Literature & Fiction

Villette (Penguin Clothbound Classics)
Villette (Penguin Clothbound Classics)

Review:What a strange fascinating narrator! While Jane Eyre will always be my favorite of Charlotte's novels, Villette holds its own. I admit the narration will not be for everyone. Often the side characters take on brighter more perceivable places in this story than it's hero, yet it is still compelling. I highly recommend this novel, and it's intriguing and and illusive narrator. Read more

Everybody Rise: A Novel
Everybody Rise: A Novel

Review:When I picked up, “Everybody Rise” I simply wanted to hate it. I heard that all the Lily Pullitzer moms were reading it and to keep an eye on their doings, I thought I’d give it an open and honest read...

In “Everybody Rise” readers can expect a tale of class, status and power seeking among New York’s socialistas. Reliably narrated in third person point of view, Clifford takes us into the life of twenty-something Evelyn Beegan who in character is not particularly special and is wildly h... Read more

Life After: A Novel
Life After: A Novel

Review:My Review:

As shocking as it may seem, life doesn't go back to normal after a huge tragedy in our lives. And on a side note everyone's definition of a tragedy is different. Autumn Manning has experienced a life altering tragedy that still holds her life in it's ugly grip and won't let go. Paul Elliot on the other hand it means moving on and letting go. He hasn't had too much trouble moving on and he wants everyone else to do the same.

I felt sorry for Autumn from the start. I hav... Read more

Life After Wife (A Three Magic Words Romance)
Life After Wife (A Three Magic Words Romance)

Review:Carolyn Brown's "Life After Wife" is an incredibly fun, fast-paced romance. Believable characters, dialogue and story line. Match-making from beyond the grave by applying logic. Sophie and Elijah had spent time on Aunt Maude's ranch when they were children. She will's the ranch to both of them. They each feel the ranch is their home, refusing to sell out to the other. Sparks, sarcasm, love for Maude and the ranch make this story well worth reading.

This is an incredibly funny story.... Read more

Adrian's Eagles (Life After War Book 2)
Adrian's Eagles (Life After War Book 2)

Review:Definitely not up to Books 1-3. Too much violence and way too much magic. On top of that some times it was hard to keep up with which character was speaking. Can't follow the story line but that might just be me. Bought book 5 anyway just to see what happens but was disappointed again. Read more

Life After Coffee
Life After Coffee

Review:When I first started this book, the plot seemed a little improbable to me. Actually, that didn't change much--there were improbable things throughout the book--but it did finally get better, and the main character became a little more likable. That's not a must for me, but I do enjoy having someone I'm rooting for. I thought at first it would be the husband, but he was a flake; the kids weren't likable; and since the main character (let's call her MC) didn't really have any friends, non of the... Read more

Disavowed (Corps Justice Book 8)
Disavowed (Corps Justice Book 8)

Review:This series does not disappoint. Fans of military fiction will enjoy the sentiment and camaraderie that infuse each story. The author has a great grasp of what makes the military function as the family that it so often is despite those who would twist it for personal gain.

The characters are well drawn and intriguing and the plot lines are entertaining. Try one you'll like it!!! Read more

Sword Song. Bernard Cornwell
Sword Song. Bernard Cornwell

Review:after reading Agincourt and the first of his Saxon tales, I thought the rest of the series would be good, but they're kind of pot-boilers. Not really bad, but not really good either. Not a lot of details of HOW the people of the time really lived, or fleshing the environment out, just moving the characters from place to place. Read more

Song of the West: A Selection from Home at Last
Song of the West: A Selection from Home at Last

Review:This is without a doubt the strangest Nora Roberts book I've ever read. It's short, has no plot and nothing really happens in the book. She must have written this book in 20 minutes! It was still a cute story though. Read more

Psychos: A White Girl Problems Book
Psychos: A White Girl Problems Book

Review:Fun, quick & easy read. HILARIOUS! Relatable for every "white girl". Finished the book in a few days. I could not put it down. If you loved Babe Walker's first book you will love this one as well. Way better story line than I expected. Read more

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