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The Missing
The Missing
by Tim Gautreaux
Steamboats, Jazz, and a missing child (7/6/2017)
4.5 It is so easy to read the sorts of books that you expect to like, but I was looking for something different to read. I can't even remember how I stumbled on this book, but the setting of this book is one that I have never read about before. It was refreshing to learn …more
The Twelve-Mile Straight
The Twelve-Mile Straight: A Novel
by Eleanor Henderson
Worth a trip down the Twelve-Mile Straight (5/24/2017)
WOW! I was not surprised that this novel was a tough read, given the subject matter, but it was so good! The author made rural Georgia in the 1930s come alive with her descriptions of daily life and the struggles to make ends meet. The characters were well developed, as the …more
The Book of Speculation
The Book of Speculation
by Erika Swyler
Wonderful Read! (4/30/2015)
I really enjoyed this book from start to finish. I gave a satisfied sigh when I closed the cover. I do like books with multiple time periods but often one story is more interesting than the other. In this case both stories were equally engrossing. I found it well written …more
The Nightingale
The Nightingale
by Kristin Hannah
Powerful WWII Novel (11/16/2014)
I have read a number of WWII novels and The Nightingale is one of the most powerful stories of the group. It comes close to one of my favorite WWII novels, Jenna Blum's 'Those Who Save Us'. The novel seemed to start slowly for me and the writing made me feel as if it were …more
The House We Grew Up In
The House We Grew Up In
by Lisa Jewell
Just when you think they can't get any more dysfunctional… (3/25/2014)
I don't think I have ever read a book that had so many dysfunctional situations going on in one family. It was so unbelievable and yet Lisa Jewell pulled it off. I honestly felt like I knew the characters and cared about them. I think she really got to the core of the …more
Where Monsters Dwell
Where Monsters Dwell
by Jørgen Brekke
Mystery that will appeal to History fans (12/17/2013)
I really enjoyed reading Where Monster's Dwell. I don't usually read murder mysteries because I prefer Historical Fiction. But Where Monster's Dwell was a good mystery blended with history and travel. I visited Trondheim with my family when I was 10 and could imagine the …more
Lookaway, Lookaway
Lookaway, Lookaway
by Wilton Barnhardt
Wanted to like it... (7/14/2013)
This isn't a book that I can recommend. While there were some great moments that had me chuckling, it wasn't enough to make it a good read for me. The humor did not match the general dark tone of the book. I didn't find any of the characters likeable and the end left me …more
A Dual Inheritance
A Dual Inheritance
by Joanna Hershon
Worth The Time (5/6/2013)
I found A Dual Inheritance a slow but rich read. In some ways it reminded me of The Emperor's Children in that it seemed to have a thread of humor and irony running under the surface of the story. I found myself drawn into the times and places of the characters' lives and …more
The Woman at the Light
The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna Brady
Escape to Key West (8/12/2012)
I found The Woman at the Light a fun easy read, and found myself drawn in quickly to the story. I enjoyed learning about the keeping of the lighthouse and the history of Key West. The pace of the book was good and it kept my interest, but somehow I felt a bit detached from …more
The Night Circus
The Night Circus: A Novel
by Erin Morgenstern
A book to savor (7/30/2011)
I highly recommend this book to anyone one who enjoys magical tales. The story isn’t fast moving, but each scene was so vivid that I just savored every word. It was highly creative and the story was well put together. I read it every chance I could get, yet I didn’t want it to end.
The Daughter of Siena
The Daughter of Siena: A Novel
by Marina Fiorato
The Daughter of Sienna (6/6/2011)
This book started a bit slow for me but quickly got my attention. I enjoyed the historical aspects of the book enough to look some facts up on line. While the author did a good job of making the city of Sienna come alive to me, I found that the story was somewhat …more
Prophecy
Prophecy: An Historical Thriller
by S.J. Parris
Slow Paced Thriller (4/23/2011)
This is a solid historical mystery, but for me it wasn’t what I would call an historical thriller as the cover claimed. I enjoyed the history of the book which sent me more than once to look up facts online. While I liked the narrator and felt that I connected with him, I …more
Gifts of War
Gifts of War: A Novel
by Mackenzie Ford
Liars need good memories (5/11/2009)
Gifts of War was a surprise read for me. I thought I could tell where the story was going to go based on the book cover description. But the book is much more than the relationship between Hal and Sam. It is an examination of the meanings of love and of family. I enjoyed …more
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