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Jane and Dan at the End of the World
by Colleen Oakley

Jane and Dan at the End of the World by Colleen Oakley (12/23/2024)

4.5 rounded up. You are sure to enjoy this book if you are in the mood for a light, witty, fun-filled read, with interesting characters. Jane and her husband Dan are spending their 19th anniversary at an exclusive, cliffside restaurant in California, La Fin du Monde, At the …more

The House on Biscayne Bay
by Chanel Cleeton

Historical mystery (12/28/2023)

I enjoyed this murder mystery with dual timelines, one in the 20s and one in the 40s. The story is very atmospheric, and I felt transported to Marbrisa with its macabre ambiance, rooftop gargoyles, ostentatious interior, and secret passages. Deaths occur and there are …more

Alfie and Me: What Owls Know, What Humans Believe
by Carl Safina

Alfie And Me (10/11/2023)

I love all the wonders of nature and learning about Alfie did not disappoint. When rescued, she was a near-death, tiny ball of feathers. At first she lived in Safina's home, then she grew enough to move to an outdoor coop. Although Alfie was physically able "to fly the coop, …more

The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
by Colleen Oakley

The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louse (11/10/2022)

I loved this fun adventure, mystery and the developing friendship of the two women. I highly recommend it. The characters are well developed and their banter and antics will keep you engrossed and wondering what will happen next. Tanner is 21, angry and adrift since she …more

Band of Sisters: A Novel
by Lauren Willig

Band of Sisters (7/14/2022)

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The Smith College women were tough and learned so much while helping the French people whose lives were torn apart during WWI.

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