Summer Reading Club
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Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Adult Summer Reading Club a huge success! The Library received over 380 raffle tickets and book reviews. It was wonderful to see so many interesting and thoughtful reviews shared among the community. A complete list of book reviews is included below.
Special thanks to Applebee’s, Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, Kyms Creations, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Panera Bread, Rita’s, and Wegmans for generously donating the weekly prizes.
Check back next Spring for information about PCL's 2010 Adult Summer Reading Club!
Book Reviews – Week of August 3rd Title: Breaking Dawn Author: Stephenie Meyer Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Was as captivating as the 1st in the series. Loved the ending. Wishing for more. Title: The Book of Ruth Author: Jane Hamilton Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Sister of my Heart Author: Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Amazing read! Very touching and truly something to pick up! Title: Gabriel’s Angel Author: Nora Roberts Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Enjoyed the way the history of the Titanic, Title: In Praise of Slowness Author: Carl Honore Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Very well written, interesting, covering the topic of slowing down in may aspects of life from the slow food movement to slow cities, slow driving, slow health care and more. Recommended by Oprah Magazine and by me. Title: Author: John Hart Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Before the Storm Author: Diane Chamberlain Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Catcher in the Author: J. D. Salinger Rating: Loved Review: Loved his writing style. Title: ‘Tis Author: Frank McCourt Rating: Liked Review: The sequel to Angela’s Ashes, Frank McCourt has a unique and intimate writing style, as he tells the story of his life. This book begins with his return to America at the age of 20 and is as interesting a read as his first book. Title: Still Author: Lisa Genova Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: An excellent novel about the harrowing effects of Alzheimer’s disease. The kind of book that stays with you long after you’ve finished it. Title: Wicked Prey Author: John Sandford Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Author: Heather Graham Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: The story was mildly interesting. The characters weren’t particularly well developed. The plot was simple. Title: Long Lost Author: Harlan Coben Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Wicked Author: Gregory Maguire Rating: Liked Review: Very clever twist on an old tale. Creative story and excellent description – very vivid. Title: A Wrinkle in Time Author: Madeleine L’Engle Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: I reread this book after many years, and was just as enthralled as I was back when I was a young adult. An absolutely fabulous read! If you missed reading it when you were younger, treat yourself now! Title: Partner in Crime Author: J. A. Jance Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Book written before 9/11/01. Is the same dangerous substance still used in air bags today? Interesting to research. Title: Dressed for Death Author: Donna Leon Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Someone Knows My Name Author: Lawrence Hill Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Dead to the World Author: Charlaine Harris Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Here’s the Story Author: Maureen McCormick Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Very interesting and honest account of her own struggles in life – with drugs, with depression, with a difficult family situation, with career, as she has dealt with her sitcom persona of Marcia Brady. Good book. Title: First Family Author: David Baldacci Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Mermaid Chair Author: Sue Monk Kidd Rating: Neutral Review: Better than The Secret Life of Bees. Similar in the struggle with death. Title: Always Wear Clean Underwear Author: Marc Gellman Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Funny Title: Jenkins at the Majors Author: Dan Jenkins Format: Book Rating: Neutral Title: Four Blondes Author: Candace Bushnell Format: Book Rating: Disliked Title: Eat This, Not That! Author: David Zinczenko Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Look Again Author: Lisa Scottoline Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Overlook Author: Michael Connelly Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Title: Fast Track Author: Fern Michaels Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Invisible Prey Author: John Sandford Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: Whether book or CD, John Sandford can’t be beat. Title: Author: Nora Roberts Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Enjoy reading a book of this depth. Title: Roadside Crosses Author: Jeffrey Deaver Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Scarecrow Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Creation in Death Author: J. D. Robb Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Title: Mortal Danger Author: Ann Rule Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Except for her book on the Green River killer, I have yet to meet (read) an Ann Rule book I didn’t like. This book is part of her crime file series – true crime stories. Be prepared to be scared, though. Not for the faint of heart. Title: The World is Flat Author: Thomas Friedman Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: This book is a wake up call for anyone who still thinks mediocrity is acceptable. Title: Is it hot in here? Or is it me? The Complete Guide to Menopause Author: Pat Wingert & Barbara Kantrowitz Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Great book if you are interested in menopause. Set up in a question/answer format. Gives great advice to give to your daughter also. Excellent guide if you need it! Title: Uniform Justice Author: Donna Leon Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: A Kiss Remembered Author: Sandra Brown Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Title: Dead in the Water Author: Stuart Woods Rating: Liked Review: Easy read – held your interest to the end. Title: Acqua Alta Author: Donna Leon Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Naughty Neighbor Author: Janet Evanovich Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Remember When Author: Nora Roberts & J. D. Robb Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: A great “combo.” First part she wrote in Nora Roberts style, second part in J.D. Robb style! Excellent! Title: Tailspin Author: Catherine Coulter Rating: Liked Review: First time reading this author. Will read more books by this author. Title: Light on Snow Author: Anita Shreve Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Interesting story about love and loss and healing. Good for young adult as well as adults. Every story Anita Shreve writes is so different. Title: Hello, Darkness