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The Scavenger's Daughters: Tales of the Scavenger's Daughters, Book One
by Kay Bratt

The Scavenger's Daughters (7/30/2013)

Rarely have I read a book that was as compelling and full of love as this one, and it still be a "page-turner." The "voice" of Benfu bothered me initially, but I came to understand this was part of the development of his character. The character development of all the …more

The Sweetness of Tears: A Novel
by Nafisa Haji

The Sweetness of Tears (4/7/2011)

I had several reservations or hastily made judgements as I dipped into the first section of the book, but I am so happy to say the fears were not realized. I was on guard fearing that this might be a "preachy, Christian" novel, but I couldn't have been farther from the …more

The True Memoirs of Little K: A Novel
by Adrienne Sharp

Little K's Memoirs (9/30/2010)

This is an enjoyable historical novel, but be aware that it is not fast-paced; it takes some reading to really "get into" the book. If you love Russian names and terms, you'll not be put off by the book. (I give Russian names nicknames to help smooth the reading, but there …more

Stash
by David Matthew Klein

Stash (6/4/2010)

I must start with a disclaimer; that is I have a real problem with a casual treatment of any kind of substance abuse in any entertainment format. That said, once I put aside that prejudice and judged the book, I found it to be a good read. If a book group enjoys books that …more

Daughters of the Witching Hill: A Novel
by Mary Sharratt

Daughters of the Witching Hill (3/3/2010)

This was an outstanding read!!! I couldn't put it down and even gave up computer time (gasp!!) to read it. I loved the way the author incorporated the manner of speech of those times; I found only once instance of contemporary vernacular and it really jarred me. I truly …more

Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy
by Melissa Milgrom

Still Life: Adventures in Taxidermy (2/4/2010)

I grew up in the Midwest where hunting and fishing were not only acceptable but imperative activities, if you were to be admitted into many circles. So the subject matter of taxidermy wasn't one that was going to be a turn-off, in fact, I was looking forward to reading it, …more

A Girl Made of Dust
by Nathalie Abi-Ezzi

A Girl Made of Dust (6/29/2009)

I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Written from the viewpoint of a very young girl, this book is by no means a children's fiction book, but a look at conflict in Lebanon through the eyes of an innocent. This lens is at once frustrating (your grown-up brain wants this …more

The Book of Unholy Mischief: A Novel
by Elle Newmark

Book of Unholy Mischief (10/17/2008)

I read all types of books, but have a soft spot for historical fiction. This was a quick and easy read. If you love cooking/baking or even just eating food, this book will have you drooling. The author even cleverly slips in trivia about different dishes and ingredients to " …more

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Praised by *Parade* and *The New York Times Book Review*, this debut features a 1960s scientist turned TV cooking star.

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