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Recent Reviews:

 

	Recent History – Anthony Giardina Its remarkable most of all because it’s a Italian Man who is writing about marriage and love and sexuality and how it impacts his life.  For that, it’s interesting for men to read to understand how their earlier experiences effect how they behave as husbands and fathers.  But also for women to understand how complicated it is for men sometimes even when they don’t talk about it.
	Sweet Water Creek – Anne Rivers Siddons Very well written.  This is a sweet and sexy story about growing up.
	Ella in Bloom – Shelby Hearon I liked this book is sort of dealt with the ugly duckling in all of us.  Were never going to be as cute as our big sister or as sexy as our cousin.  The idea is that people can bloom late in life even though its not an easy transition. Was really very appealing.
	Perfect Girl – Mary Hogan Its good literature for kids.  If you know someone or have someone between the ages of 12 & 16 in your life, this is a good book for them.  Look and read it first and see if you approve, then have them read it.  Author writes many books tailored for children though some may be a little sexy.  I have more of her books listed here as well.
	The Distinguished Guest – Sue Miller Is a story about getting old, choices, grief and love.  It’s about all the important things in our life.  Sue Miller writes so beautifully it’s a pleasure to go on a journey with her.
	The Deadwood Beetle – Mylene Dressler Is another take on WWII and Holland.  A great companion piece to reading this book would be seeing Paul Verhoeven’s movie “Black Book” because they are very similar about looking into how a country responded to the Nazi’s as oppose to focusing exclusively on the Nazi’s.
	Snow Flower and the Secret Fan - Lisa See It’s a story that is set in China in the 19th Century.  And its not only about feminism, its about human beings, love, betrayal and power.
	The Plot Against America - Philip Roth Based on the premise that Charles Lindbergh runs for president and wins.  I found this a really interesting look, especially today when religious issues and bigotry seems to run all the headlines.
	Girl in Hyacinth Blue - Susan Vreeland  It is one of those fascinating stories that goes backwards in time.   And it starts with a picture that may or may not be a revere and I was absolutely captivated by this.   I loved the character, the plot the whole idea!
	Ernie’s Ark – Monica Wood I’m not a fan of short stories but this is terrific.  A tale of a dying town whose paper mill is on strike.  Having said that, it has nothing to do with that per say.  Its about love, loss, life and second chances.  Each chapter is dedicated to a different characters. Great for those who don’t like to read.

Torch – Cheryl Strayed This is tough sell but a very well written book.  Its about a woman and her family and what happens to them and to her when she starts suffering from a terminal illness. Another well written book.

Deadly Advice – Roberta Isleib I loved and disliked this book at the same time because its about a Radio Psychologist who also solves murder mysteries (not about me).  It is though a fun quick read.

	The White – Deborah Larsen Based on a true incident. A 16 year old white girl was captured by Indians and taken to live with them.   Its one of those sparse books that takes you to a different time and place and makes you think about the world in a different way.
	Paranoia by Joseph Finder Paranoia is a book that is as fresh as the headlines. It talks about computer take overs, mega-bites, industrial espionage and a smart-alecky slacker hero. It’s well written with snappy dialogue so while that it ain’t gonna win any Pulitzers, you could easily see it becoming a movie and it will make you feel very hip.
	The True and Outstanding Adventures of the Hunt Sisters by Elisabeth Robinson This is one of those books that you are almost sorry you’ve finished. It’s written from one sister’s point of view and, believe it or not, combines a producer trying to get Don Quixote made with John Cleese and Robin Williams at Universal and her younger sister’s fight with Leukemia. You’d think that those two wouldn’t mix at all, not to mention various love affairs, but it’s absolutely a wonderful read. My only caution is make sure you aren’t reading it in bed because then the tears will fall into your ears and mess up your hair. This is really a great book.
	Self-Improvement: The Top 101 Experts by David Rilkan Quickly becoming, "the new encyclopedia of self-improvement". With the vast amounts of information out there, this book is a great, easy-to-use resource that offers an objective list of experts in the self-improvement industry. Mr. Rilkan tells you who these experts are, their main beliefs and what products or services they offer so you can easily find out what approach works best for you and get started on improving your life!