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Reviews by Eileen F. (Drexel Hill, PA)

Sacre Bleu: A Comedy d'Art
by Christopher Moore

Crazy Art World (2/17/2012)

Sacre Bleu is typical Christopher Moore and more. It is crazy, bizarre and full of facts about art, artists and Impressionism. If you enjoyed other Moore books you will like this. I appreciated the art work in the book, as well as all the history of the time period. This …more

The Most Dangerous Thing
by Laura Lippman

Secrets (8/1/2011)

Well-written story of the power of secrets and lies as they are kept by a group of children and their parents. The group of five friends have a secret from childhood that impacts their adult lives and causes the death of one of them. An interesting book about families that raises many issues.

Sister: A Novel
by Rosamund Lupton

A letter to Tess (5/16/2011)

This was a gripping page turner written in a style that propelled you forward. The storyteller engaged you with enough details to keep you wanting more. The shared history of siblings can be strong and comforting.

The Girl in the Green Raincoat: A Novel
by Laura Lippman

Rear Window (10/27/2010)

This book was short and very enjoyable. it was filled with charismatic characters who I didn't want to leave. The story is familiar with some surprising twists but the people kept you moving forward.

Learning to Lose: A Novel
by David Trueba

Living in Madrid (5/3/2010)

This would be a good book for clubs because of the many moral questions it raises about modern urban life. The characters are repeatedly faced with choices that change their lives and futures. They also have complicated relationships with one another. My biggest problem …more

Await Your Reply
by Dan Chaon

Who are you? (7/9/2009)

Await Your Reply has a three threads of story that keep you turning the pages to see how they unravel. This book was hard to put down. I found the characters sad and lonely. The book makes you think about your identity and the identity of people you meet. It makes you …more

Green Monster: A Sam Skarda Mystery
by Rick Shefchik

Titletown (7/10/2008)

Green Monster is a great selection for Red Sox fans and fans of baseball. It is a good book for a long plane trip or a day at the beach. Green Monster is a fun read, full of action and characters you enjoy knowing. Sam Skarda, The P.I. , is especially engaging. The story …more

The Critic: The Second of the Enzo Files
by Peter May

Mystery and wine (10/30/2007)

The Critic is a good read. the plot keeps you turning the pages and the characters keep you interested in the resolution. There is a lot of information about the French wine industry, which I enjoyed. This may not be for book clubs but would be enjoyed by mystery readers.

The View from Mount Joy: A Novel
by Lorna Landvik

A good View (9/20/2007)

I would recommend this book to my friends. It is chick lit but the story was good and kept me interested.The story brought up issues about leading a responsible life versus a selfish life.The main character, Joe, was very engaging and fun to follow.

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by Bonnie Garmus

Praised by *Parade* and *The New York Times Book Review*, this debut features a 1960s scientist turned TV cooking star.

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