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Reviews by Carmen S. (Elkins, Arkansas)

Soy Sauce for Beginners
by Kirstin Chen

Interesting Read (11/6/2013)

I enjoyed reading this book. I have been to Singapore and I loved reading about the places I have been there. I enjoyed all the info on soy sauce. Very informative. Good story and loved all the family dynamics. Would like to know more of her story.

The Last Girl: A Maeve Kerrigan Novel
by Jane Casey

Will keep you guessing (5/22/2013)

I haven't read any of the author's other books yet, but I enjoyed this one. Its kind of 2 stories in one, a murder of a mother and daughter and a series of gang murders. I loved the plot of the 2 murders but I wanted more info on the other set. Maybe another book. Lot of twists and will keep you guessing.

The Spy Lover
by Kiana Davenport

Loved this book (12/20/2012)

I loved this story about the Civil War. The book made me feel I was there, and I felt the characters pain. Just a haunting, beautiful read.

The Headmaster's Wager: A Novel
by Vincent Lam

Deeply moving (8/24/2012)

A beautiful, well told story.

A Land More Kind Than Home: A Novel
by Wiley Cash

You won't be able to put it down (4/19/2012)

A gripping well told story with memorable characters that you won't be able to put down. Some of these characters will haunt you.

The Secrets of Mary Bowser
by Lois Leveen

Great read (4/19/2012)

This book is even more amazing because its based on a true story. Very informative about the difficult times and hardships of people during that period of time.

The Face Thief: A Novel
by Eli Gottlieb

Good read (1/29/2012)

Good suspense, interesting characters, the ultimate user novel.

Tides of War: A Novel
by Stella Tillyard

Great book (12/23/2011)

Although I don't usually read books about war, I love a good historical book. This one fits the bill. Great story. Good characters that hold your attention.

The Orphan Master's Son: A Novel
by Adam Johnson

Painfully good (11/2/2011)

Powerful book. Sometimes painful to read but so engrossing you can't put it down.

A Bitter Truth: A Bess Crawford Mystery
by Charles Todd

Good historical fiction (9/8/2011)

A historical mystery set during World War 1. Really enjoyed the book, fell in love with an Australian chap, hope the author uses him again. A good clean read but not boring. Will read more books from the author.

The Daughter of Siena: A Novel
by Marina Fiorato

A Wonderful Surprise (5/22/2011)

Although I don't normally read historical fiction, I really enjoyed this book. I would definitely recommend it. Wonderful story, with great characters. Rich in history without being boring.

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