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The Return of the Witch
The Return of the Witch
by Paula Brackston
Witches Vs Warlock (1/20/2016)
I really enjoyed this read. It was easy yet entertaining and complex enough to hold my interest. There was an interesting mix of dedication to a person who was "family" yet not related, coupled with romance from the helpers along the way and topped off with the evil of the …more
Trust No One
Trust No One: A Thriller
by Paul Cleave
Captain A (6/15/2015)
I loved this book! Twists and turns in memory and reality within the traumatic world of an Alzheimer's patient made this not only a thrilling read but also yet another insight into the world of patients with "Captain A" in charge of their lives.
The Headmaster's Wife
The Headmaster's Wife
by Thomas Christopher Greene
The book has it all (4/22/2015)
Love, romance, rejection, betrayal, revenge, beauty, bitterness, hopelessness, intrigue . . . and the list goes on. I don't read romance novels; this novel had just enough delightful romance mixed with suspense to keep me hooked and reading as quickly as possible to the …more
The Well
The Well
by Catherine Chanter
"The Well" Written (2/12/2015)
I was drawn into this book by the theme of loneliness and the effect loneliness can have on our minds. Ruth's imprisonment and her search for the truth were very well written. Some of the descriptive paragraphs (of both landscapes and people) at the Well prompted me to stop …more
We Are Not Ourselves
We Are Not Ourselves
by Matthew Thomas
Requires patient reader (2/3/2015)
At 620 pages this was not a quick read. I kept wondering when something would happen, not realizing until the end what an impactful read I was having. Each character is fully developed and each character's struggle becomes real in the reader's journey through this book. I …more
Whispering Shadows
Whispering Shadows
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
Not enough action (1/10/2015)
I found it difficult to finish this easy reading book because there wasn't enough action going on to hold my interest. I enjoyed the description of the friendship between Paul and Zhang--that was a good aspect of the story but the rest of the plot was not interesting to me.
The Housemaid's Daughter
The Housemaid's Daughter
by Barbara Mutch
Households and Families (12/10/2013)
This book was interesting as it got me thinking that even long ago 'outsiders' often became thought of and treated as family members. The story does a good job of weaving racial and cultural differences into stories about family. Additionally, it points out that there have …more
To the Moon and Timbuktu
To the Moon and Timbuktu: A Trek through the Heart of Africa
by Nina Sovich
Wanderlust in all of us (6/9/2013)
I really enjoyed this book and recommend it. The description of Nina's personal journey was well crafted and described. While I had hoped for a story of the people and animals of Africa, instead I learned more about what it's like for people who continually yearn for …more
The Sisterhood
The Sisterhood
by Helen Bryan
The Sisterhood Captured Me (5/14/2013)
I became thoroughly engrossed in the book despite some imperfections already mentioned by other readers who gave it a 3 or 4 rating. The challenge of portraying the history in an engaging manner out ranks some of the inevitable "side effects" of that accomplishing that feat. …more
Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes
by Sophie McKenzie
Partially hooked (4/6/2013)
I was engaged and enjoying this book until it reached the latter chapters of the book when the plot was winding up to its conclusion. A couple of things just struck me wrong (don't want to spoil the plot for review readers) and I never did buy into the rest of the ending. …more
The Jericho Deception
The Jericho Deception
by Jeffrey Small
Jericho Deception (3/21/2013)
The first chapters of the book were exciting. I was primed to read more about the physician (Moussa) and his daughter (Amira)! From that point on the book felt like an average read for me. Good but seriously lacking depth in both character development and the key …more
The Light Between Oceans
The Light Between Oceans: A Novel
by Margot L. Stedman
Heartful Love and Sorrow (3/16/2013)
My audio book experience of this story was tremendous. Oh, how my heart ached for the characters--all. Tom's amazing dedication to all 3 of the women in the story, Isabelle, Lucy and Hannah, was masterfully told. I was able to hold each character independently in my mind to …more
Bone River
Bone River
by Megan Chance
Bone Tired of Reading It (11/18/2012)
I was disappointed in this read although I was initially intrigued by the description and the author. I felt the story dragged on way too long with relatively meaningless dialogue for 2/3's of the book. Predictable; with some surprise at the end. After reading this I doubt …more
The Devil in Silver
The Devil in Silver: A Novel
by Victor LaValle
Almost Devilish (8/11/2012)
At the beginning of this book I had settled in for an enjoyable reading experience; however, I began to get bogged down mid-way through the book. While the concept was great with many life parallels the action dragged on too long to the point of becoming uneventful for me …more
Afterwards
Afterwards: A Novel
by Rosamund Lupton
Afterwards--reading the book (6/13/2012)
A fan of Sister and Lupton's writing style, I really enjoyed reading this book. The only reason I didn't rate it 5 is that I felt the author spun the story of the investigation for too long. I loved that I couldn't figure out who did what for so long into the book; however, …more
15 Seconds
15 Seconds
by Andrew Gross
15 Seconds (5/9/2012)
Another reviewer summed this up well as a good beach read. As a lover of really good thrillers I found this book really lacking. It is quick and easy to read with short chapters that lead you on to the next; however, I found the language far to schmaltzy for my taste. The …more
Cloudland
Cloudland: A Crime Novel
by Joseph Olshan
Cloudy Read (3/24/2012)
I agree with the comments several other readers have made that rated this a 3 read. It was disjointed, not a page-turner, confusing, slow paced and a book I had to struggle to finish. Clearly not a book for all of the "psychological thriller" fans out there. My rating is 2.75 overall.
Catching Fire
Catching Fire: The Second Book of the Hunger Games
by Suzanne Collins
Following the mockingjay (1/11/2012)
Excellent insight into growing up in a foster home, heartbreak, despair,having a child alone at an early age, symbolism, mother love, devotion, independence and forgiveness. I will look beyond the color when I give flowers in the future! My daughter told me I needed to read …more
The Language of Flowers
The Language of Flowers: A Novel
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Beyond the color (1/11/2012)
Excellent insight into growing up in a foster home, having a child alone at an early age, symbolism, mother love, devotion, independence and forgiveness. I will look beyond the color when I give flowers in the future! I loved this book!
The Face Thief
The Face Thief: A Novel
by Eli Gottlieb
Calculation & Cunning (12/22/2011)
The Face Thief provides a delightful journey of calculation & cunning most readers never experience in a lifetime. The author's character craftsmanship is superb and I found it to be a quite enjoyable read.
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