A good read. At first I was distracted by the "English" nature of the story, but then I was hooked. Tony Webster recalls his days at a bo...moreA good read. At first I was distracted by the "English" nature of the story, but then I was hooked. Tony Webster recalls his days at a boarding school and his first romantic encounter with a girl. But his memory contains flaws he is unaware of. The ending set me to thinking for days. Haunting!(less)
Interesting look at a life of crime from the inside. Michael is an artist at opening safes. He is sought after and used by master criminals. He als...moreInteresting look at a life of crime from the inside. Michael is an artist at opening safes. He is sought after and used by master criminals. He also cannot speak after being traumatized as a child. He tells his story from inside prison after serving 10 years. He remembers his first love and the way they communicate and he remembers the twists and turns that set him on his life of crime. Good book.(less)
New author for me. Great story. I discovered this book when it was .99 on my Nook. I loved it. Now it is coming out in paperback as are the ne...moreNew author for me. Great story. I discovered this book when it was .99 on my Nook. I loved it. Now it is coming out in paperback as are the next two in the series. Can't wait.
Wendy Everly was six years old when her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. Eleven years later, Wendy discovers her mother might have been right. She’s not the person she’s always believed herself to be, and her whole life begins to unravel—all because of Finn Holmes.
Finn is a mysterious guy who always seems to be watching her. Every encounter leaves her deeply shaken…though it has more to do with her fierce attraction to him than she’d ever admit. But it isn’t long before he reveals the truth: Wendy is a changeling who was switched at birth—and he’s come to take her home.
They set out on a quest together to find her people. Great hero quest story.(less)
A Fountain Filled with Blood by Julia Spencer-Fleming. Another light but interesting mystery sent in the Adirondacks. Hate crimes, murder and envi...moreA Fountain Filled with Blood by Julia Spencer-Fleming. Another light but interesting mystery sent in the Adirondacks. Hate crimes, murder and environmental issues combined with the developing characters of Rev. Claire Fergussen and Police Chief Russ Van Alstyne.(less)
Reading State of wonder is like floating down the amazon; lush and interesting, with surprising twists and turns that do not jolt you because you are...moreReading State of wonder is like floating down the amazon; lush and interesting, with surprising twists and turns that do not jolt you because you are floating down the amazon. Marina Singh gave up a career as a doctor after botching an emergency delivery as an intern, opting instead for the more orderly world of research for a pharmaceutical company. When office colleague Anders Eckman, sent to the Amazon to check on the work of a field team, is reported dead, Marina is asked by her company's CEO to complete Anders' task and to locate his body. What Marina finds in the sweltering, insect-infested jungles of the Amazon shakes her to her core. For the team is headed by esteemed scientist Annick Swenson, the woman who oversaw Marina's residency and who is now intent on keeping the team's progress on a miracle drug completely under wraps. The story is so imbued with a feeling of the Amazon that I thought I was surrounded by mosquitoes and trees and muddy brown water. And yet there is a sense of magic about the world. A good read. (less)
It is fun to read a story in a local setting and Spencer-Fleming writes in the Adirondack North Country. And this was takes place in winter-even bett...moreIt is fun to read a story in a local setting and Spencer-Fleming writes in the Adirondack North Country. And this was takes place in winter-even better. The story is a classic mystery with plot twists and suspense. Clare Fergussen is the new Episcopal priest but she is also ex-army cop and is tough enough to take on the conservative vestry, as well as the bad guys, but soft enough to fall in love. A fun read, though somewhere in the middle I wanted her to get a good pair of boots and a real car already. This is the first of a series so I look forward to more.(less)
The story behind the story. Hadley Richardson fell deeply in love with Ernest Hemingway in 1920, had a child and was abandoned for another woman. In...moreThe story behind the story. Hadley Richardson fell deeply in love with Ernest Hemingway in 1920, had a child and was abandoned for another woman. In this book, her story is tenderly told. There is love and adventure and writers and the modern age. And there is Paris. A good read, not suspenseful or intense. No surprise twists and turns, just a good story.(less)
A rags to riches story of our time. Snowman, saved from the knackers wagon at the cost of $80, is trained with love and understanding by a man from Ho...moreA rags to riches story of our time. Snowman, saved from the knackers wagon at the cost of $80, is trained with love and understanding by a man from Holland who barely survived the Nazi occupation. They swept the jumping competitions in Long Island and in the northeaster equestrian circles. This simple farmer and teacher partnered with a horse to inspired the times. I loved it. Told tenderly.(less)
I do like Orson Scott Card's work. This is a new series for me but I enjoyed the fantasy world he created, weaving in traditional mythology, the "...moreI do like Orson Scott Card's work. This is a new series for me but I enjoyed the fantasy world he created, weaving in traditional mythology, the "knacks" of Alvin Maker and all set in modern day world. Danny of the North Family knew from early childhood that his family was different, and that he was different from them. While his cousins were learning how to create the things that commoners called fairies, ghosts, golems, trolls, werewolves, and other such miracles that were the heritage of the North family, Danny worried that he would never show a talent or a magic. Instead he is a gate Mage, one of the greatest mages and subject to death because of his gift. The story follows his journey as he escapes his family and learns to use his gift.
