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
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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 Tour: Breathing Two Worlds by Neena Arya
About the Book: Neena Arya, a Delhi-born goes abroad for further studies and decides to settle down there. Determined to be a 'somebody' from a 'nobody' she blends with the Americans via the accent and their mannerisms while having a live-in relationship with her European boyfriend, Adan Somoza. When illness hits home, Neena rushes to meet her ailing dad. … [Read more...] about Book Tour: Breathing Two Worlds by Neena Arya
Book Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill
NOS4A2 by Joe Hill My review: 4 of 5 stars Featuring a vampire-like menace and a tenacious, strong heroine, NOS4A2 is instantly creepy, magical, dark, and disturbing with a sense of humor. NOS4A2 is unique in its premise with fascinating characters. I'll never listen to "Holly, Jolly Christmas" the same way again. Always tense and suspenseful, sometimes even grotesque with … [Read more...] about Book Review: NOS4A2 by Joe Hill