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The Spare Room
The Spare Room: A Novel
by Helen Garner
Almost got through it without crying (1/9/2009)
I read this book in a night, it's short and bittersweet. I'm not sure how I would have felt about this book if I hadn't had a sister die of cancer, it was more painful to read because I kept thinking of all she went through. I wish I could have cared for her like the author …more
December
December
by Elizabeth Hartley Winthrop
Worth reading (7/11/2008)
I read the book excerpt on BrookBrowse and when I went to my local library, there it was on the new books rack. I was excited to be the first to check it out of the library. I pretty much read this straight through. The story told through the eyes of the daughter is …more
Findings
Findings: Faye Longchamp Mysteries, No. 4
by Mary Anna Evans
Nancy Drew for Adults? (5/12/2008)
I did not dislike this book, I just didn't like it. I felt like I was reading a Nancy Drew book dressed up for adults. To be honest I did not finish reading the entire book, I quit half way thru. I feel bad because I love books, I love writers, I love Book Browse but this …more
Resistance
Resistance
by Owen Sheers
A thriller when you don't expect it (2/26/2008)
I loved this book, absolutely couldn't put it down. I'm a big fan of non-fiction history in fact just finished several books on World War II in both Pacific and European theaters, and didn't really expect to like this fictionalized version of events. But it is such a good …more
The View from Mount Joy
The View from Mount Joy: A Novel
by Lorna Landvik
Fun, Endearing and a Fast Read (9/20/2007)
This is not the kind of book I usually pick up and read, I've never read Lorna Landvik before. BUT I have to say I'm so glad I did. This book makes you laugh, cry and just holds your interest, I could hardly put it down. Joe is such an endearing character, you find yourself …more
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