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The Believers by Janice Holt Giles. 5 stars.
This is a wonderful story by a wonderful Kentucky writer. It gives a history of the Shakers and their settlement at South Union, Kentucky in the form of a novel about a young woman. You feel you are there!
The History of Love by Nicole Krause. 5 stars.
A lovely story!
stephaniekrantz@sbcglobal.net
I just finished reading Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich. I give it a rating of 5 --- I just love this series of books because I think Stephanie Plum (the series's main character) is a real, touchable character and many of her family trials and tribulations are ones that most of us can relate to as well. I look forward to number 12.
I also finished reading The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella. I give this one a rating of 5 as well. Not the type of book that I usually read, but I found it extremely entertaining. I kept reading later than I should have to see how the main character, Samantha, continued to get herself out of her next scrape.
Dasras50@aol.com
The Fred Factor by Mark Sanborn. 5 stars.
Motivational stories about going the extra mile.
The Nosy Neighbor by Fern Michaels. 4 stars.
Enjoyable easy read.
The Gift of Jazzy by Cindy Adams. 4 stars.
Amusing tales of life with a Yorkie.
10-Minute Clutter Control Room by Room, by Skye Alexander. 5 stars.
Bite-size advice for getting your life and home under control.
Easier Than You Think by Richard Carlson. 5 stars.
Making small changes to improve your life.
littleminx@cox.net
Here are my reading recommendations for the month of September, all 5-star winners!
Confessions of a Slacker Wife by Muffy Mead-Ferro. 5 stars
It's a nice down-to-earth read written by one woman who feels that in today's society, the expectations placed on the wife are oftentimes a bit extreme. I found this one to be witty and entertaining, all the while making some very valid points.
Carpe Demon: Adventures of a Demon-Hunting Soccer Mom, by Julie Kenner. 5 stars.
This was such a fun, easy-to read-book. If you're into things like Buffy the Vampire Slayer or anything along those lines, you'll really enjoy this book. I loved how down-to-earth the author made her heroine. She was so normal that you could totally relate to her, the whole demon slaying aspect aside.
Wicked: The Life & Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire. 5 stars.
This was a really interesting perspective into a character that you didn't otherwise get to see so much of. A definite must-read!!
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire. 5 stars.
Wow, Gregory Maguire did it again! I'm so glad I got to read this book. I must say it was a very intriguing story, and so different from the traditional "Cinderella" story we grew up with as kids. I really admire the author's ability to draw on the behind-the-scenes storyline, while at the same time still mixing in the bits and pieces that the original storyline consisted of and entertained us with.
tunaross@nc.rr.com
Broken Dishes by Earlene Fowler. 4 stars.
It was great to revisit Benni Harper and share the adventures of this reluctant sleuth and her wonderful circle of family and friends. Benni is called upon to help her family and friends set up a guest ranch business. In the process, she becomes involved in the mystery of who is buried on the ranch property and how the bones got there in the first place. This light, romantic mystery series is a great read.
Backstabber by Tim Cockey. 4 stars.
Once again, our intrepid undertaker is on the scene of another murder as he's called in by a friend to transport the body to places unknown before the police arrive. His involvement takes us on a firsthand tour of life (and death) in a nursing home and the sometimes depressing side of his profession as only Cockey can do --- with sensitivity and humor.
mrdarcy3@yahoo.com
Right now I'm reading Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX: The Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America, by Karen Blumenthal. I'm about halfway though this book. It's really interesting and VERY informative. I'm so happy and grateful for all the fighting done so that I could play sports (mainly basketball) in school without a second thought. There's a really great cartoon in the front few pages that celebrates playing like a girl. 5 stars!
mcgillrmcgill@charter.net
Just finished Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan. I'm a big fan of Patterson's and thought this one was very good. 5 stars.
Almost done with The First Two Novels by Lisa Scottoline. I always enjoy her lady lawyers and try to keep up with the new books, but I felt the urge to go back to the beginning and re-read Everywhere That Mary Went and Final Appeal. Also 5 stars.
hawkes@citlink.net
I just finished reading High Country by Nevada Barr. This is book 12 in the Anna Pigeon series. This book was riveting and intense. I read all 323 pages in one sitting. Anna is working undercover as a waitress in Yosemite National Park, looking for clues into the disappearance of four young seasonal park employees. What she finds is more than she went looking for. First her life is threatened, and then she is literally running for her life. She is shocked to see the lengths that she will go to in protecting herself and fighting to stay alive. 5 stars.
InMyHeart01@aol.com
Death of a Prankster by MC Beaton. 4 stars.
Rage by Jonathan Kellerman. 4 stars.
Rickimc@aol.com
The Shakespeare Murders by John Paulits. 4 stars.
A fun mystery for fans of theatre. It helps if you are familiar with Hamlet before reading.
Kahoho@aol.com
Harvard Yard by William Martin. 3 stars.
Sort of like a history lesson wrapped around a mystery. It was fun to learn about the founding of Harvard and interesting how some traditions still carry on today. I like a book that teaches as well as entertains me.
Hissy Fit by Mary Kay Andrews. 4 stars.
Predictable M.K. Andrews, but that's what makes it fun. Sassy, smart heroine. Great light read.
caliauds@msn.com
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown.
I'm behind in my reading and am just starting this book. So far I love it, and many people tell me that they liked it better than The Da Vinci Code.
Kathy from Lake Oswego, OR
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova. 4 stars.
Wonderful tale about Dracula with great writing and an original story line. It is, however, a LONG book.
The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde. 5 stars.
Jasper Fforde at his best. NOT another Thursday Next story, but a new series (hopefully!) based on nursery rhyme crimes. FUN, FUN, FUN.
nll9017@earthlink.net
Good Night Nobody by Jennifer Weiner. 5 stars.
Kate Klein Borowitz, her husband Ben, and their three kids have moved to the upscale town of Upchurch, Connecticut. However, Ben is so busy with the upcoming elections that Kate hardly sees him at home. She tries to fit in with the other mothers in Upchurch but finds herself intimidated by them. Kitty Cavanaugh calls Kate and says they have a friend in common, Evan McKenna. Kate discovers Kitty murdered the next afternoon. Kate is overwhelmed by a flood of memories and past feelings she has for Evan. Her memories are interspersed with their investigation of Kitty's murder. There are some hilarious moments, some sad, and some that just don't fit. There are many threads to this story including Kate's parents, Kitty and her parents, her best friend Janie, and Kate and Ben's future. A great novel that proves you don't have to be perfect to be a great read.
