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The Seven O'Clock Club
The Seven O'Clock Club
by Amelia Ireland
The seven o'clock club (11/27/2024)
A cleverly written book. I was drawn into the lives of the 4 characters in the experiment. What was it about the group leader, it seemed that she wasn't sure of herself. The twist halfway through kept me even more curious. Maybe there are some other books that experiment …more
Smothermoss
Smothermoss
by Alisa Alering
Adolescent minds and magical (7/1/2024)
I remembered some of the adolescent fears that I had of the Russians and war. Magical thinking was a way that Angie was able to deal with the world. Sheila had the "rope" holding onto her.
The characters were vivid and very much alive to me. Outcasts, murder mystery, …more
Delicate Condition
Delicate Condition
by Danielle Valentine
On and on (7/22/2023)
The author was very good at tricking me into believing that everyone Anna knows is involved in the scheme. There are many true to life scenarios about how the medical community treats women who want to be pregnant or are pregnant.
The ending was a total surprise. Well done. …more
The Montevideo Brief
The Montevideo Brief: A Thomas Grey Novel
by J. H. Gelernter
The Montevideo Brief (5/24/2023)
This was not a book that I would normally like. I gave it a try anyway. Character development was good. A real historical experience.
Ghost Season
Ghost Season: A Novel
by Fatin Abbas
Ghost season (12/21/2022)
One is drawn into the intense situation of the South Sudanese translator, the American film maker and the locals. This is a true to life story involving the plight of the people in this explosive territory. The false sense of being safe in the NGO compound is confronted by …more
Good Husbands
Good Husbands: A Novel
by Cate Ray
Twists and turns (3/31/2022)
Very interesting and different characters. Okay I know what is happening. NOPE ANOTHER TWIST. Who do you believe. These three women are investigating, separately and together. The author did a great job.
Fencing with the King
Fencing with the King: A Novel
by Diana Abu-Jaber
Family history (1/20/2022)
I loved this book. The characters are vivid, entertaining and full of surprises. The culture experience of a learning curve for Amani, starting from the what to wear to royal events, the falcon competition, to the ancient traditions
The beautiful writing, adventure along …more
Flesh & Blood
Flesh & Blood: Reflections on Infertility, Family, and Creating a Bountiful Life: A Memoir
by N. West Moss
Being a woman (9/15/2021)
Direct and to the point. I loved the snippets of what was going on in her life. Married late in life. A caring, terrific Mother came to her rescue. The emotional and physical challenges that she experienced. I felt like I was with her throughout the book. I felt that I knew …more
Creatures
Creatures
by Crissy Van Meter
The Creatures win (11/19/2019)
I am sorry to say that I enjoyed the information about the Whales more than the story. Evie's story of a unsettled life with disappearing and reappearing mother, a father drug dealer & addict made me wonder how she became a caring adult. It did make sense that she …more
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever
by Joshilyn Jackson
Twisting Game Never Have I ever (5/8/2019)
Once I started I didn't want to put this book down. The character development was great. Just enough past & present to make it compelling. Wow I am still wondering if Amy got away with the SECRETS. Can she still live with them? The ending blew me away. Intrigue at its best.
Only Child
Only Child
by Rhiannon Navin
Every one should read (2/6/2018)
When I realized the topic of this book I was feeling reluctant about reading this book. Wow was I ever fooled. The impact the school shooting had on every person was vividly captured. I wanted to jump in the book at many different moments; to sooth a person, to shake sense …more
Happiness
Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After
by Heather Harpham
A fly on the wall (7/5/2017)
I loved this book. I felt like I was right there with all of the interesting family & friends. Life took Heather in many directions through every emotion that one can imagine. Support of family & friends was amazing. Most of all her, then their faithful risks kept …more
The Girl Before
The Girl Before
by JP Delaney
The girl before (1/12/2017)
The back & forth confused me at first. I gave it another try from the beginning then it started to make sense. A house that is very futuristic offers lots of mysterious situations.
Is it the house or a person causing these deaths. It kept me guessing till the end. Power, …more
Broken Promise
Broken Promise: A Thriller
by Linwood Barclay
Broken Promise (7/15/2015)
This was a couldn't put it down book. Just when I had thought I had figured it all out the ending was a tease. A caring family & another protecting of a secret. Thanks for a new author to add to my list. QUICK QUICK write the next one.
I Am Livia
I Am Livia
by Phyllis T. Smith
I am Livia (2/14/2014)
I always enjoy reading about the forgotten women in history. This book cover her life in a time of turmoil. The author took us into the mind of and intelligent and caring woman. It is my favorite way of learning about and remembering history.
Safe with Me
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Safe With Me (11/21/2013)
The story is an interesting look at both sides of organ donation. Maddie the teen whose life was saved struggles to be part of the real world. Life in the mansion was safe for her, but not for her mother. Hannah the mother of Emily, the of the girl who died, struggles with …more
The Drowning Guard
The Drowning Guard: A Novel of the Ottoman Empire
by Linda Lafferty
The Drowning Guard (8/29/2013)
The Ottoman Empire is not a time that I have much knowledge of. Reading this brought me back to a trip to Istanbul 15 years ago. Topkapi Palace was one of the tourist stops brimming with opulence.

The description of how the Sultans were raised as children gives clues of …more
Close My Eyes
Close My Eyes
by Sophie McKenzie
Two stories in one (5/14/2013)
Just who is writing The Special Child story? Is it a strange story that Gen in writing? She is an author.That in itself is a morbid twist.

Art is Gen's wealthy husband. Is he keeping a secret? What really happened to baby Beth? Gen & Lorcan are trying to cast off …more
Peking to Paris
Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a Short Drive Around Half the World
by Dina Bennett
A saggy trunk (4/24/2013)
Dina sets forth in an adventure that changed her life in ways that she never would have expected. The first challenge was Roxanne, the car that would take them from Peking to Paris. Dina initially sat back & let husband Bernard take charge of getting Roxanne road ready. …more
The Spy Lover
The Spy Lover
by Kiana Davenport
The Spy Lover (2/3/2013)
I felt as though I was right there in the U.S. Civil war it was very descriptive, terrifying, lonely, elating & compelling. This made it necessary to put the book down now and then. Kiana's development of the 3 main characters was to head each chapter with their name, …more
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