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1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y--The Other Side of What--Shannon Yarbrough--finished 4/7/17.
2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water--Mr. Blanding Builds His Dream House by Eric Hodgins--finished 4/23/17
.3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball are coming to their playoff seasons. Read a book about a sport. Sacking the Quarterback by Samantha Towle--finished 4/2/17
4. Arbor Day is this month so read a book about trees or set in the woods.--Rising Storm by Erin Hunter--finished 4/15/17
5. Read a book that is under 150 pages--Little Black Dress by James Patterson and Emily Raymond--finished 4/1/17.
6. Reread a book that you enjoyed.
7. Read a book that won a prize--Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison--finished 4/10/17
8. Read a mystery--Murder on Pointe--C. S. McDonald--finished 4/7/17.
9. Your choice--A Touch of Death--Marissa Dobson--finished 4/8/17.
Bonus books:
The Visitor--Leslie Wolfe--finished 4/2/17
Rump Raiding Raptors--Alan Melos--finished 4/2/17
The Sweetest Girl--Jeanna Yung--finished 4/2/17
Bugs--Rachel Yu--finished 4/7/17
Andy and the Angry Dragon--Thomas Yu--finished 4/7/17
Rod Dormin, Comet Corps Cop--Rachel Yu--finished 4/7/17
Cowboy Crock Pot Cooking-- Brent Younger--finished 4/7/17
Vampire Island--Adele Griffin--finished 4/13/17
The Beast's Desire--Emerald Ice--finished 4/16/17
Heart of Eve--Pam Godwin--finished 4/16/17
V is for Vampire--Adele Griffin--finished 4/16/17
The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates--Wes Moore--finished 4/18/17
Betting His Wife--Ava Sterling--finished 4/26/17
Her Happy Ending--Ava Sterling--finished 4/26/17
I'm Afraid of the Vampire State Building--Patti Greenberg-Wollman and Merill Feinstein-Feit
One Kiss--Lisa Fox--finished 4/19/17
Someone I Loved--Anna Gavalda--finished 4/19/17
The Dating Tutor--Melissa Frost--finished 4/29/17
The Mysterious Mr. Blackstone--C. R. Lemons--finished 4/21/17
BDSM Romance--J. R. Luxor--finished 4/23/17
The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu--Joshua Hammer--finished 4/26/17
Damned If You Do--Lisabet Sarai--finished 4/27/17
Summer Passions--Michelle McMaster--finished 4/27/17
Home and Away--Samantha Wayland--finished 4/29/17
The Brick Wall--Stephanie Julian--finished 4/30/17
Opening Day of Major League Baseball is today - Go Dodgers!1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y.
2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water.
3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball are coming to their playoff seasons. Read a book about a sport.
4. Arbor Day is this month so read a book about trees or set in the woods.
5. Read a book that is under 150 pages.
6. Reread a book that you enjoyed.
7. Read a book that won a prize.
8. Read a mystery.
9. Your choice.
8. Read a mystery. "Snakeskin Shamisen by Naomi Hirahara (Book 3 of the Mas Arai series).
frankly speaking i love this group. I havnt been that active in the grp as i didnt have my phone with me since mid jan. anyhow now I'm back hopefully I'll be really active
And I forgot "Go Angels!"1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y.
2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water.
3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball are coming to their playoff seasons. Read a book about a sport.
4. Arbor Day is this month so read a book about trees or set in the woods.
5. Read a book that is under 150 pages.
6. Reread a book that you enjoyed.
7. Read a book that won a prize.
8. Read a mystery.
9. Your choice.
8. Read a mystery. "Snakeskin Shamisen by Naomi Hirahara (Book 3 of the Mas Arai series).
9. Your choice. "Black Water" by T. Jefferson Park (Book 3 of the Merci Rayborn series).
April 2017 ChallengeBegins: 01Apr17 / Ends: 30Apr17
6 completed
1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y.
✔ 2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water - A Night to Remember ✔ – 01Apr17
3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball are coming to their playoff seasons. Read a book about a sport.
