Jane Leavy does an excellent job of making her hero real, flawed and human, but remains an iconic character in baseball history. This is obviously wel...moreJane Leavy does an excellent job of making her hero real, flawed and human, but remains an iconic character in baseball history. This is obviously well researched and written from her heart. she does a great job of offering insight into a man with many facets of personality and character. I enjoyed this one a great deal.(less)
I feel as if I was transported to the Highlands in the 1600, Susan Fletcher is such a sensorial writer, she made me feel, smell and see her beautiful...moreI feel as if I was transported to the Highlands in the 1600, Susan Fletcher is such a sensorial writer, she made me feel, smell and see her beautiful Scotland. This story reads as a bio/memorior and captured my heart, I will think of these characters often and the injustices of war, kings and allegiances, treatment of people and simple gifts given us each day. The history alluded to in this story, the lore and jocobite "cause" are all very interesting and absorbing. I loved this book and think it will stay with me for some time. (less)
I enjoyed this book a great deal. I found it compelling and very interesting reading. The power of the supreme court and how it was changed and impact...moreI enjoyed this book a great deal. I found it compelling and very interesting reading. The power of the supreme court and how it was changed and impacted by Roosevelt administration is amazing. The personalities, battles (personal, emotion, and legal) come together to make me appreciate even more the work of the court and how it's impact has changed over the years. (less)
Fun and funny fast read about wanting to get away from a small town and when you return how quickly you get caught up in the life again. Rebecca becom...moreFun and funny fast read about wanting to get away from a small town and when you return how quickly you get caught up in the life again. Rebecca becomes a detective, girlfriend, mentor, friend, caretaker all in the time she is trying to get away from where she is now and get back to her life. A small town with a lot of characters, not a lot of depth. An enjoyable read.(less)
It was a fun read with a pretty good story line. I got frustrated with the main character as she continues to hang on to the superficial and caste ste...moreIt was a fun read with a pretty good story line. I got frustrated with the main character as she continues to hang on to the superficial and caste sterotypes throughout the book. Dispite all she is doing, her goal to make those closing her out see her, she only accomplishes to make them look good and save face. Money is power is a pretty prevalent theme along with the acceptance of class and standard caste distinctions. I enjoyed this one overall a quick and fun trip to the rank and priviledged youth.(less)
Read this one for the new Romance Book Club. It is a fairly predictable storyline, your basic romance pattern. Enjoyable if you are not looking or muc...moreRead this one for the new Romance Book Club. It is a fairly predictable storyline, your basic romance pattern. Enjoyable if you are not looking or much depth or character development. Part of a trilogy, don't know if I will read part 3.(less)
This was the June "teen books for grown up" book club selection. It kept me riveted throughout. I liked the development of the characters and voice in...moreThis was the June "teen books for grown up" book club selection. It kept me riveted throughout. I liked the development of the characters and voice in the story. (less)
Very interesting reading, author gives enough information to understand the pitfalls of the impacted people and how far reaching the lies told by thes...moreVery interesting reading, author gives enough information to understand the pitfalls of the impacted people and how far reaching the lies told by these four individuals have impacted others. Well written and enjoyable. (less)
Lifestyles of the rich and famous. A bunch of snobs whose most important concern is having to stay in less than a suite in a hotel or riding in a vehi...moreLifestyles of the rich and famous. A bunch of snobs whose most important concern is having to stay in less than a suite in a hotel or riding in a vehicle with other "dirty" people. I thought this sounded like a fun mystery, but as it turns out it is a more of a romance, with class being the primary barrier to their togetherness. I found the main character shallow and self centered. Maybe I just could not muster the sympathy for someone who only had two million dollars to survive on. Her friend is missing and she seems more worried about her cat. The primary reason she sets out to find the "so called" friend was that there would be $10,000,000 in it for her. The relationships were as superficial as the people portraying them.
I thought this was going to be a murder mystery, the first one to die was in the last 30 pages of the book (no mystery in the death), then we racked a body count of 4 in those last pages, none of which were mysteries either. Suddenly in the last few pages, we realize the entire book comes full circle and added a new character out of nowhere to resolve questions.
I enjoyed the travel, looking into the lifestyles of the rich and self-centered. The message or information regarding the "rag" trade and sweatshops was good, but too little in the scheme of the story.
