The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler My review: 3.5 of 5 stars This is one of the few books where I liked the movie better. It was smoother and more engaging. However, I still think The Jane Austen Book Club would work well as a book club choice. It is witty, poignant, and clever with characters' layers gradually pealed away in a succession of book discussions … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Jane Austen Book Club by Karen Joy Fowler
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Book Review: Juliet, Naked by Nick Hornby
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
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: His Guilt (The Amish of Hart County #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray
His Guilt by Shelley Shepard Gray My rating: 4 of 5 stars His Guilt was a quick read that was difficult to put down. Most of the dialogue felt authentic, and the characters, while not complex, were sufficiently developed to come to life for the reader. I also appreciated the imperfections of the characters and their growth throughout the story. The plot carried suspense, … [Read more...] about Book Review: His Guilt (The Amish of Hart County #2) by Shelley Shepard Gray
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