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Pony Confidential
Pony Confidential
by Christina Lynch
A Delight! (6/5/2024)
I must start by saying that I have never considered myself to be a "horse" person. Therefore, I was a little surprised to find myself enjoying this book as much as I did! While the premise of the story was a bit unbelievable, I was ultimately the most touched by the …more
Devil Makes Three
Devil Makes Three: A Novel
by Ben Fountain
A Compelling History Lesson (9/30/2023)
I'm so grateful to have received this book-requested specifically because I knew so little about Haiti, other than as a country embroiled in constant turmoil and disaster.
It took me a long time to read because I often found myself putting the book down to research the …more
All You Have to Do Is Call
All You Have to Do Is Call
by Kerri Maher
Outlier (7/25/2023)
First, I want to state that my review does not negate the relevance and importance of a book such as All You Have To Do Is Call. I am immensely grateful that Kerri Maher told the story of the Jane Network, as I had no idea of its existence. What an inspiration these six are! …more
The Long Ago
The Long Ago: A Novel
by Michael McGarrity
Loved the premise, but not the execution (3/23/2023)
I was fascinated by the time frame of this novel - Vietnam, just before the Vietnam War. And I love Montana as a setting for anything. Unfortunately, the book did not overwhelm me in the way I hoped it would. The whole premise of the story, Barbara's disappearance, seemed …more
Sisters of the Lost Nation
Sisters of the Lost Nation
by Nick Medina
A Collision of Cultures (12/4/2022)
Initially, I was a bit confused by the "timeline" of "Sisters of the Lost Nation". Once I figured it out, it served to drive the story to its powerful climax. It also generated intense feelings as I read, knowing more than the characters did. As powerless as I felt, unable …more
River Sing Me Home
River Sing Me Home
by Eleanor Shearer
A Mother's Love Endures (10/4/2022)
First off, what an amazing look at this point in time in history. I was fascinated by the history of emancipation in British controlled territory, in territories not often written about. After reading this novel, it is obvious there is still so much I do not know about …more
The Empire of Dirt
The Empire of Dirt: A Novel
by Francesca Manfredi
A Slow Moving Summer (7/9/2022)
The coming of age story of young Vale moved a bit to slowly for my liking. Obviously, this was an important and memorable time period for the main character, as the entire book was based on her memories of this time. However, It was difficult for me to feel Vale's angst and …more
Some of It Was Real
Some of It Was Real
by Nan Fischer
"Some of It" Really Rang True (3/24/2022)
A very funny thing happened to me days before I sat down to read "Some of It Is Real". I was asked to be a palm reader at a Mardi Event that would raise money for student scholarships. How could I say no, right? The only problem was that I had no idea how to read palms and …more
Appleseed
Appleseed
by Matt Bell
An Epic Solution to a Global Problem (3/11/2021)
Matt Bell has truly written an epic story of climate change, man's relationship with the world and its resources, and ethics in science. I appreciate the genius of his imagination, but I often found myself confused as he used elements of fantasy, dystopia, AND science …more
The Stone Girl
The Stone Girl: A Novel
by Dirk Wittenborn
Revenge Served Stone Cold (5/20/2020)
Unlikely alliances, meticulous planning, out of the box thinking, deep family love, and more money than God are STILL almost no match for men of privilege. I admit to feeling discouraged throughout the book, specifically by "the ol' good boy network" and the fact that this …more
Ordinary Girls
Ordinary Girls: A Memoir
by Jaquira Díaz
What A Ride! (9/17/2019)
Diaz offers a gut wrenchingly honest and unapologetic look at her life, the people, and the places that shaped her. Her title implies that the way she and her friends lived was "ordinary", or perhaps more common than we think. "All those people, they just didn't get that …more
Ellie and the Harpmaker
Ellie and the Harpmaker
by Hazel Prior
This One Will Tug at Your "Harp" Strings (4/15/2019)
After reading several emotionally tense books as of late, I needed the sweet simplicity of Ellie and the Harpmaker. I wish I was as eloquent as Dan in my description of the world around me! I loved how the words he used floated through the air like music and wrapped …more
The Affairs of the Falcóns
The Affairs of the Falcóns
by Melissa Rivero
The Grass Isn't Always Greener... (1/1/2019)
Ana finds that the better life she dreamed of for her family in the United States is not necessarily so. True, they are safe from rebels and the army and the racial discrimination so pervasive in Peru due to where one is born and what blood runs through veins. And yes, …more
Golden Child
Golden Child
by Claire Adam
Packs the Wallop of a Hurricane (11/7/2018)
The number one determining factor for me in choosing a book is the setting. I love learning about places I have never been or know very little about. And, yes, some of the things I learn about new places are tough, and heartbreaking, and they make me angry. But the unhappy, …more
A Place for Us
A Place for Us
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
A Place For Us Resonates Strongly (4/12/2018)
I was not at all sure what to expect from this novel, in fact, I almost did not participate in this go around because I was not sure any of the offered titles would appeal to me as a reader. Whoa! Am I glad I tried something out of my comfort zone. And two weeks after …more
The Gypsy Moth Summer
The Gypsy Moth Summer
by Julia Fierro
I Couldn't Put This One Down! (5/18/2017)
Fierro does a remarkable job creating tension in this book from the get go. It kept building and building. I wanted it to end just so I could breathe! At the same time I didn't because it was so apparent something horrific would occur. In spite of my "knowing", I was …more
Tell Me How This Ends Well
Tell Me How This Ends Well
by David Samuel Levinson
Almost Gave Up (4/6/2017)
It took me three different tries to finally get through Jacob's section, which, unfortunately, was the beginning of the book. The writing seemed cumbersome and indulgent; overly (and unnecessarily) wordy. The author seemed to relax as he made his way into the telling of …more
Home Sweet Home
Home Sweet Home
by April Smith
Enjoyable, yet lacking (1/6/2017)
First of all, I absolutely love the setting and historical aspects of this novel. The author's description of the community and ranching lifestyle are what kept me engaged. In spite of those descriptions, however, many of the characters seemed flat or one-dimensional to me. …more
Cruel Beautiful World
Cruel Beautiful World
by Caroline Leavitt
I Really Wanted to LOVE This Book... (9/13/2016)
I truly did really want to love this book. Unfortunately, I didn't. For the most part the characters were flat and one dimensional. The historical context was a mere backdrop and seemed unnecessary-it neither added or took away from the story. For me the book did not …more
North of Crazy
North of Crazy: A Memoir
by Neltje
Left me lacking... (6/29/2016)
This memoir just didn't do it for me. Just because you know writers doesn't necessarily mean you are a writer too. I found the writing dull-like Neltje was just going through the motions-emphasizing the unfortunate aspects of her fortunate life. There was a lack of …more
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