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The Poet's House
by Jean Thompson

Interesting read (7/8/2022)

I'm not entirely sure how to review this book. I mostly enjoyed the plot but also sort of felt like I wasn't sure why I was reading the story. The characters were ok and maybe it just wasn't my cup of tea since I'm not really into poetry.

Heartbreak: A Personal and Scientific Journey
by Florence Williams

Surprisingly wonderful (11/22/2021)

This book isn't necessarily one that I would have picked out at this stage in my life but I'm very glad that I got the opportunity to read it as an advance copy. I really enjoyed how the author wove her personal journey with the science of heartbreak. I have never …more

Take My Hand
by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Excellet Fictionalization of a Historical Story (9/14/2021)

I really enjoyed this book, the characters were all really well developed and the story was very engaging. I liked the historic aspect of the novel; I had no idea that these events took place in the past. I think this would be a great book for a college course, it's so …more

Blind Man's Bluff: A Memoir
by James Tate Hill

Great Read (8/18/2021)

I think this book was really well written and loved the authors wonderful sense of humor and ability to draw you into his life. After reading you really have a great appreciation for the sense of sight and how hard it can be without it. I feel like the author really makes …more

Where You Can Find Me: A Novel
by Sheri Joseph

Disappointed (4/18/2013)

I was really looking forward to getting this book because the story sounded so interesting. Unfortunately I had a hard time getting through it. The book didn't have any intrigue until the last hundred pages, and even then it was short lived. I really wanted it to get better, …more

And When She Was Good: A Novel
by Laura Lippman

Good Read (7/1/2012)

The book was really easy to read and I really enjoyed the story line. I liked how the story went between the current time and Heloise/Helen's past from chapter to chapter, it helped to explain what was going on and to develop the characters nicely. I also really enjoyed …more

The Secrets of Mary Bowser
by Lois Leveen

Glad I Kept Reading (5/25/2012)

I found the first portion of the book a little slow but I'm glad I stuck it out because this was a great book. The story is wonderfully told and all the characters are so full of life you can't help but feel like you are right there with them. I love that Mary Bowser is …more

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