Author: Sandra Brown Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: D is for Deadbeat Author: Sue Grafton Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Title: Whatever it Takes Author: Paul Tough Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Reporter traces the work of Geoffrey Canada, leader in improving the social and educational outcomes in Title: Voices from Author: Svetlana Alexievich Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Wow! If you want to really begin – just begin – to understand Title: Dirty Work Author: Stuart Woods Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Fast reading and kept you in suspense. Title: Killing Kelly Author: Heather Graham Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: I didn’t think the characters were that likeable. The storyline was thin. Title: Frankenstein Author: Mary Shelly Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: Still love this book, after many readings! Title: Night Author: Elie Wiesel Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Swimsuit Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: If I did it Author: O.J. Simpson Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: His hypothetical take on the murders he said he was 100 percent not guilty of makes for an interesting psychological profile. And since the Goldman family reaps the profits and not Simpson, we can read this book without guilt. Title: Shattered Dreams Author: Format: Book Rating: Neutral Title: Glory in Death Author: J. D. Robb Format: CD Book Rating: Neutral Review: Not as good as other J. D. Robb books. Title: 4th of July Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Amethyst Dreams Author: Phyllis A. Whitney Format: Book Rating: Loved Book Reviews – Week of July 27th Title: Rage of Angels Author: Sidney Sheldon Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Wonderful plot, very elegant style. I’m convinced Mr. Sheldon is quite a writer. Title: The War of the End of the World Author: Mari Vargas Llosa Rating: Liked Review: Acceptable, wouldn’t say it was all that I expected but certainly entertaining and easy read. I appreciate his writing style. Title: Partner in Crime Author: J. A. Jance Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very entertaining novel, pretty interesting and leaves the reader wanting more. One of my now all-time favorite books. Title: The Lifeguard Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Being a big art history buff, I really enjoyed this book. It was more than I thought it was going to be and of course suspenseful. I love James Patterson; read at least half of his work. Title: The Bin Laden Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Title: Losing Mum and Pup Author: Christopher Buckley Rating: Loved Review: Who would think, a year after losing my own mother, that I’d be laughing out loud at a book about losing both parents in one year, but I did. Beautifully written, heart breakingly funny. Title: Bloodline Author: Sidney Sheldon Rating: Loved Review: Amazing book, loved it, great plot. Sidney Sheldon’s an amazing writer. I appreciate and admire his style. Title: Uh-Oh Author: Robert Fulghum Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Author of All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten has yet again constructed a book filled with marvelous insights into the human condition. There is laughter and poignancy and life lessons – all told through little stories. This is the kind of book you can read straight through or put down and pick up again at a later time. A good read! Title: Doggie Day Care Murder Author: Laurien Berenson Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Very Valentine Author: Adriana Trigiani Rating: Loved Title: Middlesex Author: Jeffrey Eugenides Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This thought-provoking, leisurely-paced novel (winter of the Pulitzer Prize) has a great deal to say about sexuality and gender identity. The main character, Calliope, is a hermaphrodite who goes on a journey through time (in a narrator role) to examine her (or his) heredity and history. Recommended for fans of “deep” literature, as well as those interested in Greek-American culture. Title: Vanished Smile Author: R. A. Scotti Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Return of the King Author: J. R. R. Tolkien Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: I expected much more than what I read. The end was slightly boring and predictable. Title: Gone Too Far Author: Suzanne Brockmann Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This book picks up where “Into the Night” left off. The main character is Sam Starrett. In addition to the developing relationship in the book, we get some wonderful flashbacks of Sam’s aunt and uncle’s relationship. And we get to see Sam trying to find his missing daughter. Title: Brining Nature Home Author: Douglas W. Tallamy Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: The author does a terrific job of explaining why native plants are important to life for all species including humans. So much good information. Title: The 8th Confession Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Windmills of the Gods Author: Sidney Sheldon Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great book, nice interesting plot. Could not put it down. Title: Resistance Author: Anita Shreve Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Great historical fiction about Nazi Germany during World War II, with love story intertwined. Keeps you on the edge of your seat wondering what will happen next. Realistic ending. Title: The Neighbor Author: Lisa Gardner Rating: Liked Review: Great suspense novel. Keeps you guessing to the end. Title: Marley and Me Author: John Grogan Rating: Loved Review: I laughed; I cried; I thoroughly enjoyed both the story and the way he told it. Can’t wait to read his newer book. Title: 500 Makeovers Author: House Beautiful Rating: Neutral Review: I was looking for some decorating ideas! Not happy with most of these! Very expensive and time consuming. Would have liked more practical ideas! Title: The Shape of Mercy Author: Susan Meissner Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: A Lion Among Men Author: Gregory Maguire Format: Book Rating: Neutral Title: Fortune’s Rocks Author: Anita Shreve Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: There is so much detail in this book, feels like you’re really there. Keeps you on the edge of your seat, so much going on. Keeps you thinking – even up until the very end. Title: Body Surfing Author: Anita Shreve Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: First book I ever read by this author, took a few chapters to get used to writing style. Interesting story, unpredictable ending, shock end. A little unrealistic. Title: The Subtle Knife Author: Philip Pullman Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: I loved the suspense, but in some cases it’s overdone. Title: Vision in White Author: Nora Roberts Rating: Liked Review: Good, fun easy summer read! Title: Author: Candace Bushnell Rating: Liked Title: The 8th Confession Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Really suspenseful. Didn’t