This book had a lovely story-like quality. The writing was so well done that I found myself wanting to read aloud at times. The characters also were iThis book had a lovely story-like quality. The writing was so well done that I found myself wanting to read aloud at times. The characters also were intriguing. My only issues was the ending. While I did not expect a happy ending this one seemed rushed and at odds with the rest of the story. On the whole an enjoyable read....more
I know I didn't take this book as seriously as Ted Koppel would have liked but I did find it both interesting and highly entertaining. It also has proI know I didn't take this book as seriously as Ted Koppel would have liked but I did find it both interesting and highly entertaining. It also has provided me with a number of interesting party conversations during the holidays. For the record, I do believe that a cyberattack such as Mr. Koppel outlines could happen and clearly we are unprepared. I am just not sure how prepared we could ever be. Mr. Koppel seems to feel that the best solution would be to prevent the attack entirely and I agree but like most Americans I'm not sure that I'm willing to give up the rights that would be required for prevention. Definitely worth the read....more
After twenty years Kache Winkel return home to Alaska to confront his ghosts and finds much more than he bargained for. Really nice writing in this boAfter twenty years Kache Winkel return home to Alaska to confront his ghosts and finds much more than he bargained for. Really nice writing in this book. I enjoyed all the characters but the real strength of the book was in the descriptions of Alaska. You could almost see, taste and smell it. This book had a very strong sense of place that added so much to the story....more
A hard core mystery. I really liked the main characters and I'm anxious to find out what happens to them in the next book. The author apparently livesA hard core mystery. I really liked the main characters and I'm anxious to find out what happens to them in the next book. The author apparently lives in the area that he is writing about and as a result the story has an authentic feel to it. My only real criticism of this book would be that there were so many storylines and characters that the author could not possibly tie everything up in one book (even 800+ pages). The result is a major cliff hanger....more
Enjoyed the three novellas included in this book. All were sweet Amish romances and short enough to give the reader a pleasant quick read. Made me smiEnjoyed the three novellas included in this book. All were sweet Amish romances and short enough to give the reader a pleasant quick read. Made me smile....more
The audio portion of the book was well done in that the narrator maintained a consistent tone throughout that set the stage for the book. Otherwise I The audio portion of the book was well done in that the narrator maintained a consistent tone throughout that set the stage for the book. Otherwise I didn't much care for this one. I did not like the characters. The story started out boring and then went to super mean and disfunctional. It did end on a positive note with the character learning a valuable lesson, though it was vague on just what that was. Not my cup of tea....more
The first book I have read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story flipped back and forth between a young woman trying to adopt a child The first book I have read by this author and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The story flipped back and forth between a young woman trying to adopt a child and her memories of her own traumatic childhood. Both parts of the book were well done and held my interest. I will definitely look for another book by Diane Chamberlain....more
Rachel's daughter is missing and she is trying to figure out how to get her back while the rest of the world is blaming her. A cautionary tale about tRachel's daughter is missing and she is trying to figure out how to get her back while the rest of the world is blaming her. A cautionary tale about the double edged sword of social media.(10)...more
Three generations of women face life changing situations during Charleston's hurricane season. Initially I did not care for the characters in this booThree generations of women face life changing situations during Charleston's hurricane season. Initially I did not care for the characters in this book but as the story advanced and the characters began to show some growth I did begin to enjoy the story. Thanks to a good ending I am rounding this book up from a 3 star read to a 4 star read....more
Interesting view of the invasion of France. The writing was really beautiful. Unfortunately the characters were for the most part extremely unlikeableInteresting view of the invasion of France. The writing was really beautiful. Unfortunately the characters were for the most part extremely unlikeable. After reading the author's bio I guess it all made more sense but still tough reading at some points....more
A moving account of the sinking of the Lusitania by Erik Larson. This book really gives the reader a sense of the world at that time as well as a wealA moving account of the sinking of the Lusitania by Erik Larson. This book really gives the reader a sense of the world at that time as well as a wealth of information about the ship and submarines during that time period. ...more
This was actually Amanda Hocking's entire Trylle Trilogy, Switched; Torn; and Ascend contained in one volume. I zipped right through all three of thesThis was actually Amanda Hocking's entire Trylle Trilogy, Switched; Torn; and Ascend contained in one volume. I zipped right through all three of these YA fantasy novels. Perfect light reading for a snow day....more
I liked the beginning of this book very well. At that point the author was rediscovering the joy of reading and of reading classics. The book became iI liked the beginning of this book very well. At that point the author was rediscovering the joy of reading and of reading classics. The book became increasingly silly, however, and my attention waned. The final point I gather is that The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy somehow trumps War and Peace? Well, thankfully I have read Douglas Adams. Great when a book about books makes you feel well read....more
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