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Women Rowing North
Women Rowing North: Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing As We Age
by Mary Pipher
You are not alone (5/13/2019)
As a person entering my 50's I found this book to be comforting. The stories and insights that Pipher shares, while not always necessarily new, do provide reminders that we are all in this life together. I feel that it is crucial for women to support each other, and this …more
The Return of the Witch
The Return of the Witch
by Paula Brackston
The Return of the Witch (1/14/2016)
As a reader of this genre, I found this book to certainly be fairly on par with others I have read. I have not read the first book and did feel at times that it would have helped to understand some of the characters better. I might have gone with an average rating, but my …more
All Is Not Forgotten
All Is Not Forgotten
by Wendy Walker
Give it Time (10/27/2015)
When I first started this book I thought it was a little difficult to figure out the role of the narrator within the story, and the relationship to the main characters. All of that is answered in time, so stick with it. As the reader you understand that this story revolves …more
Still Life Las Vegas
Still Life Las Vegas
by James Sie
Wonderful mix of media (5/27/2015)
This is a book that you need to give yourself some time to really enjoy. I especially liked the use of illustration to add to the story and the setting. The characters are unusual, but I found myself really connecting and wanting to read to the end. I would recommend this …more
The Book of Speculation
The Book of Speculation
by Erika Swyler
An Extraordinary Family Tale (3/27/2015)
The Book of Speculation draws you in from the beginning and does not disappoint. An excellent book club choice, multi-layered with the feel of a familiar yet fantastical tale. The author uses alternating voices to connect the past and future, threading the characters lives …more
How the Light Gets In
How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, #9
by Louise Penny
Outstanding addition (6/28/2013)
In the outstanding Inspector Gamache series, Louise Penny's latest book shines brightly. The dark presence that has been lurking throughout the books, threatening Gamache at every turn finally reveals itself. While it is not necessary to have read the previous books, I …more
The White Forest
The White Forest: A Novel
by Adam McOmber
Something Missing (7/29/2012)
As I read this book I felt that it just never reached its potential to be a page turner. The narrative often loses focus, interrupting any suspense or tension that has been created. The connection between the main characters, as well as the spiritual elements do not seem to …more
No Mark Upon Her
No Mark Upon Her: A Novel
by Deborah Crombie
No Mark Upon Her (1/12/2012)
This was the first of Deborah Crombie's books that I have read, and I found it to belong with many of the better contemporary mystery writers of today. Though part of a series, I did not feel that I had needed to read the previous books to appreciate the characters. I liked …more
Galore
Galore: A Novel
by Michael Crummey
A Wonderful Escape (5/10/2011)
As I read this book I felt like I was sitting with the author listening to him tell the story. The story is unusual, a break from the ordinary, with characters that are strange yet made believable through their very human needs. I recommend this book for those that enjoy a …more
Ten Thousand Saints
Ten Thousand Saints: A Novel
by Eleanor Henderson
Another World (4/29/2011)
Eleanor Henderson gives a well written snap shot of New York City in the late 1980's. It's not the rags to riches, or the literary scene, it is the raw, punk-rock underbelly of the city. The characters are not perfect, often making bad choices, but they are believable and …more
Original Sin
Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure
by Beth Mcmullen
A good escape! (2/3/2011)
This book, in the tradition of humorous thriller, is a fun introduction to the life of Sally Sin. Most of this book focuses on Sally trying to avoid her previous life as a spy and getting drawn back into that life, while trying to protect her family. The story is easy to …more
Three Seconds
Three Seconds
by Anders Roslund & Borge Hellstrom
Hoping for More (11/28/2010)
Having read the media review for this book, and the hype about the authors, I have to say that I was disappointed. I felt there was no depth to the characters, and by the time the plot gains any speed or real interest the actions of the main characters do not make sense. I …more
Gone Tomorrow
Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel #13
by Lee Child
A good weekend read (9/29/2010)
This was my first Lee Child book I have read with the Jack Reacher main character. I found it to be an enjoyable read, and a page turner most of the time. I had to adjust to Child's style of shorter sentences and relatively short chapters, but it lends a faster pace to the …more
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