want to put it down. I missed reading and didn’t realize how much until I read this book. Can’t wait for #9. Title: A McKettrick Christmas Author: Linda Lael Miller Rating: Liked Title: The Sorceress Author: Michael Scott Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: I liked the first two books in the series, but this one repeated the idea of the 2nd book, The Magicians. In both books Flamel and the twins keep fighting and running. However, at the end, things take on a new spin. Title: Knit One, Kill Two Author: Maggie Sefton Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Excellent writer. Sefton makes me want to take up knitting. Title: Book of Angels Author: Sylvia Browne Title: Roadside Crosses Author: Jeffrey Deaver Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Crazy Horse Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Title: Death Swatch Author: Laura Childs Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: I never had an insight to scrap booking until reading this book. Enjoyable reading. Title: Author: J. A. Jance Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: My first J. A. Jance book. Great first choice! Joanna Brady is introduced as the new sheriff. A great murder mystery. Title: The Truth Game Author: Janet Tanner Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: First Family Author: David Baldacci Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Million Dollar Mermaid Author: Esther Williams Rating: Loved Review: Wonderful account of the actress/swimmer’s career, like and loves. All told with a sense of humor and humility. Title: Still Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Excellent insight into the world of Alzheimer’s. Title: Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Title: A Body to Die For Author: G. A. McKevett Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Title: Author: John Hart Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Remember Me? Author: Sophie Kinsella Rating: Liked Title: Children with Spina Bifida: A Parent’s Guide Author: Marlene Lutkenhof, RN MSN Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: A very thorough, informative handbook regarding all aspects of Spina bifida. Good for parents, teachers and caregivers. Title: Tribute Author: Nora Roberts Format: Book Rating: Hated Review: I thought the story was dull and I didn’t like the main characters at all. Title: All He Ever Wanted Author: Anita Shreve Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Takes place in early 1900’s, feels like you’re back in that era. Interesting, realistic story. Keeps you on the edge of your seat. Title: The Help Author: Kathryn Stockett Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This warm, witty tale of segregation era Mississippi is worthy of being mentioned in the same breath as To Kill a Mockingbird and I think deserves to be on the short-list for Pulitzer consideration. Determined to achieve her dreams of writing, editing, and independence, a young white woman recruits two black maids to assist her in writing a tell-all book about the line that still divides whites and blacks in the 1960s in Title: I’ll Scream Later Author: Marlee Matlin Rating: Liked Title: Left to Tell Author: Imaculle Ilibagiza Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This was an amazing account of the author’s survival during the Rwandan holocaust. So inspiring! Title: Last Kiss Author: LuAnne Rice Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great summer read. Nice that she incorporated previous characters from previous books together again. Title: The Lucky One Author: Nicholas Sparks Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Typical very good Title: Where or When Author: Anita Shreve Format: Book Rating: Disliked Review: Dreary and depressing from the very beginning. Hard Economic times, loveless marriage, secret affair that has tragic consequences. Not enough happy times to outweigh the sad. Book Reviews – Week of July 20th Title: Whisper to the Blood Author: Dana Stabenow Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: All Dana’s books have wonderful descriptions of Alaskan landscapes. In this book you learn a lot of info about the environmental effects that mines/oil exploration may wreak on the local flora and fauna. Also a great, well written murder mystery (Always!!) And fantastic, interesting characters. Title: Blue Smoke Author: Nora Roberts Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Review: Young woman becomes a “fire detective” after her family pizzeria burns. Someone else is out to haunt her and creates tragedy and drama in her life. Good, fast movement with scary ending. Title: The Five Love Languages for Singles Author: Gary Chapman Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very valuable information on communicating and receiving unconditional love. Title: Ghost Walk Author: Heather Graham Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: I usually don’t care for books dealing with the paranormal, but this was entertaining. Title: Pictures at an Exhibition Author: Sara Hughteling Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Impossible Author: Danielle Steel Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Enjoyed the story – typical Danielle Steel storyline. Title: I Had the Right to Remain Silent, But I Didn’t Have the Ability Author: Ron White Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: OK, but pretty much a written version of his TV routines with some background written in. Title: Love & Lies Author: Kimberla Lawson Roby Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Enjoyed Title: The Black Ice Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Rogue Author: Danielle Steel Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Enjoyed. It was an easy read. The ending wasn’t what I expected. Title: The Lucky One Author: Nicholas Sparks Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Wicked Prey Author: John Sandford Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: You’ll See It When You Believe It Author: Dr. Wayne Dyer Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Long Lost Author: Harlan Coben Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Look Again Author: Lisa Scottoline Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: A Good Year Author: Peter Mayle Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: Set in Title: I Dare You Author: Joyce Meyer Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Has become one of my favorite books – I plan to purchase a copy. Great everyday life advice. Title: Black Rose Author: Nora Roberts Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This is 2nd book of trilogy. I have already reserved the 3rd book. Title: The Apostle Author: Brad Thor Rating: Liked Review: Great suspense, and it was a good look at present day Title: The Scarecrow Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Grace Author: Richard Paul Evans Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Live at 10:00, Dead at 10:15 Author: Elsa Klensch Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Author kept you guessing until the end. Title: Three Weeks with my Brother Author: Nicholas Sparks & Micah Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: What a great book – really gave you the background on Nicholas Sparks and his writing. Title: The Deceivers Author: Junius Podrug & Harold Robbins Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very suspenseful and well-written mystery. Good summer read! Title: Wild Roses Author: Deb Caletti Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very well written Title: Three Little Words Author: Ashley Rhodes-Courter Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Author: Candace Bushnell Format: Book Rating: Disliked Review: Full of interesting details about NYC, but lengthy and too wordy; difficult to hold interest. Title: Into the Night Author: Suzanne Brockmann Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: It was very entertaining. The characters were well developed. There wasn’t a lot of action, but the stories of the characters made the book so interesting. Bravo! Title: Last Lecture Author: Randy Pausch Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Big Cherry Holler Author: Adriana Trigiani Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Manifest Your Destiny Author: Wayne Dyer Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Subtle Knife Author: Philip Pullman Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: The Subtle Knife is the 2nd book in Title: Author: John Hart Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Leisure Seeker Author: Michael Zadoorian Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Can imagine my parents in that situation – very different story. Title: The Map of the World Author: Jane Hamilton Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Associate Author: John Grisham Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Julie/Julia Author: Julie Powell Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Cross Country Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Tedious central section, otherwise good as usual. Title: Nemesis Author: William Bernhardt Rating: Loved Review: Excellent read. Title: The Longest Trip Author: John Grogan Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Dead on the Dance Floor Author: Heather Graham Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: Most of the story was interesting, but I thought the ending was far-fetched and unbelievable. Title: Author: James Patterson/Peter de Jonge Rating: Liked Review: A murder mystery. Very good story. Very interesting. The ending will floor you. I liked the short chapters and the way they matched the title of person speaking. My first Patterson book and I will definitely read more! Title: The Christmas Sweater Author: Glenn Beck Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: I didn’t know Glenn Beck had a soft side. This is a sweet story that makes you think about your life and put everything in perspective. Title: Matters of the Heart Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Catfish Café Author: Earl Emerson Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Lots of fun. Easy read. Will look for more books by this author. Title: Red Lily Author: Nora Roberts Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This is the 3rd book in the series. I read it in two days! I couldn’t put it down. Classic Nora Roberts. Title: Author: Danielle Steel Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Good story Book Reviews – Week of July 13th Title: Marley & Me Author: John Grogan Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: I’m not a dog lover – but I enjoyed the book so much. He is an excellent writer! Title: The Memory Keeper’s Daughter Author: Kim Edwards Format: Book Rating: Liked/Neutral Review: Can’t say this book was enthralling…had to make myself keep reading. Title: Breaking Point Author: Suzanne Brockmann Rating: Disliked Review: I didn’t like the main character. Title: Nov. 22, 1963 Author: Adam Braver Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Swimsuit Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: One of his best! Title: An Hour to Live, An Hour to Love Author: Richard & Kristine Carlson Rating: Loved Review: Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff – sound familiar? Richer Carlson wrote them all. In December of 2006, Richard died suddenly and this book is his letter to his wife and her comments after that. He writes that if we had an hour to live, who would we call and what would we say? A book straight from the heart and directly to the soul. Title: Take One Author: Karen Kingsbury Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: if you enjoyed Karen’s other books, you will enjoy this one also. She has created new characters and incorporated old ones to create a wonderful story. It is very well written, a book that’s hard to put down. Title: Trading Up Author: Candace Bushnell Format: Book Rating: Neutral Title: 1984 Author: George Orwell Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Was a good book with a twist in the middle and an ending that was shocking. Orwell reflects about an interesting society, with similarities and differences of today’s society. Title: Dead Wrong Author: J. A. Jance Rating: Loved Review: Keeps you guessing through most of the book. Title: Howl’s Author: Diana Wynne Jones Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Review: I had heard of the film and was curious about the book as a possible read for my son. I found it quite entertaining – a blend of traditional fantasy with some clever twists. Title: A Ticket to the Bone Yard Author: Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: It’s scary. It’s a great read. I’m going to read all this author’s books. Title: Vision in White Author: Nora Roberts Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Quick moving romance revolving around weddings and all that goes with it. This was another enjoyable Nora Roberts read. Title: A Time to Embrace Author: Karen Kingsbury Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A story of living life to its fullest, a woman of faith. Fiction book. Title: The Poem I Turn To Author: Various Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Interesting collection of poetry. Title: Jane Eyre Author: Charlotte Bronte Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: Every time I read this book again I get something new out of it. What move can be said that hasn’t been said before. Title: The Birthday Present Author: Barbara Vine Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Once again Vine (Ruth Rendell) has outdone herself. I’m sure all of her fans would agree? Did I have all of the answers to her mystery? – No, not until the surprising end. Title: A Walk Among the Tombstones Author: Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Exciting! A really good thriller. Gritty too. Title: Very Valentine Author: Adriana Trigiani Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great! Title: The Rapture of Author: Sheri Reynolds Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Excellent example of how one needs to look within. Title: Great Gatsby Author: F. Scott Fitzgerald Rating: Liked Title: Hawk O’Toole’s Hostage Author: Sandra Brown Format: Book Rating: Disliked Review: Simple, predictable. The