4. Arbor Day is this month so read a book about trees or set in the woods.
✔ 5. Read a book that is under 150 pages - Lon Po Po ✔ – 07 Apr 17 (32 pg)
✔ 6. Reread a book that you enjoyed - West with the Night ✔ – 14Apr17
✔ 7. Read a book that won a prize - Hugo award - Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell ✔ – 10Apr17
✔ 8. Read a mystery - One, Two, Buckle My Shoe ✔ – 25Apr17
✔ 9. Your choice - Gutenberg's Apprentice ✔ – 08Apr17
My April Challenge.1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y.
2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water.
3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball are coming to their playoff seasons. Read a book about a sport.
4. Arbor Day is this month so read a book about trees or set in the woods.
5. Read a book that is under 150 pages.
6. Reread a book that you enjoyed.
7. Read a book that won a prize.
8. Read a mystery.
9. Your choice.
8. Read a mystery. "Snakeskin Shamisen by Naomi Hirahara (Book 3 of the Mas Arai series).
8. Read a mystery. "Crime plus Music," edited by Jim Fusilli (Goodreads Giveaway).
9. Your choice. "Black Water" by T. Jefferson Park (Book 3 of the Merci Rayborn series).
A Night to Remember – Walter Lord – 5*****
This is a first-hand account of what the people aboard the Titanic recall of the night she sank. It’s a gripping story, and Lord does a great job of bringing all these people to life. I get a real sense of the confusion and disbelief when the ship first strikes the iceberg. And later, of the chaos and panic when it is clear she will go down.
LINK to my review
2. water dor elephants3 calico joe
4 jungle book
5 the great Gatsby
6 hotter after midnight
7 all light we cannot see
8 the girl with the dragon tattoo
9 gone by Michael Grant
-Cathy Marie Hake 4-3-17Once again, I chose a book from the library and ended up reading a book off of my to-read list without my having planned to; it's rather amusing how often this happens to me actually. However, when I grabbed it off the shelf, I didn't know it was the second book of a series until I entered it here although there were hints of there having been a larger backstory than I had access to while I was reading it, but, overall, this book works quite well as a stand-alone anyway. In any case, I really enjoyed it. It was written well, and the characters lived on the page. The only reason I didn't give this book five stars was because of how quickly she resolved the complication in the plot and brought it to an entirely too fast ending; the last few chapters solved everything, but it felt forced and fast by the time I'd read the short epilogue.
-Tamera Alexander 4-5-17This was an amazing crescendo (*smirk*) of a conclusion of Tamera Alexander's Belmont novels in which the author used three of Adelicia Acklen's (the woman who owned Belmont mansion in real life) favorite things: art, nature and music as the motivation behind each book in the series. Anyway, I truly loved this novel, which is definitely my favorite of the series and possibly of all of the author's books that I have read. It was well written with amazing characters who I wish I could meet in real life.
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1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y.
2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water.
3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball..."
I'm still rooting for the Pirates.
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44 Scotland Street – Alexander McCall Smith – 3.5***
I love this kind of ensemble piece. Not much happens, and everything happens: love found, lost and found again, awkward encounters, a hidden masterpiece, a new job and therapy sessions. I want to know more about them, especially Pat and Matthew
LINK to my review
Gutenberg’s Apprentice – Alix Christie – 3.5***
In her debut novel, Christie explores one of the most momentous events in history: the invention of the printing press. I did find the information about the conflicts between the guilds, the ruling class, and the Church interesting, but it went on for so long that I grew tired of the political and personal intrigue. Still, in this age of digital print, it is all the more wonderful to imagine the creativity, skill and hard work that went into this marvelous invention.
LINK to my review
My April Challenge.1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y.
2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water.
3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball are coming to their playoff seasons. Read a book about a sport.
4. Arbor Day is this month so read a book about trees or set in the woods.
5. Read a book that is under 150 pages.
6. Reread a book that you enjoyed.
7. Read a book that won a prize.
8. Read a mystery.
9. Your choice.
5. Read a book that is under 150 pages.
"The Short Reign of Pippin IV" by John Steinbeck (151 pages)
8. Read a mystery. "Snakeskin Shamisen by Naomi Hirahara (Book 3 of the Mas Arai series).
8. Read a mystery. "Crime plus Music," edited by Jim Fusilli (Goodreads Giveaway).
9. Your choice. "Black Water" by T. Jefferson Park (Book 3 of the Merci Rayborn series).
Now reading "The Short Reign of Pippin IV" by John Steinbeck.""In his only work of political satire, The Short Reign of Pippin IV, John Steinbeck turns the French Revolution upside down as amateur astronomer Pippin Héristal is drafted to rule the unruly French. Steinbeck creates around the infamous Pippin the most hilarious royal court ever: Pippin’s wife, Queen Marie, who “might have taken her place at the bar of a very good restaurant”; his uncle, a man of dubious virtue; his glamour-struck daughter and her beau, the son of the so-called “egg king” of Petaluma, California; and a motley crew of courtiers and politicians, guards and gardeners. "
This is our book club selection for April.