The Perfect Manhattan by Leanne Shear. 4 stars.
Cassie Ellis just graduated from Columbia with dreams to be a writer. However, with her student loans and living in Manhattan, she has to face reality. She applies for a one-week bartending course and ends up failing it. Just when Cassie thinks things have hit rock-bottom, she gets offered a job at Finton's, an Irish pub. Cassie meets Martin Pritchard, who introduces her to the upper-crust society of the Hamptons. She gets a job over the summer working weekends at a Hamptons hotspot called Spark. Casssie hones her bartending skills and gets to know the who's who in the Hamptons. She dreams of a future with James Edmonton, an upcoming multimillionaire bachelor. It turns into a rocky summer romance. A fast-paced, whirlwind tour of life in Manhattan and the Hamptons that will leave you cheering in the end.
The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette by Carolly Erickson. 4 stars.
Marie Antoinette is told by her family's priest to write down her sins as a means of confession. She continues to write in her journal into adulthood. At 13 years of age she is promised in marriage to Louis XVI of France. In many respects this impending marriage is a peace treaty between France and Austria. Louis is not at all what she expected. Marie does her best to help her husband. As he becomes King and she his Queen, her support of him does not change but she falls in love with Axel Fersen, a Swedish nobleman. Marie struggles with her quest to produce a rightful heir to the Bourbon dynasty. France is in the midst of one of the most turbulent times in their history. The mix of history and fiction keeps your interest until the very end. Her diary becomes an intriguing historical novel.
charris@pctelecom.us
Angry Housewives Eating Bon-Bons by Lorna Landvik. 5 stars.
A story ongoing for about 30 years of five young housewives who start a book club. One of their husbands gives them this name. The book tells of all their lives and how they intertwine. Funny, but very deep and thought-provoking. I really enjoyed it.
Fire Lover by Joseph Wambaugh. 5 stars.
A true story of the most prolific American arsonist of the twentieth century. John Ora was a fireman and arson investigator but finally was caught. This story tells all about it. Very well-written.
charleydog@glen.net
I am reading When Christ Comes by Max Lucado. Like all Lucado books, this one is written clearly and well. Lucado discusses Christ's coming at the end of time in a calm, non-panic manner. His description of the life-to-come relieves any panic we may harbor about leaving our loved ones behind or seeing them die before we do. Heaven is described as a place where we'll meet our family and friends, and God.
BREEZYWRITER@aol.com
The Last Juror by John Grisham. 4 1/2 stars.
This is the old Grisham I loved when he first started writing. Best work in years. A story about a brash young man who buys a newspaper in the south --- and makes some very interesting friends. Of course being a Grisham novel, there's a murder and a trial --- but the interactions between the characters is where the real action is. Good read.
LMADREADER@aol.com
I just finished Trace Evidence by Elizabeth Becka. This was a book that I could not put down and I don't think I took a breath while reading the end of the book. I think it is going to be a series and I look forward to the next book. I believe this is her debut novel...if it were not, I would be searching out prior books by Elizabeth Becka. I give this 5+ stars!
RBailleu@aol.com
Patty Jane's House of Curl by Lorna Landvik. 5 stars.
I loved this book even more than Angry Housewives. A page-turner, and near the end you want to turn them even faster. Great closure. (I hate books that leave you hanging)
To the Nines by Janet Evanovich. 4 stars.
This is my first foray into this series and have to say I love it. It was recommended to me by my dad who doesn't like women authors. He liked this one so much he read it twice! Yes, there is murder and blood, but I was laughing so much that my son (6) told me to go to bed!
mora-summonte@comcast.net
The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber. 3 stars.
Enjoyed the characters. A nice, easy read.
He Who Fears the Wolf by Karin Fossum. 5 stars.
Taut mystery/thriller with great characters. Style is spare but with great telling details.
GerryD8784@aol.com
Straight into Darkness by Faye Kellerman. 4 stars.
A stand-alone novel, unrelated to her Peter Decker series, Straight into Darkness was inspired by Kellerman's "passionate desire to connect to a hidden part of [her] father's life" as an American GI in Germany. The protagonist of the story is Axel Berg, a German homicide detective charged with solving a series of murders in the city of Munich in pre-WWII Germany, while Hitler and his minions are gaining power and advocating the extermination of the Jews. The result of her personal exploration is a compelling and consistently interesting read.
A Long Way Down by Nick Hornby. 4 stars.
On New Year's Eve, four people meet on the roof of Toppers' House, a London establishment famous for attracting suicides. Each of them has come to the roof for that very reason, to end their lives, but instead, they connect with one another and form a "gang" of support that enables them to go on. I enjoyed this one more than I expected to, having read some pretty negative reviews. The characters were surprisingly likable, and their stories realistic and believable.
Same Sweet Girls by Cassandra King. 4 stars.
The "same sweet girls" are six women who have been friends since college, reuniting twice a year for over twenty-five years. The six-month period of this novel takes them from their spring reunion to the following fall, as each faces her own personal crisis as well as the shared heartbreak of the serious illness of one of the group. Each chapter is narrated in the first person by one of the group, each speaking in her own distinctive voice to share their individual histories and complex relationships.
Dreams From My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance, by Barack Obama. 5 stars.
Obama's memoir describes his growing up with his white mother and grandparents in Hawaii, discovering his African roots and traveling to Kenya to meet his father's family, and the beginnings of his political activism in Chicago, all interspersed with musings on being a black man in America today. Very well-written and consistently interesting.
Devil's Corner by Lisa Scottoline. 4 stars.
In a break from the usually-featured ladies' law firm, Devil's Corner features a young Assistant US Attorney whose partner in an investigation is killed when they attempt to meet with a confidential informant. Of course she can't resist continuing to investigate on her own, even after she is suspended for ignoring her boss's directives that she stay out of the subsequent murder investigation. Scottoline develops a complex and realistic plot line that holds the reader's interest to the very end.
