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Small Days and Nights
Small Days and Nights: A Novel
by Tishani Doshi
Not So Sure (11/29/2019)
This book was a bit of a challenge for me, as there were aspects I liked and those I did not. I found the story line to be interesting and it dealt with thought provoking topics, such as family, relationships, and responsibilities. In addition, the author provided vivid …more
You Were There Too
You Were There Too
by Colleen Oakley
Hard to Put Down (8/7/2019)
You Were There Too is a fast-paced unpredictable read that I had trouble putting down. From the very beginning it is hard to know whether this book is a mystery, a love story, fantasy or a combination of all three. The characters are engaging and the plot intriguing. One …more
Ellie and the Harpmaker
Ellie and the Harpmaker
by Hazel Prior
A Gentle Read (4/9/2019)
Ellie and the Harpmaker was an easy read with gentle prose, yet challenging themes. It was the type of book that I found hard to put down. Despite the fact that the ending seemed likely from the beginning, the author captured the reader's interest with heartfelt characters …more
Greek to Me
Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
by Mary Norris
It's all About the Language (2/14/2019)
A different approach to learning about Greece, its history and its culture by seeing it through the Greek language. Mary Norris challenges the reader to recognize the importance of the Greek language to the world. She does so by sharing her personal journey to learn Greek …more
The Affairs of the Falcóns
The Affairs of the Falcóns
by Melissa Rivero
Desperation (12/10/2018)
The story of Ana and her family deals with a very current and controversial subject – undocumented immigrants. The story was sad and showed the fierce determination of those who seek a better life. I thought the book could have gone deeper with its story line and I found it …more
A Place for Us
A Place for Us
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
An Unforgettable Read (3/19/2018)
An interesting and engaging story of a Muslim family in America. As I expected, the book provides much about the Muslim religion and culture, but the primary story is about the family. Many of their issues and conflicts could also be experienced by non-Muslim families. The …more
Only Child
Only Child
by Rhiannon Navin
The Power of Innocence (12/21/2017)
A powerful story of forgiveness and healing told through the dramatic experience of six-year old Zach Taylor. Set against the backdrop of a school shooting, the story reveals the tragedy of the loss of a child through inexplicable violence and the related impacts on …more
As Bright as Heaven
As Bright as Heaven
by Susan Meissner
From Sadness to Brightness (10/4/2017)
As Bright as Heaven was a truly captivating book. This historical fiction takes place during the Spanish influenza epidemic of 1918. It is set in Philadelphia and involves the Bright Family who recently move from the country to the city to help run a funeral home. The story …more
The Almost Sisters
The Almost Sisters
by Joshilyn Jackson
It's All About Family (5/8/2017)
Almost Sisters was an entertaining and thought provoking read that dealt with many issues about family and relationships in general. Set in the South, the story line also presented racial and class concerns that allowed the reader to appreciate the characters for who they …more
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