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Accidents of Providence
by Stacia Brown

Accidents of Providence (12/15/2011)

Mediocre is the word to describe this book. The story line had no real interest for me, and, while I felt sympathy for Rachel, the rest of the characters did nothing to capture my imagination. I would not recommend to my fellow Book Club members.

Defending Jacob: A Novel
by William Landay

Defending Jacob (10/12/2011)

I found it difficult to put this book down. Each time I tried, little questions kept niggling, thus many things were set aside until the last page was read. The characters were well developed, the plot engrossing, and the ending so thought provoking.

I would certainly …more

My Jane Austen Summer: A Season in Mansfield Park
by Cindy Jones

My Jane Austen Summer (2/5/2011)

I found the characters, especially Lily, to be annoying. Also, the story line was only mildly
interesting. For me, giving this book an "average" rating, may be generous.

The Beauty of Humanity Movement: A Novel
by Camilla Gibb

The Beauty of Humanity Movement (12/18/2010)

This was a wonderful book! The story line was captivating and the characters so well developed you felt as though, surely, you wanted to know them. I will be recommending the book to my Book Group.

An Amish Christmas: A Novel
by Cynthia Keller

An Amish Christmas (9/9/2010)

This was a lovely book and a very fast read. Growing up in Pennsylvania, we were very familiar with the Amish community, and it is portrayed well and accurately here. Young people who are city born and bred might enjoy, and benefit from, reading about a culture very …more

The Map of True Places
by Brunonia Barry

The Map of True Places (4/17/2010)

From the first sentence in the Prologue, you knew Zee would be an interesting character. The story unfolds in such a way it keeps
the reader totally enthralled. Enjoyed the historical background
on Salem, and found the medical information on mental illness,
as well as …more

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