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The Daughter of Siena
The Daughter of Siena: A Novel
by Marina Fiorato
Inspiring Heroine (5/11/2011)
This beautiful tale of intrigue, betrayal and star-crossed lovers is well-written and thoroughly enjoyable. The author has woven a tale full of feeling and nuance that takes the reader to the dusty streets of Sienna in the 1700's where we see the heroine, Pia, used as a …more
Original Sin
Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure
by Beth Mcmullen
Exciting Debut Novel (2/25/2011)
What an exciting debut novel! The storyline in fun, the heroine is quirky and strong, and the complexity of the storyline will allow for an entire series! I simply cannot wait for more. This fun book will make you wonder about that neighbor of yours, you know, the one who …more
Three Seconds
Three Seconds
by Anders Roslund & Borge Hellstrom
Full of intrigue (12/27/2010)
This book is a very fast paced, well written thriller. The characters are well developed and the reader knows just enough background information at each twist and turn to sustain the tension and intrigue. I was fascinated to learn the differences and similarities between …more
The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai
The Lost and Forgotten Languages of Shanghai: A Novel
by Ruiyan Xu
Beautifully written (10/19/2010)
Received for review from Bookbrowse First Impressions Program.

This is a beautifully written novel exploring the intricacies and dependency humans have on language and how their limitations can project into daily choices. The characters are well developed and layered with …more
The Ghost of Milagro Creek
The Ghost of Milagro Creek
by Melanie Sumner
Spiritually rich, thought provoking (8/11/2010)
This book is rich in symbolism and spirituality, and the author has pulled from universal themes, as well as Native American cosmology. The overriding message of this book is death, but not simply the negative connotation that society has given to the concept of death. The …more
An Eagle Named Freedom
An Eagle Named Freedom: My True Story of a Remarkable Friendship
by Jeff Guidry
Wonderful story of the healing potential of animals (5/6/2010)
This memoir is a plainly written account of a man and his relationship with a rescued eagle. The central message is one of mutual healing through the special relationships humans can forge with our animal brethren, combined with conservation of land and wildlife, and …more
The Man From Saigon
The Man From Saigon: A Novel
by Marti Leimbach
I love a fiction book I can learn from (3/9/2010)
This novel is an excellent learning opportunity as well as an involving read. Learning about the Vietnam war as well as vicariously experiencing how jarring and difficult it is to be a journalist in a war zone is a unique opportunity. The author has skillfully woven the …more
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