I look forward to further books in this series. (less)
There is so much suspense, that I would have to take a break from the tension from time to time! Truly a page turner with many twists and surprises. ...moreThere is so much suspense, that I would have to take a break from the tension from time to time! Truly a page turner with many twists and surprises. Christine wakes up everyday not knowing where she is. Her memories disappear every time she falls asleep. Her husband, Ben, is a stranger to her, and he's obligated to explain their life together on a daily basis--all the result of a mysterious accident that made Christine an amnesiac. With the encouragement of her doctor, Christine starts a journal to help jog her memory every day. One morning, she opens it and sees that she's written three unexpected and terrifying words: "Don't trust Ben."(less)
Drama, action and political intrigue. I was in the mood for face paced reading and this suited my mood just fine. The niece of the president is kidn...moreDrama, action and political intrigue. I was in the mood for face paced reading and this suited my mood just fine. The niece of the president is kidnapped and Sean King and Michelle Maxwell are called to the scene. They know the ways of Washington and the Secret Service and follow the leads, both the red herrings and the ultimate true lead. A great escape novel.(less)
Rachel's story is revealed in the present and through flashbacks through the eyes of many people in her life . It is a carefully crafted study of a m...moreRachel's story is revealed in the present and through flashbacks through the eyes of many people in her life . It is a carefully crafted study of a multiracial family and the tragedy that overtakes them. Rachel is the daughter of a Danish mother and a black military man. After surviving the tragedy, she goes to live with With her African American grandmother in a mostly black community. Because she is light skinned, with blue eyes, she does not fit in to either the black community or the white community. She struggles to find her place in her community and her family.(less)
Gabriel Allon restores paintings and works sometimes for the Israeli intelligence. This time he secures the help of an Arab billionaire, a woman, to ...moreGabriel Allon restores paintings and works sometimes for the Israeli intelligence. This time he secures the help of an Arab billionaire, a woman, to do a sting on Arab terrorists. Fine intrigue!(less)
S. King is a great writer. He manipulates language and story and grabs the reader. Suspense is maintained and characters emerge with depth.
...moreS. King is a great writer. He manipulates language and story and grabs the reader. Suspense is maintained and characters emerge with depth.
The story begins when Edgar Freemantle has a accident, losing an arm and damaging his head. His life falls apart and he moved to Duma Key in Florida to pull himself together and start over.
Though I shy away from the horror of a s. King novel, I was well into the mystery and intrigue of this novel before I encountered it. Oh, there were signals, but they were well woven into the story. And in the end, the horror was not so difficult to read. The end is redemptive.
