Keep You Close - Karen Cleveland
She read
FBI Chief of Internal Affairs and single mother, Stephanie Maddox discovers a gun in her son’s room. Then she discovers he is being investigated for possible ties to domestic terrorism. There is a reason Stephanie joined the FBI, but will protecting her son lead her to forsake those reasons?
Distressingly close to possible scenarios in today’s government, this is a well written engrossing novel and a fast read. I get a little uncomfortable when smart women do stupid things even if protecting their own, but what mother wouldn’t?
Sunday, July 28, 2019
Friday, July 26, 2019
That's What Frenemies are For - Sophie Littlefield; Lauren Gershell
That's What Frenemies are For - Sophie Littlefield; Lauren Gershell
She read
Publication date: July 30, 2019
The first approximately two thirds of this story were a light, fun read but I kept asking, do we really care about these people and their problems? Then, with a twist of fate for the main couple, the book took a redeeming turn. This makes a perfect summer/beach read.
She read
Publication date: July 30, 2019
The first approximately two thirds of this story were a light, fun read but I kept asking, do we really care about these people and their problems? Then, with a twist of fate for the main couple, the book took a redeeming turn. This makes a perfect summer/beach read.
Sunday, July 21, 2019
The Truth is a Theory - Karyn Bristol
The Truth is a Theory - Karyn Bristol
She read
This truly is women’s fiction. The writing was good, with some beautiful descriptions, metaphors, and similes. But, I thought this story of young women so focused on having men in their lives to be tedious..in fact, as the book progressed, I found myself skimming more and more, especially for the journal entries.
She read
This truly is women’s fiction. The writing was good, with some beautiful descriptions, metaphors, and similes. But, I thought this story of young women so focused on having men in their lives to be tedious..in fact, as the book progressed, I found myself skimming more and more, especially for the journal entries.
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Lady in the Lake - Laura Lipman
Lady in the Lake - Laura Lipman
She read
Publication Date: July 25, 2019
Maddie has been the model upper middle class Jewish housewife of 1960s Baltimore. After a visit from a former classmate, she realizes she wants something else. She leaves her husband and son (who chooses to stay with his father) with hopes of realizing her dream of becoming a newspaper reporter. A chance finding of the body of a missing child provides her first opportunity to try to realize that ambition. A further investigation into the life and death of a young black woman leads Maddie into making some questionable choices while attempting to further her career.
This book is written using an interesting style that I liked. The story alternates between third person account of Maddie and her actions and first person accounts of the various other characters she encounters. The author does a good job capturing the culture and tone of the 1960s. It took a while to build up the story and all of the characters and then the resolution wrapped up very quickly. Unfortunately, I think I lot of readers might find Maddie a rather unlikable character.
She read
Publication Date: July 25, 2019
Maddie has been the model upper middle class Jewish housewife of 1960s Baltimore. After a visit from a former classmate, she realizes she wants something else. She leaves her husband and son (who chooses to stay with his father) with hopes of realizing her dream of becoming a newspaper reporter. A chance finding of the body of a missing child provides her first opportunity to try to realize that ambition. A further investigation into the life and death of a young black woman leads Maddie into making some questionable choices while attempting to further her career.
This book is written using an interesting style that I liked. The story alternates between third person account of Maddie and her actions and first person accounts of the various other characters she encounters. The author does a good job capturing the culture and tone of the 1960s. It took a while to build up the story and all of the characters and then the resolution wrapped up very quickly. Unfortunately, I think I lot of readers might find Maddie a rather unlikable character.
Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Breathe In, Cash Out - Madeleine Henry
Breathe In, Cash Out - Madeleine Henry
She read
Princeton graduate Allegra lands her sought after job in the world of high finance. The job is hell and she is just counting the days until she receives her two year bonus, can quit, and become a yoga instructor.
I had a difficult time with this book. The first 80% really didn’t resonate with me. I found none of the characters particularly likable or engaging. The last part of the book seemed an improvement and for that I give the book three stars rather than two.
There have recently been a some witty novels that skewer the world of the young professional (See: Startup by Doree Shafrier) that I have really enjoyed. This was not one of them.
She read
Princeton graduate Allegra lands her sought after job in the world of high finance. The job is hell and she is just counting the days until she receives her two year bonus, can quit, and become a yoga instructor.
I had a difficult time with this book. The first 80% really didn’t resonate with me. I found none of the characters particularly likable or engaging. The last part of the book seemed an improvement and for that I give the book three stars rather than two.
There have recently been a some witty novels that skewer the world of the young professional (See: Startup by Doree Shafrier) that I have really enjoyed. This was not one of them.
Thursday, July 4, 2019
The Rumor - Lesley Kara
The Rumor - Lesley Kara
She read
In 1969, a young girl was imprisoned for stabbing a playmate of hers to death. After serving her time, she is released, assumed a new identity, and is now rumored to be living in the seaside town of Flinstead. The rumor spreads and takes on a life of its own.
This psychological thriller with good character development is a very fast read. The twists and red herrings keep you guessing
I liked this book, but there were two things that bothered me. There seemed to be some geographical confusion about where it takes place. Although it resembled a British story, the setting was definitely the US. The confusion over trying to guess where it was located distracted me a bit. Near the end of the book, it was revealed that it was set outside of Boston. And, it turns out, that the original book was set in the UK. I think I might have enjoyed the original as much or more than this retelling. The other thing that distracted me a bit was wondering why suddenly, years and years later, this rumor surfaces.
Despite those distractions, I had difficulty putting this novel down and read it in three sittings.
She read
In 1969, a young girl was imprisoned for stabbing a playmate of hers to death. After serving her time, she is released, assumed a new identity, and is now rumored to be living in the seaside town of Flinstead. The rumor spreads and takes on a life of its own.
This psychological thriller with good character development is a very fast read. The twists and red herrings keep you guessing
I liked this book, but there were two things that bothered me. There seemed to be some geographical confusion about where it takes place. Although it resembled a British story, the setting was definitely the US. The confusion over trying to guess where it was located distracted me a bit. Near the end of the book, it was revealed that it was set outside of Boston. And, it turns out, that the original book was set in the UK. I think I might have enjoyed the original as much or more than this retelling. The other thing that distracted me a bit was wondering why suddenly, years and years later, this rumor surfaces.
Despite those distractions, I had difficulty putting this novel down and read it in three sittings.
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