Are You Afraid of the Dark? by Sidney Sheldon. 1 star.
When their husbands --- who both worked for the same think tank --- are killed, two women are thrown together in a race to solve the mystery of why the men were murdered, while they try to keep from being killed themselves. Sheldon's latest book is trite and silly, even for a light beach read, as these two manage to outwit and escape repeatedly from professional hit men.
Mipalew@aol.com
Wolves Eat Dogs by Martin Cruz Smith. 3 stars.
It's nice to see Arkady Renko back. Interesting insight into the post-Chernobyl Ukraine.
laurieblum@hotmail.com
Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs. 4 stars.
Interesting fictional history --- love the sections that are set in Israel!
Harriett
Mayada, Daughter of Iraq: One Woman's Survival Under Saddam Hussein, by Jean Sasson. 4 stars.
Mayada tells the story of a woman from an historically reknown family who is caught in the paranoia of Saddam and his regime of unbelievable evil. It tells of fear, desperation, determination and the triumph of survival. The book gives the reader some historical and political insights of the ancient and accomplished land of Mesopotamia, the Ottoman conquerors, and the ignorance of the division of the Middle East after WWI in tragically delineated countries that lead to the problems of Iraq in the 21st century.
thecrone9@yahoo.com
The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova is a mid-century modern-time vampire novel. It is the story of an older woman leaving behind her story through a series of letters. Starts out a bit slow, but keep going because it heats into a page-turner that is hard to put down. 4 stars.
Superheroes and Philosophy, edited by Tom Morris and Matt Morris. This is an examination of the messages and ideas behind the comic book heroes. This IS NOT your boring college philosophy! Superman, Batman, Spiderman, the Green Lantern, Wonder Woman and a whole lineup of the superheroes that thrilled us and why. Tom Morris is a retired university professor, whose goal is to make this "former unreadable & boring" subject, an alive page-turner. He's good at it, very good at it. 5 stars.
Poisoned Love by Caitlin Rother. This book follows the real story of the case, investigation and trial of almost a "perfect" murder of Kristin Rossum's husband. 4 1/2 stars.
Debby236@aol.com
I took a break this week and read a lovely Regency called Dame Fortune by Meredith Bond. It was the first book I had read by her and was quite enjoyable. If you enjoy Regencies, try it. I give it a 4.
deviouscat@insightbb.com
Slow Burn by Julie Garwood. 5 stars.
baxtergr@msn.com
Fall is here which means cool, sunny days and getting the garden beds ready for winter and for planting even more spring bulbs than I already have. I have, however, taken the time to read some fascinating books. Two that I read and enjoyed this week include The Highest Tide by Jim Lynch. This tells the fictional tale of a 13-year-old boy who lives near Olympia, WA, on the tide flats. During his 13th summer, he discovers all kinds of fascinating and most unusual living things in Puget Sound --- things that garner him publicity from near and far. A wonderful "coming of age" book with some new-to-me knowledge of things watery thrown in for good measure. This book scores a 4 1/2 from me. The other book is Sky Burial by Xinran and translated from its original Chinese into English. This is a small book, but one filled with a love story that spans decades and miles, from China to Tibet in search of a fallen soldier husband. I learned much from this volume about Tibet, but even more about love and devotion. A 5-star book.
hagarrpt@earthlink.net
Thirty-Three Teeth by Colin Cotterill. 5 stars.
Dr. Siri Paiboun, chief medical examiner of Laos, returns as the main character in Colin Cotterill's latest book, Thirty-Three Teeth. The year is 1977, and Laos continues under the rule of the Communist Pathet Lao.
Three different cases run parallel in Thirty-Three Teeth. Innocent citizens of Vientiane are being mauled and murdered by an unknown entity --- could it be the old, mistreated mountain bear, escaped from its small, concrete enclosure behind a restaurant? Dtui is left to investigate the deaths as Siri is called to the capital city to autopsy two corpses found burned to a crisp and with several bullets in each body. Government officials are reticent to provide details of the deaths. In the third case, citizens are hurtling themselves from a high ministry window. In the room is a small, ornate box with the crest of the Royal Family. There is no visible means of opening the box.
Descriptions of time, place and culture are vivid and memorable in Thirty-Three Teeth, and Mr. Cotterill writes of Laos during the 1970s with knowledge, insight, and a wry sense of humor. His characters are richly drawn and complex in nature.
Deb1teach@aol.com
Sandra Brown's Chill Factor is a 4-star read. It reads more like a suspense novel than a romance novel so if you like suspense, this is the book for you. This book kept me guessing to the end.
Anonymous
I just finished Sisterchicks on the Loose for my church book club. Haven't really read a lot of Christian-based books, but this one really was good. A little hard to get into at first, but a good easy read. I'd rate it 2 1/2 stars.
Patti from Red Deer
I've started reading F. Scott Fitzgerald's Tender is the Night. As always, I enjoy Fitzgerald's writing style --- his wording and social commentary as well as his plot and character development. If the rest of this book stays true to form, I definitely would award it 5 stars.
SeattleSnoops@aol.com
What I'm Reading: The Disobedient Virgin by Sandra Marton. 5 stars.
I have been given Sandra Marton's The Disobedient Virgin, her November release, the final in the series of "The Ramirez Bride." Three authors were chosen by Harlequin to write for this series (Emma Darcy, Michelle Reid and Sandra Marton). Sandra's book, let me tell you, is incredible! I'm only halfway through it...it's dynamite.
This book will be one you'll read over and over.
SalbyC@aol.com
I have just finished two wonderful books. Pulitzer Prize-winning Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides gets 5+ stars. A wonderful family saga spanning several generations...and so much more. It's hard to describe. I also highly recommend Blink by Malcolm Gladwell. I don't usually read nonfiction, but this book was fascinating. I couldn't put it down. 5 stars.
Patty from Long Beach, CA
Shattered Air by Bob Madgic. 4 stars.
