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American Wife: A Novel
by Curtis Sittenfeld
Very interesting story (11/5/2009)
No sense in being vague, this is a fictionalized(?) story of Laura and George W. Bush. I have read so much about the Bush's, I wasn't expecting to get so wrapped up in the book. I felt tremendous compassion and empathy for the Laura character from beginning to end. As Imore
The Host: A Novel
by Stephenie Meyer
Not as good as Twilight Series (11/5/2009)
First, I have to admit I don't read much Science Fiction and I may just prefer the fiction genre. However, my real problem with this book is that it wasn't edited well. I enjoyed the Twilight series so much that Stephenie Meyers wrote and think she is extremely talented. Imore
The Help
by Kathryn Stockett
I loved this book (10/12/2009)
For years I have been looking for a book that would make me feel the same emotions as I felt when I read "To Kill and Mockingbird", and this book is definitely it. I laughed, I cried, I felt deep concern for the characters, I could not put it down until it was finished. Imore
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
by Stieg Larsson
Can't wait for the sequel (7/30/2009)
I am a big fan of crime fiction so I was really intrigued about all the interesting press about this book. I was not disappointed at all. I could not put this book down -- even took it to work one day because I could not wait until the evening to pick it up again. I am somore
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
Loved this Book!! (7/30/2009)
The title is a little of a turn-off, but don't let it turn you away. It is a wonderful, enjoyable book. I literally laughed on one page and had tears in my eyes within another 20 pages. The characters are so wonderfully developed, even though the book is based on lettersmore
Agent Zigzag: A True Story of Nazi Espionage, Love, and Betrayal
by Ben Macintyre
Very interesting read (11/9/2008)
Could this have been the original inspiration for James Bond? Maybe, but not probable. However, Eddie Chapman is someone you admire for his incredible bravery and pull for throughout the book, but wouldn't trust with your personal possessions. I have always wondered howmore
Down River
by John Hart
Great read!! (10/16/2008)
I loved this book. I couldn't wait to read it after enjoying John Hart's first book, "The King of Lies" so much. I read lots of mysteries, and I rarely am still stumped before the story is revealed. Both of these books kept me in suspense and reading late into the night. Imore
Bad Luck and Trouble
by Lee Child
Jack Reacher at his Best (8/21/2008)
I have read several Jack Reacher books and think they just get better and better. Maybe it is because Lee Child does such a good job of of building the character of Jack Reacher into someone you want to know more and more about. The suspense was constant and the pace of themore
Nineteen Minutes: A Novel
by Jodi Picoult
Great read (7/16/2008)
While Jodi Picoult always picks interesting subjects, I rarely love her books. However, this was a really good read that I enjoyed very much. Jodi's strength is in character development and dialog. She does an especially good job of describing teen angst. I felt like I wasmore
Reversible Errors
by Scott Turow
Great read (5/31/2008)
I love Scott Turow's books --he presents an interesting story, with logical twists and well defined characters. This was a great read. I highly recommend it.
Special Topics in Calamity Physics
by Marisha Pessl
Awful book with great ending (5/31/2008)
I would have rated this book lower except the ending was amazing and made up for a lot you have to go through with the writing. The previous reviewer who said it was very pretentious writing was correct. I would only read this author again if she became less wordy and quitmore
Echo Park
by Michael Connelly
I love Harry Bosch (4/28/2008)
Michael Connelly never lets me down when he writes a Harry Bosch book. Every page contains something interesting about this character. Oh, and the mystery is a great one, too. A really page turner and I was caught by surprise by the ending.
The Reluctant Fundamentalist
by Mohsin Hamid
Don't let the title turn you off (4/28/2008)
The main character, Changez, was very likable and at the same time able to subtly point out the biases that American's have regarding the Mideastern culture and people. It has made me think hard about how my assumptions are not always backed up by facts. I am very glad I read this book.
The Glass Castle: A Memoir
by Jeannette Walls
A really great book! (4/28/2008)
This is a book you will not be able to put down and will bring out strong emotions in you. Jeannette Walls writes with real clarity and compassion about her family. It is rare to read such honesty. I love the author for writing this book and wish her the best in life.
Loving Frank: A Novel
by Nancy Horan
Wow -- what an ending! (4/28/2008)
Really enjoyed learning more about this time in history and some personal history about Frank Lloyd Wright. The ending is so powerful that weeks later, I am still thinking about this book.
The Tenth Circle: A Novel
by Jodi Picoult
Not the best Jodi Picoult (4/28/2008)
I have been listening to the audiobook and while I have enjoyed many of Jodi Picoult's books, this one feels really wordy and not as appealing as "The Pact" or "My Sister's Keeper".
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