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I am an English major from way back who enjoys reading fiction and listening to all kinds of music (among other things). I think I am sort of addicted to buying books and am constantly reading. I am always interested in hearing what people have to say about the books I have reviewed, or the reviews themselves. I also find it helpful when others recommend certain books. I have discovered lots of… Read moreI am an English major from way back who enjoys reading fiction and listening to all kinds of music (among other things). I think I am sort of addicted to buying books and am constantly reading. I am always interested in hearing what people have to say about the books I have reviewed, or the reviews themselves. I also find it helpful when others recommend certain books. I have discovered lots of terrific books out there based on the recommendations of people I have come into contact with through these pages.
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Good Grief is the perfect book to take with you to the beach this summer. Why? Because it's well-written chick lit with a twist chick lit that will actually make you smile, and sometimes even laugh out loud. Sophie Stanton, the charming narrator of this novel is 36 and recently widowed. Let me warn you, the first several chapters of this novel, while well-written and gently humorous, are sort of a downer--Sophie is pretty much miserable and her life is falling apart. My advice: try to read them in one sitting and get to the more middle parts of the novel, where she starts to get her act together. You can breeze through this novel in a couple of hours. Sophie is a wonderful… Read more
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Cookoff: Recipe Fever in America is a delightful book, especially for readers who enjoy cookbooks and cooking magazines. Amy Sutherland, a journalist from Maine, got invited to the Pillbury Bake Off rather serendipitously and decided to go, pretty much as a lark, figuring that it would prove an amusing piece of Americana. Sutherland was surprised to discover an entire cookoff subculture, with an entertaining cast of characters and no shortage on drama. Her experience at the Bake Off inspired her to spend over a year traveling around the country, spending time at cookoffs and time with contesters: cookoff professionals, some of whom have won substantial sums of money for their devoted… Read more
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I am so happy I discovered Love and Reruns in Adams County. This is a terrific novel that reminded me in many ways of Richard Russo's novels. It is a novel full of lovable losers in deadend lives, and despite that, is still a joy to read. The characters may be depressed, but, because Mark Spencer injects just enough humor into the novel, the reader is never depressed. Spencer writes in a witty, wry style. I hope to read more of Spencer's works. I can't believe this one did not get more attention when it was published. Enjoy.
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