only good thing was that is simplicity made for very quick reading. Title: Upside Down, Inside Out Author: Monica McInerney Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Fast moving novel about life, love and coming of age. This is the first book of Monica McInerney I’ve read. I really enjoyed the story. Title: Brimstone Author: Robert B. Parker Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: The success of any CD book is largely determined by the selection of a reader, and Titus Welliver is the perfect selection for this story. Welliver is well-known to many Western fans and the tough but courtly Title: The City and the City Author: Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Title: The Author: Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Burrows Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This wonderful book tells the story of a book club that forms on the British Title: Ashes to Ashes Author: Tami Hoag Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Great mystery. Title: Amozonia Author: James Rollins Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Hard to put down. Read all night. Title: Olive Kitterage Author: Elizabeth Strout Rating: Loved Review: Excellent book. Very well written compelling stories that form a novel-like experience. Well done! Title: A Author: Nicholas Sparks Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Force of Nature Author: Suzanne Brockmann Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Well paced. Title: While My Sister Sleeps Author: Barbara Delinsky Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Quick read. Exceptionally moving! Title: Christy Author: Catherine Marshall Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: I always enjoy this book based on a year in the life of Catherine Marshall’s mother when she taught in the backwoods of the Title: Author: Nora Roberts Rating: Loved Review: Makes me want to read the rest of the Quinn family stories. Title: The Silver Linings Playbook Author: Matthew Quick Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: This was an interesting perspective on mental health, written from the point of view of the mentally ill person. I was hooked into discovering how Pat ended up in the mental institution. Title: A Good Woman Author: Danielle Steel Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A story of a young woman who lost all of her family and started a new life as a doctor and a son, who came full circle with her past. Book Reviews – Week of July 6th Title: Gap Creek Author: Robert Morgan Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Awesome book of like in late 19th century. Life, death, perseverance and determination to live day to day with no money. Just crops and farm animals to keep them going. Title: The Sweet in Between Author: Sheri Reynolds Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: A great example of what can happen to a child who does not grieve or receive support upon losing a parent at a very young age. Title: The Scarecrow Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Very good FBI/ Reporter procedural with interesting familiar characters from Connelly’s The Post. Title: Fire and Ice Author: Julie Garwood Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This book was hard to put down. It was that good! I loved reading this suspenseful book. Title: Golden Compass Author: Philip Pullman Format: book Rating: Loved Review: I love the suspense and the cliff hanger ending! I like how Title: Blue Dahlia Author: Nora Roberts Rating: Liked Title: A Lion Called Christian Author: Anthony Bourke and John Rendell Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This is a wonderful easy read book about two men’s friendship and nurturing of a lion cub and their heartbreak and joy of returning the lion to wilds of Title: At First Sight Author: Nicholas Sparks Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Good storyline with a surprise ending. If you like Title: After Etan Author: Lisa R. Cohen Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Etan Patz disappeared on May 25, 1979. I will always remember this case. It was the first time his parents allowed him to walk to his bus in NYC alone. He never made it to school or home. This book details everything from his life, his parents and the main suspect, Jose Ramos. A great read on a mystery never solved. Title: The Bad Seed Author: William March Rating: Loved Title: Author: Jane Green Format: Book Review: I enjoyed this read about the complexity of relationships. I thought the author also did a great job of demonstrating the interconnectedness of the characters. Very easy to relate to this book. Title: The Shack Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Very thought provoking! Title: Cemetery Dance Author: Douglas Preston and Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A return to form for Title: Smoke Jumper Author: Nicholas Evans Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A great book of love and death. Julia has the strength to carry on despite forest fires, loving two men, and making her heart whole again. Title: The Chocolate Snowman Murders Author: Joanna Carl Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great book for chocolate lovers and mystery fans alike. Will look for more of this author’s books. Title: House of Author: Dianna Wynne Jones Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: There’s a lot of fluff at the beginning. The plot was laid back. However, the story picked up at the end. I like how the end wrapped up the whole story. Howl changed a lot between Howl’s Moving Castle and House of Title: The Renegades Author: T. Jefferson Parker Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Fast paced, kept my interest throughout. Will read more of his books. Title: The Seamstress of Author: Erin McGraw Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: An enjoyable look into the life of a young girl who runs away to Title: The Shack Author: William Paul Young Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great book…thought provoking. Title: Twilight Author: Stephenie Meyer Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: Great relaxing story to listen to at the pool. Title: Dark of Night Author: Susanne Brockmann Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Heat Lightning Author: John Sandford Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Sandford is always a good read and this book is no exception. Fast paced and interesting. Title: A Spoonful of Poison Author: M.C. Beaton Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: American Rust Author: Phillip Meyer Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: The jacket’s quote “A novel of the lost American dream and the desperation.” Story took place in the 80’s, but so true but even a small glimmer of hope. Almost felt like the author lived it. Title: Cry No More Author: Linda Howard Rating: Liked Review: I didn’t think I’d like this book after reading the first chapter, so I put it aside, only to pick it up days later out of boredom. Then I got hooked on it. The characters are very interesting, the pace is good, the outcome, well, I won’t give it away. Title: