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The Fisher Boy
by Stephen H. Anable
Engaging, but not for every book group (3/7/2008)
I liked the book and thought it was well-written, especially the descriptions of the characters and the setting. The plot was full of twists and kept me engaged right to the end. Because the setting and much of the plot concern the predominantly gay community ofmore
Cheating at Canasta: Stories: Stories
by William Trevor
Exploring the Human Condition (11/14/2007)
Here is a collection of well-written stories about human experiences, not the extremes of grand passion or physical violence, but the more subtle but very real feelings of alienation, frustration, grief, guilt, regret, suffering, distrust, and loneliness. Book clubs willmore
Cover The Butter
by Carrie Kabak
Not Just (9/7/2006)
What sets this book apart from much of the "chick lit" genre is that it describes in detail the abuse suffered by a girl at the hands of her mother, and shows how this abuse affected the choices she made as a young woman. I do feel this book would be a good choice for amore
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