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The Mouse-Proof Kitchen
The Mouse-Proof Kitchen
by Saira Shah
An emotional and satisfying read (6/15/2013)
The more I read, the more this book captured my interest and increased my compassion for the parents of a severely disabled child, Freya. At first thinking each selfish, I sympathized with both Annie and Tobias and the path each chose to survive emotionally, fumbling along …more
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald
by Therese Anne Fowler
Excellent story (4/1/2013)
Beautiful Zelda Sayre, a wealthy, fiery and spoiled Southern Belle met her husband F. Scott Fitzgerald, an Army man and budding novelist, shortly after she finished high school. This thoughtfully written book takes us on their life’s journey, through the glitz and glamour …more
Orphan Train
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
Excellent story (3/19/2013)
I loved this story of two women who grew up as orphans in different eras. The chapters alternate between present day and the 1930's. The elderly 91 year old woman and teen Molly are brought together after troubled Molly has to do 50 hours of community service to avoid being …more
Fever
Fever
by Mary Beth Keane
Fascinating story of 'Typhoid Mary' (3/19/2013)
A fascinating but sad story of Mary Mallon, popularly known as Typhoid Mary, thought to be responsible for infecting dozens with typhoid although she showed no sign of it herself. As a cook for multiple families, it was thought Mary spread this contagion via food she cooked. …more
Above All Things
Above All Things
by Tanis Rideout
Captivating (3/19/2013)
What a great book. Can't remember the last time I read a book with such a powerful ending. Plus I don't normally read the author notes at the end of a book, but I was captivated by her story and how she came to write this book about the Mallory's. Ms. Rideout put her heart …more
Palisades Park
Palisades Park
by Alan Brennert
Another great novel by Alan Brennert (2/6/2013)
Alan Brennert won me over with "Molokai" so I was eager to read another novel by this multitalented author ( tv producer screenwriter). In Palisades Park, he pays tribute to the renowned Palisades Amusement Park in New Jersey. He hit it out of the ballpark in my opinion. I …more
Children of the Jacaranda Tree
Children of the Jacaranda Tree
by Sahar Delijani
Stunning Debut (1/27/2013)
This story grabbed me from the first paragraph. It is set in post-revolutionary Iran, and delves into how the aftermath of the Iran-Iraq war forever changed families' lives. This was a war in which many thousands of people were executed, others spending years living in …more
The Art Forger
The Art Forger
by B. A. Shapiro
A captivating mystery in the world of art forgery (9/1/2012)
The Art Forger is a very good mystery filled with fascinating facts about the art industry. It revolves around reproductions, art forgery and a missing masterpiece. The fictional story is based on a real event - the largest art heist ever in which 13 works of art from such …more
The Woman at the Light
The Woman at the Light: A Novel
by Joanna Brady
Great read! (6/18/2012)
This novel is set mostly in Key West and the fictional Wrecker’s Cay during the1800’s. It tells the story of Emily Dinsmere, a New Orleans debutante who after a few weeks of courtship with a Bahamian fisherman, Martin Lowry, finds herself in a desolate outpost of Key West …more
Turn of Mind
Turn of Mind
by Alice LaPlante
Hard to put down! (5/22/2012)
A riveting story of a highly accomplished woman, Dr. Jennifer White, succumbing to the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease. The writing style is original; the story told thru Dr. White's eyes, whose reality changes from day to day, minute to minute. It is a sad story of a woman …more
Turn of Mind
Turn of Mind
by Alice LaPlante
Riveting! (5/16/2012)
A riveting story of a highly accomplished woman, Dr. Jennifer White, succumbing to the ravages of Alzheimer's Disease. The writing style is original; the story told thru Dr. White's eyes, whose reality changes from day to day, minute to minute. It is a sad story of a woman …more
Until the Next Time
Until the Next Time: A Novel
by Kevin Fox
Just ok for me (2/2/2012)
I looked forward to read this book which for the most part takes place in Ireland, a place I recently visited for the first time. I enjoyed the bits that give us a perspective of Ireland's heritage. But I thought the story was confusing and uneven. Maybe I just don't do …more
The Dry Grass of August
The Dry Grass of August
by Anna Jean Mayhew
A gem! (12/10/2011)
Other readers compared this to the Help so I crossed my fingers that it could meet my expectations as I dove into reading it. It absolutely did and was engaging through the last page. I felt I was right there along side and sharing the emotions of the well-developed …more
Falling Together
Falling Together: A Novel
by Marisa De Los Santos
Good story (9/2/2011)
This story explores rekindling friendships and I enjoyed reading it for the most part. The character development was well done. I found myself getting irritated at some of the behaviors and at other times rooting for the characters. The first half of the book was slow with …more
Folly Beach
Folly Beach: A Lowcountry Tale
by Dorothea Benton Frank
Home is the place that knows us best (5/30/2011)
That line sums up this wonderful novel. Dorothea Benton Frank's writing is filled with well developed and likeable characters, charm and humor. The chapters alternate between two periods of time, acts in a play that date back to the historic days of the Charleston …more
Outlander
Outlander
by Diana Gabaldon
Brilliant! (3/15/2011)
"I thought of telling him that his own touch seared my skin and filled my veins with fire." Who wouldn't dream of love like this? Outlander is an exceptional read. Although characterized as a romance, it is so much more. It is a unique, well-written, richly detailed …more
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
by Rebecca Skloot
Interesting and Enlightening (1/31/2011)
I recommend this to those who like history and science. The author is to be praised for her exhaustive research into the history of HeLa cells and how they've made an impact on lives around the world. Interesting and enlightening. However, my favorite chapters had to do …more
The Widow's War
The Widow's War: A Novel
by Sally Gunning
Loved it! (1/23/2011)
The beginning was slow and I almost gave up on it. Glad I didn't. An excellent novel set in pre-revolutionary Cape Cod, and based on historical facts. The story revolves around Lydia Berry and her struggle to find her place in the world after her husband passes away. She …more
Ever By My Side
Ever By My Side: A Memoir in Eight Acts Pets
by Dr. Nick Trout
A celebration of pets (12/21/2010)
The author of this heartwarming memoir had me hooked by page 8. He shares stories of how animals have had a profound impact in his life and on his human relationships - with his father, as a father himself and husband, and as a veterinarian. It made me laugh and cry with …more
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