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The Headmaster's Wager: A Novel
by Vincent Lam
A Sure Bet for a Great Read (7/15/2012)
The Headmaster's Wager is a well-crafted, deeply engaging book - one that I read in only two sittings because it was that hard to put it down.

Reading a novel where the story is about an individual paying little attention to the war unless it served his businessmore
Three Weeks in December
by Audrey Schulman
A Lasting Impression (12/27/2011)
It's not often to find a book that makes this deep of an impression after the last page is read. This is a book to savor, one that is difficult to put down. The writing in this book is perfectly balanced- descriptive without being overdone, richly paced without beingmore
The Face Thief: A Novel
by Eli Gottlieb
The Steam Engine (12/27/2011)
One of the best sounds of impending excitement or suspense is that of a steam engine getting ready to launch off. It starts out with a slow, chug, chug and builds to a whistling hum. Reading the Face Thief, I kept thinking about this metaphor. This book has all the rightmore
Next to Love
by Ellen Feldman
A book that you won't want to leave (7/20/2011)
Next To Love is a terrifically engaging and provocative book. The characters are so well drawn that one can't but help to be engrossed in their lives. Ellen Feldman has a knack for creating vivid characters that stay with you, still speaking to you long after you close themore
The Kitchen Daughter: A Novel
by Jael McHenry
Perfect ingredients for a memorable story (3/27/2011)
The Kitchen Daughter is a delightful and satisfying read. Ginny is a very compelling character. Her struggle to cope in a sometimes confusing world make the book difficult to put down. Living inside Ginny's head, experiencing the world through Ginny's eyes was powerful. Inmore
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