I guess I just like real stories that take you on a roller coaster ride. Shattered Air is about a group of hikers who climb Half Dome in Yosemite National Park. This is a place that is described as the world's most beautiful lightning rod. The people in this book are real, the event took place in 1985, and it brings together a diverse group of people in awe of Half Dome but ignoring Mother Nature. This is an account of people high on life and reckless abandon. It is also a story about the will to survive and the courage and strength of those who rescued the survivors.
The Traveler by John Twelve Hawks. 3 1/2 stars.
Slow starter but despite that fact, it grabs your attention within a chapter. Maya is a Harlequin, but what she wants most is to just be a normal person. She thought that was what she had until she went to Prague to meet with her estranged father. The Harlequins' job is to protect the Travelers. Reluctantly, Maya takes on the task of protecting two brothers who may have inherited their father's gift. The Brethern will not stop at anything to find the two brothers and Maya and destroy them. New author here and I think we're going to be waiting breathlessly for each installment of his series.
dlech366@suscom.net
I just finished re-reading A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith. I first read this coming-of-age novel in my teens. I related so much to Francie, the teenage heroine and her experiences, that I couldn't put the book down until its conclusion then, and again upon re-reading it. Our book club chose it as our September selection, and some of our members who had not read it previously were so impressed that they are recommending it to their friends. A true American classic.
bmatthew39@yahoo.com
I'm reading --- and loving --- both The Poet by Michael Connelly and Our Man in Havana by Graham Greene.
KeizerFire@aol.com
I am currently reading The Angel Craved Lobster by Shirley Jump, and I would rate it 3 stars. It's very good, but I think the first two in this series were better. Still, it's a good book and she is a funny author.
A book I just finished is Lake of Sorrows by Erin Hart. I give this book a resounding 5 STARS!!! You should definitely read the first book she wrote though, it gives more meaning to this one, although it can be read as a stand-alone. This author writes in a manner that pulls you into the story, and I always end up staying up all night to finish her books!
Shirley Anstey
5-star reading!
I'm reading and really enjoying the fourth Jasper Fforde, Something Rotten, having just finished number three --- The Well of Lost Plots. I highly recommend the whole series (1. The Eyre Affair and 2. Lost in a Good Book). Anyone who enjoys finding references to other novels/plays and their characters will enjoy these, as will anyone who likes the idea of a familiar location with subtle differences (for example I really liked the idea of a semi- recognisable Oxford in Philip Pullman's The Golden Compass/The Subtle Knife/The Amber Spyglass Trilogy). If you are a Terry Pratchett fan, the humour might appeal as well. You MUST read all the books in order to get them to make the best sense. The Eyre Affair is good, but the books definitely improve as you go along. Can't wait for the next one in the Thursday Next series! I haven't tried the Nursery Crime books yet, but they look fun too.
mbunting@sbcglobal.net
Oh My Stars by Lorna Landvik. 4 1/2 stars.
Since our book club read Patty Jane's House of Curl, I've read every one of Landvik's engrossing books. I love the fact that she doesn't repeat characters and each book is new and fresh. Her latest is a real winner, full of real characters and unexpected turns of events.
The Cradle Robbers by Ayelet Waldman. 4 stars.
You can read the latest of Waldman's Mommy Track mysteries in a couple of hours, but her crisp, clever writing style doesn't leave you feeling cheated.
China from Greenville, SC
These are the current books I am reading:
No Country For Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
Until I Find You by John Irving
Cinnamon Kiss by Walter Mosley
Incendiary by Chris Cleave
The Loss of Leon Meed by Josh Emmons
Over Her Dead Body by Kate White
lindakt@gra.midco.net
The Wine of Angels by Phil Rickman. 5 stars.
Midwinter of the Spirit by Phil Rickman. 5 stars.
This series by Rickman is great. Nice long reads about the Reverend Merrily Watkins, a parish priest and single mother of a teenage daughter with her own rebellious take on religion. Merrily takes on murder, mysterious happenings and rural England's eccentric parishioners. In the second book, she takes on the position of a Deliverance Minister that leads her to even more supernatural happenings as she is now the village exorcist...
Bjglu@aol.com
Beach Music by Pat Conroy. The man is a great writer. This novel has a totally absorbing plot, believable characters and is wonderfully, beautifully written. This is all I ask in a novel. 5 stars. He wrote The Prince of Tides, among others.
eswaim@ec.rr.com
September 2005 reads:
9/1/05: My Favorite Mistake by Stephanie Bond. 3 stars.
9/2/05: Back to the Bedroom by Janet Evanovich. 3 stars.
9/8/05: Miss Julia's School of Beauty by Ann B. Ross. 3 stars.
9/8/05: Hot Under the Collar by Kirstin Hill. 4 stars.
9/14/05: If Only It Were True by Mark Levy. 3 1/2 stars. (Just Like Heaven, the movie, is loosely based on this novel)
9/17/05: Hot Number by Carly Phillips. 4 stars.
9/17/05: The Twelve-Month Mistress by Kate Walker. 3 stars.
9/18/05: Future Widow's Club by Rhonda Nelson. 4 stars. This was a hoot. All I'm going to say is that a murder happens and a "souvenir" was taken and displayed prominently in town.
9/19/05: Match Me If You Can by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. 4 stars.
9/19/05: Condition of Marriage by Emilie Rose (Dynasty: Ashtons). 3 1/2 stars.
9/21/05: Big Girls Don't Cry by Brenda Novak. 4 stars. This is another Dundee, Idaho book. Novak is just a great author in my eyes, a definite auto-buy for me. In this book, we find a man who has committed bigamy and gets caught by his brother-in-law. Brother-in-Law is the Hero of the story, and the women involved are his sister and the other wife, the heroine of the story.
MelJPrincess@aol.com
A Million Little Pieces by James Frey. 5 stars.
Ginny Blue's Boyfriends by Nancy Kelly. 4 stars.
Blessed Are the Cheesemakers by Sarah-Kate Lynch. 5 stars.
Bad Cat by Jim Edgar. 5 stars!
rscalise@lmxac.org
Here's what I'm reading and loving:
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. 4 stars.
Skinny Dip by Carl Hiaasen. 5 stars.
Lgluhani@aol.com
The Tender Bar by J.R. Moehringer. A big 5 stars.
