The Girl in the Tree by Şebnem İşigüzel
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Snowflakes and Sparks by Sophie-Leigh Robbins
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It was fun and entertaining.

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Roommaid by Sariah Wilson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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We'll have a wonderful Cornish Christmas by C.P. Ward
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

It is a rom-com full of fun.

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Honeysuckle Season by Mary Ellen Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy the combination of a historical novel and how the past affects current situations.

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The Magnificent Grand Scene #1 by Cuvie
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a Free Friday selection from Barnes and Noble, and my first Manga book in about 40 years.
I will recommend it to my granddaughters.

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Spring House by Mary Ellen Taylor
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Better off Dead by Lee Child
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I am disappointed in this book, and I have been disappointed in the last few Reacher books due to the extremely high body counts.

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Dr. Rick Will See You Now by Dr. Rick
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I laughed out loud, and passed my Kindle to my husband to read.

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The Foundation: Jack Emery 1 by Steve P. Vincent


This could not hold my interest so I pronounced it DNF after 4 months.

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Shadows of the Stone Benders by K. Patrick Donoghue


This ebook was a Serial Read for November 2021 from I could not finish it before the month ended.

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The Man Who Played with Fire: Stieg Larsson's Lost Files and the Hunt for an Assassin by Jan Stocklassa
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I liked the first 40% of the book as Stocklassa reviewed the archives of Larsson; and then Stocklassa went down a rabbit hole for 7 years as he tried to solve the assassination of Olof Palme.
My suggestion is to read the first 40%, and then the chapter titled, "Revolver" to finish with Stocklassa's theories.

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Your Perfect Year by Charlotte Lucas
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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The Son and Heir: A Memoir by Alexander Münninghoff
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Interesting memoir but I did not know anything about the author or his family before reading it.

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Heaven Adjacent by Catherine Ryan Hyde
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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The Amateur Marriage by Anne Tyler
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is one of those books that I must apologize to for having kept on my to-be-read shelf for too long.
A favorite quote is "Lots of things are unacceptable. That doesn't mean they don't happen."
This is a time capsule of a family from 1941 until the 60th anniversary of Pearl Harbor. It captures a time capsule for the generation of my parents.

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The Mystery House by Eva Pohler
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Serial Reads from Barnes and Noble for October 2021

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Bishop to Queen by Lexy Wolfe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed the first ebook in the series, Ravenhawk, which Barnes and Noble offered as a Serial Reads during August 2021, and I even purchased this sequel.
I enjoyed the themes explored in these two books as humanity and synths struggle to survive life with power based largely in corporations and government.

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A Life Without Flowers by Marci Bolden
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was available as an audiobook from Hoopla and my local library. I no longer prefer audiobooks as I no longer commute. I was eager to continue the story of Carol/Carorline and her relationship with her mother Judith and the buffer of her aunt on a RV road trip; but, I got bored of the format of the story with the flashbacks of Carol's memories before the end of the book.

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Ten Two Jack by Diane Capri
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Still reading the series, but this is as far as my library copies go.

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Get Back Jack by Diane Capri
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I'm still reading this series as the books are available at my library.

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A Life Without Water by Marci Bolden
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This ebook was the September Serial Reads from Barnes and Noble.
It was a story with interesting characters. Its sequel is Life Without Flowers.

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Black Jack by Diane Capri
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I'm still reading the series.

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Firestorm by Nevada Barr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I went back to read some books from the beginning of the series that I am unsure if I read about 25 years ago. The topic seemed timely when I heard about wildfires in California and Oregon.
Yes, this is why I prefer early books in the Anna Pigeon series to most of the more recently printed.

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Decisive: How to Make Better Choices in Life and Work by Chip Heath
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was recommended during my Noom lessons, and my library had it available.
I like the summary at the end of each chapter; recommendations for further reading; clinics; overcoming obstacles, and endnotes. Its system uses the acronym WRAP: Widen your options; Reality-test Your Assumptions; Attain Distance before Deciding; Prepare to be wrong.

