Wednesday, August 27, 2014

Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Big Little LiesBig Little Lies by Liane Moriarty
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a wonderfully written book. The surface story is about a group of parents of first year kindergarten children and how their lives intertwine. The underlying story of domestic violence is so well researched and written that it hits the nail on the head.

As a survivor of domestic abuse myself, I love how this book is the truth, but without preaching and making people believe they are wrong or that they should make moves that they are not ready to make. Its a lesson, and a story that needed to be told as well as an entertaining who done it.

Top marks for this book.

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Friday, August 15, 2014

Through Black Spruce by Joseph Boyden

Through Black SpruceThrough Black Spruce by Joseph Boyden
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I liked the setting of the book and the people, but have to admit that the drug scene, and the violence, are just not my cup of tea.

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Saturday, August 9, 2014

Still Foolin' 'Em by Billy Crystal

Still Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My KeysStill Foolin' 'Em: Where I've Been, Where I'm Going, and Where the Hell Are My Keys by Billy Crystal
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I listened to this in audio and loved it. It was Billy himself doing the book similar to a stand up comic routine and his honesty about his life was wonderful.

Highly recommend this uplifting book.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Thought I Knew You by Kate Moretti

Thought I Knew YouThought I Knew You by Kate Moretti
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A husband who travels for work, suddenly goes missing one day and for two years nobody knows what happened to him. His wife and children try to move on.



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Monday, July 14, 2014

The Dream by Harry Bernstein

The Dream: A MemoirThe Dream: A Memoir by Harry Bernstein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A wonderful account of life in the twenties and during the depression. Mr. Bernstein's first hand account is a huge eye opener and a wonderfully warm story from a very warm gentleman.

The dream was to come to America from England where religious prejudice was still very high. Unfortunately, the streets were not paved with gold as everyone believed in those days and life was very hard once the depression years kicked in.

An excellent read.

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

One Plus One by Jojo Moyes

One Plus OneOne Plus One by Jojo Moyes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

An absolutely not put downable book. Right from the first page you are completely drawn in. A single mom with two eccentric children, one a ten year old girl math prodigy and the other a goth boy teenager, plus a big drooling dog named Norman. She struggles with everyday life until one of her cleaning clients closes the door in her face.

A completely delightful read.

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Sunday, July 6, 2014

Best Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer

Best Kept SecretBest Kept Secret by Jeffrey Archer
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

To continue the Clifton series, now young Sebastian has been drawn into some serious smuggling unwittingly. An excellent read with a very surprise ending making it very necessary to continue with the fourth book in the series.

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Review: Safe With Me

Safe With Me by K.L. Slater My rating: 4 of 5 stars This story was quite a ride with a few very creepy c...