-Alina Adams 4-7-17This was a fairly entertaining cozy mystery with a few well drawn characters. However, the writing itself was rather poor; the story began too abruptly and there was zero descending action after the ending climax--it basically ended as soon as the mystery was fully revealed. I really liked Bex as a protagonist though, so I might read more of the series anyway.
-Dani Pettrey 4-9-17This was a well written and entertaining Christian suspense novel with a romantic subplot. I really liked the characters and the interesting plot twists along the way. I truly enjoyed it; it has earned its place on my favorites' list along with the rest of the series; in fact, this fourth book and the fifth one are my favorites of the series.
-Dani Pettrey 4-10-17This was a well written and entertaining Christian suspense novel with a romantic subplot. I really liked the characters and the interesting plot twists along the way. I truly enjoyed it; it has earned its place on my favorites' list along with the rest of the series; in fact, this fifth one along with the fourth one are my favorites of the series. I wish there could be more of this series!
-Marta Perry 4-11-17This was a well written and interesting Amish romance novel with one plot set in current day and the other set during the 1960s when the Amish of Lancaster county were faced with the changing world around them, requiring many families to move and settle daughter communities away from Lancaster. The characters were well drawn, and I was interested in how Barbie learns from her Grandmother's stories about her own life that adventure doesn't have to mean pushing boundaries but can instead be experienced within your own life surrendered to God's will. This novel has earned a place on my favorites' list, and I am sad to be finished with the series.
The Penelopiad – Margaret Atwood – 3***
Atwood takes the story of the faithful Penelope, waiting 20 years for Odysseus to return from the Trojan War, and reimagines it. I liked this intelligent, savvy woman.
LINK to my review
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell – Susanna Clarke – 3.5***
Fantasy is really not my thing, but I did enjoy this book. I liked the play / counter play between the two magicians, and particularly enjoyed the scenes where they are influencing the Napoleonic Wars. That being said, however, this was just way too long. I found my mind wandering as much as the plot did. I certainly understand the popularity of the novel, but I wouldn't go out of my way to read another novel by Clarke.
LINK to my review
The Coincidence of Coconut Cake – Amy E Reichert – 4****
What a deliciously delightful foodie romance! I liked the characters, and was invested in their story from beginning to end. The food descriptions made me hungry, and I loved the way Reichert described the joys of Milwaukee (my home town).
LINK to my review
West With the Night – Beryl Markham – 5*****
Markham was an independent woman who lived life to the fullest, and on her own terms. While there has been significant controversy over whether she actually wrote this memoir (vs her third husband ghost-writing it for her), I still highly recommend it! Full of vivid imagery and really gives a sense of what life was like for the colonialists in Kenya in the early part of the 20th century.
LINK to my review
-Tamera Alexander 4-12-17This was the second of the Belle Meade series--which is meant to be read alongside the author's Belmont series (that I have recently finished) because they are all set near post Civil War Nashville, Tennessee with the characters occasionally crossing over for cameo appearances in books they aren't featured in--and was just as good as the first novel of the series. In any case, I really loved this historical novel. It was a complex, sweet story, and I enjoyed the characters. I look forward to finishing up the trilogy later this year.
