“If we had known it would eventually involve the KGB, the French National Police, and the Supreme Allied Commander in Europe, we would have left that body in the river and called the Polizei like any normal German citizen; but we were Americans and addicted to solving other people’s problems, so naturally, we got involved.” […]
The Ocean Between Us Susan Wiggs Book Review
March 24, 2012
One of the things that I’ve always enjoyed about reading books is the way that they can take you away from reality while often still educating you in a way that is unexpected and rewarding. The Ocean Between Us by Susan Wiggs did just that for me. While on the surface it may seem to be a […]
Digging To America Anne Tyler Book Review
March 17, 2012
Digging to America by Anne Tyler tells the story of two vastly different families whose lives are forever intertwined after they adopt two infant daughters from Korea. From their first chance meeting at the airport, the lives of the Iranian-American Sami and Ziba Yazman and the Caucasian upper class American Brad and Bitsy Donaldson are […]
A & L Do Summer Jan Blazanin Book Review
March 10, 2012
“This is my first summer in Cottonwood Creek, and our last summer in high school. We’re going to soar from the depths of anonymity to the peak of notoriety. By September, Aspen Parks and Laurel Piedmont will own this town.†p. 17 Growing up in a small country town, I remember all about being a […]
The Blue Bistro Elin Hilderbrand Book Review
March 3, 2012
The Blue Bistro by Elin Hilderbrand is what one may refer to as the perfect beach read. In fact, the back cover of the paperback edition which I read, clearly states that it is “A Readers Digest #1 Unforgettable Beach Read†however, I have to admit that I wasn’t nearly as captivated with it as I […]
Across The Universe Beth Revis Book Review
February 26, 2012
“I never thought about how important the sky was until I didn’t have one…†I was captivated by the premise of Across The Universe by Beth Revis from the first time I picked it up while book shopping at a soon-to-be closing local bookstore. The two quotes on the back cover of the hardcover edition just seemed […]