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Paris in Love: A Memoir
by Eloisa James

Do not eat while reading this book! You will choke! (4/19/2012)

Yes, you will choke with laughter. I have read lots of wonderful fiction by Eloisa James, but her skill at non-fiction is even better. This book is hilarious. It consists of snippets of events that occurred during a year in Paris. Reading each snippet is like repeatedly …more

The Tower, the Zoo, and the Tortoise: A Novel
by Julia Stuart

A Laugh, A Little Sadness and Lots of Warmth (9/19/2010)

I love this book! I loved it from the first page until the last page. I cannot wait until it is published so that I can give it to my friends.

This book is chock full of humor, but the laughs are not its purpose and they do not distract from the lovely stories behind the …more

Heresy
by S.J. Parris

Intriguing Work of Historical Fiction (1/17/2010)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book - from the beginning to the end. Right away I was captivated by the characters, the historical setting and the unfolding mysteries. The best historical fiction always makes me want more - more information about the time period and more about …more

The Possibility of Everything
by Hope Edelman

The possibility of the unexplainable (8/18/2009)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and was moved by the author’s transformation by events that unfolded on a family vacation to Guatemala and Belize. I felt I was actually there with the author and her family (husband Uzi and 3 year old daughter Maya) as they together (more or …more

How We Decide
by Jonah Lehrer

Who knew emotions can be our best guide in decision making? (1/18/2009)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. With a myriad of examples drawn from all walks of life (the quarterack, the credit counselor, the guy protecting a submarine), author Lehrer challenges our common belief that the best decisions are made devoid of emotion. The author, through …more

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