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Amy Falls Down
Amy Falls Down
by Jincy Willett
Amy Falls Down (6/10/2013)
The book starts out with author Amy Gallup tripping over her raised garden in the back yard which causes her to fall and knock herself out on a birdbath. After an interview that she doesn't remember, her bizarre behavior (from a mild concussion) sets off a series of events …more
The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane
The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane
by Kelly Harms
Enjoyable read (4/29/2013)
The Good Luck Girls of Shipwreck Lane was a fun, light read. I enjoyed all the characters, especially Aunt Midge. Janine Brown of Cedar Falls, Iowa (and there are 2 contestants with the same name) wins HomeSweetHome network's giveaway dream home in Maine. As the two Janine …more
Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes
by Sophie McKenzie
Page turner! (4/4/2013)
I read Close My Eyes in two days, couldn't put it down! The story begins with Geniver and her husband Art going for a consultation for yet another IVF procedure. Eight years ago, Geniver delivered a stillborn girl and hasn't been successful in getting pregnant again. A …more
Palisades Park
Palisades Park
by Alan Brennert
Enjoyable read! (2/11/2013)
Characters were great and the history in the story was really interesting. I learned a lot about amusement parks and the lives of the people working them.Toni starts out selling homemade french fries in her parents stand as a kid and ends up being a high diver performing …more
The House Girl
The House Girl
by Tara Conklin
Great Read (11/13/2012)
The House Girl weaves the stories of Josephine, a young house slave in the 1850's and Lina, a hard working corporate lawyer. Lina is assigned to a case that would compensate African American descendants for the pain and suffering caused by slavery. Lina finds a descendant …more
The Light Between Oceans
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel
by Margot L. Stedman
Great Book Club Selection (7/2/2012)
The Light Between Oceans would be a great book club selection. The story is about a light house keeper and his wife living on an isolated island off the coast of Australia. A boat comes ashore with a dead man and a small baby crying that will change their lives forever. The …more
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake: A Memoir
by Anna Quindlen
Lots of Candles, Plenty of Cake (4/9/2012)
I loved this book! I had never read anything by Anna Quindlan before this book. Her shared observations on life are witty, honest and relevant. I recognized myself in many of her experiences and caught myself thinking someone else feel the same way I do. I highly recommended it.
The Red Book
The Red Book: A Novel
by Deborah Copaken Kogan
The Red Book (2/5/2012)
A 20 year class reunion transforms four roommates' lives in an unforgettable weekend. The novel begins with short essays collected in the Red Book (published every 5 years) which highlights their accomplishments. In the first chapter Addison is arrested for 20 year old …more
Falling Together
Falling Together: A Novel
by Marisa De Los Santos
Interesting read (8/30/2011)
Falling Together is an interesting story about three freshman college students who form a strong friendship that lasts through college, but ends abruptly after graduation. A ten year college reunion sends them on an adventure that takes them to the Philippines in search of …more
Things We Didn't Say
Things We Didn't Say: A Novel
by Kristina Riggle
Interesting read (5/3/2011)
I became absorbed in the story and the characters after the first few chapters. The author did an excellent job of creating each character's point of view and leading the reader through the maze of conflicts and resolutions.It was an enjoyable read and I highly recommend it.
A Box of Darkness
A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage
by Sally Ryder Brady
A Box of Darkness (12/31/2010)
Sally Ryder Brady has written a honest story of her first year after the death of her husband and the grief that enveloped her. She interweaves the past with the present and gains insight into the complicated man she was married to.The Box of Darkness was a well written, …more
The Girl in the Green Raincoat
The Girl in the Green Raincoat: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
The Girl in the Green Raincoat (10/28/2010)
This is my first encounter I've had with Tess Monaghan, the strong-willed former reporter tuned PI. Laura Lippman is a good storyteller, it was a fun light read. The plot was unusual and the characters were interesting. I would recommend this book if you like mysteries.
The Clouds Beneath the Sun
The Clouds Beneath the Sun
by Mackenzie Ford
An absorbing read. (7/8/2010)
I enjoyed this book immensely. Ford is a creative writer who has a talent for drawing good characters and giving a sense of what a dig in Kenya would really be like. This book was a page-turner for me and I had to hold myself back from peaking ahead to find out how …more
Ten Minutes from Home
Ten Minutes from Home: A Memoir
by Beth Greenfield
Ten Minutes from Home (4/21/2010)
I enjoyed this book tremendously. Beth Greenfield gives us insights into her family struggling with the loss of a child/brother and best friend killed by a drunk driver. Greenfield shares her anger, sadness and guilt while trying to recover from this tragic event. She …more
The Wives of Henry Oades
The Wives of Henry Oades: A Novel
by Johanna Moran
Enjoyable read (11/27/2009)
I really enjoyed this book, not only for its good story but also for the insight into the feelings people can have against others. The author did a wonderful job getting you to really feel the characters in this book. Usually a cover attracts me to a book, but the cover …more
Dragon House
Dragon House
by John Shors
A Must Read (7/13/2009)
Dragon House is themed around Vietnam street children. John Shors captures their life through his words. His descriptions of the sights and sounds of Vietnam were vivid, I can still feel the thrill of being on a scooter in Ho Chi Minh City. Dragon House is a real page …more
The Secret Keeper
The Secret Keeper
by Paul Harris
Interesting read about Sierra Loeone (3/16/2009)
I didn't care for the beginning,a little to violent for me.Once I got past that, it was a fast moving read. I enjoyed learning about Sierra Leone. I think this would be a great book club selection, there would be many topics for discussion.
Something Like Beautiful
Something Like Beautiful: One Single Mother's Story
by Asha Bandele
Interesting Memoir (12/2/2008)
The author and poet Asha Bundele, has a definite gift for the English language. Unfortunately, she becomes repetitive throughout much of the book. She gave me an understanding of how someone could be married and conceive a child to someone in prison. While working through …more
Kissing Games of the World
Kissing Games of the World
by Sandi Kahn Shelton
Great Story (9/2/2008)
This is the first book I've read by Sandi Kahn Shelton and I loved it! The author is a great storyteller and I had trouble putting it down. Her easy, readable style brings complex characters and situations to life. I'm purchasing Shelton's other two novels after fully …more
Time of My Life
Time of My Life: A Novel
by Allison Winn Scotch
A great read (8/6/2008)
I really enjoyed Time of My Life, I had a hard time putting it down. When Jillian is transported back seven years into her old life she is confronted with the ability to change her life. This story caused me to reflect on my own choices I have made and question the "what …more
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