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Strong Passions
Strong Passions: A Scandalous Divorce in Old New York
by Barbara Weisberg
Non fiction is not always boring (1/7/2024)
This non fiction account of a scandalous divorce in the 1860s reads like a novel. We learn much about societal norms, gender inequality, class and the court system of the time. Truth can be stranger than fiction and this story must have been the height of gossip in the …more
Widowland
Widowland: Widowland #1
by C. J. Carey
The premise was good (5/9/2022)
A 'what if Germany took over England without World War II' dystopian novel sounds like it should be a great book. For me the premise was good, but the execution was average and a bit disjointed. I feel like too much time was spent on the build up, but the last quarter of …more
Friendship Bread
Friendship Bread: A Novel
by Darien Gee
A Heartwarming Tale (3/4/2011)
Friendship Bread is a heartwarming tale of friendship. Its amazing that something as simple as sharing bread could set forth a chain of events that changed a town and the people in it. A typical feel good read, the author doesn't delve too deeply into any characters story, …more
An Amish Christmas
An Amish Christmas: A Novel
by Cynthia Keller
A typical Christmas short story (9/7/2010)
I enjoyed 'An Amish Christmas' by Cynthia Keller for what it was, a candy coated sugary Christmas story. A typical seasonal read this is a feel good story with little depth. A quick read with some interesting insights on the Amish it was entertaining. If you are looking for …more
The Hand that First Held Mine
The Hand that First Held Mine: A Novel
by Maggie O'Farrell
Hooked From The Start (2/23/2010)
This book had me hooked right from the first page. The characters were well developed and I couldn't wait to find out what their stories were. Maggie O'Farrell is a great story writer that lulls the reader in and then gives them something totally unexpected. A book about …more
The Wives of Henry Oades
The Wives of Henry Oades: A Novel
by Johanna Moran
A Great Book Club Pick (12/2/2009)
My first thought while reading this book was that it would make a GREAT book club pick. There are so many different points that would make for great discussion. What would you do in each of the characters shoes? I thought the characters were well developed, but I was left …more
Sweeping Up Glass
Sweeping Up Glass
by Carolyn Wall
Extraordinary Debut (8/10/2009)
Carolyn Wall does a fabulous job with her debut novel, Sweeping Up Glass. I could not put this book down and couldn't wait to get out of work to read more. The characters were so clearly described that I wish we could have learned some of their stories as well. This book …more
Water, Stone, Heart
Water, Stone, Heart: A Novel
by Will North
A Fly on the Wall (5/3/2009)
Will North's vivid descriptions of Bocastle, England and it's inhabitants made me feel as if I were the proverbial fly on the wall, watching the story unfold before me. Although it was a great story, there were some awkward aspects for me. The use of witchcraft didn't …more
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