Saturday, October 24, 2015

Danny the Champion of the World by Roald Dahl



I read this for Truman's book group. It's pretty good.

Tuesday, October 20, 2015

The Savage Fortress by Sarwat Chadda



Truman and I listened to this. I didn't really care for it.

Monday, October 12, 2015

Bunnicula by Deborah and James Howe



Another one for Truman's book group. This was fun; I remember reading it when I was a kid.

Who Do You Love? by Jennifer Weiner



This was cheesy, but I kind of liked it. (I was sick, OK?)


Sunday, September 20, 2015

Heft by Liz Moore



Decent. I liked how it wasn't quite Hollywood but was hopeful. But still.

Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Injustice by Lee Goodman



So this was an enjoyable read with good twists and turns but then the end was completely over-the-top.

Review copy provided by publisher.

Corridors of the Night by Anne Perry



This wasn't perfect--I don't need that much description of multiple emotions playing across someone's face. But I always appreciate Perry's unusual pacing.

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Tuesday, September 08, 2015

Seven Women by Eric Metaxas



One of the best books I've ever read. (One of the worst introductions I've ever read.) Inspiring and powerful.

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Saturday, September 05, 2015

The Last Week by Marcus J. Borg and John Dominic Crossan



This is a great introduction to the story of Jesus' last week.

The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan



I'm completely embarrassed by how much I enjoyed reading this.

All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor



Have I mentioned that I've been leading Truman's book group for the last year? Anyway, this was our first title for this school year. It's a charming story.

Tuesday, September 01, 2015

The Admissions by Meg Moore

The Admissions: A Novel

This wasn't perfect, but it was very, very good. It helped that it was evocative of Marin County and Rhode Island--both places I've lived.

Review copy provided by publisher.

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

A Window Opens by Elizabeth Egan



The voice and characterization here was fun, but the plot was lacking.

Review copy provided by publisher.

Tuesday, August 18, 2015

Kitchens of the Great Midwest



So, yes, there were a few great moments here, but it didn't really hold together (and it was too vulgar). 

Review copy provided by publisher.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Monday, August 10, 2015

Finding Audrey by Sophie Kinsella



I thought this was charming and funny.

Saturday, August 08, 2015

Still Alice by Lisa Genova



A gripping and devastating book.

Thursday, August 06, 2015

Every Fifteen Minutes by Lisa Scottoline



An initially engaging read which totally jumped the shark by the end.

Tuesday, August 04, 2015

The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman



This was nearly unreadable. I'm surprised I finished it. Not recommended.

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Days of Awe by Lauren Fox



Started out super-strong and then just sort of ended.

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