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Beneath the Shadows
by Sara Foster

Atmospheric/spooky story (6/17/2012)

This book represents my favorite kind of mystery.....set in England, on the moors...Moody, Gothic, with some spooky/supernatural undertones. Sara Foster is a very good storyteller. The mystery slowly builds to an exciting yet believable conclusion, one that was not obvious.

A Simple Act of Gratitude: How Learning to Say Thank You Changed My Life
by John Kralik

Positive Energy! (5/2/2011)

John Kralik's life could belong to any of us....relationship problems, health problems, money problems, stress! What I enjoyed was the simplicity of his exercise....write one thank you a day and mail it off. I'm a big fan of "positive energy", and can imagine how it can …more

The Lovers: A Novel
by Vendela Vida

The paralysis of grief (4/26/2010)

In "The Lovers", the main character Yvonne is on a trip to Turkey, her first travel since her husband Peter's death two years ago. This story is a study of grief, and Vida does a very good job of conveying Yvonne's erratic emotions. It seemed that Yvonne felt she was under …more

Stuffed: An Insider's Look at Who's (Really) Making America Fat
by Hank Cardello & Doug Garr

A good overview of America's food industry (11/23/2008)

"Stuffed" is a good overview of America's food industry, highlighting the practices of the packaged foods industry, the grocery trade, and the restaurant industry. Not surprisingly, their policies promote profits, not health. The author offers an interesting insider's …more

The Good Thief: A Novel
by Hannah Tinti

Harrowing adventure, great fun! (7/31/2008)

What a fun read!

After leaving the orphanage, Ren's life is jam-packed with adventures. Hannah Tinti is adept at continuously throwing perils and quandaries and surprises Ren's (and the lucky reader's) way, without getting ridiculous. Her characters are all interesting, …more

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