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The Things We Cherished: A Novel
by Pam Jenoff

The Things We Cherished (5/4/2011)

I liked this book a lot, and will look for more by this author. I became involved in the story right away, and found it quite interesting. Chapters alternated between the past and the present, and it worked for me in this novel, providing an understanding of how, and …more

Solomon's Oak: A Novel
by Jo-Ann Mapson

Solomon's Oak (10/21/2010)

This is a good story featuring three characters whom the reader can sympathize with and root for. It's well-written and held my attention. It's hard to express just what I felt was lacking. I think I wanted more - more detail about Juniper's problems in school, more about …more

Valeria's Last Stand
by Marc Fitten

Valeria's Last Stand (3/12/2009)

I'm afraid that I cannot get very enthusiastic over this book. Valeria is an interesting character, but not enough of the story includes her. People talk about her, but we don't get to know her that well. The potter is a good man, but his indecisiveness leads to big …more

Findings: Faye Longchamp Mysteries, No. 4
by Mary Anna Evans

Findings (6/10/2008)

This wasn't a bad book, but it just didn't ring any bells for me. I didn't think the main characters were developed as well as they could be, and the history of Faye's ancestors was rather rambling. It wasn't a chore to finish the book, but overall I felt something was lacking.

Talk of the Town
by Lisa Wingate

Not exactly the talk of the town (12/15/2007)

This is a pleasant story told with humor. There are some interesting characters, although the reader never really learns very much about one significant man. The two main characters who narrate the book both refer occasionally to their belief in God, and the need to accept …more

Cheating at Canasta: Stories: Stories
by William Trevor

Cheating at Canasta (11/14/2007)

Twelve short stories, beautifully written. The author gives us a glimpse into the lives and thoughts of many diverse individuals, and we wonder "Why?" or "How could you?" I don't read short stories one after the other, but give each one time to settle. Lots of food for book …more

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