Reviews by Julia B. (San Antonio, TX)

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When the Cranes Fly South: A Novel
by Lisa Ridzén
Don't Miss This Book! (7/10/2025)
In When the Cranes Fly South, Liza Ridzen has written a very sensitive book that lets the reader share a look back at a very full life. This story will tug at your heart strings, make you stomping mad, and then have you smiling only to lead you through those emotions again.more
The Secret Ingredient of Wishes
by Susan Bishop Crispell
Remember to be careful what you wish for (7/6/2016)
After reading several rather dense non-fiction books, The Secret Ingredient of Wishes, was a pleasant respite. It would be a nice weekend read after a hectic week. While it is just a fantasy story with predictable, comfortable characters, it is also a book that could give amore
The Disenchanted Widow
by Christina McKenna
Does not make demands on the reader (8/24/2013)
The Disenchanted Widow is a good book for those weekends when you just cannot face another demand being made of you and only want someone "to tell you a story." It touches on the terrorism that took place in Northern Ireland and England in the 1980s because it is thatmore
The Imposter Bride
by Nancy Richler
Compelling Story (12/12/2012)
I began reading The Imposter Bride skeptical the story would be rich enough to keep my interest. Having just finished it, I can say I was wrong. I was engaged with the characters and the complexities of their lives from the opening pages. Richler has given us a story ofmore
The Mark Inside: A Perfect Swindle, a Cunning Revenge, and a Small History of the Big Con
by Amy Reading
Historic yet compellingly current (6/13/2012)
This early 20th century, true crime story is a compelling read. Greed and gullibility come together with life-altering results. The story drags just a bit in places and can seem slightly disjointed, but overall it is worthwhile read. It only takes a little imagination andmore
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