Title: Beach Colors
Author: Shelley Noble
This story is about a successful businesswoman who has lost everything, thanks to her husband. We follow her story of love, loss, betrayal and starting over, as she returns home to seek the comfort and security of her family and friends. As she tries to figure out what to do now, her life takes an amazing turn. This is a story of triumph over tragedy. It is also a love story as well.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Donna S.
Friday, August 14, 2015
Saving Grace
Title: Saving Grace
Author: Jane Green
This is a story about a husband and wife and their marriage and life together. They hire an assistant to help them with the husband's business and to make the running of their household more efficient. What happens throughout the rest of this book will keep you shocked as we see just how much this "so called assistant" "helps" this couple. What a journey we take as we follow along with them. Enjoy the ride!!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Jane Green
This is a story about a husband and wife and their marriage and life together. They hire an assistant to help them with the husband's business and to make the running of their household more efficient. What happens throughout the rest of this book will keep you shocked as we see just how much this "so called assistant" "helps" this couple. What a journey we take as we follow along with them. Enjoy the ride!!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Donna S.
Blood Ties
Title: Blood Ties
Author: Nicholas Guild
A suspenseful tale of a serial killer being hunted by his son, and a police woman, Ellen Ridley, with her veteran partner Sam. It's not a case of who done it, we know who the killer is, but it's more about the chase. It's a little gory at times, as Walter conducts his killings, it's also a kill or be killed race between father and son with the police racing against the clock to try to catch Walter and stop the killings.
Fiction; rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Peggy
Author: Nicholas Guild
A suspenseful tale of a serial killer being hunted by his son, and a police woman, Ellen Ridley, with her veteran partner Sam. It's not a case of who done it, we know who the killer is, but it's more about the chase. It's a little gory at times, as Walter conducts his killings, it's also a kill or be killed race between father and son with the police racing against the clock to try to catch Walter and stop the killings.
Fiction; rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Peggy
The Loft
Title: The Loft (DVD)
I enjoyed the suspense not knowing who killed the girl in the apartment. When you find out who did it, and why, what a surprise!
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gloria Markowitz
I enjoyed the suspense not knowing who killed the girl in the apartment. When you find out who did it, and why, what a surprise!
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gloria Markowitz
Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Title: Four and Twenty Blackbirds
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 5 of Bardic Voices. The Church is getting more involved in the Kingdom and muscling out the Bards.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 5 of Bardic Voices. The Church is getting more involved in the Kingdom and muscling out the Bards.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
A Cast of Corbies
Title: A Cast of Corbies
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 4 of Bardic Voices. A theatre guild is threatened and the Free Bards help out.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 4 of Bardic Voices. A theatre guild is threatened and the Free Bards help out.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
The Eagle and the Nightingales
Title: The Eagle and the Nightingales
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 3 of Bardic Voices. A king to rescue and an evil to put to rest! Excellent!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 3 of Bardic Voices. A king to rescue and an evil to put to rest! Excellent!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
The Robin and the Kestrel
Title: The Robin and the Kestrel
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Second in the Bardic Voices series. Another wild tale of magic, music and love!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Second in the Bardic Voices series. Another wild tale of magic, music and love!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
The Lark and the Wren
Title: The Lark and the Wren
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Excellent characters in a magical and musical series. Fans of her Heralds series will love this!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Excellent characters in a magical and musical series. Fans of her Heralds series will love this!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
OwlKnight
Title: OwlKnight
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 3 of Owl trilogy. Darrien comes into his own and finds his family.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
Author: Mercedes Lackey
Book 3 of Owl trilogy. Darrien comes into his own and finds his family.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Jen Razler
Summer Secrets
Title: Summer Secrets
Author: Jane Green
Cat, the main character grew up in London and carries secrets around her alcohol addiction. Cat's mother reveals a secret of her own, setting Cat off to Nantucket to meet the family she didn't know she had. Juicy, gossipy family drama ensues. Written with wit and insight. This is a good, quick summer read.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen
Author: Jane Green
Cat, the main character grew up in London and carries secrets around her alcohol addiction. Cat's mother reveals a secret of her own, setting Cat off to Nantucket to meet the family she didn't know she had. Juicy, gossipy family drama ensues. Written with wit and insight. This is a good, quick summer read.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen
Black or White
Title: Black or White (DVD)
Cast: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer
Story was based on true events. 7-year-old Eloise has lived with her maternal grandparents her entire life after her mother dies in childbirth. When her grandmother dies suddenly in a car crash, her paternal grandmother decides to sue for custody. The movie is about the battle that goes on between these two grandparents in and out of court.