The best memoirs make you want to meet the writer and walk in his shoes. This one does that beautifully. It's very well-written, emotionally involving, honest, and fascinating.
lholstine@yahoo.com
I'm about halfway through Solomon vs. Lord by Paul Levine. (4 stars) Think "Moonlighting." This is a fun legal novel about Steve Solomon, a defense attorney, and Victoria Lord, an uptight prosecutor who ends up working for the laid-back Solomon when she's fired. Together they tackle a murder case, while fighting for Solomon's custody of his nephew and fighting against their attraction for each other.
I've just started The City of Falling Angels by John Berendt. (5 stars, so far) The author of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil examines the city of Venice. In just the short part I've read, Berendt brings this city to life, as he did Savannah.
littleminx@cox.net
Crazy Laws and Lawsuits by Robert Allen. 5 stars.
I just finished reading Crazy Laws and Lawsuits. This book is comprised of exactly what the title states --- crazy laws and lawsuits. Filled with stories right out of the headlines and some that required more book work for the author to find. It was a light and funny read that just goes to show how stupid people can really be. LOL
ROdierno@aol.com
Maybe a Miracle by Brian Strause. 5 stars.
Maybe a Miracle is a story about a young girl who becomes the beacon for the sick and the hopeless following an accident that leaves her comatose for over two years. They are the Pilgrims who come seeking cures to an array of ills, their own medical maladies or those of the world including nuclear disarmament. Told from her teenage brother's perspective, it is a sensitive, witty, ironic and irreverent story sharing all the shades of a dysfunctional family's dignity and indignity.
Jonny Magic and the Card Shark Kids by David Kushner. 5 stars.
A nonfiction "Rocky-like" success story! Quick, sharp dialogue, good characterization and an interesting story line. A brainy youth in a sea of bullies, he finds his niche in Magic, a game bizarrely suited to his intelligence, requiring strategy, intuition and personality. Jonny Magic follows a gawky youth from Magic's birth in the 1970s to learning of his facility for other card games. In the process there is the emergence of a mature, well-adjusted young man utilizing his early turmoils to advantage.
Eldest by Christopher Paolini. 5 stars.
The sequel to Eragon was enchanting and thrilling with some unexpected twists throughout. You just never know who the bad guys are! Wonderful characterization and fast-paced action makes this a favorite for me.
A Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray. 5 stars.
An amazing journey for a young girl leaving India, the bizarre circumstances of her mother's death and her father's fall into melancholia. Magic and mayhem prevail as she becomes a member of a special group of girls at an all-girls boarding school.
Angels & Demons by Dan Brown. 5 stars.
Having read The Da Vinci Code first, this was exactly as I'd expected. A quick, easy read with great characters and an incredible story line. Wonderful and exciting, it took hold of my imagination from page 1!
Anonymous
I have just finished reading Prince of Fire by Daniel Silva and The Closers by Michael Connelly. Both books are excellent, and absolutely up to the high standards set by both authors. I would give both books 5 stars! I am currently reading Empire Falls by Richard Russo. This is a very insightful, entertaining book, full of humor and nostalgia. Would highly recommend all three books!
Dodalodle from Beautiful British Columbia
I just finished reading Faithless by Karin Slaughter and rate it 5 stars. This book is full of suspense and has a great plot. The story is unpredictable and that's what I love about Karin Slaughter. Her main characters from other past books are also in this story --- Sara Linton, the town's pediatrician and medical examiner who works closely with her ex-husband, who is the chief of police. A great story that does not disappoint!
SEEDCAKEANDJOE@aol.com
Deception Point by Dan Brown. 4 stars.
Fast-moving thriller. Good read.
Dena from WA
Beyond the Pale: Darkwing Chronicles Book 1, by Savannah Russe. 5 stars.
I loved this book. It's very different from the other vampire books I've read lately. Daphne is a stylish, sexy, compassionate vampire. She is recruited to be a spy for the government to take down terrorists, and if she doesn't take the job they will kill her. She does end up liking the job and she meets Darius, a gorgeous spy working on the same thing. The only problem is he's a vampire slayer.
Be Mine Forever by Rosemary Laurey. 2 stars.
Angela is turned into a ghoul and has no memory of her past. Tom, a vampire, loves her and will do anything to help her even associate with witches, something his kind doesn't do in this book.
Spell of the Highlander by Karen Marie Moning. 5 stars.
I love Karen's Highlander books so much that I have read six out of the seven she has written! This book is about Cain MacKeltar, a gorgeous, sensual ninth-century Celtic warrior who was tricked into a Fae mirror by a so-called friend. His only means of escape may be from Jessica, an archaeology student who is from the 21st century. Together they must try to free him and fight the evil enemy who entrapped him in the mirror.
Of Noble Birth by Brenda Novak. 5 stars.
I love all of the books I've read from Brenda. She has 19 published books and I've read nine of them, and have enjoyed every one. What makes Of Noble Birth different (it is her first book) is that it's her only historical. It's a wonderful story about Alexandra, a seamstress who longs to escape from her cruel stepfather, and a pirate captain named Nathaniel whose goal is to exact revenge on his heartless father. In an attempt to kidnap his half-sister, Nathaniel accidentally takes Alexandra. The story only gets better with a lot of deceit, passion, and adventure.
AnneK7@aol.com
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See. 4 stars.
Wonderfully written book.
The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella. 4 stars.
An entertaining quick read.
Any Bitter Thing by Monica Wood. 4 stars.
Another wonderful book. I had a hard time putting it down.
bradylee@myway.com
Splendid Solution by Jeffrey Kluger. Published 2004 with 603 pages (large print) + notes. 5 stars.
By reading this book you will learn about the life of Jonas Salk and his dedication in finding a way to (almost) eradicate polio, a scourge of the earth fifty years ago. You will learn what is involved in trying to discover the secret that Jonas needed to learn and the obstacles he met in both personalities and political realities. This is a well-written story, also, of this country in the 1950s primarily. A good read!
vickydoodle@bellsouth.net
Cinderella's Revenge by Samuele Mazza. 5 stars
A book about shoe art. I'm mostly looking at pictures. I love shoes.
Mimiklein43@aol.com
I just finished reading Fiddlers, the final book written by Ed McBain. As usual with all of his books, I couldn't put it down, especially since there would be no more. He was a master mystery writer, and I'm going to sincerely miss his writing.
