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The Resurrection of Joan Ashby
by Cherise Wolas
Couldn't Put It Down! (5/25/2017)
Yes, I agree..the beginning is a bit confusing, until you realize that it is really samples of the literary writing of the main character. But then you follow her though her struggles with wanting to write...and not planning to fall in love or have children...but does both..more
Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them
by Gina Kolata
Fascinating Read (10/30/2016)
I wasn't sure what to expect when I received this book, but I couldn't put it down. It was so intriguing and so fascinating, I found it hard to believe that it was true. This is thought provoking, not only about the ethical questions raised regarding genetic testing formore
Les Parisiennes: How the Women of Paris Lived, Loved, and Died Under Nazi Occupation
by Anne Sebba
Amazingly Researched Book (8/4/2016)
This is a book crammed with facts and stories and more facts. It was not a particularly easy read, as there were many people (real people) were mentioned for a few paragraphs with background information in between.
The perspective and detail was fascinating, a real glimpsemore
The Dark Lady's Mask
by Mary Sharratt
Truth can be Stranger than FictionHow (3/2/2016)
This book introduced me to real life feminist Aemilia Lanier. Part way through I had to do some research to see what was real about this character, and, to my surprise...it all was! And that is what made it really interesting and a great read. A wonderful addition to my Shakespeare trivia.
The Last Confession of Thomas Hawkins
by Antonia Hodgson
Twists and Turns in Old London (1/10/2016)
OMG! I couldn't put this book down! I loved the twists and turns that I couldn't possibly have guessed and all of the historical research made it feel very real. Will definitely look for this author again!
Lamp Black, Wolf Grey
by Paula Brackston
Cousin of outlander (6/30/2015)
Maybe it is because the TV series so popular or maybe because a new volume in the series is out, but my mind kept turning to Outlander as I read this book.

There are some nice red herrings, and good images of a mystical welsh countryside, as we travel back and forth in timemore
A Passion for Paris: Romanticism and Romance in the City of Light
by David Downie
Mon Dieu! Paris! (4/21/2015)
As a committed Francophile and Romantic, I obvious love all of the amazing details in the book! Having just finished reading a novel on George Sand it is wonderful to tie in the lives and views of the two authors.

However, I wonder how the average person would react to allmore
Dangerous When Wet: A Memoir
by Jamie Brickhouse
Mommie Dearest, Through a Drunken Haze (3/17/2015)
This was an intriguing scary roller coaster of a read. The author pulls you into his life of self discovery and self destruction. His portrayal of his overbearing mother is fascinating and believable, and you are so drawn in that you almost forget to be appalled by what hemore
A Kim Jong-Il Production: The Extraordinary True Story of a Kidnapped Filmmaker, His Star Actress, and a Young Dictator's Rise to Power
by Paul Fischer
Hard to believe its true (12/23/2014)
The recent events with the Sony hacking make this story even more fascinating! It is hard to believe that it is true...but I guess no one will be able to make a movie of it now!
Although parts do drag a bit, the story itself makes wonderful reading!
Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis: The Untold Story
by Barbara Leaming
New Perspective (11/5/2014)
I read with interest this biography of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Having grown up in Massachusetts, and being in 4th grade at the time of the assassination, I was unfortunately one of the many who was fascinated with everything that she did.
This book gave me a new, moremore
The Book of Strange New Things: A Novel
by Michel Faber
Taken to another world (9/6/2014)
I have to say, once I got into this book, I found it hard to put it down. I became immersed in the alien world, and wondered at all that was going on "back at home." I hurried to the end to find out what happened...but was disappointed. The ending was probably realistic,more
Mating for Life
by Marissa Stapley
Cool Drink of Water (3/11/2014)
It's easy to get swept up in the world of this family of women, and there were times that I wished that I was part of it. A quick read, but not terribly deep...
Three Things You Need to Know About Rockets: A Memoir
by Jessica A. Fox
Eat, Pray, Love for the younger generation (6/23/2013)
I really loved this book! I couldn't put it down...and I probably wouldn't have had the same feeling if I hadn't know that it was factual.
I think everyone in their life has a dream; to most of us it only remains a dream or a regret. That is why there is so much pleasure inmore
The Daughters of Mars
by Thomas Keneally
Long, interesting, but no connection (6/5/2013)
I wanted to like this book, I really did. It was looong and filled with many interesting details, but I found it strangely impersonal. I never really cared about either of the sisters.

Perhaps it was the writing style in the third person, but I kept reading...and didn't findmore
Three Weeks in December
by Audrey Schulman
Two Stories that Don't Connect (2/3/2012)
Each of the two stories describes a character who is isolated from society for some reason. Each travels to Africa and connects to the continent. Each story by itself is compelling, but I kept expecting for the two to connect or intertwine at the end...but they did not; at least to me.
The Daughter of Siena: A Novel
by Marina Fiorato
Looking for Romance? (5/9/2011)
As long as you aren't looking for deep thinking, complex, or esoteric...this book will fit the bill. It is everything a historic romance novel should be. Exotic well researched locale, evil villains, swooning heroes and heroines. A great quick read.
Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure
by Beth Mcmullen
Stephanie Plum, look out! (2/26/2011)
When I received the book, I was a bit put off by the vibrant pink ModSquad cover. I was afraid that instead of being funny and interesting that the book was just going to be stupid. But I was not disappointed--the writing is sharp and funny, and the character interesting...more
The Philosophical Breakfast Club: Four Remarkable Friends Who Transformed Science and Changed the World
by Laura J. Snyder
Fascinating, But Dry (1/23/2011)
This book was jam-packed with interesting information about the Victorian era and the four men that it highlights. I was not familiar with three of the four, and the details were well-researched. The style, however, was a bit dry and pedantic. I would have loved to readmore
Three Seconds
by Anders Roslund & Borge Hellstrom
Gripping Page Turner (12/10/2010)
Wow! I just couldn't put this one down! Intelligent, intriguing--and even better, I didn't even guess the end. The characters are well drawn and realistic. Would love to read more by these authors!
Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel #13
by Lee Child
Engaging Page Turner (10/14/2010)
This is my first exposure to this series, and I was hooked on the first page. I loved the fact that it was absolutely set in the world of today with today's heroes and monsters. And the research and factoids used to move the story was amazing. My only criticism ... howmore
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