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The Memory Library
The Memory Library
by Kate Storey
A Lifetime of Books - A Lifetime of Blessings (1/14/2025)
“I once read that whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light.’ He smiled sadly. ‘I’ve read a lot of good books, so my world has always been full of light.’ Quoted from The Memory Library. I was happy to find this quote as I …more
Help Wanted
Help Wanted: A Novel
by Adelle Waldman
Could "Help Wanted" be one of the best books of 2024? (2/9/2024)
Very interesting and timely fiction book about working in a big box store and what that implies. Arriving in the early morning to begin unpacking, sorting and shelving new merchandise a small counter revolutionary plot is hatched to bring extra hours, more benefits, and if …more
The Waters
The Waters: A Novel
by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Rural Noir (11/30/2023)
I took on reading this book as a challenge, as I did not understand what the term "Rural Noir" meant. Basically, it means "Southern Crime Fiction". So, I have read the Los Angeles Crime Noir fiction of James Elroy, which is difficult to read because of it's graphic …more
The Nazi Conspiracy
The Nazi Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Roosevelt, Stalin, and Churchill
by Brad Meltzer, Josh Mensch
History Uncovered......What Might Have Been (5/1/2023)
I totally enjoyed reading Brad Meltzer's latest book "The Nazi Conspiracy". There is much to the ending of World War II that is just now becoming known. The writing is fast paced and crisp, yet able to clearly draw a picture in the reader's eye what was going on and the …more
Jackie & Me
Jackie & Me
by Louis Bayard
Reading for Pleasure (6/18/2022)
One of my favorite sentences in the book starts in Chapter 2, "One of the things about being retired is you either give up on reading all those books you said you would or you finally get around to them". This is a book that because of retirement I had the opportunity to …more
Take My Hand
Take My Hand
by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Overlooked Gem (9/5/2021)
One of my favorite genre of books is historical fiction. I started out not enticed by this book because it involved young women and abortion. Then, I realized I had volunteered working and providing music therapy for other young girls in Salem, Oregon who had their children …more
Daughter of the Reich
Daughter of the Reich: A Novel
by Louise Fein
Daughter of the Reich (4/3/2020)
The power of love is our greatest currency and commodity. Writing this review during almost a month of being directed by our Governor to "stay home - stay safe" life becomes very precious as we once knew it. We make our daily decisions based on what is the greatest good …more
American Dirt
American Dirt: A Novel
by Jeanine Cummins
You Won't Want to Miss a Word! (2/12/2020)
American Dirt is a book that embraces you in a tango of drama, love and strong emotions during a time of turbulence and unrest. It's hard to put the book down once you start reading. It is strongly and confidently written and will appeal to many readers, lovers of fiction …more
The Girl in White Gloves
The Girl in White Gloves: A Novel of Grace Kelly
by Kerri Maher
Grace Kelly - American Expat - A woman of style and substance (11/30/2019)
The well worn phrase "there's two sides to every story" is evident in this new book about Grace Kelly. An American princess in her own right, Grace is forced to make tough decisions her entire adult life. She was the epitome of style and grace, but there were sides to her …more
A People's History of Heaven
A People's History of Heaven
by Mathangi Subramanian
A People's History of Heaven (2/24/2019)
When I submitted my name to review this book I thought it would be like Dante's Inferno based on the many levels of hell. It would be more of a reference book than an actual novel. Instead, it is a story of families within a community who face down "advance" in their …more
American Princess
American Princess: A Novel of First Daughter Alice Roosevelt
by Stephanie Marie Thornton
America's Princess - at her best! (11/14/2018)
Alice Roosevelt Longworth spent her life searching for her father's love, her husband's and finally found her soul mate with another woman's husband. Look in on Alice as she is guided by her aunt to "love wisely". Her reply is "it is better to love wisely no doubt: but to …more
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