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Girl Falling
Girl Falling: A Novel
by Hayley Scrivenor
Inusual (9/13/2024)
I found the book to be a slow starter, but as I kept reading, I was hooked. Finn has a new love, but her former lover is very jealous. I was shocked that Finn didn't realize that. Daphne was extremely manipulative and went out of her way to get what she wanted. Magdu …more
Mockingbird Summer
Mockingbird Summer: A Novel
by Lynda Rutledge
A wonderful book (2/7/2024)
This is one of those books that I couldn't put down. One of the best things about this book was that it was told through the voice of a young girl who lives in a small town.
The frustration of the mother who wanted to have a job, the older brother and his issues, and the …more
The Exiles
The Exiles
by Christina Baker Kline
Another great read (12/14/2022)
This author never disappoints. Wonderful story.
The Personal Librarian
The Personal Librarian
by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
Fascinating (12/14/2022)
Historical Fiction is my favorite. Marie Benedict is such a fantastic author. I have read everything she has written.
Shadows of Berlin
Shadows of Berlin: A Novel
by David R. Gillham
Disappointed (4/24/2022)
This book was hard to read. I did feel sorry for Rachel, but I wish she had been more honest with her therapist. Perhaps if she told him how she honestly felt, perhaps she could have been helped.
What happened to her in Berlin was horrible. No wonder she had survivors guilt!! …more
On a Night of a Thousand Stars
On a Night of a Thousand Stars
by Andrea Yaryura Clark
History Lesson (2/19/2022)
Because of reading this book, I learned much about Argentina and it's turbulent history. Of course I knew about Eva Peron but that's about it. I found the book both fascinating and shocking. The story line about Paloma was a bit predictable but it was needed to tell the …more
We Are Not Like Them
We Are Not Like Them: A Novel
by Christine Pride, Jo Piazza
Something to think about. (2/2/2022)
I have been thinking about this book for days after finishing it. The two women, one white and one black have been friends from an early age. Their friendship in adulthood is stretched to the limit. My takeaway from the book is we do not know what another person's life is …more
Two Storm Wood
Two Storm Wood: A Novel
by Philip Gray
Incredible (12/2/2021)
All during the time I was reading this book, the poem "In Flanders Field" kept running through my head. I had always wondered what happened to men who died in battle? This book answered that question.

The plot concerning a woman going to France to find her fiancé was almost …more
Flesh & Blood
Flesh & Blood: Reflections on Infertility, Family, and Creating a Bountiful Life: A Memoir
by N. West Moss
Incredible (8/5/2021)
The Memoir by West Moss was hard to put down. The story of her struggles with infertility was heartbreaking.
My heart hurt for her as she dealt with the bleeding and as she waited for a diagnosis. I was so glad when she finally has a hysterectomy. Her recovery was so hard …more
Smalltime
Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob
by Russell Shorto
disappointed (2/19/2021)
I started reading this book, thinking it was going to be a great read. Unfortunately, I am very disappointed. This book would be interesting to those in the author's family, but not to me. I cannot continue to read this book since there are some many books out there that I …more
The Fortunate Ones
The Fortunate Ones
by Ed Tarkington
Great read (10/24/2020)
This was such a good story. I could "see" the characters. The contrast between the lives of Arch and Charlie was well done. I understood Charlie's mother wanting a better life for her son. The twists in the story kept me reading. I couldn't put this book down and will …more
Remembrance
Remembrance
by Rita Woods
Unusual story (2/2/2020)
As I was reading this book I kept thinking,
"Why am I reading this book? It is so strange." That said, I couldn't put it down. The mysticism, the characters, and the plot were so fascinating that I had to keep reading. There were several things that I didn't understand why …more
Creatures
Creatures
by Crissy Van Meter
Disappointing (9/30/2019)
When I read about this book on First Impressions, I requested it because it sounded good. Reading the book made me sorry I had requested it. The "f" word is practically every other word. To me, that shows a lack of imagination of the author. The plot is very disconnected …more
The Volunteer
The Volunteer: One Man, an Underground Army, and the Secret Mission to Destroy Auschwitz
by Jack Fairweather
Disturbing (4/25/2019)
This was a hard book to read; not because of the writing but the subject matter. The atrocities that happened at Auschwitz are once again revealed. The bravery of Witold Pilecki was incredible. Reading about his imprisonment and the work he did to recruit other prisoners …more
When We Left Cuba
When We Left Cuba
by Chanel Cleeton
A bit disappointing. (12/31/2018)
This is a hard book to review. I thought it was going to be about Beatriz Perez becoming a spy in order to infiltrate the world of Fidel Castro after her family lost so much in the Cuban Revolution.
Instead, it is a story of a love affair. There were long periods in the plot …more
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
The Care and Feeding of Ravenously Hungry Girls
by Anissa Gray
Wonderful Story (10/13/2018)
I loved this book! It is so different from anything I have read in quite a while. The storyline was intriguing from the first paragraph and the characters were believable. Each one had difficulties and each responded to them differently. When this book is in paperback, I …more
Fly Girls
Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History
by Keith O'Brien
Disappointed (6/10/2018)
When I read the note from the VP Editorial Director, I thought,"This is going to be a great book." Unfortunately, I didn't find it to be great. I wanted more about each woman instead of the secondary characters. I found myself putting the book down to read something else. …more
Motherhood
Motherhood
by Sheila Heti
ridiculous (2/2/2018)
This book was a waste of my reading time. Page after page of a woman whining about "to have a baby or do not have a baby." Who cares??
Only Child
Only Child
by Rhiannon Navin
Through the Eyes of a Small Boy (12/21/2017)
Sometimes a book comes along that begs you to just sit and read it. That was the case with Only Child. I read it in two afternoons.
The story of a school shooting and the aftermath told through the voice of a six-year-old boy was astounding.
His way of expressing his …more
Happiness
Happiness: The Crooked Little Road to Semi-Ever After
by Heather Harpham
Heart felt (6/13/2017)
Memoirs are not what I normally read. However, when I read about "Happiness " on First Impressions I decided to go for it. I am so glad I did. From page one to the last sentence, I was hooked. I was cheering for Gracie, and so amazed how Heather was handling what was …more
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