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Mating for Life
by Marissa Stapley

Authentic (3/28/2014)

What is true love. The author introduces us to the many aspects of love in family relationships, friendships, lovers and partners as well as ourselves. The reader will continuously be treated to insights that are warm and vibrant.

Lost Luggage
by Jordi Punti

Lost Luggage (8/27/2013)

Christof, Christophe,, Christopher and Cristofol take us on an amazing journey that introduce to Senyora Giuditta and through her their father Gabriel Delacruz. The history, culture and fascinating turns through dark alleys, barrooms and interesting apartments as well as …more

To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa
by Nina Sovich

A trek through time (7/11/2013)

The author takes us on a journey through some very undeveloped areas and reminds us to look carefully at our surroundings and in that to appreciate what we yearn for and realize what we have. An entertaining and interesting trip through West Africa that will make you want …more

The Jericho Deception
by Jeffrey Small

A battle of religion, culture and the mind (3/28/2013)

A very fast paced race between Islamic culture, the theory that religious belief can be modified and the salvation of our universe depends on that change will keep you turning pages.
Logos, from the Greek culture is the instrument of change and the battle of wits between …more

Golden Boy
by Abigail Tarttelin

A very interesting and difficult dilemma (1/23/2013)

Max, an intersex adolescent confronts a very difficult situation. The decision is compounded and complicated by the careers of his parents and his own popularity. At times the path is predictable but it is not without twists and turns that startle, inform and educates as …more

All You Could Ask For
by Mike Greenberg

All you could ask for in a book (11/28/2012)

Brooke, Samantha and Katherine became a part of my life from the very start. The three strong independent women each of whom had difficult relationships with men and family were fully developed as characters who did not take an easy path through life.
The circumstances that …more

The Bloodletter's Daughter: A Novel of Old Bohemia
by Linda Lafferty

Bloodletter's Daughter (10/2/2012)

I really enjoyed the book as it was a reminder of the power of families during the 1600 hundreds. The character development is wonderful and you are left with a feeling of suspense and surprise as they interact.
A great conversation book for book clubs and for those interested in history.

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