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Raising Hare
Raising Hare: A Memoir
by Chloe Dalton
Relationships (1/20/2025)
Raising Hare is a view of relationships; man and his world and the natural world. Are humans even aware of the natural world and its needs or are we only concerned about ourselves and our needs? Relationships require work and cooperation. The author shows how we can live in …more
The Secret History of the Rape Kit
The Secret History of the Rape Kit: A True Crime Story
by Pagan Kennedy
Secret History of the Rape Kit (11/7/2024)
A very well written book. The research on this was exceptional. In this time period women were being blatantly discriminated against by many branches of the Justice Department. Very strong and persistent women were involved in changing this. Victims of rape had very little …more
The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl
The Very Long, Very Strange Life of Isaac Dahl
by Bart Yates
The very long ,very strange life of Isaac Dahl (5/28/2024)
This book was a good read and I really liked the format. Lots of anchor points of historical events and movements of the time. Great well developed characters. The story tells of the power of family and friendships through tragedy and triumphs. I would recommend this for …more
The Day Tripper
The Day Tripper: A Novel
by James Goodhand
Time travel explained (12/15/2023)
A good novel but confusing at times (time shifts in the book). Alex Dean is an example of how one's' life can be changed in the blink of an eye. This book almost reads like a story of recovery (substance abuse). The difference being in recovery one changes ones self to deal …more
The Witches at the End of the World
The Witches at the End of the World
by Chelsea Iversen
Good and evil (8/22/2023)
This book was very tiring to read. Very slow beginning. The plot almost reminds me of sibling rivalry. The characters were not well developed. Written in a beautiful setting and a and time of much superstition it fell short of my expectations. Youth readers might enjoy this.
King of the Armadillos
King of the Armadillos
by Wendy Chin-Tanner
The King of the Armadillos (5/29/2023)
This is a story of love, hate, family, and relationships and how kindness can shape one's life. Having immigrated from China to New York and then being placed in a leprosarium in Louisiana made this story of coming of age very difficult for Victor (main character). Victor …more
The Wager
The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
by David Grann
The Wager (3/17/2023)
The Wager is a well written account of life, death, murder and intrigue on the high seas during the mid eighteenth century. The story takes place when a group of British ships attempt to round Cape Horn, a very treacherous passage of ocean around the tip of South America. …more
The Critic's Daughter
The Critic's Daughter: A Memoir
by Priscilla Gilman
The Critics Daughter (2/7/2023)
A well written memoir of family and it's struggles. A long and tense read of a struggle to right wrongs of the past which I feel is impossible. I could in no way identify with this lifestyle.
This book is written to a limited audience. Academia will appreciate this book.
Once We Were Home
Once We Were Home
by Jennifer Rosner
Where is home? (11/20/2022)
A beautifully written novel. Difficult to read at times.Addresses the question of how we define home. A story about Jewish children being taken to safety during WW2. I have read many stories about how Jews were taken to safety and protected from Nazi Germany but this is …more
In the Time of Our History
In the Time of Our History
by Susanne Pari
In the time of our history (10/11/2022)
A well written story of a family challenges on many fronts.
It shows us how difficult it is keep the past and present in sync. With the cultural differences life has a way of showing up no matter where you are. This story shows us that families are fragile and work must be …more
The Empire of Dirt
The Empire of Dirt: A Novel
by Francesca Manfredi
The Empire of Dirt (6/14/2022)
I found this book to be an average read. Not a well defined plot. A book of three women who are facing usual occurrences in life. The writing was good but not a good coming of age novel. I would not recommend it for book club.
Some of It Was Real
Some of It Was Real
by Nan Fischer
Some of it was real (3/10/2022)
"Some of It Was Real" was a great read. Sylvie and Thomas were believable characters because the author displayed their good and bad traits with great timing and good emotional response.The story line was unique. We don't read a lot about psychics in novels today. Strange …more
Housebreaking
Housebreaking
by Colleen Hubbard
Housebreaking (10/17/2021)
Great debut novel. Fun to read and ideal for book club discussion. Lots of quirky characters that keep you wanting to see what happens next. The main character Del comes of age when she feels her life needs more than it has been in the past (not a great childhood). She …more
Take My Hand
Take My Hand
by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Take My Hand (9/13/2021)
This book brings forth another part of US history that is dark and frightening. We still feel repercussions today of the people who been affected. Minorities and the poor have always been a stigma on "normal" society. What better way lessen their impact than forced birth …more
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World: A Novel
by Laura Imai Messina
The Wind Phone (12/29/2020)
Great book! I read this book in a very short time. A great story of recent history. I was captured by how human this story was. From tragedy to hope it carries you on a journey of the human soul. It shows how grief is a personal thing for each one of us. The characters are …more
Welcome to the Pine Away Motel and Cabins
Welcome to the Pine Away Motel and Cabins
by Katarina Bivald
Slow start (12/28/2019)
This book has a great story line but slow to start. I enjoyed the characters and their quirks and how they came together in the end. It addresses current social issues with finesse. As with this book we would all like to relive our past and maybe right some wrongs or change …more
The Big Finish
The Big Finish
by Brooke Fossey
"The Big Finish" Review (10/28/2019)
Wow! What a great read. Who knew that assisted living could produce some real life drama. Encouraging for me being 71. Duffy has been through the 12 steps and is ready to tackle life on life's terms. All the people around Josie have a common goal. This book brings out how …more
Mighty Justice
Mighty Justice: My Life in Civil Rights
by Dovey Johnson Roundtree , Katie McCabe
Perseverance (9/25/2019)
Mighty Justice is the life of Dovey Johnson Roundtree and her involvement in the Civil Rights movement. The book was great for anyone living during this time and it would be a great read for book club discussion. I would highly recommend this book to my group of friends. …more
A People's History of Heaven
A People's History of Heaven
by Mathangi Subramanian
Standing your ground. (2/16/2019)
Great read! This is a story about people at their best and society at it's worse. The writer has created a story in which we can all identify. Big government versus the down trodden.This book appeals to the compassion in all of us. Young and old can find themselves in these …more
Anatomy of a Miracle
Anatomy of a Miracle
by Jonathan Miles
Insightful (1/23/2018)
This book touches on many social issues and misconceptions. An almost believable story for today's social norms and conceptions. Touches on areas of science and religion and the changing of social mores in the ever changing landscape of the human condition. To summarize, …more
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