HOME, SWEET HOME
So happy to be in Anne Tyler land once again. She takes us through several generations here. The lesson? A family takes all kinds of...
KLARA AND THE SUN by Ishiguru
Engaging story of the near future by a writer who frets frequently about the likelihood of humans and robots existing. See Never Let Me...
APEIROGON
Brilliantly done book on the toll of the "occupation" for both sides of the conflict. McCann seems more sympathetic to Bassam who defies...
PARIS, BOOKS, PEOPLE
THE PARIS LIBRARY Pluses Warm, easy-to-read, interesting characters. Captured young adults minds and concerns Minuses Confusing: 2 Odiles...
THE TIGER'S WIFE
An interesting read but i yearned for something more straightforward. The most interesting thing about the story for me was the...
THE MIDNIGHT LIBRARY
Very simply, I loved this book. I have often wondered what a different right or wrong step at a critical junction in my life would have...
THE ROOK
Apparently I am not a Fantasy lover though I am crazy about Sci-Fi and Spec. This very long book begged to be put down, but I persevered...
That Old Time Religion
TRANSCENDENT KINGDOM Loved writing. Involved in her story, compelled to keep reading, but disappointed at the turn into faith, religion,...
MRS. FLETCHER by Tom Perotta
Not my usual literary fare, the equivalent of a beach read for me, but well done. I especially related to section on empty nest as it...
Manhattan Beach/On the Waterfront in Brooklyn
SPOILER ALERT! · Massive amount of research into neighborhoods, syndicates, diving and maritime subjects, the era, opptys open to women ·...