-Tamera Alexander et al 4-15-17This was a collection of four historical novellas, which I mainly read because it contains a story about a character introduced in To Win Her Favor, the second book in Tamera Alexander's Belle Meade series. Anyway, I have decided to review the novellas separately because unlike other collections I have read, they don't really have a common theme tying them together aside from being romance novellas set in the American South after the Civil War. However, prior to doing so, I want to say something that I believe to be true about novellas in general, which is that I honestly feel from having read or studied a great deal of written works of varying genres and lengths that it is much harder to write a good story and have it be so short, which is why I don't read a great number of novellas or short stories. Overall, I think that an author's poor writing skills can be more easily overlooked and possibly redeemed in the reader's mind in a long novel where more space is given to the development of a good plot or characters that can make a reader more interested or entertained, but in a shorter written work such as a novella or worse, a short story, an author's poor writing skills tend to be made more obvious when the plot suffers from having so little room to expand--an interesting plot concept can totally flop if it isn't given adequate space to be truly developed--or where a character has no chance to develop more dimension than was shown in the first few pages. Anyway, I gave the collection 3 stars overall as you can see. So, bear with me now as I address each novella in the order in which they appeared.
"A Heart So True" by Dorothy Love- This was a decently written novella overall. The writing style was okay, and the plot was fairly good if a bit overdone by romance writers. However, Abigail was the only character who was reasonably developed, which made the story a bit awkward. I also felt that the "villain" in the plot was just too caricatured, the crisis in the plot came far too early, and the resolution far too quickly. It was just too shallow. I would have liked the story better if it had been allowed space to grow in a novel as opposed to being condensed so severely as it was as a novella. Three stars.
"To Mend a Dream" by Tamera Alexander (Belle Meade #2.5)- Despite being much shorter than her novels, this novella by Tamera Alexander remained true to the excellence of writing that I have come to fully expect of her. The characters were well drawn, and the romance was believable despite being condensed into fewer pages. As I indicated earlier, only a truly good author, in my opinion, can make a well written novella, and thankfully, Tamera Alexander is certainly one of them. I was almost blown away by how much character development and depth of plot she was able to convey in the short format of a novella. In addition, I was fully interested in learning more about Savannah and seeing her complete story. I truly enjoyed this one. Five stars.
"Love Beyond Limits" by Elizabeth Musser- This novella is harder to rate because although I liked the plot, I felt it was too unlikely for the era it was set in--a white woman would not "fall in love" with a black man at that time even if she thought slavery was wrong; partly because she would not get the opportunity to associate with one in private on her own. In addition, I felt that the main character, Emily, was far too much like a modern feminist than like a woman raised on a southern slave-holding plantation. A woman, at the time, would not have been that politically minded or if she did have views differing that of her society at large, she would not have been so outspoken about them. Even if a woman were of a more scholarly turn at that time, she would have been a social outcast and not been likely to marry. And being a grown single woman, a spinster, was not a desirable nor a practical aspiration for a young woman to have in those days. Women had to be more practical and subject to their fathers and then their husbands. However, despite the issues I had with this novella, I did find it to be well written. The characters were well drawn, and the themes of prejudice and hate were well portrayed. (view spoiler) If half scores existed on Goodreads, I'd give this novella 3.5 stars.
An Outlaw's Heart by Shelley Gray- This was not only the most poorly written novella in this collection, but it was one of the most poorly written ones that I have ever read. The plot would have been far more interesting had it been able to fully develop in the space a novel would have allowed it to, but as it was, the story was told far too quickly and not very well--the novella was taken up far too much by backstory revealed in the main characters' memories as opposed to actual current action between them. I think it would have made a far better impact if that history between them had been revealed in a verbal clash between them as opposed to how it was told with them barely saying a word to each other that wasn't shallow and commonplace. The characters were not allowed nearly enough space to be well developed either, and the theme of forgiveness wasn't explored as deeply as I would have wished. So, once again, if this plot had been approached better and if there had been more dialogue and current action as opposed to the musings of characters revealing the required backstory, it could have made a fair novel, but as it was, it was simply a poor novella. Two stars.
-Tamera Alexander 4-16-17Just when I believe that I have learned Tamera Alexander's style and can no longer be surprised at how well she writes, I read this first book in her Fountain Creek Chronicles series and was amazed. Unlike most of the novels I have read by her, this one was much more solidly and overtly Christian, and the themes of redemption, purification, forgiveness, and restoration were essential pieces of the plot. In addition, there was a large element of mystery and suspense in this historical romance novel. I loved the depth of the story and the development of the characters. I so look forward to reading the rest of the trilogy, and I don't think I could ever bypass reading any future books this brilliant author publishes.
