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Guests | May 2, 2012

Julia Alvarez: IMG Chichiguas



I wouldn't have met Piti if it hadn't been for a chichigua. To translate chichigua as a kite does not do justice to these beautiful creations of... Continue »
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    A Wedding in Haiti

    Julia Alvarez 9781616201302

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The House at Tyneford by Natasha Solomons
The House at Tyneford

Reader Eternal, May 20, 2012

This stunning, masterfully written novel will sweep you from the glitter of pre-war Vienna to the genteel charm of coastal England. I was absolutely mesmerized by this book. Solomons writes with a preturnaturally deft touch. I was captivated from the first page to the last. The story of Elise's wartime experiences of love and loss and the triumph of the human spirit in the face of the worst hardships imaginable will hold you in its spell and haunt you long after the final word is read.
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Drowning Instinct by Ilsa J Bick
Drowning Instinct

Reader Eternal, March 19, 2012

This book is a revelation. What a spectacular surprise. I happened upon this novel completely by chance and couldn't leave the store without it. It drew me in immediately. The story centers around a deeply troubled sixteen-year-old girl who wants nothing more than to escape the torment of her past and present. Scarred in both body and soul, she finds solace in a kind older man with troubles of his own. This story is gritty and unflinching and tautly suspenseful in the most wonderful way--the tension builds masterfully throughout the book and is carried through to the final word. I could not put this book down and had to force myself to stop reading and save some for later, because I never wanted it to end. And when I reached the end, I turned it over and started reading it again. If that isn't a recommendation, I don't know what is!
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Poughkeepsie by Debra Anastasia
Poughkeepsie

Reader Eternal, February 19, 2012

This book is radiant. An utterly absorbing, thoroughly mesmerizing, wholly original story that I simply could not put down. First-time author Debra Anastasia has penned a haunting, beautiful tale about the power of simple kindnesses to transform lives, the power of family---be it blood ties or ties of the heart---and the love between an extraordinary man and the extraordinary woman who saves his life with a simple smile. This book will stay with you long past the final page.
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Mad Love by Suzanne Selfors
Mad Love

Reader Eternal, February 13, 2012

Alice is the daughter of a highly successful romance novelist. But only she knows the truth---her mother has been in a mental institution for months, and the deadline for her next book is looming. Alice must find a way to write her mother's next book or her job---and their livelihood---will be gone. This charming novel is a phenomenal read. Quirky and humorous, unpredictable and wholly original, this is the perfect sweet read for Valentine's Day.
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The Last Unicorn by Peter S Beagle
The Last Unicorn

Reader Eternal, February 6, 2012

This classic fantasty is a tale of wonder, magic, love, and loss. It's a mystical and mesmerizing story that will haunt you long after the last page is read. Beautiful and tragic, hopeful and wistful, this book is a must-read for any lover of fantasy, and indeed sets the standard for the genre.
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