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The Greater Journey: Americans in Paris
by David McCullough
How France influenced America (12/27/2011)
Take some of the most important American authors, artists, doctors, and other historical figures that lived in France for some period of time during the mid-1800's to early 1900's, and you have a really remarkable book about how France influenced America -- for the better.more
Pray for Silence: A Kate Burkholder Thriller (Series #2)
by Linda Castillo
Not a good follow-up novel (7/29/2011)
I enjoyed the first book in this series and was looking forward to reading this one, but it just isn't very good. The mystery had potential, but the story line is very obvious. I could give more stars for that, but the writing wasn't well executed in this book. It is OK tomore
The Snowman: A Novel
by Jo Nesbo
Loved this book! (7/14/2011)
If you love the Stieg Larrson books, Michael Connelly, Lee Child and that mystery / thriller genre, you must add Jo Nesbo to your list of authors. I have been telling all my friends and family to run to the bookstore and grab this book and start reading immediately.more
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
by Stieg Larsson
Brilliant (9/5/2010)
How did he do this series so well? It was so complicated, yet very compelling. Larsson completely closed up all the open issues in the end. This book did start off with some complex reading about the Swedish government and Sapo, but it all made sense in the end. I try tomore
The Girl Who Played with Fire
by Stieg Larsson
Better than the first book in the series (8/15/2010)
I just love Lisbeth Salander! I am actually sad that there will only be 3 books with her as a character. This 2nd book of the series was non-stop action and suspense. I loved it as a follow-up to the excellent "Girl with a Dragon Tattoo". We got to spend more time withmore
The Master Butchers Singing Club
by Louise Erdrich
Just Average Book (8/15/2010)
The good news is that Louise Erdrich is an excellent storyteller and you will see parts of that throughout the book. There wasn't enough of the story written from Fidelis' point of view. Maybe, it was my fault, but I though this would be about a Singing Club, but that partmore
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand: A Novel
by Helen Simonson
Very entertaining and charming (7/6/2010)
It may not happen immediately, but well before you finish this book, you will love Major Pettigrew. I love how the author was able to incorporate the Major's thoughts as well as his actions into a great character. This is such a funny and charming book. The feel of themore
The Ghost Map: The Story of London's Deadliest Epidemic - and How It Changed the Way We Think about Disease, Cities, Science, and the Modern World
by Steven Johnson
Science that reads like a thriller (7/6/2010)
I really surprised myself by finding this book to be so readable. I tried to imagine the fear of the times to contract a disease that you were fully aware would kill you within a day of coming down with the symptoms. It was so easy for the incurious experts to determine themore
Among the Mad: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
by Jacqueline Winspear
Not the best in the series (2/8/2010)
I have been a huge fan of the Maisie Dobbs series of books, but this one did not interest me very much. I compliment Jacqueline Winspear for the attention to detail for the period of the story, but the topic was too dark and gloomy for me this time. I realize the authormore
South of Broad
by Pat Conroy
Beautifully written (2/5/2010)
Pat Conroy is such an outstanding writer. There isn't a published word by him that I have not read. However, I believe I was a little let down by this book. It isn't fair to judge every book he writes by the great books of "The Great Santini", "The Prince of Tides" and "Themore
That Old Cape Magic
by Richard Russo
I love Richard Russo books! (2/5/2010)
I literally run to the bookstore the day a new book by Richard Russo comes out. I especially loved his books "Empire Falls" and "The Straight Man". This is not Mr. Russo's best book, but still a very enjoyable read. Mr. Russo writes with such humor and warmth, and nobodymore
Stitches: A Memoir
by David Small
Wow -- what an experience! (2/5/2010)
I pick up a graphic novel every couple years when I find one that sounds interesting. I always enjoy them, but normally read standard books forms. I had read a review about this graphic memoir and wanted to see what it was all about. When I arrived home from the bookstoremore
The Housekeeper and the Professor: A Novel
by Yoko Ogawa
A wonderful story (12/27/2009)
I loved this book for its spare and loving language deep with meaning. The 3 characters were so authentic and full of compassion. The story really moved at a great pace -- I never wanted to stop reading and finished it in 2 sittings. The professor's life had to be somore
Olive Kitteridge
by Elizabeth Strout
Wonderful stories (12/17/2009)
I always read the Pulitzer Prize winners, but rarely seem to enjoy them. This was an exception. I loved this collection of 11 short stories. Depending on the story, Olive Kitteridge was sometimes the main subject, sometimes she was only mentioned in passing, and sometimesmore
Catching Fire: The Second Book of the Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
Better than the First Book (12/17/2009)
I thought the first book in the series, The Hunger Games, could not be surpassed, but this book was so great. I really loved how the story and characters are progressing in this new book. Katniss and Peeta are back home, but life is very unsettled even though they no longermore
A Reliable Wife
by Robert Goolrick
A stunning book (11/13/2009)
This book has it all. Well defined characters, interesting time and place, suspense, and finally, a dramatic build up to a stunning ending. I am still thinking about the ending of this story a week after I finished the book. Even though the main characters have majormore
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
by Erik Larson
Good vs. Evil (11/11/2009)
Erik Larson did a great job of weaving two completely different stories together for a fascinating look at the building of the Chicago World's Fair and the first documented American serial killer in the same city at the same time. The history was fascinating and I wasmore
Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)
by Stephenie Meyer
Great book and series (11/5/2009)
I read serious literature, but I loved this "young adult" series. I don't know whether to be embarrassed or to gush about how great the book was from beginning to end. I didn't even want to enjoy this book. I read it as part of a book club. I loved the characters and so gotmore
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie
by Alan Bradley
Couldn't finish it (11/5/2009)
I wanted to enjoy this book. The description sounded really good and I read lots of good reviews. It is possible, I just wasn't in the right mood for it, but after 100 pages, I put it down and did not finish it. It was just a little too silly for me at the time I tried to read it.
When Will There Be Good News?: A Novel
by Kate Atkinson
Love Kate Atkinson, but not this book (11/5/2009)
I absolutely loved the books "Case Histories" and "One Good Turn" by Kate Atkinson and could not wait for the 3rd book in the series. Unfortunately, I just did not find it as interesting. Kate continues an write the best characters in the mystery genre, especially Jacksonmore
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