No rating given
Reviewed by Anonymous
Cast: Kevin Costner, Octavia Spencer
Story was based on true events. 7-year-old Eloise has lived with her maternal grandparents her entire life after her mother dies in childbirth. When her grandmother dies suddenly in a car crash, her paternal grandmother decides to sue for custody. The movie is about the battle that goes on between these two grandparents in and out of court.
No rating given
Reviewed by Anonymous
The Museum of Extraordinary Things
Title: The Museum of Extraordinary Things
Author: Alice Hoffman
This is the story of a man called "the Professor" who runs a Coney Island freak show of which his daughter Coralie is part of. She grows up feeling unloved by her father and meets a young man, Eddie, who is a photographer and has become estranged from his father, also feeling unloved by his father. Although the book is fiction, she ties in many true, actual events which makes the book more interesting. The book also involves a mystery which Eddie and Coralie become involved in solving. There is also romance involved.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Alice Hoffman
This is the story of a man called "the Professor" who runs a Coney Island freak show of which his daughter Coralie is part of. She grows up feeling unloved by her father and meets a young man, Eddie, who is a photographer and has become estranged from his father, also feeling unloved by his father. Although the book is fiction, she ties in many true, actual events which makes the book more interesting. The book also involves a mystery which Eddie and Coralie become involved in solving. There is also romance involved.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Wednesday, August 12, 2015
Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days
Title: Have a New Kid by Friday: How to Change your Child's Attitude, Behavior & Character in 5 Days
Author: Kevin Leman
Some practical ideas for setting appropriate boundaries for respect and relationships.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Kevin Leman
Some practical ideas for setting appropriate boundaries for respect and relationships.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
The Lost Hero
Title: The Lost Hero
Author: Rick Riordan
Great book. First of series. Author gets right into story. A fantasy adventure novel based on Greek mythology. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Rick Riordan
Great book. First of series. Author gets right into story. A fantasy adventure novel based on Greek mythology. Recommended for ages 9 and up.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
The Last Van Gogh
Title: The Last Van Gogh
Author: Alyson Richman
If you want to know more about the artist, it's not in this book! The Last Van Gogh is a bittersweet love story between 21-year-old Marguerite and Van Gogh. She is attracted to a much older man who is emotionally fragile yet still so talented. In a short time they fall in love. The story tells of Vincent's tragic struggle with depression and the homeopathic medicines or cures of Marguerite's father, the doctor. The author "paints" such a beautiful novel that I fell in love with Vincent Van Gogh and the beautiful Marguerite!
Fiction; rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen Greenhalgh
Author: Alyson Richman
If you want to know more about the artist, it's not in this book! The Last Van Gogh is a bittersweet love story between 21-year-old Marguerite and Van Gogh. She is attracted to a much older man who is emotionally fragile yet still so talented. In a short time they fall in love. The story tells of Vincent's tragic struggle with depression and the homeopathic medicines or cures of Marguerite's father, the doctor. The author "paints" such a beautiful novel that I fell in love with Vincent Van Gogh and the beautiful Marguerite!
