Reviews by Lorraine K. (Stamford, CT)

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L.A. Women
L.A. Women
by Ella Berman
Lots to talk about! (2/25/2025)
When I first picked up this book I wasn't sure it was the genre for me! Then I got to know the characters and I couldn't put it down. This is the kind of book I love to discuss in my book groups. There are so many themes, and a few surprises along the way! It is a very good …more
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou Ishida
Perfect Book Club Selection (5/31/2024)
There is so much going on in this book and so much to discuss with a group! The characters were so well developed, of course including the cats! The names were unfamiliar to me so it was sometimes hard to track. When I read the book with my group I will track them on paper!
Becoming Madam Secretary
Becoming Madam Secretary
by Stephanie Dray
My Favorite Genre, Historical Fiction (11/5/2023)
I had never heard of Frances Perkins; this book did exactly what I think Historical Fiction is supposed to do. It encouraged me to find out more about Frances. The book had all the elements I look forward to in a good read. It made me laugh, it made me cry and it caused me …more
This Is Salvaged
This Is Salvaged: Stories
by Vauhini Vara
Short Stories, not usually my favorites (8/9/2023)
I am not usually a fan of short stories. My experiences seem to be rather negative; too short, no plot development and, I didn't care about the characters...maybe because I didn't know them!

I had a totally different experience with "This is Salvaged"! First there was the …more
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley
A Surprising Turn of Events! (9/27/2022)
I so enjoyed this book! The character development and the interaction between the characters was a joy to read! I started off thinking I know where this is going, however, it did not go that way at all! A very good read!
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