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Jean rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Sonoma Rose by Jennifer Chiaverini
Very interesting. Set in California. It is a "twin" book of "the Quilter's Homecoming" also by Chiaverini. Each book covers one family which is connected to the other family. Confusing - you'll just have to read them.
Jean rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Some of My Best Friends Are Black by Tanner Colby
Saw him on C-Span Book review. Amusing guy. But serious subject. I thought I knew about the US post-1960 Civil RIghts laws experience. Was I wrong! Phew! Some of the info is pretty nasty and disturbing. We have a looonnng way to go before we are a tr...more
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The Dog Who Knew Too Much by Spencer Quinn
Cute premise (told by the dog) - good, light, popcorn reading
Jean rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum
Those Who Save Us
by Jenna Blum (Goodreads Author)
Set in 1940's Germany and the present, the novel explores the nature of bravery vs knuckling under the atrocities of a dictator. Is helping the resistance while becoming the mistress of an SS officer good or bad? If you are also protecting your half-...more
Jean rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Pompeii by Robert Harris
Starts two days before the volcano erupts - exciting and educational
Jean rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Death of a Chimney Sweep by M.C. Beaton
Set in the Highlands of Scotland and part of a long series of mysteries featuring a clever local constable
Jean rated a book 4 of 5 stars
The Ionia Sanction by Gary Corby
good and funny mystery set in 450 BC greece
Jean rated a book 4 of 5 stars
Flawed Dogs by Berkeley Breathed
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Stitches by David Small
Jean rated a book 3 of 5 stars
La's Orchestra Saves the World by Alexander McCall Smith
Another gentle book by Alexander McCall Smith. The Bertie Series are now my favorites!
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