Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby My review: 4 of 5 stars When I want a good laugh and some quirky characters, I often turn to Nick Hornby. He hasn't disappointed me yet. Juliet, Naked was not one of my favorites, but I still enjoyed it quite a bit. Hornby has a funny sense of the absurd which comes across well in his stories. Juliet, Naked featured quirky, entertaining … [Read more...] about Book Review: Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby
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Book Review: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker My review: 4 of 5 stars I bought this book for my Kindle, but I loved the cover so much that I ended up buying a hard copy. It truly is a beautiful book. The story is also lovely with powerful but vulnerable and sympathetic characters who are both strangers in a new world searching for their purpose. Their experiences drive the story … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon My review: 4 of 5 stars The Curious Incident... is intelligent, funny and captivating with a fascinating protagonist. Christopher John Francis Boone, aged 15, is an autistic savant. As a reader, I found Boone to be way more intelligent than I am when it comes to math equations. I had to just accept his … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
Book Review: The Cowboy Takes a Bride by Lori Wilde (Jubilee, Texas Book 1)
The Cowboy Takes a Bride by Lori Wilde My review: 3.5 of 5 stars The Cowboy Takes a Bride is a contemporary romance featuring flawed but likable characters Joe Daniels and Mariah Callahan. The story is humorous, emotionally honest, authentic and dramatic. Though it's a bit too sappy sometimes, it is an enjoyable book perfect for curling up with under a blanket on a cold … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Cowboy Takes a Bride by Lori Wilde (Jubilee, Texas Book 1)
Book Review: We Were Liars by e. lockhart
We Were Liars by e. lockhart My review: 5 of 5 stars Like shocking endings? Try We Were Liars. You won't see the ending coming. We Were Liars reads like a narrative poem with incredibly brilliant prose. Because of its poetic language and widespread use of imagery, the book is at first hard to read and follow. But within a few pages, you'll be so engrossed in the mystery … [Read more...] about Book Review: We Were Liars by e. lockhart