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The Marriage of True Minds
by Stephen Evans
The Marriage of True Minds (2/6/2008)
This off-beat story of 2 divorced attorneys kept my interest. The author is able to give his main characters quick dialog and funny conversation. The story of Nick Ward's attempt to deal with his divorce from Lena, and escalating bizarre behavior, will keep the readermore
Talk of the Town
by Lisa Wingate
We're Not Talking About This Town (12/1/2007)
I was excited to finally win something; an opportunity for read and review a book. Sadly, my excitement didn't last more than a few pages. While the premise of the book, Hollywood hits the small town was good; the book didn't deliver. I found the reading tedious and oftenmore
An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England: A Novel
by Brock Clarke
An Arsonists Guide to Writer's Homes in New England (11/13/2007)
This book was a delightful surprise. The story was unusual, irreverant, sad and amusing, all at the same time.
The main character, who accidentally burns down a famous writer's house (while a docent and her husband were in the writer's bed), moves from one absurd situationmore
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas: A Fable
by John Boyne
The Boy in the Striped Pajamas (11/8/2007)
This excellent book is offered as Young Adult. I found the compelling story to be a bit mature for true YA readers.
An amazing story, that kept me up all night reading. I had to finish the book once I started it. This book, along with The Book Thief (interestingly alsomore
Run
by Ann Patchett
Run (11/8/2007)
My book club read, and enjoyed, Bel Canto. I thought I would experience the same pleasure with Run. Sadly, I was disappointed. This book was more "run" of the mill, than page turner. I felt that the characters were unrealistic on one level (how many "Kennedy" type familiesmore
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