A good mystery within a mystery with Anthony Horowitz writing in first person as himself. A clever plot and I did not guess the murderer until it was A good mystery within a mystery with Anthony Horowitz writing in first person as himself. A clever plot and I did not guess the murderer until it was revealed. Always a win with a mystery. ...more
A murder masked as an accidental shot by a deer hunter is investigated by game warden Mike Bowditch. The setting is a remote island off the coast of MA murder masked as an accidental shot by a deer hunter is investigated by game warden Mike Bowditch. The setting is a remote island off the coast of Maine. This crime novel does not serve as a travel promotion for this beautiful state with its constant reference to Lyme Disease, deer ticks and mean and drunken hunters. Did not care for any of the characters and the action dragged for most of the plot with a rush ending and conclusion. C. J. Box is a better choice to read.
A book for mothers to read along during the month of Mother's Day. The setting is Philadelphia 1883 and Lilli de Jong is pregnant, she cannot locate tA book for mothers to read along during the month of Mother's Day. The setting is Philadelphia 1883 and Lilli de Jong is pregnant, she cannot locate the father of her baby and she must leave her Quaker family. She and the baby survive by being accepted into a home for wronged mothers. Lilli's is determined to keep her baby even though she is single has no earning power and yet with her resilence and a great deal of heartache she eventually creates a home with the infant and its father. A good look into the past and its treatment of unwed mothers....more
A mystery-thriller that would appeal to the young moms crowd. A mother and her children go missing and her neighborhood young moms group was the last A mystery-thriller that would appeal to the young moms crowd. A mother and her children go missing and her neighborhood young moms group was the last to see her at a gathering the night before. Where did she go, is her ex-husband involved, what was the true story behind her seemingly perfect life? A good read for the beach or the plane....more
The plot of this literary novel is rather complicated. It is framed by the life of a children's book illustrator, Mort Lear, and his relationship withThe plot of this literary novel is rather complicated. It is framed by the life of a children's book illustrator, Mort Lear, and his relationship with his longtime assistant, Tomasina Daulair, who has lived with him in his Connecticut home. I loved all the references to children's literature, the authors, the publishing business and the awards. When he dies secrets are revealed and Tommy (Tomasina) must tie up all the loose ends. Good character studies for readers who are character driven....more
Sophia comes from a close Chinese family and land important IPO positions in start-ups in Silicon Valley. The plot goes through 2 boyfriends, a sad scSophia comes from a close Chinese family and land important IPO positions in start-ups in Silicon Valley. The plot goes through 2 boyfriends, a sad scare with stomach cancer and her switch from jobs to starting her own start-up. There were LOL parts and some very sad parts.. It read quickly and I would position it as a contemporary read for 30s and 40s. Still can't decide if I connected with Sophia....more
Good twists and turns with a suspenseful plot and interesting characters. A teen recommended this fantasy. The BOCD is fast paced with excellent narraGood twists and turns with a suspenseful plot and interesting characters. A teen recommended this fantasy. The BOCD is fast paced with excellent narration. Holly Black knows how to write....more
A great book to read before families head for summer trips up to Door County or the East Coast. Load of information on lighthouses and the keepers andA great book to read before families head for summer trips up to Door County or the East Coast. Load of information on lighthouses and the keepers and their families. It is also illustrated with stunning art work....more
I love Paris and I thought I would try one of Cara Black's mysteries for release reading. I had a tough time with book, could not keep track of the chI love Paris and I thought I would try one of Cara Black's mysteries for release reading. I had a tough time with book, could not keep track of the characters and the plot. Maybe I came in too late for the series. ...more
Loved this graphic novel. The title seems a bit grim but what the mother writes to her daughter is beautiful and I laughed often and I loved the recipLoved this graphic novel. The title seems a bit grim but what the mother writes to her daughter is beautiful and I laughed often and I loved the recipes. I think what we miss most about our moms who have died is just the sound of their voices, how they listened to us and what a joy is was to just sit and be with them. I just feel so grateful for my mom and all that she was - intelligent, kind, hard working and fun loving. ...more
What holds a family together after a tragedy? After their mother and brother dies in a car accident, the three remaining children and husband with NewWhat holds a family together after a tragedy? After their mother and brother dies in a car accident, the three remaining children and husband with New England resolve contain their grief. Many years later the children visit their aging father and they learn the truth about the accident when the father is in the hospital after a stroke....more
Enjoyed the BOCD of this historical fiction novel featuring the life of the wife of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy. It gives the SoEnjoyed the BOCD of this historical fiction novel featuring the life of the wife of Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederacy. It gives the Southern perspective after the war ended which opened my mind to another way of looking at the Civil War. Varina Davis was one tough lady who had to endure terrible hardships but in the Faulkner manner "she endured". ...more
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