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Follow the Stars Home
Follow the Stars Home
by Diane C. McPhail
Follow the Stars Home (5/4/2024)
This book was a unique experience for me presenting a time period and events in history which I had littlle to no knowledge of. I enjoyed the book, altho I found there was some repetition of information which wasn't required, but was already gatherer when it was mentioned …more
The Funeral Cryer
The Funeral Cryer: A Novel
by Wenyan Lu
The Funeral Cryer by Wenyan Lu (2/12/2024)
The Funeral Cryer was not a complex read but involved complex issues. It's setting is a village which practices traditions which have existed for many years. The evolution of the main character takes her towards a great self independence and satisfaction. Her continuing try …more
Becoming Madam Secretary
Becoming Madam Secretary
by Stephanie Dray
Madam Secretary (11/12/2023)
Madam Secretary is a very interesting look at a different and revolutionary period in the history of the US. It's time when woman were asserting their rights to be included in the decisions in the US. Frances Perkins was the first woman who was appointed to a cabinet …more
The Witches at the End of the World
The Witches at the End of the World
by Chelsea Iversen
The Witches at the End of the World (8/22/2023)
Very captivating read with vividly presented characters. This was an unusual premise which included magic but the magic was really secondary to the relationship of the characters and their evolution as woman. Two sisters with vastly different visions of what the future …more
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley
The Mostly True Story of Tanner Louise (10/10/2022)
A humorous tale of the adventures and misconceptions of an 84 year old women and the young girl she hires as her driver. Over a short span of time the two protagonists forge an unusual relationship and there are definitely surprises. Lots of laughs and breaking of …more
The Lies I Tell
The Lies I Tell: A Novel
by Julie Clark
The Lies I Tell (3/23/2022)
The Girl Code evolves throughout this intriguing novel written by Julie Clark. "The Lies I Tell" is told through two voices, Meg and Kat , whose initial intersection happens 10 years before the present day of the book. Their relationship weaves throughout the story and a …more
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