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The Master Butchers Singing Club, by Louise Erdrich
Genre: Fiction
German-born Fidelis travels to America in search of a better life. He's been a sniper in World War I, has married his dead buddy's wife, and makes his way to North Dakota where he builds a successful meat butchering business. While Fidelis is a main character, the majority of the book is about Delphine, who comes to work at Fidelis's shop and becomes best friends with Eva, Fidelis's wife. The novel ends in 1954 and contains lovely prose, nice character development and several interesting plot lines. I enjoyed this book and plan to read more by this author.
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Reviewed by
Linda S.,
from Cy-Fair
on Sat. Oct 9, 2010
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Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks, by Ethan Gilsdorf
Genre: Non-Fiction
Fantasy Freaks and Gaming Geeks is an in-depth look into the "escapism" culture surrounding many popular, and popular amongst only those who are aware of them, gaming subcultures. The author starts with an exploration into his paper-based D&D game past before delving into the world of online games, reenactment cultures that dress in period costumes and, in some cases, take retreats into the woods to "game" as their character with like-minded individuals. He talks about fan-based cultures like those surrounding Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter before and still has time to talk about the social aspects of gaming and pretending to be another character.
At various points in the book the author returns to, and examines, whether or not "fantasy freaks" and "gaming geeks" are truly living a life of escapism before coming to conclusions, both personal and professional, that were slightly surprising.
This book is a great read for anyone that considers themselves a fantasy freak, gaming geek or just a casual escape artist.
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Reviewed by
AnJuli,
from Barbara Bush
on Thu. Oct 7, 2010
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Ape House, by Sara Gruen
Genre: Fiction
Isabel Duncan is a scientist and caretaker of a group of Bonobo apes who has a close bond with the apes and communicates with them using sign language. John Thigpen, a reporter who interviews Isabel and the apes, is also a main character. I learned a lot about Bonobo apes and I like Gruen's style. This book is not as multi-layered as her other novel, "Water for Elephants," but overall I enjoyed it.
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Reviewed by
Linda S.,
from Cy-Fair
on Sat. Sep 25, 2010
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Led Astray By A Rake, by Sara Bennett
Genre: Romance
Olivia Monteith is determined to marry Lord Dominic Lacey, known as Wicked Nic. Olivia pressured by her parents to marry proper, young Garsed but there is more to the story then what Olivia believes. Romantic passionate scenes, but the witty situations that Bennett creates are unique. The story was well played - from first meeting the characters to after marriage. This story has different aspects throughout and each are well written. Very good book!
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Reviewed by
Jones,
from Octavia Fields
on Fri. Sep 24, 2010
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Best Friends Forever, by Jennifer Weiner
Genre: Fiction
Best Friends Forever is one of Weiner's best. A story of two friends who were extremely close all through high school despite their difference and drifted apart after graduation. After a wacky encounter at their class reunion they discover their friendship is just as close as it ever was. There are a few different perspectives throughout the story and Weiner's characters are so personal yet again. Great read.
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Reviewed by
a customer,
on Thu. Sep 16, 2010
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Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese
Genre: Fiction
Beginning in 1954 and lasting 50 years, this is the story of twins Marion and Shiva born in Ethiopia and quickly becoming orphans. Raised by doctors, Ghosh and Hema who lovingly guide and nurtue them, Marion and Shiva have a close bond but are also quite different. This is a wonderful story narrated by Marion who learns life lessons about betrayal, loss, compassion, and forgiveness. Well written and one of the best books I've read in a long time.
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Reviewed by
Linda S.,
from Cy-Fair
on Wed. Aug 4, 2010
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The Spy, by Clive Cussler and Justin Scott
The Spy is an espionage story based on a true event of the Great White Fleet and the newly designed dreadnought battleship. The time frame is right before World War I with the Van Dorn Detective Agency leading the search for the spies destroying the latest advances in shipbuilding. The CD version is terrific!
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Reviewed by
Candi K.,
from Maud Marks
on Thu. Jul 1, 2010
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Plum Pudding Murder, by Joanne Fluke
Genre: Mystery
Plum Pudding Murder is not one of Fluke's best efforts. The dialogue in her books is always a little corny and a couple of the "regular" minor characters often come across immature and annoying. However, her heroine, Hannah, is usually likeable. Unfortunately, Hannah comes across as a bit of a space cadet in this mystery. Aside from the recipes, this is not a Hannah Swensen Mystery I'd recommend.
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Reviewed by
L.M. Powell,
on Fri. Jun 18, 2010
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Beguiled, by Deeanne Gist
Genre: Fiction
I enjoyed this book. The plot was okay, but I didn't like it as much as Gist's other books, and that might be because this one was co-written with another writer. I was bored with it a couple of times.
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Reviewed by
Lauren P.,
from Barbara Bush
on Wed. Jun 2, 2010
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My Sister's Keeper, by Jodi Picoult
Genre: Fiction
Entertaining tale. Very clever in character shifts and various points of view. The entire novel is enthralling. The book is amazing, the movie is awful.
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none
Reviewed by
Cindy,
from Freeman
on Sat. May 1, 2010
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