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Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
by Conor Grennan

People Everywhere are looking for Love (8/18/2014)

Love of life, adventure, family, other human beings, children and that very special person is what Connor finds. He just didn't know that he was even looking for any of it. I loved this book and was inspired by the author's need to do the right thing once he saw the …more

The Rosie Project
by Graeme Simsion

Quirky but with a Heart (11/6/2013)

Don is a character that you will not forget. He is quirky in a Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory way but with a cluelessness that has a heart. I really enjoyed the clever writing, the interaction with the characters and the peek into how Don views the world. It was fun, fast …more

Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock
by Matthew Quick

Every Word Takes a Measured Step (9/2/2013)

Wow! This was a ride. Matthew Quick uses an unusual writing form which includes footnotes. Now I liked the content found in the footnotes but found that it disturbed the flow of my reading. I overcame the urge to ignore the footnotes, but found it enhanced the meaning of …more

Every Day
by David Levithan

Unique Twists and Turns (10/2/2012)

This is not the first book by David Levithan that I have read. It is much deeper and less snarky. I found this YA book thought provoking. I am not a young adult, but enjoyed the inside view the author gives through the eyes of teens. I couldn't relate to all of their …more

Overseas: A Novel
by Beatriz Williams

Travel Through Time (8/2/2012)

This was an enjoyable read for me. I found the love story interesting, the movement between the time frames smooth. It reminded me of The Time Travelers Wife, but easier to follow. I thought it was a love story with a interesting plot. I would recommend it.

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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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