13 Rue Therese by Elena Mauli Shapiro
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Karen P’s thoughts:
A box full of tantalizing clues to the life of a woman long dead lead an American scholar on a fascinating journey of discovery.
Be patient with this unusual illustrated novel. The plot of 13 rue Thérèse by Elena Mauli Shapiro develops a bit slowly, but if you stick with it, you’ll be rewarded with a gem of a story.
The 500 by Matthew Quirk
America Pacific by Anna North
The Arrivals by Meg Mitchell Moore
Holly of 2 Kids and Tired Book Reviews
Black Hills by Dan Simmons
Wisteria Leigh of Bookworm’s Dinner
The Book of Life by Stuart Nadler
Vicki of I’d Rather Be Reading At The Beach
Bossypants by Tina Fey
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Swapna of S. Krishna’s Book Reviews
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Karen P.’s thoughts:
In Bossypants, Tina Fey pens a memoir about her career in show business. It includes a stint at Saturday Night Live, and reveals the backstory of 30 Rock . An amusing book filled with feminism and humor, it is one you’re sure to enjoy.
The Complaints by Ian Rankin
The Cut by George Pelecanos
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Day For Night by Frederick Reiken
Kerry of Entomology of a Bookworm
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Karen P.’s thoughts:
Jonah Rabinowitz with his wife and daughter flee the Nazis from Poland to Lithuania hoping to obtain visas and get to safety in the United States. Able to get only two visas he sends his wife and daughter ahead hoping that he’ll soon be able to follow them. Instead he and four hundred ninety-nine other Jewish intellectuals are marched to a fort outside Kovno where they are summarily executed. Rumor has it that two survive. This complex tale follows the lives of a diverse group of individuals from across the U.S. to the Virgin Islands and finally to Israel; and slowly reveals how they are all interconnected. As you read the story and make the connections you’re left wondering just who is the mysterious Katherine Clay Goldman/ Helen Ariadne the woman with all the aliases? Is she a member of a radical collective wanted by the FBI or some kind of guardian angel?
Doors Open by Ian Rankin
Karen P. had this to say:
What happens when a banker, a college art professor and a software millionaire plot the “perfect” art heist? Throw in one bad Edinburgh crime boss, a Viking enforcer named Hate, and one very tenacious police detective and it all spirals out of control. Commencing with its gripping prologue you must read Ian Rankin’s, Doors Open, to find out just what happens to this unlikely cast of characters.
The End of Everything by Megan Abbott
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Karen P. had this to say:
Lizzie and Evie are thirteen years old, neighbors and long time best friends. One day Evie suddenly disappears. The End of Everything by Megan Abbott is the story of a seemingly perfect family, the Ververs.
This is sort of a mystery novel with Lizzie as the detective. As she doggedly searches for clues as to the whereabouts of her best friend, she unwittingly uncovers some very ugly secrets. There are some plot twists in this winner of a tale you won’t see coming.
Flashback by Dan Simmons
The Island by Elin Hilderbrand
Karen P. had this to say:
Chess Cousins seems to have it all; beauty, talent and the perfect financée. The wedding plans are well under way when she inexplicably breaks the engagement, quits her job, shaves her head and moves back home. Chess, her sister Tate, mother Birdie and Aunt India decide to spend a month at the family’s summer home on isolated Tuckernuck Island for some much needed soul searching. This novel of love and passion is one very engaging read.
Dawn of She Is Too Fond of Books
Jo-Jo of Jo-Jo loves to read!!!
The Lifeboat by Charlotte Rogan
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Marriage and Other Acts of Charity by Kate Braestrup
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From Karen P.
Marriage and Other Acts of Charity is not your usual memoir. Kate Braestrup is a chaplain for the Maine Warden Service and her latest book is a wonderfully uplifting story of love in all its forms. It’s during her contentious first marriage that she has a life changing epiphany. “As much as you can, as long as you can: Just love.” Isn’t that a fantastic credo to live by? Do read this book and open your heart and mind to love.
