chris Bohjalian
Did She or Didn't She (2/19/2007)
I enjoyed this book for so many reasons: It was a courtroom drama not centered in a courtroom; It was narrated by the eavesdropping daughter of the protagonist, which provided a great viewpoint; It was suspenseful and touching and the writing itself was beautiful!
Second Glance
Second Glance
by Jodi Picoult
History repeats itself? (2/12/2007)
This was a book club selection for our group and it was an overwhelming favorite! Not only the story line of romance and mystery, but the controversial subject of eugenics. The book not only provided many great quotes we cited too, but there were very intelligent …more
Speak of the Devil
Speak of the Devil
by Richard Hawke
Film Noir (2/12/2007)
Combination of the great reading of Paul Michael on this audio book and Hawke's writing. This was a whodunit with a great lead character. Fritz Malone, P.I., evokes the vision of an old black and white film noir - hat tilted, cigarette dangling out the side of his month, …more
Good Grief
Good Grief
by Lolly Winston
Surviving the quicksand (1/2/2007)
At first I disliked this book, because it seemed to be going nowhere. There was little plot, there was little character development, it felt repetitive. Yet, I continued on and I'm glad I did. I realized that the book was the epitome of the grief the main character was …more
Water for Elephants
Water for Elephants: A Novel
by Sara Gruen
I want an elephant!! (11/13/2006)
Upon leaving childhood I started to become disturbed by circuses and this book reiterated that thought for me. Though, I could practically smell all the old wonderful circus smells (and some not so wonderful smells!)

I loved all the characters, both human and animal! Okay, …more
The Thirteenth Tale
The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield
This Book Haunted Me (10/24/2006)
What a wonderfully woven tale! Like an old quilt that you curl up in and smell the mustiness of olden days. I was immediately transported back to the tales of Dickens and Bronte(s) and Doyle. Yet, this book can just as easily entertain any modern day reader. The mysterious …more
The Girls
The Girls
by Lori Lansens
I miss them already! (9/25/2006)
Our book club read this book; some loved it, others simply liked it. It was a touching story to all of us, one member wants to read it again, but must wait till she is emotionally ready. I appreciate the independence of the connected twins and envy the closeness.
The Widow of The South
The Widow of The South
by Robert Hicks
Where is Franklin, TN? (9/25/2006)
Our book club read this book and the general consensus was that while it wasn't a favorite book, it did do exactly what the author intended; it put Franklin, TN on the map for many of us and invoked the memory of a historical figure. The book stuck with me not because of …more
The Highest Tide
The Highest Tide
by Jim Lynch
Makes me want to dig for clams (9/20/2006)
I listened to this book on audio and loved the author's passion for the sea. I've always loved going to the beach, but don't like going in the water for fear of something slimy brushing up against me. This book made me excited about things like squid and worms and clams and …more
Bee Season
Bee Season
by Myla Goldberg
Spell L I N G E R I N G (8/7/2006)
While I really enjoyed this book, I felt the sadness and longing of the all the characters - it really tore at my heartstrings. While it wasn't an action packed thriller, I couldn't put it down and the characters stayed with me long after I finished the book.
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