Fiction; rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen Greenhalgh
The Girl on the Train
Title: The Girl on the Train
Author: Paula Hawkins
Wow! What a ride! This book catches you within the first few pages, and you don't want to put it down! Rachel is divorced, but still in love with Tom, unemployed, and an alcoholic. To avoid telling her roommate, she still acts like she's going to work each morning by commuter train which just so happens to pass behind the house she loved while married. She fantasizes about a couple who live on the block each morning she "commutes". Then the unthinkable happens in Rachel's eyes! She sees another man with this woman and then the woman goes missing! Because Rachel is a drunk and has a harassment history with the ex-husband and his new wife and baby, she is not really taken seriously when she goes to the police. Great twists and turns in this book. You don't want to get off this train!!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen Greenhalgh
Author: Paula Hawkins
Wow! What a ride! This book catches you within the first few pages, and you don't want to put it down! Rachel is divorced, but still in love with Tom, unemployed, and an alcoholic. To avoid telling her roommate, she still acts like she's going to work each morning by commuter train which just so happens to pass behind the house she loved while married. She fantasizes about a couple who live on the block each morning she "commutes". Then the unthinkable happens in Rachel's eyes! She sees another man with this woman and then the woman goes missing! Because Rachel is a drunk and has a harassment history with the ex-husband and his new wife and baby, she is not really taken seriously when she goes to the police. Great twists and turns in this book. You don't want to get off this train!!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen Greenhalgh
How to Make Jewelry Charms from Polymer Clay
Title: How to Make Jewelry Charms from Polymer Clay
Author: Jessica Sharpe
A wonderfully creative book that provides lots of helpful illustrations.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Rachel
Author: Jessica Sharpe
A wonderfully creative book that provides lots of helpful illustrations.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Rachel
Home to Chicory Lane: A Chicory Inn Novel
Title: Home to Chicory Lane: A Chicory Inn Novel
Author: Deborah Raney
This is the first in the Chicory Inn series. After their five children leave home, Audrey and Grant turn the family home into a bed & breakfast. This time the story centers on their daughter.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Deborah Raney
This is the first in the Chicory Inn series. After their five children leave home, Audrey and Grant turn the family home into a bed & breakfast. This time the story centers on their daughter.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Stone Mattress: Nine Tales
Title: Stone Mattress: Nine Tales
Author: Margaret Atwood
Terrible book made up of macabre tales. The first few have overlapping characters, which is interesting. The others have stories, one stranger than the other. The best story is about the last two survivors of a nursing home that is set on fire by the younger generation to be relieved of the burden of old people.
Fiction; rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Margaret Atwood
Terrible book made up of macabre tales. The first few have overlapping characters, which is interesting. The others have stories, one stranger than the other. The best story is about the last two survivors of a nursing home that is set on fire by the younger generation to be relieved of the burden of old people.
Fiction; rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
The Paris Winter
Title: The Paris Winter
Author: Imogen Robertson
A young Englishwoman comes to Paris for drawing lessons. Running out of money, she takes a position with a young man and his sister as her companion. She soon finds all is not as she thought and is caught in a con man's game. Her scheme for revenge is helped by her friends. This is a fascinating look at the world of art at the turn of the 20th century. Through the heroine's eyes we get insight into famous artists and their works.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Imogen Robertson
A young Englishwoman comes to Paris for drawing lessons. Running out of money, she takes a position with a young man and his sister as her companion. She soon finds all is not as she thought and is caught in a con man's game. Her scheme for revenge is helped by her friends. This is a fascinating look at the world of art at the turn of the 20th century. Through the heroine's eyes we get insight into famous artists and their works.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
The Kills
Title: The Kills
Author: Linda Fairstein
As a 25-year prosecutor in the New York City Sex Crimes Unit, Linda Fairstein's books bring total authentic cases to her fictionalized vision. Always the true feel of mystery, investigation and great realistic characters. Having read many of her books, I will always have her in my top ten favorites. Main character Alexandra Cooper is as real as you can find in a novel as I can see in real life Ms. Fairstein in court with challenging cases that you don't want to put down!
Fiction; rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Mary Perez
Author: Linda Fairstein
As a 25-year prosecutor in the New York City Sex Crimes Unit, Linda Fairstein's books bring total authentic cases to her fictionalized vision. Always the true feel of mystery, investigation and great realistic characters. Having read many of her books, I will always have her in my top ten favorites. Main character Alexandra Cooper is as real as you can find in a novel as I can see in real life Ms. Fairstein in court with challenging cases that you don't want to put down!
