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The Blind Light
The Blind Light: A Novel
by Stuart Evers
Families Intertwined (10/15/2020)
The lives of two men who became friends during military service, one privileged the other poor. Each one gets married, has children and grandchildren, the book chronicles how they interact through the generations. The first half of the book was interesting, the second half …more
Ruthie Fear
Ruthie Fear: A Novel
by Maxim Loskutoff
Ruthie's Montana (5/28/2020)
A different type of read for me, with unusual Characters and grand scenery of Montana. Ruthie was raised by an alcoholic Father who knew nothing about raising a girl with all the biological and feminine attributes of being a female! However, he knew how to hunt, trap and …more
The Stone Girl
The Stone Girl: A Novel
by Dirk Wittenborn
Action Packed (4/5/2020)
Dirk Wittenborn really knows how to keep you on the edge of your seat! The cast of characters are so well described, each location lends to the action and I could visualize that action. The plot and storyline were well developed. Just when you thought one thing happened, …more
Remembrance
Remembrance
by Rita Woods
History's Sadness (1/20/2020)
Great book for a first time author, Dr. Rita Woods. This time in history always makes me think "how could we?" Mother Abigail shows true strength to create this safe haven; Winter was amazing with her talents; Louisa was such a "b" but she knew lots of stuff; Margot …more
The Sun Down Motel
The Sun Down Motel
by Simone St. James
Carly's Adventure (11/18/2019)
A well written mystery I thoroughly enjoyed! I had not read this author before and am now wanting to read her other books. Such interesting characters, Vivian and Carly, Simon, Marnie and Alma, I could just see each one of them. I like the style of this book being the past …more
The In-Betweens
The In-Betweens: The Spiritualists, Mediums, and Legends of Camp Etna
by Mira Ptacin
Not for the general public (10/29/2019)
This is a fact filled book about Spiritualist, not generally a topic for the common public. One can be mired down in all the titles, descriptions and explanations, if you are into this kind of thing it's great. But, if not, it can be a long, boring read. I pushed myself to …more
Yale Needs Women
Yale Needs Women: How the First Group of Girls Rewrote the Rules of an Ivy League Giant
by Anne Gardiner Perkins
Finally, Women at Yale (7/17/2019)
Illustrious Yale University! For males it was the college of choice and prestigious to be admitted. But for women prior to 1969, it was untouchable. The author writes an enlightening story not only of discrimination but the beginning of woman's lib and the feminist movement. …more
Patsy
Patsy: A Novel
by Nicole Dennis-Benn
Poor Patsy (5/28/2019)
When I first started this book I had such high hopes for Patsy. By the middle of the book, I was feeling less sympathy for her. The end of the book made me so angry I wanted to give her a good slap, "Snap out of it!" As the story pieces together, many questions came to …more
Golden Child
Golden Child
by Claire Adam
Trinidad Tragedy (10/12/2018)
I enjoyed the book! Clyde, Joy, Peter and Paul are very interesting characters, well developed and unusual in their thinking. I was not always sure the rest of the family was good for them. So much violence in their neighborhood, could not believe they stayed there. I didn' …more
Anatomy of a Miracle
Anatomy of a Miracle
by Jonathan Miles
Miracle? or Not? (1/15/2018)
Well written, eventful book that one can't possibly put down! I so admired Tanya for all she did for her brother Cameron. She took on a lot of responsibility through all the tragedies they endured. I truly believe miracles do come from God, for He loves all of His children, …more
As Bright as Heaven
As Bright as Heaven
by Susan Meissner
Three Sisters and a Boy (9/30/2017)
Maggie, Willa and Evelyn became quick friends, so different yet from each other and such believable characters. Then add a mysterious little boy, how the twists and turns of his life evolved. This book is an emotional adventure, makes one cry & then makes one laugh. …more
News of the World
News of the World
by Paulette Jiles
Amazing Read (7/21/2017)
What an amazing story. Could not put it down! Capt. Jefferson Kyle Kidd takes on a captured 10 year old girl for a most dangerous trip in 1870 through Texas. Could not imagine how difficult this must have been. Author Paulette Jiles has written so descriptively that one …more
The Scribe of Siena
The Scribe of Siena
by Melodie Winawer
An Italian Adventure (5/5/2017)
Want to learn some Italian words? Though this is a work of fiction, I appreciate the authenticity of the Italian. I really enjoyed this book, however it starts our slowly. Stay with it because it gets better as you go along. The book gave me a real sense of the 13oo's, to …more
Mercies in Disguise
Mercies in Disguise: A Story of Hope, a Family's Genetic Destiny, and the Science That Rescued Them
by Gina Kolata
Science vs. Religion (11/7/2016)
I really enjoyed this medical/ethics story. This family was full of surprises, especially about the decisions they would or didn't want to make. At times I laughed, sometimes I cried. The science side of this book taught me a lot about IVF/PGD; but also the religious ethic …more
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