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Jack the Reaper by Diane Capri
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I keep reading this series.

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Deep Cover Jack by Diane Capri
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I borrowed from my public library on its Overdrive app, and returned as soon as I finished so next person may borrow. There is at least one other person who is trying to read these in order as I am.
I still enjoy the series but it is predictable.

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Jack and Kill by Diane Capri
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

These novellas get a lower rating because, like this one, it really was not more than a chapter worth of material. The story ended at 88% of the book, and the rest is advertising fluff.

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Ravenhawk by Lexy Wolfe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This ebook was Barnes and Noble's Serial Read for August 2021. I enjoyed the themes explored in this ebook. The next one in the series was offered for $1.99 for a limited time, and I continued this series.

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JACK AND JOE by Diane Capri
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

My library had it available on Overdrive app.

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Jack in the Green by Diane Capri
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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The Anti-Inflammatory Action Plan: Incorporate Omega-3 Rich Foods into Your Diet to Fight Arthritis, Cancer, Heart Disease, and More by Barbara Rowe
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I borrowed from a friend. I find the recipes more complicated than I want for my style of meal preparation.

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Jack in a Box by Diane Capri
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I can't believe I waited 2 weeks for an e-novella to be returned to the library. I read it in an afternoon.
I returned it same day for next person.

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The Great Passage by Shion Miura
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



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Don't Know Jack by Diane Capri
My rating: 4 of 5 stars



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Out of Control by Mary Connealy
My rating: 2 of 5 stars



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Dial A for Aunties by Jesse Q. Sutanto
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed this farce. I am hesitant to recommend it to some people who may think I am insensitive to a culture of which I do not belong. Yet I can say, well you do not know how annoying my family members are and yet will do what they can to protect me.

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Across the Winding River by Aimie K. Runyan
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This Kindle book has been in my Kindle library since July 5, 2020 when I downloaded it when it was free with Prime.
I do not like when Amazon immediately marks this selection in Goodreads as "Read" because I prefer to do it myself.
i enjoyed the book enough that I would recommend it to others.

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A Superior Death by Nevada Barr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoy the early mysteries of Anna Pigeon because Barr has excellent descriptions of the National Parks where Anna is working at the time.

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Through the Fire by Shawn Grady
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This ebook has been in my Nook library since May 2013 when I downloaded it for free.

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A River in Darkness: One Man's Escape from North Korea by Masaji Ishikawa


This ebook has been in my Kindle library since its World Crossing promotion in April 2018.
This is a dramatic, sad tale. Please read this book.

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The Lending Library by Aliza Fogelson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book was free with Prime when I downloaded it in 2020.
It was a pleasant read which held my attention until it was finished.

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Ill Wind by Nevada Barr
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I like the books early in the Anna Pigeon series when she spends lots of time describing the National Park settings. I'm going to read the few that I missed.

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Still Waters by Viveca Sten
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book has been in my Kindle library since 2018 when it was offered for free as part of the World Crossing promotion.
I'm glad I read it.


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Leaving Lancaster by Kate Lloyd
My rating: 2 of 5 stars



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Wicked River: The Mississippi When It Last Ran Wild by Lee Sandlin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

In my library since my last trip on American Queen in 2016. I hoped to read it before a trip for the length of the Mississippi. My planned trip for July 2021 was cancelled due to CDC protocols. I am now rebooked on a trip on American Empress for this fall 2021 on a different river.

I enjoyed the history this book had to tell.

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Friday Forward: Inspiration & Motivation to End Your Week Stronger Than It Started by Robert Glazer
My rating: 3 of 5 stars



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Murder at Pirate's Cove by Josh Lanyon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Nook offered this as the Serial Reads for June 2021.

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Good Enough: A Shay James Mystery by Brenda McCreight
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

If Nancy Drew were a teenager who lived in foster care

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The Breath of God: A Novel of Suspense by Jeffrey Small
My rating: 2 of 5 stars



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