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Name : Diane M.
Gender : Female
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Book Club Recommended
Fun, Dramatic, Interesting
The Gods of Guilt

When Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller gets on the case of an old \\\"friends\\\" murder, the courtroom drama couldn\\\'t get much better! Connelly at his best.

 
Book Club Recommended
Sweet Judy Blue Eyes

I found this to be a very well written autobiography that was very interesting to me as a fan.

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Interesting, Insightful
The Light Between Oceans

Great characters. A childless couple living in a lighthouse find a baby in a boat with a dead man.When the wife decides to keep her, the resulting choices made reverberate and affect others.

 
Book Club Recommended
Epic, Interesting, Brilliant
Winter's Tale ~ Love It or Hate It

A very LONG book, and several members quit early on. But everyone agreed it was beautifully written, if a bit wordy, and felt like you were reading six different stories! There were also no discussion questions available, so we had to wing it.

 
Book Club Recommended
Compelling

The first in a series of books with Inspector Hanne Wilhelmsen unraveling an Oslo conspiracy involving drugs, murder, and government corruption.

The Last Man: A Novel by Vince Flynn
 
Book Club Recommended
Compelling

A interesting look at the world of politics and military interactions. Very violent, and geared more toward men readers, but still an interesting story that kept you guessing until the end.

 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Insightful, Dramatic
And The Mountains Echoed

Beautifully written story of family and loss.

The Hundred-Foot Journey by Richard C. Morais
 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Adventurous, Beautiful
Gorge yourself!

So much food and so little time! The story of how a chef is born. Well told tale of Hassan and his ascent up the ladder to becoming a 3 star chef. Born in India, praised by the French ~ quick read.

 
Book Club Recommended
Adventurous, Romantic, Graphic
Tale of Two Worlds

I thoroughly enjoyed the story and the places that it went. A tale of two strong women from different eras and the mystery that connects them.

 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Informative, Dramatic
A Strong Woman

Axie Muldoon has a most interesting life. Being sent off on an Orphan Train at a young age, she using her common knowledge and the wisdom of older women to become a renowned midwife. Fascinating story!

 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Informative, Boring
Well Done!

Beautifully written story of an Indian family and their struggles.

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Informative, Interesting
Extraordinary

I really enjoyed the historical aspects of the book.

The Painted Girls: A Novel by Cathy Marie Buchanan
 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Informative, Insightful
Painted Girls

Insightful story of what life is like in the world of ballet ~ probably somewhat true even today!

 
Book Club Recommended
Informative, Insightful, Interesting
On the LIne

I really enjoyed the book. The look behind the scene in upscale restaurants was a real eye opener, and Grant\\\'s creativity amazing. It was also inspiring to see what Grant had to overcome to make his dreams come true.

This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
 
Book Club Recommended
Fun, Graphic, Interesting
Oh, How True!

This was a fun romp through a funeral, yes, you heard me right! The interactions between the various members of the family were so true to life, I really enjoyed the read.

Belle Cora by Phillip Margulies
 
Book Club Recommended
Fun, Interesting, Adventurous
Loosely Based on Real Person!

I enjoyed the first half of the book, but after that it began to drag. I found it hard to believe a real person actually went through all the things Belle went through, thus my title!!

The Maze Runner (Book 1) by James Dashner
 
Book Club Recommended
Adventurous, Interesting, Epic
50/50

Well, our club was split on this book. Some thought it not interesting at all, others found it fascinating!! Maybe the YA choice was not the best for this group!!

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Addictive, Interesting
Gone Girl Gone Wild

Terrific read, kept me in the dark right up to the end!

 
Book Club Recommended
Informative, Interesting, Dark
It's a Hit!

Terrific job on covering two very different points of view. It covers the World Fair held in Chicago, along with a serial killer who takes advantage of the excitement of the Fair to find his victims.

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Unconvincing, Slow
Couldn't Put it Down!

Such a well told story of a twenty year mystery.

 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Beautiful, Dramatic
Interesting

Most of our group enjoyed the book, but two members thought it was more for a young adult, and didn't feel the 14 year old character was true to life.

 
Insightful, Interesting
50/50

Half our members really liked the book, other just thought it was okay. If you like forensic science, you will definitely enjoy the book, otherwise, not so much! We could not find any book club discussion questions, so came up with our own.

 
Book Club Recommended
Adventurous, Interesting, Inspiring
Tell Me More

We all seemed to enjoy this story of a walk on the PCT, but everyone agreed that Cheryl was woefully under prepared! Still, she made it through and came out a better person at the end.

Every Secret Thing by Laura Lippman
 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Dramatic
Page Turner

We all agreed that the characters were very well drawn, even though we disliked most of them!

 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Informative, Insightful
Three for One

Interesting take on the true story of the disappearance of Judge Crater back in the '30s.

 
Book Club Recommended
Fun, Interesting, Insightful
Rosie Rocks

Fun read that everyone enjoyed.

An Unnecessary Woman by Rabih Alameddine
 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Interesting, Brilliant
One of a King

This was an outstanding read ~ so glad it was one of our picks.

The Shipping News by E. Annie Proulx
 
Book Club Recommended
Interesting, Insightful, Informative

 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Dramatic, Interesting
50/50

Half of our group disliked the book, and everyone thought it was a very sad tale. The writing was beautiful, however, and it seemed to be so true to life, as everyone seemed to know or remember someone just like these characters in their lives.

 
Confusing, Pointless, Brilliant
What's the point?

Most of us did not seem to find the book either interesting or particularly informative. We have all pretty much heard this before, and are frustrated that nothing ever was done about it.

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Interesting, Insightful

 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Interesting, Informative
Six Plus

An interesting story rhat most of us had never heard before. The I.ly negative was the inclusion of D.W. Griffith in the book, felt.to.be pandering!

 
Book Club Recommended
Dramatic, Brilliant, Dark

 
Book Club Recommended
Insightful, Dramatic, Interesting

 
Book Club Recommended
Informative, Insightful, Interesting
A Different World

A glimpse into the lives of those who live up in the hills in Appalachia.

The Other Einstein: A Novel by Marie Benedict
 
Interesting, Informative, Insightful
Slow

I, and several other members of the club, found this book to be very slow and found it unbelievable. Most of the problems were caused by Mrs. Einstein not being able to believe in herself!

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