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In the Garden of Monsters: A Novel
by Crystal King

Mythology brought to life (8/4/2024)

I have really enjoyed Greek Mythology since I could read as a child. So I am familiar with most of the stories. I loved how the author pulled several of them together and into the present. King's research info at the end showed how thorough she is in her writing. I am also …more

Everything We Never Knew: A Novel
by Julianne Hough

Really liked this book (7/13/2024)

I wasn't sure what to expect as I used to watch the author as a professional dancer on Dancing with the Stars. I realized just because she's a wonderful dancer doesn't mean she can't write a good book. I was happy to find out she can. From the cover it seems that there is a …more

Romantic Comedy: A Novel
by Curtis Sittenfeld

Very well written (5/22/2024)

I really enjoyed this book. At first I wasn’t sure if I would be too old to enjoy it. I will be 74 tomorrow! But I think this book will be a fun read for a wide range of ages. I even liked the texting section though some of the acronyms flew right by me. Not even sure that’ …more

Devil Makes Three: A Novel
by Ben Fountain

I learned a lot (9/7/2023)

This book is long but well worth it. I feel I learned something on almost every page. When names or events were mentioned I often looked them up. All were accurate and factual. The characters were very well developed and stayed true to their given characters. There was so …more

The First Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill George Washington
by Brad Meltzer & Josh Mensch

Not a history buff (5/25/2023)

I don’t usually read history books. About as close as I get is historical fiction. So this wasn’t an easy read but I learned a lot and impressed my husband! He loves history books and will be reading this one for sure.

Panther Gap: A Novel
by James A. McLaughlin

Wonderful! (3/28/2023)

I loved all the different aspects of this book. McLaughlin wrote expertly and convincingly about the science and the nature and the mysticism. And I devoured it all. I had to make myself slow down so that I would appreciate it more and remember it better. The family …more

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