Book Reviews
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The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman
This entire series was great! This is the final installment of the His Dark Materials trilogy and the series needs…
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The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman
Lyra Silvertongue and her new friend Will Parry continue traveling between worlds in this second installment of His Dark Materials…
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Simple Genius by David Baldacci
I have read all of Baldacci’s books and until now thoroughly enjoyed them. This is third in his Sean/Mchelle series…
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Salem Falls by Jodi Picoult
Wow. This novel delves into several different topics for thought...rape, small town dynamics, wicca and witchcraft, drugs, and incest. I…
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Bad Luck and Trouble by Lee Child
I’ve read this entire series and enjoyed them all…until now. This one just didn’t seem to get going. And Jack…
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Keeping Faith by Jodi Picoult
Faith is a 7-year-old girl who develops an imaginary friend while her parents are going through a divorce. She becomes…
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Act of Treason by Vince Flynn
This another in the Mitch Rapp series. A presidential candidates wife and 18 other people are killed when a bomb…
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The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman
This novel is clearly written for children and I found it thoroughly enchanting. Some of the theme and dark undertones…
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The Appeal by John Grisham
This year’s presidential campaign has seen ridiculous amounts of money raised for each candidate as the candidates fight to win…
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The Choice by Nicholas Sparks
After four historical novels, I decided I neeeded a break to lighter reading. I’ve always enjoyed Nicholas Sparks’ novels. They’re…
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The Sanctuary by Raymond Khoury
This novel was a much better read than Khoury’s first. But I still think it would probably make a better…
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The Last Templar by Raymond Khoury
This book started out great and its action-packed opening caught me right away. But as the story progressed, the plot…
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World Without End by Ken Follett
I just finished World Without End and found it just as good as The Pillars of the Earth. It takes…
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The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
I tend to gravitate towards the mystery/thriller genre and have enjoyed Ken Follett’s books so I decided to give this…
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1000 Great Quilting Designs – by Luise Roberts
This is a great reference tool for quilting your quilt after it’s assembled. The book is divided into quilting categories…
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5500 Quilt Block Designs – by Maggie Malone
The blocks are in color (very nice). The book does not include fabric or cutting instructions for the blocks but…
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The Darkest Evening of the Year – by Dean Koontz
I was enthralled right from the start with this book. It combines animal abuse, spouse/child abuse, psychopaths, and the supernatural…
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The Bancroft Strategy by Robert Ludlum
Another novel in Robert Ludlum's name written after his death that does not live up to the quality of his…
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Duma Key by Stephen King
What can I say, he's still the master of his genre. Stephen King's frequency of novel publications may be slowing…
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American Gods by Nick Gaiman
I normally enjoy reading fantasy novels as a change of pace and downloaded this one from Audible based on its…
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Protect and Defend by Vince Flynn
This book is part of the Mitch Rapp series, which I have not kept up with, although I have read…
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Silence by Thomas Perry
I've always enjoyed Thomas Perry's novels. Each one is different and interesting. This one is no exception with a great…
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In the Woods by Tana French
This book has gotten excellent reviews. It follows the path of two unsolved murders.
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Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult
Wow...what a thought provoking novel. Jodi Picoult tackles bullying and its deadly results. As upsetting as it was to read,…
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Echo Park by Michael Connelly
Harry Bosch is your stereotypical black-sheep police detective. Bosch finds himself battling police department politics while trying to solve one…
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Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich
I own and have read all thirteen books in this series. I was fully prepared to be disappointed in this…
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Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
Water for Elephants: A Novel What a wonderful book…I didn’t want it to end. It’s a story about a 93-year…
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