Rating: 9 This book challenged me. Yet, once I got past the Westover’s junkyard and herbal world, I was mesmerized by Tara’s journey. Skip factor: 8% At around 30% I called a friend and asked if the story improved. I did not like the junkyard or herbal lore at all. However, I hung … Read more
Rating: 10 BEST BOOK CLUB RATING General Rating: This novel is great from the beginning, meaty in the middle, and unable-to-put-down in the end. One of my all-time favorites, Defending Jacob is one of only two books I’ve read cover to cover twice. The surprise for me? … Read more
Rating: 7 General Rating: A fun summer read. Skip factor: 4%. I skipped a little, not much. Who should read: If you are a single, unappreciated mom or a woman immersed in the dating world, you’ll like this book. Summary: Amy Byler’s ex-husband up and left three years ago, so when she runs into him … Read more
Rating: 7.5 General Rating: Great suspense but a little congested. Found this gem at a reading library at a NC Preserve! Who should read: Mystery and Women’s fiction lovers. Skip factor: 2% toward the end. I’m not rating this as high but it did keep my attention. Summary: I began writing this summary and realized there are … Read more
Rating: 9.5 General Rating: Reading this book is a little like going on a dinner date with a genius. You can’t insult him by leaving too soon, but he’s a tad confusing. Long-winded. Using proper utensils. Announcing the origins and imported flavors of every bite—in French. Then Latin. You’re out of your element, aren’t sure what … Read more
Rating: 5 General Rating: This was a can’t-put-down novel for me. Confession: Not sure I would have LOVED this book as much if I hadn’t watched the Netflix series. Reese Wetherspoon’s voice echoed through my head with the turn of every page. (I love that girl.) Skip factor: O% This doesn’t happen very often, but I … Read more
Rating: 6 General Rating: No, no, no, no, and no. I don’t usually bad-mouth other authors or books but this is a hard no. I give it an 8 for writing but a 4 for content. Skip factor: 20% At least. I skipped much. I don’t like reading the sex details between a pervert and … Read more
Rating: 8 General Rating: This is Lucy and Ethel turned Therma and Louise. Skip factor: 6%. I skipped a bit a quarter of the way through along with long paragraphs thereafter. Who should read: You’ll like. People who need a break from deep should read this. Or, enjoy humor? You’ll like. Summary: Thelma—I’m sorry—Hadley is … Read more
Rating: 8 General Rating: A cute little story about old age. The main character, Evy, captured my heart immediately. It took a bit longer for me to warm up to the storyline, but I was in love with Evy so gladly kept going. … Read more
Rating: 9.5 General Rating: A must read. Fabulous writing and a fantastic novel. I loved the straightforward talk of Eleanor coupled with hints sprinkled throughout that something in her past was awry. That combination kept me turning pages. Favorite line: “Everything seems worse in the darkest hours of the night.” (So true!) Skip factor: 1%. I skipped … Read more
