Reviews by Julie D. (Rancho Palos Verdes, CA)

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How to Be a Good Wife
How to Be a Good Wife
by Emma Chapman
Confused..... (9/2/2013)
After reading this book I am more confused than when I started it. I found myself not sure where I was in the story and what was going on. I got excited as the story unfolded and thought I finally understood and then the ending left me even more confused. Well written story, …more
Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes
by Sophie McKenzie
What a thriller! (4/13/2013)
Just finished "Close My Eyes" and couldn't put it down! What a great book.

I read "Close My Eyes" in almost one sitting. It was that good. Just when I thought it figured it out, I as wrong. It wasn't a book where you waited and waited for things to happen. Things were …more
The Good House
The Good House
by Ann Leary
Another hit by Ann Leary (1/6/2013)
When I got the message that I had a won a copy of Ann Leary's The Good House I was so excited. I loved her previous book and couldn't wait to get into this one.

The Good House doesn't disappoint and is filled a cast of great characters. As you read, the characters all …more
And When She Was Good
And When She Was Good: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
And When She Was Good (7/3/2012)
I received "And When She Was Good" as an advanced readers' copy. I understand sometimes authors will make changes before publication, so this review is based on the ARC.

I liked the book. It was good, not great. It held my attention and would make a good summer reading …more
The Most Dangerous Thing
The Most Dangerous Thing
by Laura Lippman
Another good Lippman stand alone! (8/3/2011)
I was very excited to receive this book after reading Lippman's "I'd Know You Anywhere." This was another good one from this author.

This is a very interesting, fast paced read that delves into all sides of the story. One of the things I liked best about it, is how Lippman …more
Outside Wonderland
Outside Wonderland: A Novel
by Lorna Jane Cook
A Very Different Type of Book (2/5/2011)
First let me say, I loved this book. It was so different than anything I had ever read before. I loved the characters and how each one told their own story. It was also very nice to have the story told from their mother as she watches from Heaven. I wasn't sure if I would …more
Minding Ben
Minding Ben: A Novel
by Victoria Brown
A Great Book (12/21/2010)
First of all, I read this book in 24 hours. I couldn't put it down. I really loved Grace, and wanted to know what was going to happen next. This book had so many layers and such great multi-dimensional characters that it would be a great selection for a bookclub. I will …more
The False Friend
The False Friend
by Myla Goldberg
Wanted to like it.... (7/27/2010)
After reading the description of this book, I thought it would be great. I loved how it started and then it seems as nothing really happened in the story. I kept waiting and still nothing. The characters didn't really interest me either. Sorry to say this wasn't a great book for me.
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