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Heartland
Heartland: A Memoir of Working Hard and Being Broke in the Richest Country on Earth
by Sarah Smarsh
Nothing positive... (2/14/2019)
...is in this book. It is a long whiny self pitying attempt to present her opinion as fact. More power to someone who pulls themselves out of poverty. Others who do it have pride.
When We Left Cuba
When We Left Cuba
by Chanel Cleeton
Recommend (2/13/2019)
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The interweaving of true historical events and fictional characters made for a great read. I wanted to pick it up again; and when I did it was uncomplicated and easy to do. Characters are well developed and realistic. Plot is believable. I …more
Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing
by Delia Owens
Pleasant read (2/5/2019)
Loved it. Easy to read. Original plot. Well developed characters came across as believable people. In the time frame set, all the discriminatory thoughts and acts are believable and realistic. Yet the book is not judgemental not does it try to form the reader’s opinions, as …more
Educated
Educated: A Memoir
by Tara Westover
Great read - easy to read (11/27/2018)
Loved this book. As I live close by and am familiar with the culture, I do not dispute any of it. I would love to know the author’s opinion as to why some are educated and some are not.

As a grown child of an abusive parent I applaud your decision for no contact. It was the …more
All We Ever Wanted
All We Ever Wanted
by Emily Giffin
Original plot (11/13/2018)
Spellbinding page turner exposes different types of folks who question the paths their lives have taken, and the difficulty of facing negative realities.
All We Ever Wanted
All We Ever Wanted
by Emily Giffin
Highly recommended (8/20/2018)
Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Easy to read, interesting plot, good characters. Enough twists and turns to keep your interest. And no unnecessary hard to believe plot twists.
The Great Alone
The Great Alone
by Kristin Hannah
Enjoyable yet predictable (8/2/2018)
This is a very well written book that flows. It is a letdown after “the Nightingale” as that plot was quite original. I felt the characters and plot in this book were cliche and predictable. Like the story was designed to fit a framework.
The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist
The Cadaver King and the Country Dentist: A True Story of Injustice in the American South
by Radley Balko and Tucker Carrington
Rcommended (7/1/2018)
Not a big surprise given government and its disinterest in honesty. The two black men whose cases were featured were clearly considered less than people by those in control. Interesting how folks take something so helpful - progress in forensic science - and corrupt it to $ …more
The Twelve-Mile Straight
The Twelve-Mile Straight: A Novel
by Eleanor Henderson
Enjoyed (6/18/2018)
When I read the premise on the first few pages, I was underwowed. As I read on, I changed my mind as the author wove this through the plot in a believable and clever way. The characters were limited and well defined, so as to make the book a pleasant read. As heavy as most …more
Music of the Ghosts
Music of the Ghosts
by Vaddey Ratner
Good content (4/6/2018)
I thought this book has a great message; but it is tough to read. Too much embellishment; and I found myself having to go back and read pages over and over. Perhaps it feels like a retelling of so many of today’s stories.
Anatomy of a Miracle
Anatomy of a Miracle
by Jonathan Miles
Different and enjoyable (1/10/2018)
This book captured my attention and I couldn't wait to find out what happened. I loved the "novel as truth" format. The unbelievable premise of recovery was made quite "believable. " the characters were well developed. They were likable and came across as real.

Only …more
Our Lady of the Prairie
Our Lady of the Prairie
by Thisbe Nissen
Not my favorite (11/12/2017)
Positive: it is an easy read; not at all tedious. Negative: this book comes across to me as the author's platform to vent her negative political thoughts, and negative opinions of midwestern people. The plot is very thin, the characters boring and not well developed. It …more
The Almost Sisters
The Almost Sisters
by Joshilyn Jackson
Delightful read (5/12/2017)
I was not familiar with this author; will be reading her other books. Pleasant read, well-developed characters. Great handling of an intricate plot. Doesn't over-emphasize the "deeper" aspects (cartoon characters and plot). And a fair realistic treatment of politically …more
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