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Strong Passions
Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York
by Barbara Weisberg
Strong Passions (1/6/2024)
Rich in history, this account of a scandalous divorce in high society was fascinating with excellent research of that 19th century period. Being interested in history and law, this book held my attention to the very end. The author's beautiful writing and her details of …more
True Crime Story
True Crime Story: A Novel
by Joseph Knox
True or Story? (12/6/2021)
Is it true? Or is it just a story? Two questions I asked myself repeatedly as I read and reread this ARC. This is one of the best books I've recently read, and I found its unique format very engaging. Presented in a series of interview, Knox invites the reader to …more
The Sunset Route
The Sunset Route: Freight Trains, Forgiveness, and Freedom on the Rails in the American West
by Carrot Quinn
Beautiful & Heartbreaking (7/9/2021)
How can a book be so beautifully written when the topics are dark, gritty, & heartbreaking? Carrot Quinn has managed to write a poetic memoir, with her horrendous experiences so well described, I could visualize the scenery, feel her pain and discomfort, and be awed by …more
Mrs. March
Mrs. March: A Novel
by Virginia Feito
We all know a Mrs. March (5/28/2021)
It took awhile for me to receive my copy from the publisher, but it was worth the wait. Mrs March was a most interesting read for me in that the book roused so many feelings and emotions. I love a narrator I suspect to be unreliable. The character of Mrs March was very …more
The Northern Reach
The Northern Reach
by W.S. Winslow
A Genealogical Masterpiece (11/30/2020)
Beautifully written prose introducing the reader to several generations of families, inhabitants of a small town in Maine. The family trees at the beginning of each chapter were very helpful in keeping track of the characters and the time frames with the story bouncing back …more
The Woman Before Wallis
The Woman Before Wallis: A Novel of Windsors, Vanderbilts, and Royal Scandal
by Bryn Turnbull
The Women of a Gilded Age (7/16/2020)
A cast of characters of privilege and wealth, whether born into or married into; I found the societal decadence of the gilded age unsettling, but more so the lengths these people went to maintain social appearances. That said, I loved the writing! I believe this book to be …more
The Sun Down Motel
The Sun Down Motel
by Simone St. James
Well written and very creepy! (3/6/2020)
This was my first time reading this author, and I was not disappointed. The dual time line between Viv in 1982 and Carly in 2017 was well defined with the chapter headings, though there was enough similarity (& overlap) in the characters and the locations that I kept …more
He Started It
He Started It
by Samantha Downing
Road Trip...Ahhh or Ugghh? (2/22/2020)
This plot is like the proverbial Onion Story...peeling layer by layer to reveal information and explanation. The premise of a prescribed road trip as a means to inheritance is unique. The characters are self absorbed and less than pleasant; some more than others. The …more
The Big Finish
The Big Finish
by Brooke Fossey
Never too old to matter... (11/5/2019)
I enjoyed The Big Finish, especially the character development. Duffy is the lovable curmudgeon with a mind full of mischief, and his cronies are an accurate representation of the broad variety of personalities that one will find in a senior living environment. These …more
Sometimes I Lie
Sometimes I Lie
by Alice Feeney
Wow! Just Wow! (11/13/2017)
Wow! The story is full of plot twists, with subtle details revealed as the narrative shifts between then and now, with diary entries spaced just far enough apart to keep the reader a bit off-kilter. I found the book difficult to put down, reading the proverbial "one more …more
Love and Other Consolation Prizes
Love and Other Consolation Prizes: A Novel
by Jamie Ford
A Pleasure to Read (8/3/2017)
It was a pleasure to read Love & Other Consolation Prizes, historical fiction based on true events. The story alternates between early and mid-century Seattle Worlds Fairs, following the main characters from childhood to their golden years. Author Jamie Ford vividly …more
I See You
I See You
by Clare Mackintosh
I SEE A GREAT READING EXPERIENCE! (11/25/2016)
I love a good mystery with psychological suspense, twists and turns, and surprise endings, and I was not disappointed! I SEE YOU was a great read! The characters were well developed, with just enough information to make me suspect of everyone at one time or another.
I was …more
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