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I love Louise Penny's books and was thrilled to find this "between the novels" mini-book. It was this book that led me to this site, as a matter of fact. Louise lives in Sutton, Quebec and her mysteries are set in the village of Three Pines, Quebe...
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| This was a book group selection and a title and a woman completely unknown to me. Like many young girls I thought it would be glamerous to live a life of luxury in a palatial home - preferably in Britain - where I fanatasized about being on a first n...more | |
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| There are over 2000 favorable reviews of this book for good reason. I can't add anything to them except to say that if you love books, love your family & have already given thought to end of life issues - and preserving dignity to a loved one wit...more | |
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A loving tribute to life and to reading.
I want to tell everyone I know -- READ THIS BOOK! The book cover's flap has the best word to described this book: profoundly moving, joyful (in spite of loss) and a celebration of life, love and the written... " Read more of this review » |
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An absolutely wonderfully written book that is not just the personal experience of Will Schwalbe. This book explores the power of books, reading them, discussing them and intagrating them into our lives and the lives of others. I think we all have...
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| The series of Chief Inspector Gamache continue to get better and better. Goodreads will need to add more stars if Penny keeps up her ability to create the most thoughtful murder stories ever - and that seems to be an oxymoron. By now, we are learning...more | |
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| I gave 5 stars based solely on the story of Lisa Jura, a budding fourteen year old concert pianist, whose lessons are cut short solely because she is Jewish and living in Vienna. The year was 1938 and Nazi party controlled Austria. Lisa's parents mus...more | |
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| Full disclosure: I did not want to read this book but when a member of my book group suggested it twice I said I'd read it for her. I know our politics are different; I know she's fiercely proud if her Navy pilot son (as she should be) but the mindse...more | |
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Lisa's review of Fearless: The Heroic Story of One Navy SEAL's Sacrifice in the Hunt for Osama Bin Laden and the Unwavering Devotion of the Woman Who Loved Him:
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I give this 3 stars because I wish there were more letters or emails for me to get to know Adam better. As one reviewer said, it was kind of like eating a dry sandwich. What Adam did accomplish is amazing! This would be a pretty good book for high...
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Q&A with Garth Stein
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In celebration of the re-release of his first novel, Raven Stole the Moon, Garth Stein, the author the NYT bestselling literary novel The Art of Racin...more
Q&A with Joyce Maynard
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— last activity Jan 26, 2011 10:39am
Join author Joyce Maynard as she discusses her new book The Good Daughters. This group will run September 19 - 24, 2010.
Q&A with Kristin Hannah
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— last activity Jan 20, 2013 09:51pm
Join the New York Times best-selling author of Firefly Lane, True Colors, Winter Garden, and more as she discusses her previous work and her new book...more
Ask Marisa de los Santos - October 16, 2012
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— last activity Oct 16, 2012 02:32pm
Join us on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 for a special discussion with New York Times Bestselling author, Marisa de los Santos. Marisa will be discussing...more
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