Ann A’s
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Ann A’s
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from the Challenge: 50 Books group.
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#22-The End of Your Life Book ClubI enjoyed this book about books and the relationship between a son and his amazing mother. 4*
Sherry wrote: "#13. 
I have never been to Dublin, but after I read this book, I felt as if I had. Two cops: one a veteran detective, depressed alcoholic, in an end of the road ..."Sounds like you've stumbled upon some good whodunnits - one of my favorite genres. Sigh...more books for that out-of-control TBR list!
#19- The Lost Continent: Travels in Small Town AmericaDitto Bill Bryson. I love his sense of humor and don't take his "observations" too seriously. 5*
#18- Acquired TastesEntertaining fluff about how "the other half" live. I admit I'm happy to read ANYTHING by Peter Mayle. 4*
Naomi wrote: "The Bucolic Plague: How Two Manhattanites Became Gentlemen Farmers: An Unconventional Memoir by Josh Kilmer-Purcell[bookcover:The Bucolic Plague: How Two Manhattanites Became Gentlemen Farmers:..."
Yes, I want to hear about that soap!
#16- Telegraph AvenueMy first Michael Chabon novel, and it certainly won't be the last. He's a bit like a manic genius at times (actually, that's probably what he IS), but overall very enjoyable. 4*
#15- Oryx and CrakeDidn't like it as well as The Handmaid's Tale, but still immensely admire Atwood's writing. 3 1/2*
#12-The Clue in the Old StagecoachIt's fun to pull out a childhood favorite now and then. 3* just because it's NANCY!
#11-Snow Flower and the Secret FanI join with the few who did not love this book. I appreciated the research that went into the story and the insights into Chinese culture. However, the melodrama was over the top for me. Barely 3*
#9 - The Concrete BlondeI like Michael Connelly a lot, but this one had perhaps one too many twists at the end. Also pretty unpleasant subject matter. Still 3*, because it did hold my interest.
#8 - The Hotel New HampshireAlthough I liked A Prayer for Owen Meany and The Cider House Rules, this one was a little too bizarre and distasteful for me. I did add 1/2 star for the parts that made me laugh. 2 1/2*
Leshawn wrote: "#2) "The Twelve Tribes of Hattie" by Ayana Mathis published in 2012. My hardcover. 243 pages.A gift from Veronica for Christmas, this was good enough to make me forget where I was a few times."I haven't always agreed with Oprah's choices, but this looks like a good one!