The Messenger of Athens by Anne Zouroudi
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Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English by Natasha Solomons
From Karen P:
Upon arrival in England in August 1937 Jack Rosenblum is given a blue pamphlet titled, “Helpful Information and Friendly Guidance for every Refugee.” It will have a transformative effect on him as he seeks to become a quintessential English gentleman. Follow Jack’s trials and tribulations in this charming tale of a German Jew who yearns to belong and be accepted as a true and proper Englishman.
Heather of Tales of a Capricious Reader
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Next by James Hynes
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Karen P’s thoughts:
A 50-something editor in a relationship with a much younger woman secretly flies to Austin, Texas from Ann Arbor, Michigan for a job interview. This introspective narrative follows Kevin Quinn as he moves around Austin killing time prior to his 2 P.M. appointment. The story starts off slowly, but oh, what a stunning conclusion. Too bad he didn’t listen to the cabbie who advised him, “You need to pay attention, man.”
The Patterns of Paper Monsters by Emma Rathbone
The Rehearsal by Eleanor Catton
Silver Girl by Elin Hilderbrand
Faith of A Little Bit Of Faith
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The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey
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So Far Away by Meg Mitchell Moore
Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson
Here are Karen P.’s thoughts:
It all starts with an innocent e-mail.. It seems Hope McMaster wants to find her birth parents and she needs some help. Shortly after being adopted at the age of two, she emigrates from England to New Zealand with her new parents. The only clue she has to go on is her birth certificate. Jackson Brodie, 50ish, semi-retired private detective already in the middle of a search for his swindling, “fake” wife Tessa, reluctantly takes the case. In doing so he opens a can of worms and discovers a decades old conspiracy.Kate Atkinson’s latest book, Started Early, Took My Dog is first-rate. You’re well into the story before all the pieces begin to fall into place and you start to figure it all out. Besides being a mystery, this novel raises a lot of moral and ethical issues that you will be mulling over long after you’ve finished the book.
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Still Midnight by Denise Mina
The Unnamed by Joshua Ferris
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Heather of Tales of a Capricious Reader
Michelle of My Books. My Life.
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From Karen P:
Tim Farnsworth is a high powered attorney, a partner in a prestigious law firm, husband to Jane and Father of Becka. One day Tim calls Jane and tells her, “It’s back.” It being one very bizarre compulsion. “Oh, banana!”Long after you’ve finished reading this thought provoking novel of love, marriage and family you’ll be doing some soul searching of your own.
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Wild Thing by Josh Bazell
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My review of The Unnamed went up this morning. Not one of my favorites, but looking forward to Next and Black Hills!
Link: http://www.alisonsbookmarks.com/2010/03/review-unnamed-by-joshua-ferris.html
My review of Day for Night is up now: http://bfishreads.blogspot.com/2010/06/review-day-for-night-by-frederick.html
My review of Marriage And Other Acts of Charity: http://rundpinne.blogspot.com/2010/05/book-review-marriage-and-other-acts-of.html
I just posted a review: http://suko95.blogspot.com/2010/10/13-rue-therese.html
My review of Wolves of Andover is up. Good stuff, in general but a little bit confusing in parts. I need to go back and read Kent’s other stories and maybe the style will make more sense. http://iwriteinbooks.wordpress.com/2010/12/29/the-wolves-of-andover-kathleen-kent/
I have an audio review of WOLVES OF ANDOVER:
http://www.bethfishreads.com/2011/01/review-wolves-of-andover-by-kathleen.html
I posted a review for 13 rue Therese on my blog this weekend. Really looking forward to reading my next Reagan Arthur Book. There are some great looking titles on the list!
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My review for 13, rue Thérèse is posted. Really enjoyed this book.
My review of 13, Rue Therese is here
My review of Mr. Rosenblum Dreams in English is here
Holy cow you’re fast — I was just coming over to tell you my review of 13 Rue was up and the link was already here!