This is a first rate thriller complete with some very nasty villains, fantastic pacing, action and suspense. I love the dichotomy of the lead character Jonathan and his team; they are “good” guys that do some bad things, bu More

I was so intrigued by “The Other Boleyn Girl”, my first exposure to this author, that I devoured everything I could find by Philippa Gregory. I loved them all except for “The Other Queen”, her last book so I was truly hopin More

This is a fascinating look at life in the late 1600’s during the small pox epidemic and the Salem Witch trials. Kathleen Kent beautifully relates the details of every day life in this harsh period of our history. She skillf More

This is an elegant, calm read that will most likely never appear on any bestseller lists. There is no emotional roller coaster or highs and lows, only excellent prosaic writing and a simple elegant story with real characters More

This book evolves into an intensely emotional story with wonderfully flawed characters, which I happen to love; it adds a bit of reality to things. Hannah also has great descriptions of life on a ranch and she nicely portray More

I didn’t want this book to end. It was such an enjoyable read transporting me back to my twenties as a bride’s maid. All the fun of planning and being a part of the wedding along with all the angst and humor made for a grea More

Grab this book and take it to the beach or on vacation, than pass it to a friend. You’ll have fun rehashing your childhood or discussing the struggles of high school life as you dive into this book. Don’t be surprised if yo More

I love historical fiction and really enjoyed the flashbacks to the time of the Salem witch trials; Katherine Howe provided wonderful insight and details of everyday life during this period of history. She also seamlessly ju More

This is a light, fun and easy to read book. It’s billed as a mystery and although it does involve murder, the mystery is not the main focus of the book. The plot revolves around the social world of Washington DC with a littl More

I loved Lisbeth Salander in” The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo” and am thrilled that she takes center stage in this sequel. She has been traveling the world, so she is a little savvier, but just as intriguing, complex and irre More

This book is a delightful engaging read with more depth of character and plot than its cover suggests. Elin Hilderbrand does an amazing job of depicting married life. She shows you the beauty of a warm intimate family and ho More

The unique plot in this book makes for an adrenaline pumping thriller. It has fantastic momentum with unexpected twists and turns revving things up all the way through. In true Ted Dekker fashion, the characters are unforge More

This is the first book I have read by this author. After a bit of a slow start the story takes off; it’s fast paced and suspenseful. The Amish twist adds a lot to the story line enabling the reader to see how a different More

This is what I call a quiet book. The writing is open and clear but subtle, it does not overpower, allowing you to take in and get caught up in every detail. The prosaic style creates powerful emotions as you follow the le More

Mystery and Thriller fans don’t miss this one; it’s fantastic. The story starts out intense and gradually builds to riveting. A lot of mysteries skimp on the character development, but not this book. The characters are in More

I think what resonates most with me about this book is the witty distinct style of each character. When I first noticed the book was in letter form I was hesitant to buy it; feeling this format may hinder the flow of the st More

This coming of age story is told from the viewpoint of 12 year old Alice as she struggles to understand and deal with her dysfunctional family and the choices they make. The strength of this novel and what makes it so captiv More

As in Smith's debut novel "Child 44" this sequel is fast paced with a very intricate plot; at times the gripping action is so continuous it's almost non stop. Although "Child 44" lays the ground work and More

A charming coming of age story with equally charming, eccentric characters and wonderful descriptions of the English countryside and the day to day life in pre WWII England. Dodie Smith perfectly contrasts English mannerism More

Based on a true story The ZooKeepers Wife is a harsh account of a Polish couple Antonia and Jan Zabinski who saved hundreds of Jews and other victims from capture by the Nazis.The book reveals a stark look at life in Poland More

A wonderfully written Inspector Sejer mystery centered in a small Norwegian village filled with suspense and intrigue. It’s not your typical mystery. Rather than tracking down clues and eliminating suspects the heart of the More

After reading this beautifully written story the fragility of life is crystal clear. I could not stop thinking about it. What would I do? Could I have done the same thing? How would I feel or cope. I’m not sure. It will More

I stayed up late a few nights reading this beautifully written book; it was hard to put down. The story is intense and Goolrick’s writing style is powerful; a dynamic combination that will seriously hook you. His descripti More

Barbara Delinsky’s fans will be delighted with this book; it was a fantastic read on a heartbreaking topic. She draws you into the family and as usual her characters and the relationships between them are real and believable More

At 500 pages it certainly is a long book, but worth every second, earning five stars rating from this reader! Cutting For Stone is a sweeping family saga which draws you in and transports you to a small missionary hospital More