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Reviews by Carm D. (Omaha, NE)

The Secret Ingredient of Wishes
by Susan Bishop Crispell

The Secret Ingredient of Wishes by Susan Bishop Crispell (7/27/2016)

I very much enjoyed this book, it was like a grown up Brothers Grimm story.
Kind of predictable but fun anyway. I liked the way the characters developed very much and could almost smell the pies! If only there was such a place as Nowhere!

All the Ugly and Wonderful Things: A Novel
by Bryn Greenwood

All The Ugly And Wonderful Things (5/7/2016)

Oh my, I thought I was going to dislike this book. I was very wrong, it is very well written, the author knows her subjects very well.

The story line moved so fluidly, I found myself rooting for characters that I had no intention of liking.

The title UGLY and WONDERFUL says …more

The Imposter Bride
by Nancy Richler

The Imposter Bride (1/2/2013)

If you like mystery or historical novels this is the one to read. It kept my interest for most of the book, It did bog down a bit after about 1/2 way through but I would recommend this highly. It would especially be a great book club selection and I think it is the one I …more

Salvation of a Saint
by Keigo Higashino

Salvation of a Saint by Keigo Higashino (9/18/2012)

This was very well written, the crime and how it was solved was really excellent. I knew who the murderer was from the beginning, which took some of the fun out for me. I like to find out "who done it" right along with the detectives. It was fun that this was not an …more

Shine Shine Shine: A Novel
by Lydia Netzer

Shine Shine Shine (6/27/2012)

I highly recommend this book. It takes a few chapters to settle into this unusual love story, but believe me, you will be rewarded. It is a tale where being different is the norm. I love brave bald Sunny, her autistic son Bubber, her astronaut husband Maxim who also shows …more

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