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Afterlife
Afterlife
by Julia Alvarez
Thoughts on Afterlife (2/4/2020)
Although Antonia is recently widowed shortly after retiring her career as an English professor, she has little time to mourn her husband. As women we tend to be caretakers to everyone but ourselves. Her crazy sisters and an undocumented pregnant teenager that showed up in …more
The In-Betweens
The In-Betweens: The Spiritualists, Mediums, and Legends of Camp Etna
by Mira Ptacin
Disappointing (11/4/2019)
I have always been interested in Spiritualism. I have a long time friend that is a medium (unofficially, doesn't sell her services) so a lot of what I read was familiar. I just could not get engrossed in this book. It piqued my interest enough to google Camp Etna and if I …more
The Last Year of the War
The Last Year of the War
by Susan Meissner
Never Give Up On Your Dreams (11/10/2018)
I loved the fact that Elise, in the early stages of Alzheimer's, was able to reconnect with her childhood friend after so many years and surviving the horrors of war. I think her dreams of finding Mariko were what kept her going through all the devastating losses she …more
Listen to the Marriage
Listen to the Marriage
by John Jay Osborn
Good quick read (5/31/2018)
I really enjoyed this book. I found the characters to be intriguing, especially Sandy. I would have liked to hear more about her life as the author gave us just enough on her to pique my curiosity. I think all marriages have their own issues and can benefit from learning …more
A Place for Us
A Place for Us
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
APlace For Us (3/17/2018)
First of all I want to say I loved this book. I am amazed that such a young writer has such emotional depth. Having watched one of my son's closest friends grow up in an almost identical family, I have always empathized with the children. This book gives good insight to the …more
Anatomy of a Miracle
Anatomy of a Miracle
by Jonathan Miles
Fiction or Not? (2/15/2018)
This was not the typical kind of book I enjoy . Framing it as a true story made it more appealing to me. The characters were very believable. The media, the church and everyone that tried to cash in on the miracle rang very true. My heart went out to Cameron as he seemed …more
Tell Me How This Ends Well
Tell Me How This Ends Well
by David Samuel Levinson
Crazy Story (5/3/2017)
This was a very funny but at the same time disturbing story. A little too much background detail made it at times a bit draggy. I had a hard time finishing it. Not sure I would recommend it for my book club...the characters were a little too over the top.
The Next
The Next
by Stephanie Gangi
Meh..not my favorite. (8/7/2016)
I think it started out good, after Joanna died it progressively went downhill for me. Ned was such a flake that it was hard to believe she spent the last days of her life stalking him online and ignoring her daughters. I found Laney to be a likeable character. The last …more
If I Forget You
If I Forget You
by Thomas Christopher Greene
Lovely, touching story (4/20/2016)
I loved this book! It was hard to put down as I was drawn to both the main characters. I was especially touched by Henry. I liked the ending but was surprised by Margot's confession. Brought the book "Love Story" to mind -rich boy falls for poor girl. I would recommend this …more
Every Anxious Wave
Every Anxious Wave
by Mo Daviau
Every Anxious Wave-amusing (10/27/2015)
I would never have picked this book to read although I did end up strangely enjoying it. The characters are very real even though they are living such a fantasy life. Science fiction is not my thing and neither are 90s rock bands. I think if I were familiar with some of the …more
Maybe in Another Life
Maybe in Another Life
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Fun read (7/6/2015)
I was a bit skeptical about how I would like the two concurrent stories, but really enjoyed it. The author did a good job of keeping the two separate and I never felt confused as to which was which. It really makes you think about how differently one choice can determine …more
Dangerous When Wet
Dangerous When Wet: A Memoir
by Jamie Brickhouse
Dangerous When Wet (3/6/2015)
I really liked this book. The story of a gay man's love affair with alcohol and his larger than life "Mama Jean" made for a hilariously heart rending read. Jamie seemed to have been born with his attraction to drinking. It started at such a young age. He was blessed with …more
Blue Stars
Blue Stars
by Emily Gray Tedrowe
Not my cup of tea (1/10/2015)
I feel that this book would be most appealing to readers with military involvement. It was hard for me to relate to this lifestyle and I found it difficult reading. I think it's a good story but went into way too much detail regarding the military. An unlikely friendship …more
Accidents of Marriage
Accidents of Marriage
by Randy Susan Meyers
Realistic Family Drama (6/25/2014)
I don't know that I would say this book was "good" but it certainly grabbed my attention and held it. The tension throughout the story was unsettling. The author does a fabulous job of portraying the family dynamics of a dysfunctional family that suffers a tragic, …more
Her
Her
by Harriet Lane
Fascinating? (5/28/2014)
I was intrigued by Nina's obsession with Emma. What could possibly have happened to make her such a sick individual? Harriet Lane keeps the reader guessing for most of the book. As a mother and grandmother, I was dreading the ending. The author did a good job of developing …more
Mating for Life
Mating for Life
by Marissa Stapley
Mating For Life? (3/12/2014)
I am a bit confused as to why the author picked the title "Mating For Life" as most of the characters had had several mates. I suppose because of the blurbs regarding different animals and their mating habits at the start of each chapter? I am not really sure how that all …more
Glitter and Glue
Glitter and Glue: A Memoir
by Kelly Corrigan
Touching Memoir (12/24/2013)
Never having read anything by Kelly Corrigan, I was delighted to find a new author I enjoy. I think being so far away from home and working as a mom to her two Australian charges, was the perfect scenario to make Kelly realize how big a role her own mom played in making her …more
Safe with Me
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Heroic Women in Safe With Me (11/5/2013)
As I received this book as an advance copy and the publication date is till 2014, I was sad to be unable to use it as my current book club choice. I loved it and think the other ladies would too! It was a quick read, but partly because I didn't want to put it down. It …more
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