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The Resurrection of Joan Ashby
The Resurrection of Joan Ashby
by Cherise Wolas
Such a fun book for word lovers (6/26/2017)
I am so sorry to not have written a review of this interesting book sooner. But, I must share with you that I have serious eye problems and must use a magnifying glass to read even large print books. Since The Resurrection of Joan Ashby is not in large print and is very …more
The Book of Summer
The Book of Summer
by Michelle Gable
A tale that touched my heart (3/15/2017)
You may wonder why a book which touched my heart would only rate 4 stars rather than 5. I did like the book very much, but there were times when it seemed a bit repetitious as though "filler" were used to extend the length of the book. That aside, I enjoyed Bess, Cissy and …more
Mercies in Disguise
Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them
by Gina Kolata
A real life mystery (11/8/2016)
What an exciting book. It read not like a dry, scholarly tome, but like a mystery that one wants to see solved. But, this mystery involves real people, one family in particular, who are dying of a creeping disease that moves from generation to generation in the family …more
North of Crazy
North of Crazy: A Memoir
by Neltje
a long road to happiness (6/13/2016)
I found the first half of this book to be slow reading. To me, that part was tedious as there was little or no conversation, just a simply written litany of Neltje's growing up in a dysfunctional family. I forced myself to read and about half way through, the book became …more
If I Forget You
If I Forget You
by Thomas Christopher Greene
If I Forget You (4/24/2016)
What an interesting book. Mr. Greene has a way with words that catches and holds my attention. This tale of the "star crossed lovers" is as well written as was The Headmaster's Wife. I realize that some readers are put off by an author who switches characters and/or time …more
The War Reporter
The War Reporter
by Martin Fletcher
What an Emotional ride! (8/16/2015)
Let me say straight out that reading this book was a tension-filled ride for me. I was caught up in the lives of the main characters, Tom, an American newspaper reporter of some fame, and Nina, his native interpreter.

Some years after the books initial scenes of drama, Tom …more
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
by William Klaber
Thank you, Lucy Ann Lobdell (12/20/2014)
What courage it takes to go against public sentiment and Lucy had courage in spades! I finished this book in the middle of the night and didn't begrudge the loss of sleep at all. Lucy is due thanks not only from members of today's Gay community, but from all of us women of …more
Orphan Train
Orphan Train
by Christina Baker Kline
Children tossed about by fate (10/20/2014)
I was familiar with the concept in the U.S. of the Orphan Trains, but had not read anything that disclosed as much detail as Kline's excellent book. The book fully held my attention by intertwining a child from one of those trains with another child who was a ward of the …more
Backyard
Backyard
by Norman Draper
Not your usual garden party (10/13/2014)
We have often been warned to not judge a book by its cover. However, the cover of "Backyard" is delightful, filled with bright flowers, butterflies, even a silly little gnome. The narrative of the book is likewise filled with both delight and silliness; but fun silliness. …more
Her
Her
by Harriet Lane
Her (5/22/2014)
I'm at somewhat of a loss as to how to review this book without giving away too much of the plot. However, let's give it a go. I must admit that I found it difficult to pick this book up to read once I got into it a ways, It simply did not hold my interest. Now generally I …more
I Am Livia
I Am Livia
by Phyllis T. Smith
entrancing history (1/6/2014)
The acknowledgements at the end of this book tell of the research done for it. The author has taken her research and made an outstanding novel, weaving the history and the filled in blanks to create an entrancing read. i like both history and fiction, so enjoyed the mix of …more
Safe with Me
Safe with Me
by Amy Hatvany
Safe With Me by Amy Hatvany (11/26/2013)
I began reading this book with high hopes of a tale that would hold my interest throughout and provide pleasure plus increased awareness of what it's like to give permission for a deceased child's organs to be harvested for the well-being of others. Yes, it was a "good" …more
Children of the Jacaranda Tree
Children of the Jacaranda Tree
by Sahar Delijani
Children f the Jacaranda Tree (2/26/2013)
What an intriguing book! As I read the first few chapters, I must admit that I was a bit confused by the format, but even more by the unfamiliar names of the characters. But, as I read more, I became engrossed in the story and in the horror experienced by the citizens of …more
A Land More Kind Than Home
A Land More Kind Than Home: A Novel
by Wiley Cash
a land more kind than home (2/29/2012)
I received this book in the mail yesterday and finished reading it today; it's that compelling. The author uses three voices to tell his tale, a young boy, an elderly woman, and a middle-aged sheriff. Wiley Cash captures the spirit of each of his narrators splendidly. I am …more
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