The winner of the Maitland Wine Market $10 gift certificate is…
Eiane, reviewing The Vagrants by Yiyun Li: “Very interesting characters. Probably a realistic view of China just before the Tiananmen Square terror.”
Eiane, reviewing The Vagrants by Yiyun Li: “Very interesting characters. Probably a realistic view of China just before the Tiananmen Square terror.”
…and the runners-up are:
for Bravos:
Ussegai by Wilbur Smith, reviewed by Katie: “ 1st time I’ve read anything by Smith – loved it! In Africa doing safaris w/ Theodore Roosevelt, spying against the Germans for England, and a love story, too!”
Whatever You Do, Don’t Run by Peter Alison, reviewed by Emma Lou.
Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell, reviewed by Joanne: “ This series never disappoints.”
Somewhere Towards the End by Diana Athill, reviewed by Robin: “Great memoir.”
A Matter of Trust by Anne Schraff (Bluford Series), reviewed by Kateisha.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly, reviewed by Jan: “Loved it!”
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly, reviewed by Katie: “Connelly always writes a really good book – this one was good, too!”
Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly, reviewed by Michael.
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Morenson & David Relin, reviewed by Joanne.
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, reviewed by Joanne: “A story of a young Jewish child picked up in the July 1942 Veld’ltiv a raid by the French police under orders from the Nazis. An American ex-patis writing the story for the 60th anniversary of the event, and it becomes intertwined with her French husband’s family.”
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, reviewed by Jean.
The Girls from Ames by Jeffry Zaslow, reviewed by Brenda: “Every woman should read this book! Grab your childhood girlfriends and share this read. Guys – there’s probably not a lot for you (although it was written by a guy!). Treasure all of your friends.”
Foreign Body by Robin Cook, reviewed by Johana: “I have read all his books and always look forward to the next one!”
Push by Sapphire, reviewed by Jean: “Bravo, with reservations. Difficult to read due to graphic content, but revealing of an unfortunately real-life situation. I wonder how the film (“Precious”), to be released in late fall, will handle the extreme language and scenes/ recollections of sexual and emotional abuse!”
A Quiet Flame by Philip Kerr, reviewed by William.
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell, reviewed by Katie: “What fun – Julie comes up with a project. She will cook every recipe in the Julie Child classic. I learned lots of things about food (I had no idea), and had a wonderful time!”
The Lilies of the Field by William Barrell, reviewed by David: “Somehow I had missed this book in all my reading. A real one-sitting classic. I’m glad I saw it while browsing.”
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by C. Alan Bradley, reviewed by Linda: “Too much fun for words – can’t wait for the next one!”
Best American Short Stories 2008 (Salmon Rushdie, ed.), reviewed by Bonnie: “Varied and the best of the best!”
Heat Lightning by John Sanford, reviewed by Robert: “He is consistently wonderful.”
Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich, reviewed by Barbara: “With 10 being Bravo, and 1 being Boo, this is a 6.”
Illegal by Paul Levine, reviewed by Barbara: “With 10 being Bravo and 1 being Boo, this is a 7.”
Geography III by Elizabeth Bishop (poetry), reviewed by Jean.
The House by Danielle Steel, reviewed by Cheyl: “Typical D. Steel book – easy read for the summer.”
for Boos:
Even by Andrew Grant, reviewed by K.: “Over-plotted and over-written, (something) often found in first-time authors’ work. A terrorist subplot that is so popular today – but not my cup of tea.”
The Last Days of the Romanovs by H. Rappaport, reviewed by Robert: “No new revelations.”
Thank you to everyone who put in a slip!
for Bravos:
Ussegai by Wilbur Smith, reviewed by Katie: “ 1st time I’ve read anything by Smith – loved it! In Africa doing safaris w/ Theodore Roosevelt, spying against the Germans for England, and a love story, too!”
Whatever You Do, Don’t Run by Peter Alison, reviewed by Emma Lou.
Scarpetta by Patricia Cornwell, reviewed by Joanne: “ This series never disappoints.”
Somewhere Towards the End by Diana Athill, reviewed by Robin: “Great memoir.”
A Matter of Trust by Anne Schraff (Bluford Series), reviewed by Kateisha.
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly, reviewed by Jan: “Loved it!”
The Scarecrow by Michael Connelly, reviewed by Katie: “Connelly always writes a really good book – this one was good, too!”
Scarecrow by Matthew Reilly, reviewed by Michael.
Three Cups of Tea by Greg Morenson & David Relin, reviewed by Joanne.
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay, reviewed by Joanne: “A story of a young Jewish child picked up in the July 1942 Veld’ltiv a raid by the French police under orders from the Nazis. An American ex-patis writing the story for the 60th anniversary of the event, and it becomes intertwined with her French husband’s family.”
Unaccustomed Earth by Jhumpa Lahiri, reviewed by Jean.
The Girls from Ames by Jeffry Zaslow, reviewed by Brenda: “Every woman should read this book! Grab your childhood girlfriends and share this read. Guys – there’s probably not a lot for you (although it was written by a guy!). Treasure all of your friends.”
Foreign Body by Robin Cook, reviewed by Johana: “I have read all his books and always look forward to the next one!”
Push by Sapphire, reviewed by Jean: “Bravo, with reservations. Difficult to read due to graphic content, but revealing of an unfortunately real-life situation. I wonder how the film (“Precious”), to be released in late fall, will handle the extreme language and scenes/ recollections of sexual and emotional abuse!”
A Quiet Flame by Philip Kerr, reviewed by William.
Julie and Julia by Julie Powell, reviewed by Katie: “What fun – Julie comes up with a project. She will cook every recipe in the Julie Child classic. I learned lots of things about food (I had no idea), and had a wonderful time!”
The Lilies of the Field by William Barrell, reviewed by David: “Somehow I had missed this book in all my reading. A real one-sitting classic. I’m glad I saw it while browsing.”
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by C. Alan Bradley, reviewed by Linda: “Too much fun for words – can’t wait for the next one!”
Best American Short Stories 2008 (Salmon Rushdie, ed.), reviewed by Bonnie: “Varied and the best of the best!”
Heat Lightning by John Sanford, reviewed by Robert: “He is consistently wonderful.”
Plum Spooky by Janet Evanovich, reviewed by Barbara: “With 10 being Bravo, and 1 being Boo, this is a 6.”
Illegal by Paul Levine, reviewed by Barbara: “With 10 being Bravo and 1 being Boo, this is a 7.”
Geography III by Elizabeth Bishop (poetry), reviewed by Jean.
The House by Danielle Steel, reviewed by Cheyl: “Typical D. Steel book – easy read for the summer.”
for Boos:
Even by Andrew Grant, reviewed by K.: “Over-plotted and over-written, (something) often found in first-time authors’ work. A terrorist subplot that is so popular today – but not my cup of tea.”
The Last Days of the Romanovs by H. Rappaport, reviewed by Robert: “No new revelations.”
Thank you to everyone who put in a slip!
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