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The Antidote
The Antidote: A Novel
by Karen Russell
A Complex Tale of Black Sunday and the Vault (2/10/2025)
A deeply moving story of life during the 1920's Dust Bowl (and beyond) in Uz, Nebraska, with a Prairie Witch, a Scarecrow, the murders of women, and a government photographer.

Yes, there is a very complex plot, but this author keeps you engrossed about every circumstance. …more
The Bog Wife
The Bog Wife
by Kay Chronister
Bog Wife Fantasy (10/3/2024)
Enjoyed this story of a rather querky family who is loyal to a pond of water!?! The relationships between the siblings is sad, each having a different view of their bog mother. And each having such different interpretations of the "compact" that dictates their loyalty to …more
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou Ishida
Prescribe Cats (7/11/2024)
I am a cat lover, got 3 of my own!! I so enjoyed the short stories and the morals they brought with them. My cats are moral support for me, I've had several rough years and my cats are around for loving and caring. Just like the "patients" that went to the mental clinic who …more
The Naming Song
The Naming Song
by Jedediah Berry
A Courier's Story (6/30/2024)
This was a very different kind of read for me. The futuristic story line deals with a collapse of humanity where words were lost and ghosts and monsters become reality. The "courier" is nameless, narrator of the story and trying to help reestablish words for society. The …more
The Flower Sisters
The Flower Sisters
by Michelle Collins Anderson
A Tragedy Resolved (2/25/2024)
I don't generally give 5 star ratings but this book was amazing! Well written, excellent story and I loved the characters. The twists and turns blew me away!! The ending was pretty open, possibly for a sequel? I would definitely read that book. Thank you, Michelle Collins …more
Daughters of Shandong
Daughters of Shandong
by Eve J. Chung
Life's Cruelties (10/31/2023)
What an amazing story about China from 1948 to 1960, a time when girls didn't matter in Chinese culture. The author, Eve J. Chung says this is fiction, yet there is so much about China's history that is true. I loved all the characters (well not Nai Nai though she …more
Lucy by the Sea
Lucy by the Sea: A Novel
by Elizabeth Strout
Pandemic Thoughts (8/31/2023)
Lucy Barton is a complex character as it is, then to add the pandemic to the mix complicates things even more. Many of her thoughts and actions are history for all of us. As if loneliness wasn't already a problem for many, the pandemic was like another enhancer. I felt many …more
Devil Makes Three
Devil Makes Three: A Novel
by Ben Fountain
Corrupt Haiti, Complicated Lives (8/23/2023)
A large novel about the problems in Haiti, there is so much corruption it is very scary to think about going there. I felt bad for Matt losing his business so drastically but when in a foreign land one must understand American laws do not apply. I became overwhelmed by all …more
King of the Armadillos
King of the Armadillos
by Wendy Chin-Tanner
King of the Armadillos (5/8/2023)
What a fascinating novel about a young man and his struggles with Leprosy, unrequited love, an absent Father and a bigoted brother!!! I loved Victor for all he did to be able to return to normal society. This story has many twists and turns! Well written and great …more
Hotel Cuba
Hotel Cuba: A Novel
by Aaron Hamburger
Keeping One's Hope Alive (3/26/2023)
A very well written story, could not put this book down! This is an amazing story of what Pearl and Frieda, sisters, went through to exit a war torn country to make it to America, via Cuba. Based on a true story during the 1900's, the author writes descriptions of Cuba and …more
Last House Before the Mountain
Last House Before the Mountain
by Monika Helfer
When Men Go To War (2/9/2023)
I so enjoyed the story of Josef and Maria, their children and others that had an influence on this family. Once Josef went to war, the children stepped up to help Maria. Living on a farm by the mountains was not an easy task. Josef had asked the Mayor to look after his …more
Sisters of the Lost Nation
Sisters of the Lost Nation
by Nick Medina
Too Much, Too Long (12/2/2022)
Story was OK but got bored by the middle of the book. Had to push myself to finish and did skim through many sections. I found the book wordy, description intense, confusing characters and did not appreciate the vulgar language. The suspense dragged on & on, just not my preferred mystery style.
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs: A Novel
by Lydia Millet
Life's up's and down's (9/27/2022)
It took me a while to get into the story, many characters to remember and who is who. Some of the stories did not flow very well for me. I found Gil and Tom's relationship endearing as Gil comes to Tom's defense when riding on the bus. Gil seems to want to help where he can, …more
Some of It Was Real
Some of It Was Real
by Nan Fischer
Psychic vs. Reporter (2/28/2022)
Good story line, believable characters, quick read. I really enjoyed Nan Fischer's writing style and was kept in suspense for most of the book. Sylvie and Thomas were such adversaries most of the time but was surprised how it all ended. I see this as a future movie! Thanks …more
Her Hidden Genius
Her Hidden Genius: A Novel
by Marie Benedict
Great Female Scientist (1/5/2022)
A fictional history about Rosalind Franklin, a scientist who discovers the components of DNA. She is very brilliant yet constantly challenged by her male colleagues for her work. The time period is 1947 through 1958, a time when women were not recognized for the scientific …more
Blind Man's Bluff
Blind Man's Bluff: A Memoir
by James Tate Hill
Determination and Perseverance (8/4/2021)
An enlightening and humorous story that touched my heart. I was curious how a blind person can cope in today's rushed life. Especially when you can't drive. Also I have a personal interest, my 87 yr old mother went suddenly blind in her middle 70s and I wondered why she did …more
A Million Things
A Million Things
by Emily Spurr
Delightful (5/21/2021)
I so enjoyed this story, it's timing really was perfect! I've recently been watching a docuseries about hoarders so I truly related to Lettie! It's quite devastating to see how hard it is to get rid of their "stuff." Rae was trying to help in the beginning, then realized …more
Ariadne
Ariadne
by Jennifer Saint
Greek Mythology Romance (4/10/2021)
Greek Mythology is something I know very little about. After reading "Ariadne" I have found a new topic to research! This is a wonderful story with lots of activity and romance. I like how events happened between gods and mortals, how one could have an effect on the other. …more
Appleseed
Appleseed
by Matt Bell
The World Unknown (2/13/2021)
Very imaginative, yet possible? This book really made me think about the current issues we face today, i.e. global warming, reduced natural resources, etc. What happens now causes consequences for the future. I really enjoyed the story line and yes, it is fiction! This is a …more
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
The Mystery of Mrs. Christie
by Marie Benedict
Delightful Mrs. Christie (11/6/2020)
A fascinating mystery about Agatha Christie and her relationship with Archie, her husband, that gives great insight into what women of the 1920's were like. Her Mother was a major influence in her relationship, what was best said during that time. And Archie had it all …more
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