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The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
by Marie Benedict
Agatha Christie: Missing Person? (11/11/2020)
The tale of Agatha Christie's 11 day disappearance is one I have read about before and have even seen a movie about. Marie Benedict brings the story to life from a whole new perspective, or at least new to me.

The story is told from several points of view. The courtship of …more
The Necklace
The Necklace
by Claire McMillan
A Tidy Tale (6/11/2017)
I titled this review "A Tidy Tale" because at tale's end all the loose ends were nice tied up . The story was told in two time periods which alternated between chapters. At first I was confused about the characters and who they were in relation to time and to each other, …more
Lady Cop Makes Trouble
Lady Cop Makes Trouble: Girl Waits with Gun #2
by Amy Stewart
A Woman Ahead of her Time (5/20/2016)
I have read both of Amy Stewart's Kopp sisters books and found both of them to be very entertaining, well written and interestingly creative having been written from true life characters. I do think though that the suspense level of Girl Waits with Gun was much more acute …more
Girl Waits with Gun
Girl Waits with Gun
by Amy Stewart
An Outstanding Book! (7/5/2015)
I loved Girl Waiting with Gun. I was captivated from the very start and on the edge of my proverbial seat for the entire book. The story was humorous, suspenseful and totally engrossing. As I got near to the end, I began to read more slowly because I didn't want it to end.

I …more
The Art of Baking Blind
The Art of Baking Blind
by Sarah Vaughan
The Art of Baking Blind (3/4/2015)
I wanted to like The Art of Baking Blind, but between the language barrier of British cooking terms and even some of the terms of everyday life, I lost interest as it became confusing for me and almost like it's own reality show Desperate Cooks of Britain. Except for all of …more
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
A Fireproof Home for the Bride
by Amy Scheibe
Mixed Feelings (12/13/2014)
I chose to review A Fireproof Home for the Bride because I grew up in Colorado and Wyoming so I felt I had a feel for the area, I like the1950's and knew a little of its history, plus I liked the title. Well this book shared none of these preconceived notions.

While reading …more
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry
The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: A Novel
by Gabrielle Zevin
A Storied Life Well Lived (4/2/2014)
I am truly sad this book ended. I pine for the characters and for Island Books.

This story of loss, love and the love of books was touching without being overly sentimental. The characters, thrown together by chance, are so endearing and such real people that I am so …more
Mimi Malloy, At Last!
Mimi Malloy, At Last!
by Julia MacDonnell
A Great Book, At Last! (2/18/2014)
When I started this book I expected a story about the pitfalls of a divorced women growing old alone with a help of her interfering children. As Mimi Malloy's story unfolded I found that there was so much more.

With the help of Mimi's family and friends Mimi's memories come …more
Bellman & Black
Bellman & Black
by Diane Setterfield
Where's the Ghost? (9/3/2013)
The title Bellman and Black, A Ghost Store lead me to anticipate...a ghost. Anticipate I did! The writing in this book was beautiful and I was able to breeze along and connect with the characters and waited for the the ending to expose the ghost. Perhaps I missed something. …more
Songs of Willow Frost
Songs of Willow Frost
by Jamie Ford
Haunting by Old Seattle (7/17/2013)
It seems I have been waiting a very long time for Jamie Ford's next novel and it is finally here! I knew that it was going to be tough to follow up the wonder that was his debut novel Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet. In my opinion he has met this challenge with …more
The Edge of the Earth
The Edge of the Earth
by Christina Schwarz
Wow factor (10/19/2012)
I read this book in nearly one sitting. I admit though, that it took me awhile to get into it and I had to go back and figure out who was narrating in the first part. At the end of the book it was very clear.

The story was a real snapshot into that era. Trudy's defiance in …more
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
by Robin Sloan
Old meets New (10/19/2012)
This month I stepped away from my usual historical fiction books and read Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, a contemporary novel by debut author Robin Sloan. I was of course drawn in by the title. Upon finishing Mr. Penumbra's 24 - Hour Bookstore, I immediately turn to the …more
The Secret Keeper
The Secret Keeper
by Kate Morton
Definitely secrets to be kept (9/18/2012)
One of the perks, as if we needed another, of owning a book shop is receiving advance reading copies. I was thrilled when I requested a copy of Kate Morton's new book, The Secret Keeper, which comes out in October and received one!

From the beginning of the novel you are …more
The Woman at the Light
The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna Brady
Emily the Survivor (6/26/2012)
The Woman at the Light had a great mix of US history and mystery. I was absorbed into the book from the prologue. I love stories that are told from present to past. House at Riverton and Water For Elephants come to mind. It gives the story immediately a certian mystic right …more
Until the Next Time
Until the Next Time: A Novel
by Kevin Fox
Until The Next Time (2/6/2012)
I thought Until The Next Time was a good read. The book a lot of characters in several time periods that but the way that it was written it was fairly easy to follow once ou got the jist of it. I did get a little confused near the end, but the author brought it all together …more
The Time In Between
The Time In Between: A Novel
by Maria Duenas
A Humble Heroine (1/20/2012)
I have to start by saying that I think this book is going to remain as one of my favorites. From the first page to the last our heroine, Siri, was totally swept up, as I was in the world around her.

With her life seemly out of her control Siri deftly adapted & excelled …more
The Peach Keeper
The Peach Keeper: A Novel
by Sarah Addison Allen
You Can Go Home Again (9/5/2011)
I just finished The Peach Keeper & loved it. Each time I finish one of Sarah Allen Addison's books I say "That was my favorite".

This book is about a small town with more than a few secrets. Mostly it is about friendship though. I think what really connected me with the …more
Proof of Heaven
Proof of Heaven: A Novel
by Mary Curran Hackett
What Happened? (8/28/2011)
I wasn't sure I liked this book in the beginning because of the amount of religion information shared. It seemed as though the author was preaching. In the middle I began to care about all the characters after they returned from Italy. Then I was lost again at the end. I …more
Before Ever After
Before Ever After: A Novel
by Samantha Sotto
Back & forth in time (6/15/2011)
I chose this book to review because I am a lover of time travel. This book, I discovered, was not about time travel, but about a man, an Immortal man, who has lived through time.

I enjoyed this book to a point. The story of Max and Shelley meeting was entertaining. I loved …more
The Weird Sisters
The Weird Sisters
by Eleanor Brown
Sisterhood Exposed (3/21/2011)
This debut novel, The Weird Sisters, by Eleanor Brown captured my attention from page one and has stayed with me long after it's end.

The story tells of three sisters, Rosalind, Bianca, and Cordelia or Rose, Bean and Cordie, as they are known. Bean and Cordie return home …more
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