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The Flower Sisters
The Flower Sisters
by Michelle Collins Anderson
Forgiveness (2/27/2024)
Absolutely LOVED this book from beginning to end!!! As the many events were occurring, it was easy to feel as if you were there and involved in them all. The writing was wonderful, creative and- very descriptive! There were some funny lines where you couldn't help but laugh. …more
Daughters of Shandong
Daughters of Shandong
by Eve J. Chung
Hope (11/5/2023)
Although this is a novel it is based on historical events. It is well written and descriptive which made putting it down difficult as I wanted to continue! One becomes totally immersed in the lives and culture of this Chinese family. Learning about the history of the …more
A Council of Dolls
A Council of Dolls: A Novel
by Mona Susan Power
Hope (6/30/2023)
Having a great interest in the Native American culture, I was looking forward to reading A Council of Dolls. Beginning Part 1, I started to lose concentration and considered stopping. However, I continued and began to find each part more involved in the story of the dolls …more
Ghost Season
Ghost Season: A Novel
by Fatin Abbas
Educational (11/21/2022)
Ghost Season was a very emotional read. 5 individuals who started as strangers living at an NGO compound in Saraaya, Sudan became an incredibly close group. William a Nilot was the translator. He was in love with Layla a Nomad who was the cook. Alex from the US Midwest was …more
In the Time of Our History
In the Time of Our History
by Susanne Pari
Acceptance (9/9/2022)
This well written novel takes the reader through those attempting to discover who they are and what they are meant to do with their lives. Mainly Mitra but also those in her Iranian family and beyond come to the realization of what really makes them happy and how to go …more
The Lies I Tell
The Lies I Tell: A Novel
by Julie Clark
Captivating (3/28/2022)
From the very first page, I was immediately captivated!! The story of two women, Meg and Kat, each had reasons leading up to how they wanted to live their lives. It is hard to put it down but take a break to absorb what you've read. With the twists and turns to their …more
Blind Man's Bluff
Blind Man's Bluff: A Memoir
by James Tate Hill
Acceptance (8/5/2021)
Adjusting to losing your eyesight would be difficult if you had been sighted into your teens! One would empathize with James Hill at his attempt to "bluff" his way but after a while his situation became repetitious and tiring. It had been hoped that he would develop …more
Morningside Heights
Morningside Heights: A Novel
by Joshua Henkin
Thoughtful (4/1/2021)
Morningside Heights is the journey of one family throughout the years. Spence, a well-educated and beloved college professor marries one of his students (Pru). They have a daughter (Sarah.) Pru learns that Spence had been married before (Linda) and has a son (Arlo) who …more
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World
The Phone Booth at the Edge of the World: A Novel
by Laura Imai Messina
Believe (12/23/2020)
This book is beautifully written! It's easy for the reader to become immersed in the deep feelings and concerns of the many who made the journey to Bell Gardia where there was a telephone booth on a very windy mountain. It was believed that by talking on the phone, the wind …more
The Fortunate Ones
The Fortunate Ones
by Ed Tarkington
Thoughtful (11/10/2020)
Fortunate? Dictionary definition: "Bringing some good not foreseen as certain" or "Receiving unexpected good". Charlie Boyton was happy living with his single mother in a low income neighborhood. Surrounded by many caretakers and friends money didn't matter to him. But …more
The Mountains Sing
The Mountains Sing
by Nguyen Phan Que Mai
Historical (1/18/2020)
This heartwarming story was told by a grandmother and granddaughter. Encompassing 4 generations enduring the years of the Viet Nam crisis and the division between the North and South made living unbearable if not impossible. Through determination, faith and grandmother’s …more
Father of Lions
Father of Lions: One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo
by Louise Callaghan
Historical (10/3/2019)
This title was captivating - a Zoo in Mosul being saved! Very catchy and inviting to a reader who loves zoos and wondered how it was saved in a place that was decidedly a war zone! The pages that followed were an immersion in the horrors of the Iraqi-Islamic State …more
The Secrets We Kept
The Secrets We Kept: A novel
by Lara Prescott
Intriguing (6/30/2019)
This book starts out strong and stays that ways from the 1st page to the last. I loved the creative way the chapters were titled. As this book deals with the intricacies of planting information with foreign governments during the Cold War, moving back and forth between the …more
Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever
by Joshilyn Jackson
Cliff hanger (4/26/2019)
At the beginning it was a bit hard to follow. I wasn't sure I wanted to continue BUT glad I did! From one page to the next, you never knew what would happen next! Amy and Roux were complex characters with deep issues. However, the same was true for others i.e. Charlotte, …more
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