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The Black Arrow: A Tale of the Two Roses0 comments The Black Arrow is, without a doubt, one of my all time favorite books, just as Robert Louis Stevenson is one of my all time favorite authors. I find it hard to believe that The Black Arrow is probably the least well know of his great adventure novels (the others being, of course, Treasure Island and Kidnapped), as it is certainly the best as far as I am concerned. As [...] |
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Tea Time for the Traditionally Built0 comments In Alexander McCall Smith’s “Tea Time for the Traditionally Built,” the proprietor of the No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Precious Ramotswe, is in mourning over her decades old tiny white van. The beloved vehicle is making terrible noises and is probably headed for the junk heap. The idea of parting from the van that has been an important part of her life for so long is breaking Mma Ramotswe’s heart. |
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Amy and Isabelle1 comment While reading Amy and Isabelle, I found that my feelings were varied. Sometimes I enjoyed the book, other times I found myself just reading it for the sake of finishing it. I wasn’t content, yet not unhappy enough to put a halt to the reading. |
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Olive Kitteridge0 comments Having read all three Elizabeth Strout novels, I’d place Olive Kitteridge behind the other two. Do not get me wrong, Strout is still an exceptional writer, weaving you into each chapter and describing things beautifully. You know that feeling when you’re just starting a book? Getting acquainted with the characters? |
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Falling for Rain0 comments To hear of a book, or in this case a Kindle book authored by Gina Buonaguro and Janice Kirk, you instantly know this is going to be a wonderful read, and Falling for Rain delights. You see, I first found out about the duo when I purchased The Sidewalk Artist, which is one of my all time favorite books. |
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