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The Queen's Lover
The Queen's Lover: A Novel
by Vanora Bennett
Forbidden Love (2/12/2010)
I have a deep attachment to the Tudors. I love history and it has been years since I read such a wonderful book dealing with them and few books really have been out there about the man who started the Tudor line. I had some familiarity with the characters but this book is …more
State by State
State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America
by Sean Wilsey, Matt Weiland
From Sea to Shining Sea (11/4/2009)
When I asked to review this book I wasn't sure what I would be getting. I was very pleased to find that it is a wonderful arrangement of statistics and short writings about every state in the union.

This is not a book you just zip through. You will want to keep it on your …more
The Secret Keeper
The Secret Keeper
by Paul Harris
An African Love Story (3/8/2009)
I enjoyed this book immensely. It is a love story within a land torn by war and unspeakable cruelty. I was very impressed with the way Mr. Harris drew his characters and how much more I learned about Sierra Leone in reading it. I would certainly recommend this book to young …more
Blacklight Blue
Blacklight Blue: The Third Enzo Files
by Peter May
A Mystery inside a Mystery (9/4/2008)
Tired of the same old mystery book? Want to read something that is original and intense? Then Blacklight Blue is perfect for you. Readers from teens on up will enjoy the build up of suspense in this book. It is indeed a mystery inside a mystery. There is a lot to talk about …more
Killer Heat
Killer Heat
by Linda Fairstein
Hot Time in the Big Apple (3/9/2008)
I was pleasantly surprised to find "Killer Heat" so enjoyable. I've read Linda Fairstein before and I had not been happy with the last couple books.

This book kept the tension high and the characters, old and new, interesting enough to keep the pages turning.

I like Alexandra …more
Mozart's Sister
Mozart's Sister
by Rita Charbonnier
Mozart Sonata (10/24/2007)
Mozart's sister, Nannerl, was a very talented musician in her own right. If there had been no Mozart could this woman have taken his place?

The talent was there but females had one role in that time and it wasn't composing music, writing operas and such. All the advantages …more
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