Kahoho@aol.com
I am currently reading Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult. This is a beautiful, engaging novel with real and appealing characters. Each chapter of the story is told from the viewpoint of one of 5 main characters. As the character changes, so does the typeface, which reduces confusion about which character is speaking. I am finding it a hard book to put down. Definitely 5 stars.
Samgrass@aol.com
Gulag by Anne Applebaum. 5 stars.
Red Star Over Hollywood by Ronald and Allis Radosh. 5 stars.
GandmaRI@aol.com
Cross Bones by Kathy Reichs. 4+ stars.
Temperance Brennan and Andrew Ryan are solving both a modern murder and an ancient biblical mystery at the same time. A compelling read.
Polar Shift by Clive Cussler. 5 stars.
A Kurt Austin adventure. Much drama and suspense.
The Closers by Michael Connell. 4 stars.
A cold case procedural with much police department in-fighting and politics. A good read.
tomjac0850@charter.net
I am currently reading Body of Evidence by Patricia Cornwell. This edition is in Volume 1 of The Scarpetta Collection. Once again, Chief Medical Examiner Kay Scarpetta is searching for clues into several murders. In the process, she finds herself in danger of being killed by the very same murderer she is seeking to find. Cornwell is an excellent writer who knows how to keep her readers up late at night, turning the pages to find out what will happen next. 5 stars.
Kathleen from Langley, BC Canada
I am currently part way through a Maeve Binchy novel, Nights of Rain and Stars. Four young travelers from four countries come together in a small town in Greece. They all have problems and disappointments at home but are finding support and encouragement from each other and from some of the natives of the town. I hadn't read anything by Binchy for some time, but reading this book makes me realize what I have been missing. I give it 5 stars.
Shelby from Portola Valley, CA
I have just finished Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut for the first time. Yes, it's more of a classic, but I loved it. It's the story of Billy Pilgrim, a World War II vet who gets constantly unstuck in time. He gets kidnapped by the inhabitants of the planet Tralfalmadore, and learns how all time is one. It tells the story of the bombing of Dresden, Germany, and the soldiers who were there. I absolutely loved this book --- it was funny, yet a bit bitingly so, sad, and intriguing all at once. For anyone who hasn't read Vonnegut, this is an amazing book to start with. 5 stars.
Cynthia from Dougaston, NY
I just finished reading Survivor in Death by Nora Roberts writing as J.D. Robb. This book was excellent, I rate it 5 stars. I started reading Lakeside Cottage by Susan Wiggs --- this is also an excellent book, and I'm enjoying it very much. I would rate it 5 stars.
ajohnman@quickclic.net
What I am currently reading is Blink by Malcolm Gladwell.
Gladys from Houston, TX
After reading a series of disappointing books, I have found two 5-star ones.
Tell Me No Lies by Annie Solomon. 5 stars.
This author truly has a knack for making her characters seem real to the reader. It was hard to put the book down.
I Love Bad Boys by three authors: Lori Foster, Janelle Denison and Donna Kauffman. 5 stars.
Each of these stories was delightful and each so different. I had this book to read while waiting out the hurricane. It was great for the occasion.
lket@johnroberts.com
Other Electricities by Ander Monson. 0 stars.
A book of connected short stories that is extremely confusing in content and style. No one in my book club liked this one!
My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. 5 stars.
Excellent read told from the viewpoint of several characters --- every voice was right on.
Pope Joan by Donna Woolfolk Cross. 4 stars.
Great historical fiction that really makes you wonder about how accurate our history records are!
Gina from Cranberry Township, PA
Charlie All Night and Crazy for You, both by Jennifer Crusie. Both 4 stars.
These are two of five books in a row that I am quickly becoming addicted to by this author. These are very amusing and are light reads filled with colorful characters and interesting plots. I will definitely read more from this author.
mschreiner@Nexitybank.com
I just finished reading I Dreamed I Married Perry Mason by Susan Kandel and I loved it. It was funny, and at the same time, it brought back memories of watching Perry Mason when I was a young girl.
Right now I am reading The Hidden Diary of Marie Antoinette, by Carolly Erickson. If you love historical novels, this is a great one. I was hooked from the first page. I had errands to run today during my lunch hour, but that can wait. I have reading to do.
DILUDE@aol.com
In the Moon of Red Ponies by James Lee Burke
Run Before the Wind by Stuart Woods
The Rule of Four by Ian Caldwell & Dustin Thomason
The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown
melanrein@aol.com
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen. 5 stars.
Rage by Jonathan Kellerman. 4 1/2 stars.
Deception by Denise Mina. 2 1/2 stars.
I'm having a really hard time warming up to this one.
laurieblum@hotmail.com
How to Be Lost by Amanda Eyre. 3 stars.
Saving Fish From Drowning by Amy Tan. 4 stars.
Anonymous
I just finished reading The Bookseller of Kabul by Asne Seierstad. What an amazing book. This true story of a journalist living with the Kabul bookseller shortly after 9-11 gives an eye-opening, incredible look at Afghani family life and culture in this Middle East country. Wonderfully written. I couldn't put it down. 5 stars.
GerryD8784@aol.com
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards. 4 stars.
A doctor delivers his own twin babies in an emergency, but the delivery reveals an unexpected problem. The decisions he makes in response change the course of several lives over the next quarter-century. Very well-written, always engaging, this novel is definitely worth reading.
The History of Love by Nicole Krauss. 4 stars.
Leo, a young Jewish man in pre-WWII Poland, falls in love, writes a book, then loses his love, his home, and his manuscript as the Nazis invade his town. The woman he loves is sent by her family to America, where she waits fruitlessly to be reunited with him. Some sixty years later, an old and lonely man, Leo learns that his book has survived, when he is sought out by a young girl named for the main character in his story. This mysterious but lyrical exploration of the power of love rates 4 stars.
Hide & Seek by Claire Sambrook. 3 stars.
