false 34 259 204 true 5799787 read 2 true 1372003 currently-reading 53 true 1372002 to-read http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58537927 to: The Lost Symbol (Robert Langdon, #3) by Dan Brown
I have to start by saying I loved this book, the symbolism and whole delving into masonic rituals was a great read. The four stars was because I felt a little odd at the end of the book like was the whole search worth it? I didn't really understand why it was all necessary despite loving the Journey of the book. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77767722 The Doomsday Key (Sigma Force, #6) by James Rollins
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]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/77767419 to: The Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother's Memoir (Hardcover) by Katrina Kenison
This is not a book that would have caught my eye--thanks Erika for lending it to me! This author has such a way with words, I really slowed down to enjoy this book. She takes you through her journey of change as her sons near high school and college years and she is realizing that life will change and does change so quickly. The basic idea to savor each ordinary day, the dinners, laughter, challenges of everyday life is really important. I need to buy this book and reread it. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74931588 to: Al Capone Shines My Shoes (Hardcover) by Gennifer Choldenko
I have enjoyed this series. Coming of age issues along with worries about finances, siblings, and funny things with alcatraz. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/74931708 to: Hardball (V.I. Warshawski Series #13) by Sara Paretsky
Liked this book but a little hard to follow at times with many different characters and plot turns. I read mystery novels like this as "no brainers" so thinking to hard isn't on my agenda with them! The story was interesting talking about civil rights marches and politics in Chicago. Good read! ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/58538644 Salt: A World History (Paperback) by Mark Kurlansky
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]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/72486235 to: Alex Cross's Trial (Alex Cross, #15) by James Patterson
This was a departure from James Patterson's normal action thriller genre. This was closer to historical fiction. The setting is the early 1900's when the situation for freed slaves is almost worse than slavery itself in the southern states. The Ku Klux Klan is supposedly outlawed but is alive and well, definitely makes me think about today's political climate. Although I lean conservatively in politics I have to say I think that racism is alive and well and this book made me think about my own issues with it. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/54474858 to: Catching Fire (Hunger Games, #2) by Suzanne Collins
I like this series of books. It is a coming of age story and teenage angst with a sci fi element to it. The characters were developed more in this book--I'm looking forward to the next installment. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/71763455 to: Guardian of Lies (Hardcover) by Steve Martini
Love this author--this took me a little longer to get into than his others but I liked the twists and turns the story took. It kept me guessing. ]]>