Fiction; rated 4.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Mary Perez
Monday, August 10, 2015
The Sacrifice
Title: The Sacrifice
Author: Beverly Lewis
The main character is Leah. Her sister ran off with her fiancé. Her mom dies while giving birth so Leah takes care of the baby and older eighteen-month girl as she promised her mother on her deathbed. Leah is engaged but her new fiancé doesn't want the responsibility of two children and Leah running her father's house. Her sister returns home a widow. Things are not what they seem and a surprise ending is in store. Great book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Beverly Lewis
The main character is Leah. Her sister ran off with her fiancé. Her mom dies while giving birth so Leah takes care of the baby and older eighteen-month girl as she promised her mother on her deathbed. Leah is engaged but her new fiancé doesn't want the responsibility of two children and Leah running her father's house. Her sister returns home a widow. Things are not what they seem and a surprise ending is in store. Great book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Friday, August 7, 2015
Terminal City
Title: Terminal City
Author: Linda Fairstein
Always enjoy! Writes about New York so you feel like you are a part of the book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Rosemarie Parthe
Author: Linda Fairstein
Always enjoy! Writes about New York so you feel like you are a part of the book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Rosemarie Parthe
Thursday, August 6, 2015
Rich Bitch
Title: Rich Bitch: a Simple 12-Step Plan for Getting Your Financial Life Together . . . Finally
Author: Nicole Lapin
Teaches women how to manage their money.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
Author: Nicole Lapin
Teaches women how to manage their money.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
House of Sand
Title: House of Sand (DVD)
This movies shows how a family sticks together until death.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
This movies shows how a family sticks together until death.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
Moonrise Kingdom
Title: Moonrise Kingdom (DVD)
A young boy runs away with his (pen pal) girl to have alone time but then his scout troop leader and the police try to find him. They are successful and the parents forbid them from talking to each other again.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
A young boy runs away with his (pen pal) girl to have alone time but then his scout troop leader and the police try to find him. They are successful and the parents forbid them from talking to each other again.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
Something Wicked this Way Comes
Title: Something Wicked this Way Comes (DVD)
When two boys see a carnival flyer they try to seek for further answers and come to realize it is no ordinary carnival and the leader is not even close to ordinary. He is evil and he plans on changing and hurting people by surviving on their desires. Example: a man missing a leg and an arm goes under the carnival leader's spell and receives a leg and arm. The movie continues like this until someone puts an end to him.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
When two boys see a carnival flyer they try to seek for further answers and come to realize it is no ordinary carnival and the leader is not even close to ordinary. He is evil and he plans on changing and hurting people by surviving on their desires. Example: a man missing a leg and an arm goes under the carnival leader's spell and receives a leg and arm. The movie continues like this until someone puts an end to him.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
Water
Title: Water (DVD)
The courage of a 7-year-old widow child to stay strong throughout the movie.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
The courage of a 7-year-old widow child to stay strong throughout the movie.
Rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Lydia
Wonder
Title: Wonder
Author: R.J. Palacio
This story was full of likable characters in real life situations. I enjoyed hearing from several of the characters in the first person. You really get a nice perspective of the events through hearing all the motives and feelings of the six characters rather than how most stories have just one point of view.
I was very glad to have read the edition which included the "Julian Chapter", as it gives a whole different feeling to the end of the book. The background story told by his grandmother is a wonderful addition to the book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: R.J. Palacio
This story was full of likable characters in real life situations. I enjoyed hearing from several of the characters in the first person. You really get a nice perspective of the events through hearing all the motives and feelings of the six characters rather than how most stories have just one point of view.
I was very glad to have read the edition which included the "Julian Chapter", as it gives a whole different feeling to the end of the book. The background story told by his grandmother is a wonderful addition to the book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Gone Girl
Title: Gone Girl
Author: Gillian Flynn
This book was full of unexpected plot twists. I found it was not at all predictable. The characters are simultaneously likable and also someone you "love to hate". The main character is so brilliantly devious! Definitely a good read.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Gillian Flynn
This book was full of unexpected plot twists. I found it was not at all predictable. The characters are simultaneously likable and also someone you "love to hate". The main character is so brilliantly devious! Definitely a good read.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Gone Girl
Title: Gone Girl (DVD)
It was great to be able to see this story played out on screen after reading the book. I think personal opinions on this film will vary, as I very much enjoyed the performance by the male lead (Nick), however the part of the wife (Amy), I did not at all like. She was not at all what I expected, much less exciting. I also felt the plot was not really understood, not clear. Many of the smaller parts were very nicely played, my favorite performance being by Neil Patrick Harris. He brought the character to life nicely. Also, Nick's sister Go was a great part of the movie. She provided some comedy as well as an opposite side to the "Team Nick", rooting for him to come through the drama well.
Rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
It was great to be able to see this story played out on screen after reading the book. I think personal opinions on this film will vary, as I very much enjoyed the performance by the male lead (Nick), however the part of the wife (Amy), I did not at all like. She was not at all what I expected, much less exciting. I also felt the plot was not really understood, not clear. Many of the smaller parts were very nicely played, my favorite performance being by Neil Patrick Harris. He brought the character to life nicely. Also, Nick's sister Go was a great part of the movie. She provided some comedy as well as an opposite side to the "Team Nick", rooting for him to come through the drama well.
Rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Title: Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Author: Cheryl Strayed
A story of Cheryl Strayed. Brilliant. She had walked the Pacific Crest Trail. After all the miles she walked all alone. It was such a breathtaking story.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina Wood
Author: Cheryl Strayed
A story of Cheryl Strayed. Brilliant. She had walked the Pacific Crest Trail. After all the miles she walked all alone. It was such a breathtaking story.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina Wood
Wednesday, August 5, 2015
In the Merde for Love
Title: In the Merde for Love
Author: Stephen Clarke
Paul West is a twenty-seven year old Englishman who is living in France with his girlfriend and about to open an English tea room in Paris. This story follows his adventures in love and lust to the successful opening of his tea room. Along the way he realizes that his true love, Alexa, needs to be by his side in order to be happy - no matter what the circumstances.
The story is an easy read and very comical at times. A great read for anyone who likes a good laugh, examining French culture and language.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Matt Drucker
Author: Stephen Clarke
Paul West is a twenty-seven year old Englishman who is living in France with his girlfriend and about to open an English tea room in Paris. This story follows his adventures in love and lust to the successful opening of his tea room. Along the way he realizes that his true love, Alexa, needs to be by his side in order to be happy - no matter what the circumstances.
The story is an easy read and very comical at times. A great read for anyone who likes a good laugh, examining French culture and language.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Matt Drucker
Country
Title: Country
Author: Danielle Steel
This is a book about a woman's journey of self-discovery and love after the unexpected death of her husband. We follow her journey to start over again and re-examine everything about her past, present, and future life. This is a love story that will keep you guessing until the very end as we follow the main character along the way.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Danielle Steel
This is a book about a woman's journey of self-discovery and love after the unexpected death of her husband. We follow her journey to start over again and re-examine everything about her past, present, and future life. This is a love story that will keep you guessing until the very end as we follow the main character along the way.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Donna S.
Last One Home
Title: Last One Home
Author: Debbie Macomber
This is a story about three sisters who were close until a certain event drove them apart. This book follows their long journey to reconciliation and healing. It is a heartwarming story of love, loss, and family.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Debbie Macomber
This is a story about three sisters who were close until a certain event drove them apart. This book follows their long journey to reconciliation and healing. It is a heartwarming story of love, loss, and family.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Donna S.
Danny Collins
Title: Danny Collins (DVD)
A film starring Al Pacino and Annette Bening tells the story of a successful aging rocker musician who lives the rock star lifestyle until his friend and manager discovers and gives to him a 40-year-old letter that John Lennon wrote to him that was never delivered. He then decides to try to make changes in his life. It had a predictable story but somehow remained sweet.
Rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed by Peggy
A film starring Al Pacino and Annette Bening tells the story of a successful aging rocker musician who lives the rock star lifestyle until his friend and manager discovers and gives to him a 40-year-old letter that John Lennon wrote to him that was never delivered. He then decides to try to make changes in his life. It had a predictable story but somehow remained sweet.
Rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed by Peggy
The Rumor
Title: The Rumor
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
A good summer beach read. One summer, two best friends living on Nantucket lose their way. Infidelity, money troubles, writer's block, teenage angst -- it all evolves into a story of how rumors tend to take over a circle of friends and acquaintances living on a small island.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed by Peggy
Author: Elin Hilderbrand
A good summer beach read. One summer, two best friends living on Nantucket lose their way. Infidelity, money troubles, writer's block, teenage angst -- it all evolves into a story of how rumors tend to take over a circle of friends and acquaintances living on a small island.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5
Reviewed by Peggy
Tuesday, August 4, 2015
Night Watch
Title: Night Watch
Author: Linda Fairstein
Prosecutor Alexandra Cooper is caught between her love, a Frenchman who is famous for his restaurant in France and a sex crimes case involving a prominent international figure. Can she trust Luc, who seems to be involved in two murders involving his new restaurant in Manhattan? Is the witness in the rape trial telling the truth? The suspense continues until the surprising end of the story.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Linda Fairstein
Prosecutor Alexandra Cooper is caught between her love, a Frenchman who is famous for his restaurant in France and a sex crimes case involving a prominent international figure. Can she trust Luc, who seems to be involved in two murders involving his new restaurant in Manhattan? Is the witness in the rape trial telling the truth? The suspense continues until the surprising end of the story.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Once Upon a Grind
