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The Almost Sisters
The Almost Sisters
by Joshilyn Jackson
An Easy Read (5/21/2017)
I am having a hard time reviewing this book because in my mind it is really 3 books in one. The first part is a rather humorous light hearted "beach read" kind of book. The last half deals with some very serious problems of aging, racism and unmarried mothers. Through out …more
My Last Lament
My Last Lament
by James William Brown
First the war... (3/13/2017)
WWII books are currently very popular but mostly they are about the European portion. This book happens to be about the War in Greece. Unfortunately, after the War civil fighting persisted and many more people were killed, injured or imprisoned. This is a sad story told by …more
A Piece of the World
A Piece of the World: A Novel
by Christina Baker Kline
Christina's World (12/13/2016)
Most people are familiar with Andrew Wyeth's Christina's World, even if they are not into art. Ms. Kline has written this book to tell us more about the subject of the painting, not the painting itself nor not Andrew Wyeth, the artist. Hoping to read and learn more about Mr. …more
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
by Kathleen Rooney
A Delightful Read! (9/17/2016)
I loved this book and consider it to be one of the best I have read in 2016, and I read a lot. It's 1984, New Year's Eve in New York City and Lillian decides to take a walk, a long winding walk to see some of her favorite haunts. She is 85 years old and fearless. We learn …more
North of Crazy
North of Crazy: A Memoir
by Neltje
Wealth does not bring happiness (6/15/2016)
North of Crazy is the story of a very wealthy woman, Neltje Doubleday, from the famous book publishing family. We read about her alcoholic father, her very selfish mother, her spoiled brother and many, many famous family friends over and over again. How she ever grew up to …more
If I Forget You
If I Forget You
by Thomas Christopher Greene
A love story for people of a certain age (4/20/2016)
I enjoyed this book very much. It is a quick but thoughtful read that will appeal to women 40 and older. Younger people would not appreciate how people can remember for years their first love. It is surprising how well the author, a male, is able to express a woman's …more
What Lies Between Us
What Lies Between Us
by Nayomi Munaweera
A Haunting Story (12/15/2015)
I looked forward to reviewing the author's second book after enjoying her first, Island of a Thousand Mirrors. However, this is a different type of story and will appeal to a much different audience. While it is true that both take place in Sri Lanka, the author's home …more
Maud's Line
Maud's Line
by Margaret Verble
Maud (7/9/2015)
I really did not enjoy this book. Poor Maud is living in pathetic circumstances that don't seem to get any better and unfortunately,the author keeps reminding us of this fact, using colloquial language that is at times hard to understand.
Since there are a lot of references …more
The Art of Baking Blind
The Art of Baking Blind
by Sarah Vaughan
A Very Pleasant Read (3/19/2015)
The Art of Baking Blind is a very pleasant read that makes you want to put the book down every so often and go to the kitchen, pull out the recipe book and start baking. The author uses the most seductive words when describing the meals or treats such as a" savoury tart, …more
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
by William Klaber
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Lobdell (1/1/2015)
As noted by previous reviewers, this is a slow starter but eventually the story develops. I had never heard of Lucy Lobdell so after reading the obituary in the NY Times I was intrigued. (Note, I am one of the shameful people that check the end of the book first!) Lucy/Joe …more
Island of a Thousand Mirrors
Island of a Thousand Mirrors
by Nayomi Munaweera
Beautifully written book about "TheTroubles" of Sri Lanka (4/30/2014)
This is a must read book for readers who love to read about a far away land that they have heard about but have never really understood what ever happened in Sri Lanka. It's a story of love, hate, treachery and redemption. Conflict between the Tamils and the Sinhalas lead …more
Doing Harm
Doing Harm
by Kelly Parsons
Doing Harm (11/5/2013)
This is a top notch medical thriller. Think of Robin Cook and John Grisham put together. It's exciting reading- one of those books you don't want to put down! The author is a surgeon so he knows what he is writing about. Yes, there is "blood and guts" but if you like to …more
How the Light Gets In
How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, #9
by Louise Penny
One Of Her Best! (7/9/2013)
First of all I must be honest- I have read nearly all of Louise Penny's Inspector Gamache books and eagerly look forward to the next one. Her books are character driven and each one in the series seems to highlight 2 or 3 of the people living in Three Pines. How The Light …more
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