The 5th Horseman Author: Patterson Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The King of Swords Author: Nick Stone Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Bloodline Author: Sidney Sheldon Rating: Loved Review: Amazing book, great storyline, it was a total pleasure to read. Well crafted plot, would recommend it to everyone. Title: Tom Sawyer Author: Mark Twain Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: Entertaining! Title: Change of Heart Author: Jodi Piccoult Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Twilight Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Easy reading – fast reading. Teenage “love” a vampire. Title: Pushing Up Daisies Author: Rosemary Harris Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: The Scarecrow Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Jingle Bells Author: Fern Michaels Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Enjoyable story and fun reading. Title: The Messenger Author: Jan Burke Format: Book Rating: Neutral Title: Lord of the Flies Author: William Golding Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Riveting – disturbing Title: Death on the River Walk Author: Carolyn Hart Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A Henrie O mystery. The story takes place on San Antonio’s River Walk centering on a family and its business. A dear friend of Henrietta needs her help. A great author and easy reading. Title: Castle in the Air Author: Diana Wynne Jones Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: I liked how Abdullah, the main character, and the genie tried to outsmart each other. I especially liked the ending. Most of the major characters were not who they were! However, I liked the prequel Howl’s Title: God of Clocks Author: Alan Campbell Format: Book Rating: Neutral Title: The Forbidden Author: Beverly Lewis Format: Book Rating: Disliked Review: I’ve read a lot of Beverly Lewis’ books on the Amish, but this book felt like she was stretching the story just to write a book. Very slow plot, and very predictable. Title: Scarpetta Author: Patricia Cornwall Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Kay’s back! All your favorite characters are with her in NYC. Kay and the little people are part of the mystery. A bit longer than previous books, but just as engrossing. Title: The Black Echo Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Hidden Riches Author: Nora Roberts Rating: Liked Title: The Red Teat Author: Anita Diamant Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Time Spike Author: Eric Flint Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Damage Control Author: J.A. Jance Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Review: Absolutely riveting! Best one yet!
Title: Best Laid Plans Author: Sidney Sheldon Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Sidney Sheldon is an amazing writer, the book was enticing and well written. It is hard to put the book down once you start it. There is mystery, romance, deceit, lies and everything you could think of. Loved it. Title: Freakin’ Fabulous Author: Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Want to know how to dress or how to decorate your house? This book will tell you in a humorous way. It even gives you recipes for favorite dishes. It is an easy, fun read for anyone interested in improving their social status. Or just for the fun of it! Title: Exit Music Author: Ian Rankin Format: Book Rating Loved Review: Great farewell for D.I. Rebus!! Title: The Killing Kind Author: John Connolly Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Page-turner; cannot put it down; takes place in Title: The Choice Author: Nicholas Sparks Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: An easy read. Slow at first, with a twist at the end. Good for taking on vacation or the beach. Title: 4th of July Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Boleyn Inheritance Author: Philippa Gregory Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Lost City of Author: David Grann Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great story of exploration in terrible conditions, beset by disease and hostile natives. Evolving view of early South American civilization in Amazon jungle. Title: Handle with Care Author: Jodi Picoult Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: Didn’t finish reading it; sad and depressing. Title: Snap Shot Author: Linda Barnes Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Fast moving and very interesting. Title: White Hot Author: Sandra Brown Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Even though I was able to figure it out midway through the book, it still was interesting and fun to read. Title: The Scarecrow Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Excellent mystery, probably the best by him that I’ve read. Title: Apart From the Crowd Author: Anna McPartlin Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: It’s one of those books that the storyline jumps from character to character. I wasn’t hooked from the start, but by the end I really liked the book. A good look at a small close-knit Irish community. Title: Smoke Screen Author: Sandra Brown Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Although it started slow, the book shared my “I can’t put it down” feeling when most of the story was told retrospectively. A quick summer read. Title: The Lost City Author: Henry Shuleman Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: An interesting book set in Title: Finger Lickin’ Fifteen Author: Janet Evanovich Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Author: Kristin Hannah Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: This book reminded me of the book Beaches – only it is way better. It follows the story of two women, Kate and Tully, through their years together after they meet at age 13. This book is fun, heart-warming and heart-breaking all at the same time. Title: Sail Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Keeps you on the edge of your reading seat. With each turn of the page, a new development occurs from love to death to deception. Title: The Boy Who Dared Author: Susan Bartoletti Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: It was OK. I read Number the Stars this spring and thought it was more suspenseful. I would not recommend it. Title: Miracle at Speedy Motors Author: Alexander McCall Smith Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: I’ve yet to be disappointed by the books in the No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series. Each one is full of warmth and generosity and the reminder of the common bonds between all people. Title: How Author: Anna Quindlen Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: An all-time favorite, especially for us “book worms.” A quick, yet very satisfying extended essay about the love of reading and books themselves. Title: The Other Side of Midnight Author: Sidney Sheldon Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great book. It was well written and can keep the reader entertained. The web of romance, mystery, deceit and lies leaves the reader enchanted! Loved it…great work. Title: Twilight Author: Stephenie Meyer Rating: Liked