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Reviews by Debra V. (Kenosha, WI)

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Niceville: A Novel
by Carsten Stroud

Niceville (6/8/2012)

Enjoyed this improbable mystery from Carsten Stroud. The dialog was entertaining and so was the story. I found the ending unsatisfying and difficult to understand, but then the book's charm is that it is an improbable southern gothic type of mystery!!

The House of Velvet and Glass: A Novel
by Katherine Howe

Possible Bestseller (3/14/2012)

Really enjoyed iThe House of Velvet and Glass/i by Katherine Howe. I liked the way it moved from the present to the past telling more than one story and helping you understand the characters emotions. I liked the dating of the chapters so that you knew instantly what story …more

Wayward Saints
by Suzzy Roche

Wayward Saints (11/10/2011)

I really enjoyed Wayward Saints by Suzzy Roche. It is very interesting to read novels written from the perspective of an author who has actually "done" what they are writing about. In most cases, this type of author does not mix a good story with great writing, however …more

Turn of Mind
by Alice LaPlante

Turn of Mind (5/19/2011)

Haunting story of a brilliant woman's descent into dementia. Turn of Mind is written in a way that takes you into Dr. Jennifer White's fragmented life and thoughts and allows you to feel the pain and confusion with her. The mystery of her best friend's death and her …more

Original Sin: A Sally Sin Adventure
by Beth Mcmullen

What Fun! (2/3/2011)

Loved this quick read and can't wait for future installments about Sally Sin -- A California style mother/housewife/spy!

The Beauty of Humanity Movement: A Novel
by Camilla Gibb

Odd Title/Good Book (12/14/2010)

The reason that I requested this book to review was that the story was set in post-war Vietnam. My generation grew up in the shadow of that war and my view of Viet Nam was taken from the nightly news reports, and later from the vets who returned -- many of them emotionally …more

The Tenth Song
by Naomi Ragen

The Tenth Song (10/20/2010)

Well written, inspiring read about life-changing events for a wealthy, ambitious Jewish family. Very spiritual.

Juliet
by Anne Fortier

A DaVinci Code type novel (7/6/2010)

A Da Vinci Code type novel about the star crossed lovers who were the inspiration for Romeo & Juliet. The writing style was good, but the book was too long and some of the characters were unnecessary. It will appeal to the type of book club that reads current best …more

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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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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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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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