[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="1439102775" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515EqQQgRFL.jpg" width="321"][simpleazon-link asin="1439102775" locale="us"]The Storyteller[/simpleazon-link] by Jodi Picoult My rating: 5 of 5 stars What would you pack if you were leaving home, never to return, and could carry only one suitcase? This is one … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Storyteller by Jodi Picoult
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Book Review: When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0778316041" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/515y9Y-ScdL.jpg" width="334"][simpleazon-link asin="0778316041" locale="us"]When Shadows Fall (A Samantha Owens Novel)[/simpleazon-link] by J.T. Ellison My rating: 4 of 5 stars For some reason, it took me awhile to read this book. While the suspense was good … [Read more...] about Book Review: When Shadows Fall by J.T. Ellison
Book Review: The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
[simpleazon-link asin="039333306X" locale="us"]The Zookeeper's Wife: A War Story[/simpleazon-link] My rating: 5 of 5 stars A well-researched and fascinating story that is philosophical and courageous. The people are ingenious and audacious to the degree that the reader cheers for them. The animals provide comic relief and a sense of comfort during a very frightening and … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman
Book Review: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
[simpleazon-link asin="0316133981" locale="us"]Days of Blood & Starlight (Daughter of Smoke and Bone)[/simpleazon-link] My rating: 4 of 5 stars Gripping, emotionally taut, complex moral dilemmas, brutal battles. Good character development. Sometimes the narrative drags a bit and gets a little too emotive, but overall the story is well-written and enjoyable to read. I … [Read more...] about Book Review: Days of Blood and Starlight by Laini Taylor
Book Review: Labor Day by Joyce Maynard
[simpleazon-link asin="0062313630" locale="us"]Labor Day Movie Tie- In Edition: A Novel (P.S.)[/simpleazon-link] My rating: 4 of 5 stars The movie trailer for Labor Day led me to want to read the book. The teen voice was unflinchingly honest and authentic though limited in it's viewpoint. As a result the book is not as romantic as one might presume from the movie trailer. … [Read more...] about Book Review: Labor Day by Joyce Maynard