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Far From True
Far From True: A Promise Falls Novel
by Linwood Barclay
Broken Promises trilogy (12/3/2015)
This thriller, Far From True by Linwood Barclay is linked to the town of Broken Promises. I did not read the previous books in the series, but that did not make any difference, it can be read as a stand alone. I do think that there are too many characters, some dark secrets …more
Home by Nightfall
Home by Nightfall: A Charles Lenox Mystery
by Charles Finch
Excellent Victorian series (9/5/2015)
Home by Nightfall by Charles Finch is a Victorian mystery series. Charles Lenox is the main character of the series, set in 1865, owner of a detective agency with 2 partners. This series has been getting better, the latest being the best as the author is confident in his …more
Circling the Sun
Circling the Sun: A Novel
by Paula McLain
Disappointed. (5/5/2015)
Being somewhat familiar with Beryl Markham I was interested in this book. I felt at the beginning it had possibilities but as I kept on it was becoming a letdown. The characters are not likable, spending time drinking, swapping partners, and Beryl is right on, using her so- …more
All the Old Knives
All the Old Knives
by Olen Steinhauer
Disappointed (12/5/2014)
I have read all of the Olen Steinhauer, he is one of my favorite authors, he is one of the most dependable professionals writing thrillers . But this book is very different from his usual writings. It's short,and takes place in a restaurant analyzing what went wrong yeas …more
The Cairo Affair
The Cairo Affair
by Olen Steinhauer
the cairo affair (12/5/2013)
I have read the Milo Weaver series by Olen Steinhauer and was looking forward to this book. I was not disappointed , anyone who likes spy novels, in the John Le Carre , Len Deighton vein, needs to pick this up. Its a great read, can't put down complex plot, multilayered. …more
How the Light Gets In
How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, #9
by Louise Penny
How the Light Gets In (7/1/2013)
I have been a Louise Penny fan since I read her first book, and alway look forward to the latest book due to come out. I don't consider myself an easy reviewer, but I have to give this book 5 stars. I just read that the big four book review publications have all given the …more
The Last Girl
The Last Girl: A Maeve Kerrigan Novel
by Jane Casey
the last girl by Jane casey (4/20/2013)
The first book I read by Jane Casey was The Reckoning and I was impressed with the book and really looking forward to her next one. In fact, had her name written on my to watch for list. Well, I guess an author can't be brilliant all the time, I was disappointed , I found …more
The Queen's Lover
The Queen's Lover: A Novel
by Francine du Plessix Gray
The Queen/s Lover (5/2/2012)
This historical novel is based on the untold love story of Marie Antoinette and Count Axel von Fersen. Due to the excess amount of details I can only rate it as good. Some of the descriptions are very interesting. I did not care for the main character. Count Alex. But found …more
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    by James Baldwin
    A book-length essay on racism in American films, by "the best essayist in this country" (The New York Times Book Review).
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