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Man in the Woods
Man in the Woods
by Scott Spencer
As a first-timer with this author I was thoroughly impressed... (8/4/2010)
This was my first foray into Scott Spencer and I was really impressed with the strength and finesse of the writing that was on display in each page of this novel. Amazingly nuanced characterizations, and the taut and suspenseful plot examining morality, anger, impulse …more
The Lotus Eaters
The Lotus Eaters: A Novel
by Tatjana Soli
A Stunning Debut (3/4/2010)
Complex characters, a riveting portrayal of the atrocities of the Vietnam War, and glimpse into the live of the photojournalists tasked with covering the war had me transported completely throughout the duration of the novel. Soli is adept at fully shading the emotions of …more
How We Decide
How We Decide
by Jonah Lehrer
How We Decide is wonderful... (12/27/2008)
An engaging and simply written accounting of what happens in our brains when we make decisions. I am not a science buff by any means but I was able to understand and easily follow along with the the way Lehrer broke it down for the reader. Interesting cases studies and …more
The Uncommon Reader
The Uncommon Reader: A Novella
by Alan Bennett
I agree with the Queen you can always find time to read (12/12/2008)
This was such an interesting little book to read because Bennett so deftly explores, through the Queen's newly acquired habit reading, the many ways that becoming involved in books can be absorbing and ultimately life changing. It is interesting too that the book explores …more
The Crow Road
The Crow Road
by Iain Banks
A moving family drama (10/27/2008)
This was a moving family drama with complex characters and an intricate story line. Told in flashback, the story unfolds in pieces and sometimes the author make you work to understand but it is a a rewarding and interesting read. From the feisty grandmother to the …more
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    by Kelly Mustian
    A haunting Southern novel about memory and love, from the author of The Girls in the Stilt House.
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