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Reviews by Tamara S. (Wenatchee, WA)

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The Art of Saying Goodbye: A Novel
by Ellyn Bache

Real Women, Real Life (4/14/2011)

Well-written and a realistic portrayal on how women friends and neighbors react when someone close to them is diagnosed with a terminal condition at the prime of their life. Reminds us that knowing your losing someone you have known for a while results in reflecting on how …more

The Discovery of Jeanne Baret: A Story of Science, the High Seas, and the First Woman to Circumnavigate the Globe
by Glynis Ridley

Boring (1/3/2011)

I couldnt finish this book, I lost interest, I felt like I was reading a highschool textbook.

Little Princes: One Man's Promise to Bring Home the Lost Children of Nepal
by Conor Grennan

The unlikely advocate for the Nepali children (12/1/2010)

Just as in G. Mortenson's book "Three Cups of Tea" this author never set out to devote his entire life to aiding the lost children in Nepal. Connor followed his heart and made an impact in improving children's lives in Nepal and continues to do so with his established …more

The Ghost of Milagro Creek
by Melanie Sumner

Something Different (7/1/2010)

Interesting characters, unusual storyline, a good book to read over a long weekend. I liked the way author used the narrative form in this book.

Handle with Care
by Jodi Picoult

Handle With Care (2/28/2010)

So good I read in a day.

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Lessons in Chemistry
by Bonnie Garmus

Praised by Parade and The New York Times Book Review, this debut features a 1960s scientist turned TV cooking star.

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Daughters of Shandong
by Eve J. Chung

Based on the author’s family story, comes an extraordinary novel about a mother and her daughters’ escape from Taiwan.

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The Lilac People
by Milo Todd

For fans of All the Light We Cannot See, a poignant tale of a trans man’s survival in Nazi Germany and postwar Berlin.

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