Rating: 
3
 

 Dreamcatcher:  a novel by Stephen King

Far more explicit and vulgar language than I was expecting from a King novel, but a good read and a great story, nonetheless.  --Nathan 

Rating: 
5
 

You've Been Warned by James Patterson

Kristin Burns, a nanny, is involved with her boss, Michael Turnbull.  She loves her job and the children she watches.  She begins to have dreams--horrible dreams.  Her life begins to unravel as she tries to stay sane.  Exciting ending with a bizarre twist!  --Nancy 

 April 21, 2008

Rating: 
5

Bridge of Sighs by Richard Russo

A "Great American Novel!" You personally know someone similar to every character in the story. Excellent!

Rating: 
0

 

 

 Can This be Christmas?  by Debbie Macomber

A short little story.  Somehow reminds me of O. Henry's story.  A group of people are stranded Christmas Eve in a depot and the tale concerns how these different lives make a potential mess into a loving holiday. 

 

Rating: 
4

Secret life of bees cover

 

The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd

Story of Lily Owens with weaving the story of bees and beekeeping. How Lily, another strong girl, finds herself with difficult information about her mother. She learns to cope with loss, abuse, love, prejudice, and it is told in a wonderful humming way. Fast and good read!

 

 

Rating: 
4

The Book Thief

 

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak 

Set in World War II Germany, "The Book Thief" is a brilliant look at the war time lives of ordinary decent people. Liesel Meminger develops a love affair with books and words, which is a dangerous thing in Nazi Germany. But her life is forever changed when her family hides a Jew in their basement.

 

 

Rating: 
5
 

 World  Without End by Ken Follett

Even better than "Pillars of the Earth."  A better read.  Continues the great period detail which makes it come alive. 

 

 

Rating: 
3


Phantoms
by Dean Koontz

I liked the book because of the concept of it in which case Dean Koontz made reference to Roanoke and other people who disappear off the face of the earth.

Rating: 
0

Away from her

 

Away from Her by Alice Munro 

After reading this story, which was originally entitled, "The Bear Came Over the Mountain," I would like to view the movie version.