Sambrook started this novel wonderfully, in the voice of a nine-year-old boy whose younger brother disappears during a school outing, but seemed to lose control of her narrative about halfway through, to my great disappointment. I found myself repeatedly reading passages aloud during the early chapters, so delightfully phrased were the narrator?s observations, but found myself increasingly bemused, and eventually annoyed, by the lack of clarity in the writing as the novel progressed. What started as a 5-star book dropped to only 3 as a result.
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen. 5 stars.
A body in the county morgue is discovered to be alive, setting off an investigation into her identity and the circumstances under which she was found. This fast-moving, well-plotted story kept me reading late into the night.
Reone from Stowe
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen. This is definitely an "A+" book! Ms. Gerritsen is such a good writer. I could not put this book down, as it was so interestingly written. The tale holds your interest from start to finish. The other book that I just finished is Chill Factor by Sandra Brown. She does such a good job with this mystery/detective story that until the final page, you are guessing at the true identities of several characters. These two books are definitely edge-of-the-chair thrillers.
mkb1261@yahoo.com
This is what I am reading:
Lady Chatterly's Lover by D.H. Lawrence.
This is for our adult book club at the library in which I work. So far, it's very interesting, I like the flow of the prose.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker.
I LOVED the book! I like strong female characters and the development of the plot. My interest in American History also figures into my love of the book. I like the early 20th century and how women's roles grew as the century moved along.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott.
This book, set in a different century, also deals with strong female characters. In comparing the two novels, The Color Purple and Little Women, we see how women's roles have changed over 100 years --- and how they haven't. Still helpmates for men! Still struggling for identity.
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery.
I was a teacher for many years and I could relate to Anne's struggles in teaching. She is also a woman at the turn of the century (last century) looking for her place in the world. I loved the nurturing environment in which Anne lived. She still had struggles, but she had a lot of support.
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon.
I liked the central character, Christopher. He is adjusting and living with his autism. The people he meets and helps him through life are also interesting in their own right. His relationships with his parents, friends and teachers also present a complicated life.
ARomano895@aol.com
Straken (High Druid of Shannara, Book 3) by Terry Brooks. I can't put it down.
dlech366@suscom.net
I am currently reading The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher, one of my favorite authors. Her characters are so full of life --- you can identify with every one of them. Her stories are warm, and you feel good after reading them.
best3sons@calldialog.net
I just finished reading The Believers by Janice Holt Giles. It is a wonderful book, and I loved it. 5 stars.
Before that, I read Charade by Gilbert Morris. Also very good. 3 stars.
Now I am reading and thoroughly enjoying and laughing through Killer Heels by Sheryl J. Anderson. 5 stars.
Wish all I had to do in life was read!
ngroves@charter.net
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke. 5 stars.
A pseudo-Victorian novel about the comradeship and conflict between the only two "practical" magicians in 19th-century Britain (as opposed to the many people who study magic as an academic subject but have no idea how to perform it, nor have much of a desire to do so). Scholarly, stuffy, cautious Mr. Norrell --- a true magician --- is eventually persuaded to go public and intervene in the Napoleonic wars and ultimately takes on a pupil, Jonathan Strange, who has a more aggressive approach to magic. Things don't work out as planned for either, with serious unexpected consequences. Although sometimes referred to as "Harry Potter for adults," there is very little similarity except that this book is also quite long and both share, loosely, the topic of magic. It's an excellent read for those who can appreciate the subtle humor and complex plot.
The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri. 4 stars.
This novel follows two generations of a family --- Indian immigrants Ashoke and Ashima, and their American-born children, primarily their son, Gogol. Each adapts to America in his or her own way, with Gogol in particular exemplifying the issues of cultural confusion and conflicted identify. An excellent book.
All He Ever Wanted by Anita Shreve. 4 stars.
Set in the late 18th century in a small New England town, this novel is told in a flashback or retrospective as an older man reflects on his courtship and marriage. He falls in love with a young woman at first sight (or was it an obsession? Where's the line between those two emotions?) and ultimately marries her, despite her assertion that she doesn't love him and never will, but would marry him for the financial independence and security the relationship provides. Since she is "all he ever wanted," he settles for having her without his love being reciprocated, hoping that she will change. This unbalanced relationship is maintained for over a decade, until a chance discovery sets in motion a devastating chain of events. One can sympathize with both characters and find fault with both as well. I liked this much better than the only other Shreve book I've read.
Four Souls by Louise Erdrich. 4 stars.
A Native American woman seeks revenge on the white man who cheated her and many others of her tribe out of their land and timber holdings. She finds work in his house as a maid, helps him overcome what we'd probably today call post-traumatic stress from war experiences, and eventually breaks up his marriage and becomes his wife and even comes to love the man she once intended to kill. However, she still has to heal herself of her bitterness. While telling this story, the author also provides a counter-story of a different relationship also beset by problems. Some of the characters also make appearances in other Erdrich books, but this novel can stand alone.
Julie and Romeo Get Lucky by Jeanne Ray. 3 stars.
This is a lighthearted sequel to an earlier novel about middle-aged lovers Julie and Romeo, whose families run rival florist businesses but who have bucked the family feud to be together. In this episode, Romeo injures his back while visiting Julie's house and is forced to recuperate there since he can't be moved. While caring for him, Julie also copes with her live-in daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, one of whom is obsessed with winning the state lottery. Another daughter, pregnant for the first time in her late 30s, also moves in because she needs bed rest (and mom's TLC). Will Julie and Romeo ever have any privacy? Will granddaughter Sarah, like her beloved Willy Wonka, strike it rich? Will the pregnancy be successful? This is a lighthearted comedy, so you can be sure of happy endings one way or another.
art_grrl@yahoo.com
I just finished reading Mary Higgins Clark's No Place Like Home. It wasn't one of her better ones, but it was still very good; I couldn't put it down. 4 stars.
Currently reading:
Big Stone Gap by Adriana Trigiani
An Unequal Marriage by Emma Tennant
Crime and Punishment by Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Heidi from Vancouver, BC
I've just finished reading The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella. This was as par usual, another fantastic book from Sophie Kinsella. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn't put it down. I was engrossed with the protagonist's life decisions. A thoroughly delicious read! 5 stars.
I am currently reading The Reading Group by Elizabeth Noble. The women who form the reading group are as varied as the books they read. I am thoroughly enjoying this book and would gladly recommend it. 5 stars.
