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I'm a reader who enjoys posting comments and recommendations about the books I read. You will not find a synopsis with my recommendations because you can just click on the book title for a link to www.goodreads.com for a synopsis and reviews by other readers. I prefer the 3 Reason format: the reason I chose to read it; the reason I liked (or disliked) the book; and the reason I recommend it.

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

A Man Called OveA Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was recommended to me by Emily. She may have read this for her book club.
Near the beginning this book has a scene that reminds me of the Bill Murray movie, St. Vincent;but, Ove and Vincent are not the same curmudgeon. I like the author's style as Backman tells an anecdote in a chapter that gives depth to the characters and Backman continues to build these layers into a narrative that holds the readers' attention.
I recommend this to all readers.


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Sunday, August 28, 2016

Shamrock AlleyShamrock Alley by Ronald Malfi
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This ebook was free when I downloaded it to my Nook library. I enjoy a good suspense story.
This is based on a true story about the author's father, a Secret Service agent who went undercover to track a counterfeiting ring.
The reason I gave it only 3 stars is the graphic description of the violence done by the criminals. I considered it too violent to be entertaining.


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Wednesday, August 24, 2016

A Tapestry of HopeA Tapestry of Hope by Tracie Peterson
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

This ebook was free when I downloaded it from Barnes and Noble to Nook library.
For readers of historical Christian fiction genre, this book will do. I was disappointed because the synopsis of the story was better written than the book. The characters are flat.
I recommend it only to fans of the authors.


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