Book Review: Into the Wilderness

I picked this book up because of a review by another author I greatly admire. Within a couple of chapters I was absolutely hooked!! On finishing it, I immediately went to the bookstore and got the whole series and when I had finished those, waited very impatiently for the next book to come out.

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Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl

Written By: Philippa Gregory Let me start by transporting you back in time to the early 1500's and you are serving in the royal court of King Henry the VIII. The court is full of gossip, intrigue, religion and the servitude of the whimsical King Henry Your family is of good noble stock, you have

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Book Review: The Road to Home

Written by: Vannessa Del Fabbro Could you ever imagine growing up in the wild and untamed nation of Africa? Even with all it’s many difficulties - - racism, disease, violence, and intense poverty? A nation where running water in some parts is a novelty? How would you have enjoyed living there?

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Book Review: Pride and Prejudice

By: Jane Austen If you haven't read the book Pride and Prejudice, it is one I would quickly recommend. I am at the moment reading classics and currently in the middle of reading most of Jane Austen's books. All her stories are delightful, but I can honestly say that this one is my favorite so far.

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Book Review: The Notebook

by Nicholas Sparks Nicholas Sparks has always been one of my favorite authors. His short romance novels are easy to read  and it is relaxing, and a joy, to fall into the world of love his words create. I had read "The Notebook" a few years ago, and recently re- read it when I heard

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Book Review: Jane Eyre

By: Charlotte Bronte Jane Eyre is certainly not a new book - as you know. Never the less, it is a very engaging read that I had never had the pleasure of reading until now. I of course had heard of it, but figured it would be rather boring. I had decided to try reading some classics though, since

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Book Review: She’s Come Undone

by Wally Lamb Wally Lamb is a magnificent writer, and the fact that this was written from a woman's point of view, just makes it all the more fascinating since the author is a man! I felt he wrote from the perspective of and with the intense emotion of a woman. I would have only expected that he

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Book Review: The Giver

by Louis Lowry When I was in 6th grade, I had to read this book as part of a reading assignment. I was "forced" to read it. I really didn't remember the full story. Recently, I was talking about the book, "The Giver", with a friend of mine who needed to re-read it for a colleg

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Book Review: The Secret Life Of Bees

by Sue Monk Kidd I had the pleasure of acquiring The Secret Life of Bees, six-months ago from a co-worker. Reflecting back on my thoughts and my facial expression as the book was handed to me I glanced at my new co-worker---all I could think about was hmmmm could this book captivate me enough, fo

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