Anonymous
I just finished reading The Betrayal by Beverly Lewis. I really enjoyed the book and am anxious to read the next one in the series. It's a really nice story; makes you feel good and feel sad!! 4 stars.
trudee2@verizon.net
I just finished reading Honeymoon by James Patterson --- it was excellent. Another one I just finished reading is Danielle Steel's A Long Road Home. Slow to start but the middle really picked up.
Connie.Kallenberg@fortworthlibrary.org
Space Between the Stars by Deborah Santana.
Both the book and audiobook --- the audiobook is especially spectacular, with music by Carlos Santana, Salvadore Santana, and Saunders King, a blues guitarist who was also Deborah's father.
Hanna's Daughters by Marianne Fredrikkson.
My favorite of the three books, Simon's Family and Two Women. It's very complex.
The Painted Drum by Louise Erdrich.
Wonderful!
The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks.
I could not read this after seeing all of the news reports from Iraq and the horrendous media coverage of the hurricane damage. I could not tolerate any more horror this month.
More next time. I try to read about 3 books per week.
kimberlyd@gmail.com
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. This is my second reading of this book. It's been quite a few years since I last read it, but it is still one of my very favorite books. This is the tale of King Arthur from the women's points of view. I think it's a fascinating read. The characters are all fleshed out beautifully, and Bradley's writing draws me into this world so that I feel emotionally invested by the time it ends.
Becky from Pittsburgh
I am reading Hunger's Brides by Paul Anderson. So far, it is great but hefty --- 1300+ pages about a 17th century Mexican nun, Sor Juana, a real-life famous poet. The story comes from the notes of a contemporary scholar who is obsessed by Sor Juana's life. These are put together by her advisor (and former lover) who finds her dead in her apartment. Fascinating detail about life in early Mexico.
Bjglu@aol.com
100 People Who are Screwing Up America by Bernard Goldberg. 5 stars.
Read this with an open mind and pay particular attention to Goldberg's discussions of what's wrong with "journalism" today (hint: discussing Britney Spears's sex life is NOT journalism).
Marlie from St. George, UT
I've recently returned from Europe for six weeks and have decided to read books that have something TO DO with Europe. I just finished French Women Don't Get Fat by Mireille Guiliano. A delightful 5 stars for sure! A most refreshing approach to the secret of eating for PLEASURE!
I am now reading The Birth of Venus by Sarah Dunant. Definitely a 5-star book! This book is hauntingly difficult to put down with all of its twist and turns! I LOVE IT and would recommend it MOST highly!
I am also reading A Thousand Days in Venice: An Unexpected Romance, by Marlena De Blasi. This is SO enchanting that I literally burned the midnight oil last night just getting through the first half! This is one of those books that makes you wish you had NOTHING ELSE in this world to do but READ!!! 5 huge, huge stars!!
dfowler1@insight.rr.com
Murder List by Julie Garwood. 3 stars.
It did not keep me on the "edge of my seat" as many of her other books have.
Double Tap by Steve Martini. 5 stars.
I am not sure why; it was not terribly suspenseful, but just very enjoyable to read. I guess I just really relate to the Paul Madriani character.
Eleven on Top by Janet Evanovich. 5 stars.
She always makes me laugh, and I do not laugh enough.
John1rosie@aol.com
In the Company of Cheerful Ladies by Alexander McCall Smith. 2 stars.
Having read the others in this series I could just has well have skipped the first thirteen chapters. The ongoing devotion of Mma. Makutsi and the current dedication of Mr. Polopetsi are heartwarming, but shouldn't Mr. McCall Smith have done morally better by Mma. Ramotswe than to have her --- at this point in her fictional life --- be so willing to pay the blackmailer before the cliche of chance-intervention-of-unforeseen-circumstances? Of course, he could have and should have. One wants to see Mma. R. demonstrating her parables on the rewards for living a life of decency and morality based on moral affirmative action, not on chance. Mma. R. is a persona of special value in the world of modern fiction, I think, and should Mr. McCall Smith allow her to continue he should take her much more seriously and give more serious thought to her. After all, she has made him very rich.
Friends, Lovers, Chocolate by Alexander McCall Smith. No stars.
Steps, small but ponderously slow, all in words, blah, blah, blah steps. I read the first book of this series a year or more ago. I can't, save for the names Dalhousie and Cat, remember a thing that is between those covers. If you read it too, can you? When does one get into Friends...? Not soon enough for me. Too many books to waste time struggling with this one.
44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith.
What an eye for those small details that soon approach meaninglessness. One senses one is reading nothing but filler; not the blah, blah, blah, of Friends but surely yada, yada, yada. Will these characters, this story become interesting before it is over? Who among us is strong enough and has enough time to waste to find out? This novel was serialized in a Scottish newspaper. thus it is Mr. McCall Smith's idea of fast-paced storytelling Scottish style. Yawn. One longs for the early McCall-Smith/Mma. Ramotswe but probably in vain. A star for this novel? I just cannot find a reason.
The Rector of Justin by Louis Auchincloss. Without hesitation, all 5 stars.
True, this novel requires that the reader read but the rewards outweigh the cost. You are involved in the story before the end of page one. The characters are more than interesting. The plot and sub-plots, the issues confronted, are well worth our time and thought. Here are lives based on self awareness, perseverance, patience, faith, and a great ability to accept and negotiate personal limitations. Mr. Auchincloss has written some sixty books. The group cannot possibly be as grand in scope and substance as The Rector, but if this one is a reasonable indicator, any or all likely will be worth reading. I look forward to the task.
booklover32@sbcglobal.net
I am reading Kay Hooper's Chill of Fear. It is really good. It follows people with psychic ability that are part of a special FBI unit. It follows other books. You can still get it even if haven't read others. I would give it 4 stars. It keeps your interest throughout the whole book.
I read Vanish by Tess Gerritsen. It was very good too. It follows a tough cop named Jane who solves an important crime. It has some of the same people in it from her other books, but I could get this one without reading the others.
The other book is Body Double by Tess Gerritsen. I like books with the same characters. They feel like family. I would give it 4 stars too. I have a bunch of favorite authors but these two are great.
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