Review: The modern day Romeo and Juliet. Title: Match Me If You Can Author: Susan Elizabeth Phillips Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: In the old days, admitting that you read romance novels was tantamount to revealing a dirty little secret. Not so with Phillips’ books. This is my third and I’m glad there are more! Gone are the contrived situations employed to create tension between the characters. With Phillips, the characters – richly drawn – drive the plot with intelligence and wit, all the while remaining true-to-life. A lovely escapist read that you don’t want to put down! Title: Speak Author: Laurie Halse Anderson Format: Book Rating: Loved Title: Book of Angels Author: Sylvia Browne Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Long Lost Author: Harlan Coben Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Disquiet Author: Julia Leigh Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Short but intriguing tale. This story brings mystery to a head in a quick read. Title: 3rd Degree Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Miracles Author: Danielle Steel Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very easy to read and captivating. Title: Water for Elephants Author: Sara Gruen Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Well written; easy read. I enjoyed these characters and their life in the circus. Title: Sweetwater Gap Author: Denise Hunter Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Sweet story about how one can open a closed heart and let love in when surrounded by love and family. Title: Always Looking Up Author: Michael J. Fox Format: Book Review: Just shows how special Michael J. Fox is and how a life and spirit grow even when suffering an awful disease such as Parkinson’s. Title: The Shack Author: William P. Young Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: Needed a better editor. Title: Midwife of the Author: Christine Blevins Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Following Maggie from her home in the Scottish Highlands to the wilds of Title: Summer Blowout Author: Claire Cook Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Claire Cook always has dysfunctional/off-beat type characters. This was an entertaining look into the life of a make-up artist/hairdresser working in a family business. Title: Forever Odd Author: Dean Koontz Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Almost as good as Odd Thomas, the first book – due to less interaction with the original supporting characters. Title: Still Author: Lisa Genova Format: Book Title: Letter Perfect Author: Cathy Marie Hake Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: It was an historical romance, set in a town in the west. I enjoyed the story and it drew you into the community of the story. Well written. Book Reviews – Week of June 22nd Title: Absolute Power Author: David Baldacci Rating: Loved Review: Burglary gone bad. Owner returns home. She is murdered by someone else, leaving the burglar running for his life. Keeps your attention as the pieces fall into place to catch the murderer. Title: Fugitive Author: Phillip Margolin Format: Book Review: His earlier books were great. I did not enjoy Fugitive and I never finished it. Too drawn out. Title: Big Stone Gap Author: Adriana Trigiani Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Winner Takes All Author: Nora Roberts Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Intriguing and good script writing. Title: The Thyroid Guide Author: Beth Ann Ditkoff and Paul LoGerfo Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: It was a good introductory book for someone newly diagnosed with thyroid disorders. Title: Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan Author: Suze Orman Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: If you’ve read her prior books, the information appeared to be redundant. There wasn’t really anything new for someone aware of the present economic situation that they may already be doing. Title: Shadow Dance Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: Having read a few of this author’s books, this one is definitely stuck in the mold. It was mildly entertaining. Title: Animal, Vegetable, Miracle Author: Barbara Kingsolver Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Excellently written about a family raising their own vegetables in a farm in Title: People of the Book Author: Geraldine Brooks Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: I heard this described as an “intellectual DaVinci Code” – and it was! A wonderful mix of history and mystery and a little romance. Title: The Author: Michael Connelly Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Title: The Associate Author: John Grisham Rating: Liked Review: Ending left something to be desired. Otherwise it was a good, quick Grisham read. Title: The Associate Author: John Grisham Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Red Leather Diary Author: Lily Koppel Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: So enjoyed reading about Title: New Moon Author: Stephenie Meyer Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Enjoyed book 2 in the Twilight series. A modern day Romeo and Juliet series – looking forward to book 3 Eclipse. Title: Death Angel Author: Linda Howard Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Wow! I didn’t think I’d like it. But then I couldn’t put it down. Title: The Squire’s Tale Author: Gerald Morris Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: It was a great book! Title: 10-10-10 Author: Suzy Welch Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: 10 minutes – 10 months – 10 years – Think about it! How will the decision you make affect you in 10 minutes, 10 months and in 10 years? The book provides many, many examples and how it affected someone’s decision. It is an excellent way to make a decision but way too many examples! Title: The Brass Verdict Author: Michael Connelly Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: While the book jacket notes say that Harry Bosch is part of the story, he plays an insignificant role. However, I still enjoyed the book. Title: The Girl with a Author: Tracy Chevalier Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very sad story. Greatly written. Title: Water for Elephants Author: Sara Gruen Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: I loved to read about the two stories! Title: Mr. Darcy Takes a Wife Author: Linda Berdoll Format: Book Rating: Neutral Review: Not what I expected. Story was OK. Title: Bad Moon Rising Author: Jonathan Maberry Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A rousing conclusion to the most epic horror trilogy I have ever read. As the forces of evil prepare for the “Wicked Red Wave” on All Hallow’s Eve, a small band of heroes finally begins to understand the evil that is rising in Pine Deep, and reluctantly admit that they are the only ones with a prayer of stopping it. Highly recommended for all horror fans. Title: Meditation: The Complete Guide Author: Patricia Monaghan and Eleanor G. Viereck Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: The Runaway Princess Author: Kate Coombs Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: