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A Murder at Rosamund's Gate
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate: A Lucy Campion Mystery
by Susanna Calkins
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate (3/9/2013)
For a first novel, the book was well researched; however, the plot was slow and I had to push myself to read from beginning to end. The characters were not developed enough to my liking. The author has potential and the way she ended the book, it seems there will be more to …more
The Age of Miracles
The Age of Miracles: A Novel
by Karen Thompson Walker
Where is the Miracle? (6/21/2012)
This was a very difficult book to get through for me. It was well-written; however, the tone was dark and I kept waiting for something more to happen but it just got bleaker and bleaker as I read.
The Look of Love
The Look of Love: A Piper Donovan Mystery
by Mary Jane Clark
The Look of Love (10/31/2011)
Unfortunately I was very disappointed with this book. It was too fluffy, disjointed, and the chapters were too short. It was hard to follow the story because Mary Jane Clark jumped around so much with the characters. Definitely not a book I would recommend to anyone to read …more
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake: A Novel
by Jenny Wingfield
The Homecoming of Samuel Lake (7/8/2011)
This novel is on my all time favorites list because it has all of the elements needed to write a "complete" novel. The characters are so real, I felt like I knew each of them personally. The plot kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to see what was just around the corner. …more
The Art of Saying Goodbye
The Art of Saying Goodbye: A Novel
by Ellyn Bache
Unexpectedly Disappointing (4/24/2011)
Initially I thought the book was going to be a story about women who were extremely close (having lived in the same neighborhood for a long time) going through the experience of losing one of their best friends. I was very disappointed that Ellyn didn't give the characters …more
A Box of Darkness
A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage
by Sally Ryder Brady
A Box of Darkness (12/30/2010)
Although this book was one I couldn't put down, the realities presented were so unfathomable to me that I kept reading thinking something would happen to make things better. What a roller coaster ride Mrs. Brady was on from the very beginning, from meeting Upton until his …more
Ever By My Side
Ever By My Side: A Memoir in Eight Acts Pets
by Dr. Nick Trout
Unconditional Love (12/30/2010)
I absolutely loved this book. Nicholas Trout is a fantastic writer and I laughed and cried throughout while reading as he shared his experiences about animals and people. It was quite interesting to see how he grew up with dogs in their home and the experiences he shared …more
Worth Dying For
Worth Dying For: Reacher Novel #15
by Lee Child
Secrets in Nebraska (12/9/2010)
One of my favorite authors, Lee Child has created a thriller full of deception and secrets that will leave the reader feeling creepy. Not my favorite book by Child; however, it's because I like Reacher to have more contact with people. The last 100 pages were the best part …more
61 Hours
61 Hours: A Reacher Novel
by Lee Child
mystery, adventure (11/21/2010)
Jack Reacher really got himself in a bind in this men's adventure story. When a tour bus on which he bummed a ride skids off the road and crashes, he finds himself in Bolton, South Dakota. A methamphetamine lab run by a very violent drug cartel has begun operating at an …more
Broken
Broken: A Novel
by Karin Slaughter
thriller, southern (11/21/2010)
Excellent book. Slaughter is genius at putting together very complex and multi-layered thrillers. Two people are murdered and one other person commits suicide. Are they all connected? Why are the police force and investigation unit acting so secretively? These questions …more
Shadow Divers
Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries of World War II
by Robert Kurson
Shadow Divers (11/21/2010)
Shadow Divers is a wonderful book about two Americans who have a passion for diving; specifically wreck diving. They found a U-boat off the coast of New Jersey and helped solve a mystery that had lingered since World War II. A fantastic read; a great writer and if you aren' …more
Raising Wrecker
Raising Wrecker: A Novel
by Summer Wood
Wrecker the Abandoned Child (11/17/2010)
Wrecker is a book I didn't want to end. Our social system for children is so unpredictable with so many children being moved many times that reading Wrecker shows what can happen to a child who is left in one place. The story of Wrecker begins when he is 3 years old and …more
Fall of Giants
Fall of Giants: Book One of the Century Trilogy
by Ken Follett
Follett Never Disappoints (11/12/2010)
Ken Follett is my all-time favorite author because of the detailed research and style in which he writes. Fall of Giants was a great book, although not one of my favorites. The characters were interesting and I will definitely be waiting to see how their life experiences …more
Bad Boy
Bad Boy: An Inspector Banks Novel
by Peter Robinson
Fantastic Read (7/8/2010)
Unfortunately, I had never heard of Peter Robinson before choosing this book to read, but I will be purchasing all of his previous ones. I am so glad that there are 19 more books in this series to read.

The story held my attention from page 1 to the end. Alan Banks is my …more
Stash
Stash
by David Matthew Klein
The Good Old Days (5/25/2010)
Stash is like going on a trip from the past. The different perspectives written by the author makes the book quite interesting. We flower children from the 70's can definitely relate to the material in this book. I would recommend it to anyone, but we would especially enjoy it.
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