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A Thousand Pardons
by Jonathan Dee

I Really Wanted To LOVE This Book. (10/31/2012)

I was overjoyed at receiving this book to review, so I opened the cover with breath being held and dove right in. I wanted to be able to rave about this book, and for me, this book simply fell short. I was nonplussed by the big "event" that unravels this family. I kept …more

And When She Was Good: A Novel
by Laura Lippman

Got To Look Out For Yourself (7/24/2012)

This was a really good read! I was able to get wrapped up in the protagonist: Heloise. She was believable and a real fighter. This book is no "Pretty Woman" -- similar only in the fact that she's a prostitute. She realizes at a young age that she shouldn’t rely on others …more

Afterwards: A Novel
by Rosamund Lupton

A Great Mystery Story - Plus More! (4/30/2012)

When I started to read this book, my first thought was “…. A Lovely Bones influence, but can Lupton keep it believable?” I must say: Yes. This was a terrific book! If you are thinking it’s an “angel” book, stop right there. This is a murder-mystery, a story of a mother- …more

The Starboard Sea: A Novel
by Amber Dermont

Richer Isn't Always Better (2/23/2012)

I eagerly awaited this book and it did not disappoint. I love the genre of Preppy & Maladjusted & Karma Coming Around. One part of me wanted to really dislike these entitled rich kids, but the book was written so well that I really felt the emotions of Jason Prosper, …more

The Face Thief: A Novel
by Eli Gottlieb

The Face Thief Stole My Heart (1/2/2012)

Eli Gottlieb did it again for me. He wrote a terrific story and at the same time painted the story for me - with his sublime descriptions of people, feelings and events. This is a great book! I've always wanted to have the ability to speak like he writes. For instance, when …more

The Leftovers: A Novel
by Tom Perrotta

The Leftovers by Tom Perrotta (7/24/2011)

To start this review, I want to state that I am a huge Perrotta fan. I wanted to love this book as I have his previous books, but hard as I tried -- this book did not "do it" for me. It wasn't a bad book by any means, but Perrotta has set a high-standard with me due to his …more

The Tender Mercy of Roses: A Novel
by Anna Michaels

The Tender Mercy of Roses (4/29/2011)

This book had such a lovely way in which it described all of the occurrences of “magic” in the world. The way that certain moments were described and how those moments felt mysterious and held extra meaning was just one of the elements of this story that grabbed me! I …more

After the Fall
by Kylie Ladd

Is Life Fair? Do We Get What We Really Want? (7/25/2010)

This story, told in the first-person viewpoint of the 4 main characters: Kate, married to Cary; Cressida married to Luke. Kate and Luke begin an affair with disastrous consequences (not a spoiler). It's the ending that is haunting. For days after finishing the book, I …more

Arcadia Falls
by Carol Goodman

Arcadia Falls (2/15/2010)

This story was adept at pulling the reader into the lives of a mother and daughter, trying to adjust to their new life after the death of their husband (and father). In the mother's new teaching job at a boarding school, the reader is rooting for their successes at their …more

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