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The Red Book
The Red Book: A Novel
by Deborah Copaken Kogan
Pick this one up (2/27/2012)
It’s the 20th reunion at Harvard for a group of diverse women friends whom we meet initially through their “Red Book” entries. This could have been a run of the mill novel but it is anything but. It’s a terrifically intelligent and funny novel with sharp observations about …more
A Partial History of Lost Causes
A Partial History of Lost Causes: A Novel
by Jennifer duBois
A Lost Cause (12/21/2011)
Overall, this was not one of my favorite books. I almost abandoned it. I found the writing burdensome and the pace slow. Even though the characters were well developed, I really didn’t care what happened to either of them. I didn’t believe that they could help each other …more
Wayward Saints
Wayward Saints
by Suzzy Roche
A Fun Read (11/9/2011)
This book took me totally by surprise. I finished it in two days and was a little sorry to see it end. What I really liked about the book was its voice. It flowed naturally with a well balanced mix of description and dialogue. The story has a personality that is sometimes …more
Falling Together
Falling Together: A Novel
by Marisa De Los Santos
Disappointing (9/23/2011)
I was looking forward to reading this book, but I was disappointed. The story revolves around a somewhat unconventional reunion of three characters, all of whom left me cold. I found the plot hard to follow as bounced back and forth between the present and the past. The …more
In Search of the Rose Notes
In Search of the Rose Notes: A Novel
by Emily Arsenault
A Rose is a Rose? (6/22/2011)
This is not your typical mystery thriller and that’s what makes it such a pleasurable read.
It is really a tale about friendship revisited and secrets surfacing. When Nora and Charlotte were 11, their babysitter, Rose, disappeared and Nora was the last person to see Rose …more
The Tudor Secret
The Tudor Secret: The Elizabeth I Spymaster Chronicles
by C. W. Gortner
A Secret, A Secret (3/29/2011)
I had a hard time getting into the book, but as the plot thickened and the intrigues multiplied, I ended up whipping through the last two thirds. My biggest problem was with the protagonist, Brendan Prescott. He was pleasant enough, but I found his rise to hero hood a bit …more
A Box of Darkness
A Box of Darkness: The Story of a Marriage
by Sally Ryder Brady
A Moving Memoir (1/5/2011)
It is fortunate that Sally Brady listened to her friend, Morgan, and son, Andrew, when they encouraged her to tell the story of her marriage to Upton Brady. What results is a pouring out of intense emotions as the author relates the powerful events that unfolded during the …more
The Girl in the Green Raincoat
The Girl in the Green Raincoat: A Novel
by Laura Lippman
Hooked on Tess (11/17/2010)
This is my first Tess Monaghan book and I am hooked. Tess reminds me a little of my favorite childhood female detective, Nancy Drew. I devoured that series and may do the same with Tess. .”The Girl in the Green Raincoat” is a well-written mystery with crisp dialogue and …more
The Wave
The Wave: In Pursuit of the Rogues, Freaks and Giants of the Ocean
by Susan Casey
How High "The Wave"? (8/12/2010)
Having read Susan Casey’s enthralling and gripping book, “The Wave,” I will view the ocean through a different lens, one that sees it as both powerful and mysterious. The author takes us on a journey that is as thrilling as the surfing challenges she describes. She travels …more
The Blind Contessa's New Machine
The Blind Contessa's New Machine: A Novel
by Carey Wallace
Delightful Debut (6/11/2010)
This book is not a page turner, but I found myself drawn into the story. I loved the author's lyrical yet simple writing style. By using vivid descriptions and fresh dialogue, the author treats the reader to a visual experience. There was an earthy/dream like quality that …more
The Lovers
The Lovers: A Novel
by Vendela Vida
Disappointing Journey (4/5/2010)
The Lovers by Vendela Vida

This “coming of adult” awareness novel starts off strong as we meet Yvonne who has returned to Turkey where she honeymooned with her recently deceased husband. The story spirals down as Yvonne seeks answers about her life, her family and her future. …more
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