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The Magician of Tiger Castle
by Louis Sachar

The Magician of Tiger Castle (5/1/2025)

The Magician of Tiger Castle is an unusual story. It has the simplicity of a children's story, however, parts of the book are more adult oriented. I was surprised about the author's style until I read that this is his first adult book. It's an easy read and fairly …more

We'll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou Ishida

We'll Prescribe You a Cat (6/19/2024)

I was entranced from the very beginning. This book is a truly delightful experience. Anyone who has a cat (or any pet), understands the incredible ability of pets to bring love and warmth to their life. In this novel, cats solve a variety of critical problems for their …more

The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder
by David Grann

The Wager - A Voyage to Oblivion (3/26/2023)

David Grann's latest book, "The Wager," is an extremely well-documented tale about life and death in the 18th century British navy. "The Wager" is one of a group of British naval vessels sailing to Cape Horn in pursuit of the Spanish enemy, to hopefully, capture a Spanish …more

Widowland: Widowland #1
by C. J. Carey

Dystopian Allegory (6/12/2022)

"Widowland" is a powerful tale that presents an alternate history of the aftermath of the Nazi invasion of Europe and conquest of Europe and the UK. The main character, Rose, a young British woman initially accepts, like other countrymen, the "Alliance" (as the German …more

The Widow Queen: The Bold #1
by Elzbieta Cherezinska

The Widow Queen (12/10/2020)

The Widow Queen is a reasonably historically accurate account of tenth century political rivalry in Northern Europe. At the heart of the story are the marriages of the Duke of Poland's daughters to form strategic alliances with royalty from other countries. The author …more

The Stone Girl: A Novel
by Dirk Wittenborn

The Stone Girl (4/21/2020)

The Stone Girl is a fairly good read. Lots of plots twists and turns. The characters are interesting and things move along. I rated this book average because some aspects of the plot seem unrealistic and overblown. Also, it's primarily about an un-empowered, abused woman …more

The Splendid and the Vile: A Saga of Churchill, Family, and Defiance During the Blitz
by Erik Larson

The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larson (1/10/2020)

The Splendid and the Vile is an extraordinary book. Erik Larson does not disappoint. I've read several of Larson's previous works and had high expectations. This is his best book to date. Far from being a ponderous tome of non-fiction, this book reads more like a thrilling …more

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