So I add another S. King book to my catalog. I loved Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile. This has the same quality as those, a solid story with a bit of the unexplained.(less)
What a fun book. It has the adventure of many of the current fantasy books but carries a scent of historical fiction as well. The fun is in recogniz...moreWhat a fun book. It has the adventure of many of the current fantasy books but carries a scent of historical fiction as well. The fun is in recognizing the history as I remember it. Elements of the 1980s are woven in the video game Parzival plays. Old vieo games, movies, TV shows all make appearances that futher the plot. Good book.(less)
Ree Dolly's father has skipped bail on charges that he ran a crystal meth lab, and the Dollys will lose their house if he doesn't show up for his next...moreRee Dolly's father has skipped bail on charges that he ran a crystal meth lab, and the Dollys will lose their house if he doesn't show up for his next court date. With two young brothers depending on her, 16-year-old Ree knows she has to bring her father back, dead or alive. Living in the harsh poverty of the Ozarks, Ree learns quickly that asking questions of the rough Dolly clan can be a fatal mistake. But, as an unsettling revelation lurks, Ree discovers unforeseen depths in herself and in a family network that protects its own at any cost.
suspenseful story with good characters and action(less)
Maddy Sprawls, 69 year old newspaper librarian and sleuth is the protagonist of this cozy mystery involving four garage sale hunters and their driver....moreMaddy Sprawls, 69 year old newspaper librarian and sleuth is the protagonist of this cozy mystery involving four garage sale hunters and their driver. The mystery leads to Romanian royalty. Good but light.(less)
Thought he was dead, or maybe he wasn't. He was. Doesn't keep him from trying to find his murderer. I love Jim Butcher's tongue in cheek writing s...moreThought he was dead, or maybe he wasn't. He was. Doesn't keep him from trying to find his murderer. I love Jim Butcher's tongue in cheek writing style!(less)
Better than 3 stars but not quite 4. Diana Bishop, witch, discovers a long-lost text that leads her to a love relationship with a vampire, a relation...moreBetter than 3 stars but not quite 4. Diana Bishop, witch, discovers a long-lost text that leads her to a love relationship with a vampire, a relationship forbidden by "The congregation" that rules the non-humans. A romance with forbidden love, a bit of lust, resistance and tenderness. There is also an underlying theme of racial/religious acceptance (albeit cloaked in witch / vampire / demon guise). A fun, engaging read.(less)
A charming children's book about a special street in Georgetown, near Washington D.C. August Brown moves to Georgetown after his parents divorce. He...moreA charming children's book about a special street in Georgetown, near Washington D.C. August Brown moves to Georgetown after his parents divorce. He has no friends till he meets April who lives on Pineapple Place. The street doesn't exist to anyone else and only August can see them. A light, but well ritten children's book.(less)
There is ethereal quality about this book and the circus which appears unexpectedly at night. Two characters are unwittingly expected to seek to win ...moreThere is ethereal quality about this book and the circus which appears unexpectedly at night. Two characters are unwittingly expected to seek to win dominance over the circus but instead establish a relationship with each other.
When I finished, I wanted to say, "What just happened there?" Nonetheless, I enjoyed it and found myself wafted along on the imagery and language. (less)
A most powerful novel of justice and injustice in the time after WWII in the Mississippi Delta Country. The stories of a city woman's life on a farm ...moreA most powerful novel of justice and injustice in the time after WWII in the Mississippi Delta Country. The stories of a city woman's life on a farm and the return of two WWII soldiers, one black and one white, are woven together and told through the eyes of several characters. But the voices are clear and the story is revealed with depth and understanding. I was riveted and moved by it's truth and power.
Laura moves from Memphis to a farm with her two daughters at the insistence of her husband. She is lives without plumbing, far away from friends and family, with her mean-spirited father in-law and her husband who is often absent. The share tenants and sharecroppers people her world. Trouble boils around her in this picture of the racist South in the 50s.(less)
Exactly what I was in the mood for- a suspenseful mystery featuring a struggling protagonist with integrity. The Boundary Waters of Minnesota are bro...moreExactly what I was in the mood for- a suspenseful mystery featuring a struggling protagonist with integrity. The Boundary Waters of Minnesota are brought to life and the characters have a little depth. There are plot twists and suspense. A good first-in-series book.(less)
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