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West With the Night
– Beryl Markham – 5*****
Markham was an independent woman who lived life to the fullest, and on her own terms. While there has been sig..."
I read this. I enjoyed it. I like reading about women who don't fit society's mold and go out and do what they want to do.
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The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
– Amy E Reichert – 4****
What a deliciously delightful foodie romance! I liked the characters, and was inve..."
I loved this book It's on my keeper shelf.
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-Alina Adams 4-7-17This was a fairly entertaining cozy mystery with a few well drawn characters. However, the writing itself was rather poor; the story began too ..."
The Rebel sounds really interesting. I'll have to put it on my TBR list. I never knew that about Lancaster and the 1960's.
Baking Cakes in Kigali – Gaile Parkin – 4****
This is a delightful debut novel. I love Angel – she’s wise, discreet, confident, compassionate, decisive and a great friend and mentor. There are several humorous episodes and several touchingly sad ones, but Angel deals with any situation with aplomb and compassion. Parkin peoples the novel with a wide array of characters who form a community and celebrate together with one of Angel’s excellent cakes.
LINK to my review
The World’s Strongest Librarian – Josh Hanagarne – 4****
I really enjoyed this memoir of one man’s struggles to come to grips with his Tourette’s, and to find balance in his life, his work, his family and his faith. I loved all the literary references!
LINK to my review
My Name is Lucy Barton – Elizabeth Strout – 5*****
I love character-driven novels such as this one. Strout writes beautifully, with prose that reveals her characters to the reader with nuance and grace. Lucy’s recollections and probing questions lead her mother to reveal some of the “why” behind how Lucy came to be the woman she is.
LINK to my review
Sheila wrote: "Rachel wrote: "-Alina Adams 4-7-17This was a fairly entertaining cozy mystery with a few well drawn characters. However, the writing itself was rather poor; the s..."
Yes, I hadn't known about that either, but I shouldn't have been so surprised by it. I knew they must have had troubles with the world around them becoming more industrialized. I just never really thought about it that much before, how and why they started spreading out around the country.
-Richelle Mead 4-19-17This was a fun fantasy romance novel with well developed characters and an entertaining plot. It was written well, and I liked the concept of high class "mail order brides" in a fantasy setting. I look forward to reading the rest of the series.
-Mindy Starns Clark and Susan Meissner 4-20-17This is the third novel of the series: The Men of Lancaster County by Mindy Starns Clark and Susan Meissner. It was a fairly well-written Amish novel with interesting characters, most of which were well drawn. I found the plot to be reasonably unique for its genre, but I liked the first book of the series, The Amish Groom, a lot better; however, this last novel of the series was more interesting than the second one, The Amish Blacksmith, because I was left with fewer questions about the characters and the story for the most part, but I would still have liked this book better had it expanded the end a bit more. That abrupt ending lost it a star. So, this was a decent series overall, although I did find it odd how there was a strong element of mystery in the second and third books, albeit stronger in the third than in the second, but not in the first, but without the elements of mystery, the novels would've been a lot less interesting. Rambling aside, I liked this book a lot even though the ending frustrated me a great deal.
-Sandra Byrd 4-22-17This was an entertaining historical novel with some Gothic overtones; however, unlike most Gothic romances typical in the 19th century, this novel had more mystery because several of its characters are full rather than flat, so it made it harder to tell who the villain was in the story, which in turn made the story more interesting. For some reason though, I just didn't like it as much as the next one in the trilogy of stand-alone novels (that is, there are zero overlapping characters), Bride of a Distant Isle, perhaps in part because I felt that one obstacle the protagonist faced was solved too early. In any case, I liked the novel, but it just wasn't that great.
-Tamera Alexander 4-23-17This was the second novel of Tamera Alexander's Fountain Creek Chronicles series. As was the case with the first book of this series, Rekindled, this book was solidly and overtly Christian, and the themes of being a new person in Christ and of letting go of prejudice were essential pieces of the plot. I loved the depth of the story and the development of the characters; however, it wasn't as amazing as the first novel of the series was.
-Tamera Alexander 4-24-17This was the third novel of Tamera Alexander's Fountain Creek Chronicles series. As was the case with the first two books of this series, Rekindled and Revealed, this book was solidly and overtly Christian, and the themes of identity and family were essential pieces of the plot. I loved the development of the characters and the humor alongside hard lessons of this story; however, it wasn't as amazing as the first novel of the series was.
