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by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
Another Great Story! (3/16/2021)
Marie Benedict writes fantastic historical fiction novels and she's written another one with THE PERSONAL LIBRARIAN. I haven't read anything by Victoria Christopher Murray, but definitely will after this book. This was a wonderful collaboration about a woman named Belle damore
The Lost Apothecary: A Novel
by Sarah Penner
The Lost Apothecary (10/2/2020)
I really liked this book! It was very hard to put down as I wanted to keep reading to find out what would happen next. Sarah Penner does a wonderful job weaving together the stories of the main characters which both take place in London during the18th century and presentmore
Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo
by Louise Callaghan
Father of Lions (11/11/2019)
As an animal lover, I really enjoyed this book. I think it would appeal to a larger audience though. It's not just an animal story. It also tells the story of what it's like living in Iraq under ISIS control. Louise Callaghan shares the true story of a man named Abu Laithmore
Only Child
by Rhiannon Navin
Wonderful Book! (1/22/2018)
This was a great book on a really tough subject. It holds your attention from the first page and is a quick read. The author made me really think about various points of view. I felt for all the characters - the brother who was left to deal with life after the tragedy, themore
The French Girl
by Lexie Elliott
The French Girl (10/12/2017)
The French Girl hooked me right from the start! I wasn't sure the direction it would take the whole time. You kept trying to pick which friend might have committed the crime, but then you weren't sure if it was even one of the 6 friends. The narrator was likable. This was amore
Rise: How a House Built a Family
by Cara Brookins
Very Inspirational! (11/22/2016)
This was a very inspirational story that was a quick read. It really made the reader feel like you should never doubt yourself and you can overcome adversity. Cara's story makes you realize the strength women have cannot be broken, especially when protecting their family.more
How Doctors Think
by Jerome Groopman
How Doctors Think (5/7/2008)
This book was very informative, but highly readable. It does a good job explaining why doctors make mistakes. I enjoyed the case studies Groopman uses to illustrate his message.

His book teaches you you how to be a proactive patient. He tells you what to look for in amore
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