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When the Cranes Fly South: A Novel
by Lisa Ridzén
Awesome! (8/7/2025)
A great look at death and dying without being maudlin. Loved the format which started each chapter with notes about the "patient" by caregivers and family. Interesting insight into the thoughts and feelings of a dying old man and his interactions with them.
Libby Lost and Found: A Novel
by Stephanie Booth
Disappointing (8/13/2024)
I was looking forward to reading this book and I wanted to like it, but it just didn't happen. I didn't like any of the characters except for Peanut. The others were annoying and not real to me. I know this was a take off on the Harry Potter series but I don't think it wasmore
The Cleaner: A Novel
by Brandi Wells
Different (2/5/2024)
This book was not what I expected. It is an unusual format. There are no chapters at all and is simply a running account of the night shift cleaning lady at a large office building. She has the idea that she controls what happens with the company and it's employees. Shemore
The Mystery Writer: A Novel
by Sulari Gentill
An interesting read! (1/3/2024)
I found this book a little slow and confusing in the beginning but after about 75 pages I was hooked on the story. It's an unusual story with lots of twists and turns. I got a little lost a couple times with the conspiracies but I'm glad I stuck with it. I recommend it tomore
Day: A Novel
by Michael Cunningham
Disappointing (10/3/2023)
The format of this book is interesting. It takes place on the same day in three consecutive years the middle of which was the pandemic year of lockdown. I initially thought that the pandemic lockdown would take a more prominent place in the story. Wrong! It was the shortestmore
King of the Armadillos
by Wendy Chin-Tanner
Loved this book! (6/1/2023)
This story touches on so many issues. It tells of Victor, a young immigrant Chinese teen who is diagnosed with Hansen's Disease (leprosy) and is sent to a government hospital in Louisiana for treatment. During the 2 years he is there, he matures and learns much about lifemore
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