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Amour Provence
Amour Provence
by Constance Leisure
Amour Provence (3/28/2016)
I am one of many that love stories taking place in France. Amour Provence, by Constance Leisure caught my attention because I knew little about this location. Her writing is lyrical as she describes the small villages and the characters she creates. I could feel the place, …more
The Things We Keep
The Things We Keep
by Sally Hepworth
Great Book Cub Selection (9/15/2015)
the things we keep, by Sally Hepworth is such good book! The story is about two women who find their lives dramatically changed by events way beyond their control. The reader finds them both in the same setting, with neither of them happy. With wisdom, candor and humor …more
Between the Tides
Between the Tides
by Susannah Marren
Good 'Chick Lit' (4/7/2015)
Between The Tides by Susannah Marren is what the women in my book discussion group would call 'chick lit'. That's not to devalue it in some way, but simply help you decide whether you want to read, or not. It's a quick read as the plot keeps you turning the pages. There are …more
The Last Flight of Poxl West
The Last Flight of Poxl West
by Daniel Torday
A Mixed Review (1/2/2015)
World War II -- a Jewish pilot in the RAF – what's not to like? In this tome, Torday tells two coming of age stories. With two distinct voices, he spins quite an engaging tome. One voice in the form of a memoir, is a young Jewish fighter pilot. The other voice is a boy who …more
The Paris Winter
The Paris Winter
by Imogen Robertson
C'est Magnifique! (7/2/2014)
The Paris Winter is an excellent example of what historical fiction should be like! Imogene Robertson, pulls readers into Paris, the winter of December 1909/1910. There we meet three young women from very different social groups, as their paths cross and intertwine at Art …more
A Paris Apartment
A Paris Apartment
by Michelle Gable
A Popcorn Read (3/18/2014)
If you enjoy "Chic Lit", grab your favorite munchie (mine is popcorn) and your beverage of choice. A Paris Apartment, by MIchelle Gable may be the book for you. Light, somewhat comical and a quick read, the author dishes up April's story. No spoilers in this review however. …more
The Buddha in the Attic
The Buddha in the Attic: A Novel
by Julie Otsuka
Amazing Book (11/21/2013)
The Buddha in the Attic, is quite unique and an amazing read! Although, I must immediately add that it cries out to be read out loud! It's the first novel I have read in a long time that is written in poetic form. It tells the of Japanese women who came to America as " …more
The Housemaid's Daughter
The Housemaid's Daughter
by Barbara Mutch
Loved This Book! (11/14/2013)
The House Maidmaid's Daughter is historical fiction about apartheid in South Africa. The finely crafted story covers over forty years in time and describes how "skin" determined one's life fortune - good or bad - regardless of unfairness or democracy. It is a page turner! …more
The Daughters of Mars
The Daughters of Mars
by Thomas Keneally
Disappointing Read (5/31/2013)
I had really looked forward to reading Thomas Kennelly's latest book, Daughters of Mars. It is a story about two sisters from Australia, who volunteer to become nurses during WWI. Not knowing much about WWI, it really appealed to me and I had visions of an early 20th …more
The House Girl
The House Girl
by Tara Conklin
Loved The House Girl! (11/19/2012)
The novel, The House Child by Tara Conklin, blends two compelling stories about a house slave and a young attorney in the early stages of her career: one from the nineteenth century, the other from the twenty-first. Lest you think that this makes it a predictable tale – it' …more
The Forgetting Tree
The Forgetting Tree: A Novel
by Tatjana Soli
A Page Turner! (8/7/2012)
I was so excited to learn that Tatjana Soli’s new book is about to be released. Her first novel, The Lotus Eaters, was my favorite read for 2010. Although very different, her second novel, The Forgetting Tree, proves she can create page-turners. It will be difficult to …more
The Red Book
The Red Book: A Novel
by Deborah Copaken Kogan
I loved this book! (2/13/2012)
The Red Book, by Deborah Copaken Kogan is not the typical story about the reunion of best friends from college. Thankfully, neither is it “chick lit” -- a phenomenon that according the San Diego UT (2/12/12) is dying. The characters have depth and are well developed. I …more
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