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Nothing to See Here
by Kevin Wilson
Nothing to See Here (7/2/2019)
Not sure where he got the idea of the title but what a delightful book. I don't think I could have done what Lillian did. Her boring life became anything but boring. Helping out an old friend who took advantage of her years ago, does it again. The kids didn't have a normal upbringing and the bursting in flames at strange times was not their fault. All Lillian wanted to bring some normal everyday life to the kids. Not sure what to do she just winged it. I think she was trying to be what she had wanted her mom to do. Just be a mom and it had not happened. Lillian was going to be a mom. I think she do a great job. With all that went on in one summer she did a pretty good job. And the youngest was added to the pot, but Madison stepped up to the plate. As some one had said, all's well that ends well. Happy Ending.
D-Day Girls: The Spies Who Armed the Resistance, Sabotaged the Nazis, and Helped Win World War II
by Sarah Rose
D-Day (4/20/2019)
This book was outstanding. I normally don't read non fiction but this was great. Loved learning about the women who signed on for training their love of their country. I always wondered about the program and learned so much. I will recommend this book to all readers women and men. Learning about the everyday life in France during the war was great. Europeans had to live such deprivation compared to what the Americans live were at this time. They were brave and their love for their county was so uplifting. Read it!
When We Left Cuba
by Chanel Cleeton
When We Left Cuba (2/7/2019)
I enjoyed the book. However it was more romance than I prefer. I wish that the book had more details on the CIA and the plans of invasion. I know that Beatriz like alot of Cubans that had to leave wanted to go home. Like the Perez family who had the means to leave wanted to go back and resume their lives. The others had to stay. I enjoy thriller books and not romance. This had too much romance with a side of espionage.
The Days When Birds Come Back
by Deborah Reed
The Days when Birds Come Back (11/29/2017)
I enjoyed the book. The interaction of 2 broken adults that have unresolved problems is interesting. Unfortunately I don't real a lot of these type of books. I find that each person - main ones- June and Jameson are both dealing with issues that could have been taken care if they had had counseling, maybe in the town, Which by the way is where a tragic loss had occurred for both families. I think they thought that by facing it - it would have healed. But the story of the slow disintegration is painful. I am not sure of a different ending but it was different. I thought the writing was good and it carried from one theme to another.
Love and Other Consolation Prizes: A Novel
by Jamie Ford
Love and other consolations (8/18/2017)
Awesome story. I had no problems when the story went back and forth in time frame. Mr. Ford did a wonderful jobin his research in that time era of Seattle. I know everyone will love this book.
The Typewriter's Tale
by Michiel Heyns
Hmmmm (2/15/2017)
I am sorry but this book just did not interest me and I really tried to read it but just could not get into it. I have not read Henry James so that could be part of the problem
The Imperial Wife
by Irina Reyn
The Imperial Wife (7/15/2016)
Fantastic book that goes from current time to Catherine the Great and her life in Russia. The Russian Art Community is all excited on the soon sale at auction of Catherine the Great Holy Order. It follows the Russian art specialist life and Catherine's life. I didn't realize the auction houses were so cut throat. And life in Russia was very cut throat. So the comparisons were very informative. Great Book.
A Certain Age: A Novel
by Beatriz Williams
A Certain Age (3/29/2016)
I am half way through the book and I have enjoyed it. Her historical background is great. She really know how to intertwine the characters and I amazed how her dialogue is as if you are there listening. I know by the time I finish the book it will be at the top of my list to recommend.
Sentinel: A Spycatcher Novel
by Matthew Dunn
Sentinel by Matthew Dunn (7/23/2012)
As a spy novel this was very good. It was easy to follow- although the Russian names and places were hard to follow at first. I haven't read the first in the series and I lost some of the background. But I really enjoyed it. It was a fast moving story that kept me wanting to read the next chapter. The story of a disgruntled spy that decided to start a war between the U.S. and Russia was different and kept you wondering who, what and why. I now want to read the first in the series. I hope the hardcover has included maps- I always feel that maps let you know where you are going in the story.
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