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A Piece of the World
A Piece of the World: A Novel
by Christina Baker Kline
Thankful (12/28/2016)
Thanks to BookBrowse I have a new author to love. I too am from a rural town with dreams of leaving at a young age. I can relate to the strong tug of family and blood ties.

I truly enjoyed the unique plot. Life is full of good and bad moments. How we process both determines …more
News of the World
News of the World
by Paulette Jiles
Perspective (9/17/2016)
I have to say I really learned a lot from a little girl captured by Indians. I learned I have too many things, you can use coins as weapons and you can't always trust blood kin. I collect books. I have several by this author but this is the first for me to actually read. …more
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things
All the Ugly and Wonderful Things: A Novel
by Bryn Greenwood
Sorry (5/10/2016)
I tried hard to finish book. My problem was the subtle hints of attraction b/w child and adult. I realize this was probably resolved in end. I just couldn't get past the "willies" until end. I enjoyed author's prose. Kept my attention but I still found myself saying "gross". …more
Fallen Land
Fallen Land
by Taylor Brown
Perfect Read (11/21/2015)
When I review a great book I always regret that I can't write well. All I can say is this is one of the best books ever. It is extremely rare to find a book that you want to read every word because you are afraid you will miss something amazing. I know in my crazing …more
Lamp Black, Wolf Grey
Lamp Black, Wolf Grey
by Paula Brackston
Loved it (7/15/2015)
I judge most books to be sister worthy or not! I would definitely share this one with her. We both love to escape into a book. This book has it all but not too much. I have always enjoyed stories of Merlin. I am not great at reviewing without giving away plot. Just take my …more
The Shore
The Shore: A Novel
by Sara Taylor
Stories (5/31/2015)
I really enjoyed this book initially. I kept getting frustrated trying to piece the chapters together. I realize that in the end it would all make sense. I just didn't care by the last few chapters. I am not a short story fan. I think this is what turned me off. Every …more
The Silver Witch
The Silver Witch
by Paula Brackston
Perfect winter escape (2/17/2015)
Thank you for allowing me to review this book. There was a perfect mix of mystery, magic and a little romance. I was initially frustrated with skipping between Tilda and Seren's life. Once I settled into the rhythm of the story, I was hooked. I read Brackston first novel. …more
Mercy Snow
Mercy Snow
by Tiffany Baker
Really great (1/29/2015)
I have read three of Tiffany Baker's novels. She has yet to disappoint me. Always leaves me surprised and craving more. I love beginning a new novel. I hate ending one!
First Frost
First Frost
by Sarah Addison Allen
Frost on the Pumpkin (11/10/2014)
I really enjoyed this book. I love all of Sarah Addison Allen's books! I always hate for any of her books to end. I judge a book by its ability to shock me at the end. The imaginary friend was great. I want a Waverly house and apple tree of my own. I already have the …more
Bitter Greens
Bitter Greens
by Kate Forsyth
Difficult (8/19/2014)
I am truly sorry that I didn't enjoy this book. I struggled through finding myself skipping pages. I did not like the heroine. I did not care what happened to her. I kept chanting "too many books too little time." This is the first time I hated to report on a book. I am …more
The Hollow Ground
The Hollow Ground: A Novel
by Natalie S. Harnett
Inspiring (3/30/2014)
Really enjoyed this novel. I was drawn into story immediately. I actually cared about characters so much that I looked up more information about the coal mine fires. I would read this author again. A true test is reading without being distracted by husband channel surfing. …more
Song of the Spirits
Song of the Spirits: In the Land of the Long White Cloud saga
by Sarah Lark
surprised (7/28/2013)
When I received my copy of this book in the mail, I really didn't think I would be able to finish it by the deadline. It is huge. But I loved the flow of the novel. I cared about what happened to the characters. I enjoyed reading about a different culture without feeling I …more
The Sisterhood
The Sisterhood
by Helen Bryan
Difficult for me to read (5/7/2013)
I hate to rate any novel as average. I cannot imagine how difficult it is to be an author. I I just couldn't latch on the story. I was very interested in subject but I got lost in the multiple characters. In the end I just didn't care. I just wanted the novel to end.
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate
A Murder at Rosamund's Gate: A Lucy Campion Mystery
by Susanna Calkins
Truly enjoyed (3/16/2013)
Slow read initially but once started I couldn't put it down. Author keep me interested in story. I really was surprised by the ending. This book had it all. I enjoyed the history without feeling bogged down with facts. There was a hint of romance. The best part was the …more
Bone River
Bone River
by Megan Chance
True escape (11/12/2012)
Thanks for this opportunity to give my first impression. I always read to escape. My work has enough realism. I love to read a book and forget everything around me. I couldn't wait to get back to reading each time my responsibilities made me stop. There was just the right …more
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