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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 storymore
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, howevermore
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 hermore
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 emotionallymore
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 bestmore
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