A very moving story of a murder in Warsaw in the 1930's. The beginnings of the Warsaw "ghetto" and the lives of many of the residents in addition to t...moreA very moving story of a murder in Warsaw in the 1930's. The beginnings of the Warsaw "ghetto" and the lives of many of the residents in addition to the Christian side also. Well written and moving. I am sure as I travel there this summer, this story will haunt me as Henick Corben was haunted by Erik. (less)
December book club Teen Books for Grown-ups. The voice in this story is so real, you get the feeling you are right there with them. I laughed, anticip...moreDecember book club Teen Books for Grown-ups. The voice in this story is so real, you get the feeling you are right there with them. I laughed, anticipated that happenings and did not anticipate some of the events. The adults in this book were fun and caring and the summer antics of these boys took me back to a much simpler time and place. A delightful read and very fun. (less)
Haywood Smith can always make me smile a little, tear up a little and then make me glad I read her book. Maybe I relate better as the women are more m...moreHaywood Smith can always make me smile a little, tear up a little and then make me glad I read her book. Maybe I relate better as the women are more mature (older), closer to my age and have lived lives that are a little flawed by full. Her southern charm comes through as you see the characters in all their true colors. This was a fun read, which I thoroughly enjoyed. (less)
This was an older book, but somehow I had missed it, it tied in the code murderer and the poet and introduced Michael Haller Jr. so the connections to...moreThis was an older book, but somehow I had missed it, it tied in the code murderer and the poet and introduced Michael Haller Jr. so the connections to past and future books were made. I enjoyed it and did not see the ending coming. Another good Connelly read. (less)
Another fun visit to Abbotsville. Miss Julia always makes me smile. The characters feel like old friends and always finding ways to get themselves int...moreAnother fun visit to Abbotsville. Miss Julia always makes me smile. The characters feel like old friends and always finding ways to get themselves into situations. A fun, quick read. (less)
Creatively told and well written story of a visit of Alyss to the world of reality and back to Wonderland. The story weaves elements of the classic Al...moreCreatively told and well written story of a visit of Alyss to the world of reality and back to Wonderland. The story weaves elements of the classic Alice in Wonderland tale into a completely different take on the story. It is not in any way true to the original story line and is not intended to be. There are some strong messages and enjoyable pieces of the original are included. I enjoyed it and felt like it was well worth the time. Presented this choice to the teen books for adults group formed at the school where I teach.(less)
This one was not for me. A sense of a purpose was more what I felt as I read this. I thought it would be a quick enjoyable read. I just could not get...moreThis one was not for me. A sense of a purpose was more what I felt as I read this. I thought it would be a quick enjoyable read. I just could not get into the story or the people involved. I did not care what happened, why or whether I ever found any sense of an ending. (less)
Elaines closed, Herbie is now Herb, Stone is back to being a single man, and Dino has a new flame and Shelly Bach is back to add to the mix. A fun rea...moreElaines closed, Herbie is now Herb, Stone is back to being a single man, and Dino has a new flame and Shelly Bach is back to add to the mix. A fun read with all the Stone Barrington style. It felt this was more Herbie and Dino than Stone, but still a fun read that kept you involved throughout. I enjoyed it.(less)
I love Kristin Hannah, her writing takes me through so many emotions. This book is no different. I cried, laughed and loved the characters and connect...moreI love Kristin Hannah, her writing takes me through so many emotions. This book is no different. I cried, laughed and loved the characters and connected on so many ways with them. This was well done and very strong. a good read.(less)
A lot of good suggestions about changing your thinking, practical applications and self tests to see where you are currently and what you can change a...moreA lot of good suggestions about changing your thinking, practical applications and self tests to see where you are currently and what you can change about losing weight, being fit and staying that way. I will apply a lot of this to myself over the next...(less)
I loved this book, a little romance, some betrayal and redemption and a murder all in a small Texas town. The characters were people I wanted to care...moreI loved this book, a little romance, some betrayal and redemption and a murder all in a small Texas town. The characters were people I wanted to care about and root for and liked the way the story took me along. I was a little sad to have this one end.(less)
I enjoyed this one, it kept me reading; however, I felt it was kind of lightweight compared to many of her other books. I am beginning to feel as if s...moreI enjoyed this one, it kept me reading; however, I felt it was kind of lightweight compared to many of her other books. I am beginning to feel as if she is writing more for the television than for the readers. The plots are becoming more simplistic with less detail in the story lines. Maybe it is just me, but I may not have to grab the next one as soon as it comes out.(less)
This was an interesting account of the night of the sinking of the titanic. The people involved, the activity and rememberances from that fateful nigh...moreThis was an interesting account of the night of the sinking of the titanic. The people involved, the activity and rememberances from that fateful night. I found it very compelling and interesting. (less)
A light fun story about a young woman coming into her own after realizing that she was used and how naive she had been. I liked the characters and enj...moreA light fun story about a young woman coming into her own after realizing that she was used and how naive she had been. I liked the characters and enjoyed the interaction between them.(less)
Kid club book - 4th grade girl begins to lose her hair and has to wear a wig. the reaction of her classmates, a little bit on "mean girl" can lead to...moreKid club book - 4th grade girl begins to lose her hair and has to wear a wig. the reaction of her classmates, a little bit on "mean girl" can lead to discussion, how the parents, teacher and kids handle the situation can make good discussion topics also.(less)
This is one, whether you like the characters or not, they stick with you and you find yourself caring what happens to them. Even at times when they do...moreThis is one, whether you like the characters or not, they stick with you and you find yourself caring what happens to them. Even at times when they don't seem to care. A good read that takes you to some dark places.(less)
Can a house cause bad things to happen. Walter and Colquett Kennedy believe that the house next door is evil and three families are distroyed while li...moreCan a house cause bad things to happen. Walter and Colquett Kennedy believe that the house next door is evil and three families are distroyed while living there. A compelling read that you do not want to put down.(less)
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