I really liked the premise of this novel. A newly divorced woman, mother of three young children is not sure who she is anymore. Set in the middle of I really liked the premise of this novel. A newly divorced woman, mother of three young children is not sure who she is anymore. Set in the middle of the pandemic she doesn't know how to move on with her freedom to date. She creates the perfect lover. This was a little too explicit for me. In the end she is able to parse out her different factions of her life as mother, lover and working woman. ...more
As the book itself states the sequel is never as good as the first book. In this case this statement is totally wrong! This sequel is very fast paced As the book itself states the sequel is never as good as the first book. In this case this statement is totally wrong! This sequel is very fast paced and the twists are strong and unexpected!...more
I think this is the best book of the Hunger Game series. We are told Hamitch's story but not only that we get a view into the games that will become KI think this is the best book of the Hunger Game series. We are told Hamitch's story but not only that we get a view into the games that will become Katniss' world. We see how all the characters in our first introduction to the Hunger Games are interconnected. So beautifully written. I now have to go back and re-read from the beginning with Hunger Games!...more
I finally pulled this off my to read shelf. This story was not what I was expecting. Not sure what I expected. I could not put this book down and readI finally pulled this off my to read shelf. This story was not what I was expecting. Not sure what I expected. I could not put this book down and read it in one day. Sam Hill is born with ocular albinism in which his eyes are red. From the day he was born his mother, a devout Catholic, stands by his side to protect and encourage him through out his life. He withstands bullying and ridicule with his 2 best friends standing by. This made me cry at many points in the book. It is so heartfelt. A story of faith, love, compassion and perseverance. Sam will be with me for a long time....more
A young and upcoming Cuban artist, Anita de Monte, meets and falls in love with Jack another artist. Their relationship is one of abuse. Anita is stilA young and upcoming Cuban artist, Anita de Monte, meets and falls in love with Jack another artist. Their relationship is one of abuse. Anita is still drawn to Jack until it becomes a fatal decision. Years later Raquel is attending Brown, She realizes she is out of place in this white and privileged campus. Raquel discovers Anita's story and will bring her art and memory back to life. So strongly written with a mystery in the mix. ...more
A story of a family immigrating from the Dominican Republic to New York City starting in the 60's. Each of the four Garcia girls tells their story of A story of a family immigrating from the Dominican Republic to New York City starting in the 60's. Each of the four Garcia girls tells their story of growing up in America. This will make you laugh, cry and fall in love with each girl. So beautifully written! I will have the chance to see Julia Alvarez in May and cannot wait to meet her. ...more
This book has been talked about since it came out. I've had this on my to read shelf for quite awhile. Finally pulled it out and started it. I could nThis book has been talked about since it came out. I've had this on my to read shelf for quite awhile. Finally pulled it out and started it. I could not put it down. What a page turner. Great story of love, courage and doing what is right for yourself not matter what....more
I listened to this story of the young women who worked painting instruments for the military and fwatch dials with Radium. Their story is very disturbI listened to this story of the young women who worked painting instruments for the military and fwatch dials with Radium. Their story is very disturbing and sad. Kate Moore doesn't shy away from the details of the diseases these young woman had to suffer. This is also a story of the first act of judicial decision for workers in unsafe environments. It took me a while to get through this. It is very sad and I kept shaking my head with shock throughout this story....more
I found this book at my fav thrift store. It caught my eye and so in the cart it went. This is a fun mystery eith Queen Elizabeth as the head slueth iI found this book at my fav thrift store. It caught my eye and so in the cart it went. This is a fun mystery eith Queen Elizabeth as the head slueth in a murder investigation. But no one but her assistant knows....more
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