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The Secrets of Mary Bowser
The Secrets of Mary Bowser
by Lois Leveen
It pulls you in (5/17/2012)
I would highly recommend The Secrets of Mary Browser. It is written with incredible detail that not only tells you a story, but teaches you about a period of history in the United States that still influences our lives today. Mary was an incredibly courageous woman who …more
Folly Beach
Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale
by Dorothea Benton Frank
A Good Read (7/1/2011)
I enjoyed reading this book. It had a good storyline and well developed characters. It was a little slow at times, but I still enjoyed it. The author provided a story where the reader could really see the characters grow over time. The story is about new beginnings and …more
My Jane Austen Summer
My Jane Austen Summer: A Season in Mansfield Park
by Cindy Jones
A Good Read (3/6/2011)
I really enjoyed this book. Jane Austen is one of my favorite authors. It was interesting how Jones interwove details of Mansfield Park into a modern story. The characters are well thought out and entertaining. I would recommend this book to others.
Ten Minutes from Home
Ten Minutes from Home: A Memoir
by Beth Greenfield
Written Like Fiction (5/20/2010)
I really enjoyed this book. While I knew it was a memoir, the book flowed like a fiction novel. It really explored what happens to families after tragedy strikes. It was really interesting to see how those involved dealt with the tragedy and continued with their lives. I …more
Secret Daughter
Secret Daughter: A Novel
by Shilpi Somaya Gowda
Great Book!! (2/3/2010)
I really enjoyed Secret Daughter. It was very well written and I felt like I really knew the characters. It was really eye opening to see what life can be like in India. It was also great to see the journey that each one of the characters went on. They all grew in some way. …more
Alice I Have Been
Alice I Have Been
by Melanie Benjamin
Good Writing, not crazy about plot (11/27/2009)
The author creates a vivid picture with her prose, mingling fact and fiction. The author is gifted, but I think she should have followed Alice a bit further down the rabbit hole. While the first half of the book held my attention, the second half was disappointing. I think …more
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