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The Wonders
by Paddy O'Reilly
Something Always Seemed Missing (1/30/2015)
I struggled with whether or not to rate this book a 2 or a 3. Something just never clicked for me on this one.: characters didn't seem compelling, the plot line seemed forced at times, and the premise of this trio traveling around together simply lacked something for me. Imore
Island of a Thousand Mirrors
by Nayomi Munaweera
Unique and Special (9/9/2014)
I like books that tell a story that is not a formula. It always seems to add something special when there is an historic element. At times I had trouble keeping track of who all the characters are, so I found myself creating a character list at the front of the book. Mymore
Brutal Youth
by Anthony Breznican
Disturbing at Times, Yet I Read On (5/14/2014)
The minute I read the first paragraph, I knew this book was unique. It became disturbing in places quite quickly, and yet I did want to know what was going to become of that first high school students. I occasionally read books that my 9th grade students recommend, and Imore
Mating for Life
by Marissa Stapley
Enjoyed This A Lot (3/13/2014)
For the first two chapters I found myself struggling a little bit to get into the book. For some reason, I could not quite keep straight who all of the different women were. However, there was something compelling about these realistic, less-than-perfect women that made memore
City of the Sun
by Juliana Maio
An Intriguing Tale ! (1/4/2014)
I loved this book and can envision it as a movie. While wartime stories may not strike some as unique, this book's setting and narrator's alternating perspectives combine for something new. The plot pulled me into the World War II Egyptian setting right away and kept memore
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Modern Issues in a Good Story (11/17/2013)
This book is a quick read even though the plot revolves around serious issues as wide ranged as single parenthood, organ donation, caring for aging parents, and women caught in abusive relationships. I enjoyed reading this book but did waver at times between a 4 and a 5more
Coming Clean: A Memoir
by Kimberly Rae Miller
postscript on my review (7/16/2013)
There were a few more things I wish I had said in my initial review. I think this book is a good reminder of the importance of health care for the mentally ill. Another reason that I couldn't rate the book as a 5 was that I felt like the story wavered in its effectivenessmore
Coming Clean: A Memoir
by Kimberly Rae Miller
Immediately Interesting (7/10/2013)
This short book immediately caught my attention. I think the opening comparison of saving some handwritten greeting cards as a mini example of hoarding is one that could help virtually anyone to get a grasp of how a hoarder's brain works. I liked this book very much andmore
The Secret Keeper
by Kate Morton
Glad I Discovered This thru BookBrowse (6/26/2013)
I enjoyed this book! I don't usually read "mystery" genres, and I had never read anything by this author before. I also must admit that I never would have picked up this book in a book store because the book jacket illustration just isn't "my kind." The reader will feel amore
In the Shadow of the Banyan: A Novel
by Vaddey Ratner
A Soulful, Special Book (6/1/2013)
I loved this book! It is a unique story and truly written from the heart.I have recommended it to several people of various ages and is one of those books that I hate to loan out because I liked it so much that I'd like to have it on hand for house guests to read. I couldmore
Indiscretion
by Charles Dubow
The Story Felt Familiar (10/17/2012)
I enjoyed this book but didn't feel compelled to read it as fast as possible -thus my rating of 4 and not 5. Right away it had an aura of THE GREAT GATSBY to it (even before I turned to the back cover and saw that this comparison was being made.) There are people with lotsmore
Have Mother, Will Travel: A Mother and Daughter Discover Themselves, Each Other, and the World
by Claire & Mia Fontaine
Enjoyable, Fun, and Realistic (6/9/2012)
I enjoyed this so much and think it will be a good movie.Now I am surprised that I had not read (or heard of) the Fontaine's first book, but I plan to go back and read it. Although I never had the problems that daughter Mia did, I could totally relate to the moments ofmore
The Voluntourist: A Six-Country Tale of Love, Loss, Fatherhood, Fate, and Singing Bon Jovi in Bethlehem
by Ken Budd
A Man's Version of (4/16/2012)
As someone who loves adventure travel and enjoys unique, supposedly un-glamorous destinations, I enjoyed reading this book. The first person male narrator's search for fulfillment and a meaningful life will be particularly relevant to anyone reaching the big four-ohmore
All Woman and Springtime: A Novel
by Brandon W. Jones
I Think This Will Be Made into a Movie (3/13/2012)
I felt like I had secretly stepped into North Korea as soon as I started reading, and after 5 chapter, I emailed a few friends to say, "Get this book when it becomes available." With the 2012 real world death of a member of the North Korean 'Dear Leader' family and themore
The Dry Grass of August
by Anna Jean Mayhew
Some People May Like It (3/13/2012)
I found myself skimming this book in a lot of places. In fact, I was really torn about the difference between a 3 and a 4 for a rating. For me, it was a clear cut 3, and yet I feel it could appeal to a large segment of other women. Something about the dialogue didn't seemmore
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