Title: Once Upon a Grind
Author: Cleo Coyle
Clare Cosi is in the coffee business with her ex-husband and in love with a cop. At her boyfriend's ex's house she meets Anya, the nanny for his children. Anya is found drugged and comatose by Clare in Central Park during a medieval festival. Madcap story involving magic coffee beans that give visions, a singles club for the very rich, especially foreign born. This mystery will keep you guessing until the end.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Cleo Coyle
Clare Cosi is in the coffee business with her ex-husband and in love with a cop. At her boyfriend's ex's house she meets Anya, the nanny for his children. Anya is found drugged and comatose by Clare in Central Park during a medieval festival. Madcap story involving magic coffee beans that give visions, a singles club for the very rich, especially foreign born. This mystery will keep you guessing until the end.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous
Easier-Than- Ever Scrapbooking Treasury
Title: Easier-Than-Ever Scrapbooking Treasury
This book is filled with lots of bright, colorful and creative scrapbooking ideas. With clear step-by-step constructions, it helps put scrapbooking newcomers at ease.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Rachel
This book is filled with lots of bright, colorful and creative scrapbooking ideas. With clear step-by-step constructions, it helps put scrapbooking newcomers at ease.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Rachel
Plain Truth
Title: Plain Truth
Author: Jodi Picoult
This book was very interesting for different reasons. It was interesting to learn about the Amish people and their culture and customs. As in all of her books there was a surprise twist at the end. I highly recommend this book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Shereen Duplessis
Author: Jodi Picoult
This book was very interesting for different reasons. It was interesting to learn about the Amish people and their culture and customs. As in all of her books there was a surprise twist at the end. I highly recommend this book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Shereen Duplessis
For One More Day
Title: For One More Day
Author: Mitch Albom
Very touching. Much of what the protagonist goes through, you can relate to even if you aren't a parent. The sacrifices parents make for their children are huge and many. Most of us take our mothers' love for granted. This story will open the eyes of young and old alike.
Excellent read!!
Fiction; rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen Greenhalgh
Author: Mitch Albom
Very touching. Much of what the protagonist goes through, you can relate to even if you aren't a parent. The sacrifices parents make for their children are huge and many. Most of us take our mothers' love for granted. This story will open the eyes of young and old alike.
Excellent read!!
Fiction; rated 3.5 out of 5
Reviewed by Karen Greenhalgh
The Last Camellia
Title: The Last Camellia
Author: Sarah Jio
A beautiful story of two young women at different times. One from the second World War and one from present time. They both are looking for a rare and special camellia. Both girls have different pasts, but in the end all comes out.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gloria Markowitz
Author: Sarah Jio
A beautiful story of two young women at different times. One from the second World War and one from present time. They both are looking for a rare and special camellia. Both girls have different pasts, but in the end all comes out.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gloria Markowitz
Fields of Corn
Title: Fields of Corn
Author: Sarah Price
The main character rents a house in an Amish town. She falls in love with a young man who is Amish. They eventually marry and have a child. She becomes Amish but her faith is tested when four teenage English boys burn their barn down. While she gets the animals out she is hurt and loses her six month pregnancy. Will she revert to her English beliefs or forgive as the Amish do?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Sarah Price
The main character rents a house in an Amish town. She falls in love with a young man who is Amish. They eventually marry and have a child. She becomes Amish but her faith is tested when four teenage English boys burn their barn down. While she gets the animals out she is hurt and loses her six month pregnancy. Will she revert to her English beliefs or forgive as the Amish do?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Plain Fame
Title: Plain Fame
Author: Sarah Price
An Amish woman falls in love with a Cuban entertainer. She eventually marries him but feels she is living in two different worlds, the Amish and the English. Will they stay together and win her to his English ways or will she remain Amish?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Sarah Price
An Amish woman falls in love with a Cuban entertainer. She eventually marries him but feels she is living in two different worlds, the Amish and the English. Will they stay together and win her to his English ways or will she remain Amish?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Plain Change
Title: Plain Change
Author: Sarah Price
A young Amish woman leaves her home and travels with her Cuban boyfriend. He is a famous entertainer and travels the world on his concert tours. Her Amish upbringing and her love for him conflict.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Sarah Price
A young Amish woman leaves her home and travels with her Cuban boyfriend. He is a famous entertainer and travels the world on his concert tours. Her Amish upbringing and her love for him conflict.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Roth
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