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The Shack by William P. Young
I actually finished The Shack a couple of weeks ago. I’ve been pondering a way to review the novel without issuing any spoilers and it’s turned out to be quite a challenge. Mackenzie Phillips
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The Ape House by Sara Gruen
It took me way longer than it should have to finish Ape House. One reason is that I’ve been so darn busy with other projects and finding time to pick up the kindle has
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A Dog’s Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
Gosh, where do I begin with this review? I actually finished this a couple of days ago and have been struggling to figure out how I feel about it. My emotions ran the gamut.
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A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick
When I first started listening to A Single Thread, I wasn’t sure I was going to like it. Although it was a slow start, I got pulled in as each character’s story started to
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Until Tuesday by Luis Carlos Montalvan
Until Tuesday is a story about Iraqi vet, Luis, and his golden retriever service dog, Tuesday. I listened to the Audible version of this book, which was narrated by Mr. Montalvan himself. I’ve admitted
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The Help by Kathryn Stockett
I wasn’t sure I was going to enjoy Kathryn Stockett’s debut novel when I first started reading it, but quickly became involved with the characters as they unfolded. The story is told in first
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Hold Tight by Harlan Coben
There were several seemingly unrelated story lines in the plot that intertwined as the novel progressed and came together in the end. It reminded me somewhat of Jodi Picoult with a mystery thriller twist
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The Memory of Running by Rob McLarty
I wasn’t too sure I was going to like this novel when I first started it. But I hung in there and was glad I did. Smithy Ide is an emotionally disfunctional adult male
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Change of Heart by Jodi Picoult
No doubt about it, I’m partial to Jodi Picoult’s books. I love her formula of writing in first person and switching between the major characters of the novel. I love her choices of subject
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski
This is one of those rare novels I just didn’t want to end. Edgar Sawtelle is born mute into a family that breeds and trains dogs. If you love stories about the companionship of
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