Winner of Winter Thrillers February 8th Prize Drawing

And the winner of this week's drawing for a $20 gift certificate to Whole Foods Market was...

Angela, with her review of the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson!

She writes “This book was recommended by a friend. It gave me a whole new understanding of life in the Pakistan/Afghanistan region of the world. Greg Mortenson has accomplished amazing things.”

Cheers:
The Next Thing On My List by Smolinski, reviewed by Monica: “Fantastic book, inspired me to write a list of my own to complete by my 25th birthday. Very nice balance of wit as well.”

My Summer of Southern Discomfort by Stephanie Gayle, reviewed by Aimee.
Linnet Bird by Linda Holenman, by Jean.
Bollywood Confidential by Sonia Singh, reviewed by Monica: “I loved this book because I can relate to the setting, where all this drama happened (India). I love East Indian authors as they put the right amount of spices in their writing! :)”

Ice by Linda Howard, reviewed by Donna.
The Murder of King Tut by James Patterson, reviewed by Bruce.
Double Whammy by Carl Hiassen, by Robin: “Always good for a laugh. Anything he writes is worth taking a look at.”

Love Over Scotland by Alexander McCall Smith, reviewed by Chris.
The World According to Bertie by Alexander McCall Smith, reviewed by Chris.
Expresso Tales by Alexander McCall Smith, reviewed by Chris.

Chills:
Olive Kitterage by Elizabeth Strout, reviewed by Jean: “This was, for me, a very depressing book. I will say though that it was very well-written.”

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