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Findings: Faye Longchamp Mysteries, No. 4
by Mary Anna Evans

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! (6/12/2008)

Even though the book is part of a series and I had not read any of the previous books, this story stands on it's own. The author did an excellent job in relating the familiarity of the characters with each other, without making the reader feel they were on the outside of …more

Running with Scissors: A Memoir
by Augusten Burroughs

You have got to be kidding (4/10/2008)

There are very few books that once I get through them, I wish I had never read. I understand the fast-pace and the funny situations that other reviewers have noted, but I could not forget that this is supposed to be the story of a real person's life. If the adults who …more

The Tenderness of Wolves: A Novel
by Stef Penney

A Very Engaging Read (4/3/2008)

Each character in this book, no matter how briefly they appeared, was well developed and multi-dimensional. The author is very skilled in providing specific insights into a character to develop the internal person, while leaving each character enough mystery to keep the …more

The Fisher Boy
by Stephen H. Anable

If you liked (4/3/2008)

I was glad to find the author did not fall in to the traps of stereotype that were so evident in the first half of the book. No one group of people was made out to be purely evil or righteous. I did find it interesting that the main character was self-reflective in …more

The Thirteenth Tale
by Diane Setterfield

A Good Winter Read (1/24/2008)

I started this book several times - laying it down for a faster paced read while traveling or participating in my book club - but I had the opportunity to pick it up again in these long winter days, relax with a cup of tea and begin to enjoy the complexities of the story. …more

The Invention of Everything Else
by Samantha Hunt

The Invention of Everything Else (1/12/2008)

If you are looking for a quick light read for an airplane, this is not the book to grab. I am a big fan of non-horror science-fiction and that is what kept me engaged enough to finish the book. I found the storyline in the beginning to be confusing at times, but by the mid- …more

The Book Thief
by Markus Zusak

The Book Thief (11/16/2007)

This is one of the most haunting and memorable books I have ever read. I was extremely impressed with the writer's fluid use of simple words and imagery to evoke dramatic impact on the reader. My book club was almost turned away from the book because of the choice to …more

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