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The Yonahlossee Riding Camp For Girls – Anton DiSclafani – 3***
The story is told in alternating time frames: the events back home in Florida, and the events at the school during Thea’s year at Yonahlossee. As Thea related what is happening and how she felt, I found myself worried for this emotionally distant girl, who seemed unable to control her impulses or to recognize the potential consequences of her actions.
LINK to my review
Epitaph – Mary Doria Russell – 4****
In a sequel to her earlier novel, Doc, Russell explores what REALLY happened at the OK Corral. I love Russell’s writing. She does extensive research and is not content to give us only one side of the issues, or one facet of the characters. The novel focuses on Josie Marcus and Wyatt Earp, but every character fairly leaps off the page.
LINK to my review
One Two Buckle My Shoes – Agatha Christie – 3***
Christie always delivers a well-constructed plot, with plenty of red herrings to keep the reader guessing. While I did catch on to a few of the tricks, I didn’t figure out the real culprit until Poirot revealed the answer.
LINK to my review
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Expecting Adam – Martha N Beck – 4****
3.5*** rounded up. The subtitle of this memoir is: A True Story of Birth, Rebirth, and Everyday Magic. Beck writes well, and she is very honest about what she went through. Her self-deprecating humor is refreshing, and a few scenes had me laughing out loud.
LINK to my review
The last two I read in April
The Mighty Miss Malone – Christopher Paul Curtis – 4****
In Bud, Not Buddy, Bud met a precocious girl at a camp next to a railroad track near Flint, Michigan. That girl was Deza Malone and this is her story. I just love Deza Malone! She’s smart, courageous, resilient and big-hearted. The family’s journey is perilous at times, and Mrs Malone’s worry is well-founded. But they also have moments of joy, and meet with kindness and compassion from total strangers. Curtis doesn’t shy away from the tragedies of the era, but he also gives a strong message on the power of family unity, and of never giving up your dreams.
LINK to my review
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Rocket Boys – Homer Hickam – 4****
Homer Hickam Jr (a/k/a Sonny) grew up in Coalwood, West Virginia – a “company town” in built and owned by the mining company for whom his father worked. In his memoir, Hickam brings the residents of Coalwood to life. He shares stories of growing up, of high school football, a beloved teacher, unlikely allies, young love, and his mother’s determination that her boys would NOT go into that mine.
LINK to my review
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The Mighty Miss Malone
– Christopher Paul Curtis – 4****
In Bud, Not Buddy, Bud met a precocious girl at a camp nex..."
Rocket Boys was good. I enjoyed it very much. I have his memoir Coalwood Way. I haven't read it yet but I will.
-Paula Hawkins 4-28-17This was disappointing considering all the hype about it. First of all, the pace was slow during the first half of the book for it being a thriller. Second of all, there was not a single decent likable character in the whole thing, and all of them fell short of being fully developed. The only reason this book gets 3 stars instead of 2 was because the ending was completely unexpected. I would never have guessed the villain in the story.
-Stephenie Meyer 4-30-17This was an intriguing, thought-provoking, well-written fantasy novel. Having already watched the movies, I knew the characters and plots and liked them, but what you get a better feel for in the books are the moral and ethical dilemmas as well as some religious questions that aren't portrayed in the movies.
"So I didn’t agree with my father’s particular brand of faith. But never, in the nearly four hundred years now since I was born, have I ever seen anything to make me doubt whether God exists in some form or the other. Not even the reflection in the mirror."
Carlisle Cullen, New Moon, Chapter 2,
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-Paula Hawkins 4-28-17This was disappointing considering all the hype about it. First of all, the pace was slow during the first half of the book for it b..."
I could not get into The Girl on the Train. I give you credit for finishing it.
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1. Read a book whose author's last name begins with Y.
2. It's been raining all day here so read a book about water.
3. Baseball season is starting. Hockey and basketball are coming to their playoff seasons. Read a book about a sport.
4. Arbor Day is this month so read a book about trees or set in the woods.
5. Read a book that is under 150 pages.
6. Reread a book that you enjoyed.
7. Read a book that won a prize.
8. Read a mystery.
9. Your choice.