It was very good! Book Reviews – Week of June 15th Title: The Zookeeper’s Wife Author: Diane Ackerman Rating: Loved Review: One of the most beautifully written books I’ve ever read. It is prose written like poetry. A holocaust story but very readable from a different point of view – the Gentile Poles who saved Jews. Terrific. Title: Sarah’s Key Author: Tatiana de Rosnay Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Compelling story – quick read about a Holocaust story – writing is mediocre. Title: A New Earth Author: Eckhart Tolle Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Profound reading. Title: O is for Outlaw Author: Sue Grafton Format CD Book Rating: Liked Title: Marley and Me Author: John Grogan Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very touching! Loved that it had references to the Title: Scarpetta Author: Patricia Cornwell Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: This book was a relatively fast read like most Cornwell Kay Scarpetta novels, but I did not enjoy the character development as much as I had in her other novels. This may be related to my not liking the current personalities of the main characters right now. Title: Swine Not? Author: Jimmy Buffett Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Very easy read. Title: The Author: Mary Ann Shaffer Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: I feel in love with the characters! Title: Count of Monte Crisco Author: Alexandre Dumas Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Great – the movie intrigued me – the book was wonderful. Title: Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister Author: Gregory Maguire Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: An enjoyable mix of historical fiction and fantasy with a twist on the classic story of Cinderella. Title: Cutter Author: Thomas Laira Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: A serial killer in Title: Beat the Reaper Author: Josh Bazell Rating: Loved Review: Do you like books about mob hitmen? Medical novels? How about a book whose main character is a former Mafia assassin who is currently a medical resident at a Title: Cursed Author: Carol Higgins Clark Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Another good Regan Reilly mystery. Light – funny – a good read. Title: Divine Justice Author: David Baldacci Rating: Loved Review: Good, fast read. Title: Flashpoint Author: Linda Barnes Rating: Liked Review: Moved quickly and kept my interest. Title: Coyote Author: Linda Barnes Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Moved quickly and kept my interest. Title: People of the Whale Author: Linda Hogan Format: Book Rating: Loved/Liked Review: A wonderful combination of Native American spirituality and life as experienced during the Vietnam War. Moving and spiritual. Title: Sundays at Tiffany’s Author: James Patterson Format: Book Rating: Neutral Title: Villa Author: Nora Roberts Format: CD Book Rating: Loved Title: Dead Man’s Song Author: Jonathan Maberry Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A fantastic novel that continues the thrills, chills, and action in the Pine Deep Trilogy (please read the first novel in the trilogy Ghost Road Blues before you start this one.) Fantastic epic horror with multi-dimensional heroes, a wicked multitude of unusual villains (the evil high priest is an auto-mechanic!) and a cool local setting (takes place in Title: First Family Author: David Baldacci Rating: Liked Review: Not his best book, but it did hold my attention. Title: A Terrible Splendor Author: Marshall Jon Fisher Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: This riveting, true story of the greatest tennis match ever played, provides readers with a fascinating look at the world on the brink of war. The author adroitly weaves the biographies of the three tennis greats throughout the story. Title: The Last Lecture Author: Randy Pausch Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A heart-warming, insightful story about Randy to his children. Title: Suspect Author: Michael Robotham Format: CD Book Rating: Liked Review: A really good mystery – well written and read by an excellent reader. It made the driving time on several trips really fly – many interesting twists of plot event to the very end. Will look for more books by this author (British.) Title: A Spoonful of Poison Author: M.C. Beaton Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Agatha lets her idea of romance interfere with her detective skills. Title: Smoke Screen Author: Sandra Brown Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: I enjoyed the intrigue in this Sandra Brown novel. It was the kind of book that kept you wanting to read more. Title: Curse of Chalion Author: Lois M. Bujold Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Good read; sometimes hard to follow. Title: Luck: The Essential Guide Author: Deborah Aaronson and Kevin Kwan Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: Do you feel lucky! This book details information and gives advice on luck. It gives days of the week that are lucky, details on figuring out your lucky numbers and how to be lucky in the casino (this one I will try.) It details the superstitions of luck and how to avoid being unlucky (it’s all in your head.) Title: sTORI Telling Author: Tori Spelling Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: This book was pretty much what I expected. Tori Spelling gives us insight to her upbringing and her life. She includes funny moments, awkward times and “mommy,” “daddy” stories. She also includes photos of everyone. It is an easy read detailing a whole new kind of normal! Title: To Dream of the Dead Author: Phil Rickman Format: Book Rating: Liked Review: Started out dull, almost didn’t finish. I was so glad I did. It grabbed my attention and didn’t leave it go. Quite a different book with some great details. Title: Animals make us Human Author: Rating: Loved Review: Great candor and great explanations of status of animal welfare. Frank, precise language. Title: Author: Amitav Ghosh Format: Book Rating: Disliked Review: Good story premise which gets lost in author’s use of vocabulary (both nautical and Indian.) Story of crew of ship sailing to Title: White Tiger Author: Aravind Adiga Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: White Tiger gives a real picture of life in Title: Everlastings: The Complete Book of Dried Flowers Author: Patricia Thorpe Format: Book Rating: Loved Book Reviews – Week of June 8th Title: Angels & Demons Author: Dan Brown Rating: Loved Review: Could not put it down! Read it in two days. Title: The Secret Speech Author: Tom Rob Smith Format: Book Rating: Loved Review: A fantastic sequel to Child 44. The tone of the book is influenced by the reign of Khrushchev, just as Child 44 was ruled by the iron fist of Stalin. “Homicide detective” Leo Demidov returns as a tough, sympathetic protagonist, and the book is alternately exciting and heart-rending. This book has a great deal to say about the meaning of family, and the ending is a tear-jerker. Title: The Twentieth Wife Author: Indu Sundaresan Format: Book Rating: Liked Title: Pygmy Author: Chuck Palahniuk Format: Book Rating: Loved |
