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Twenty-one Wishes And Emma's Dilemma (a Short Story)
by Paula Anne
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The title of the book is called 20 wishes because three women in the story make 20 wishes. One of the women, Annmarie lives over a book store; recently became a widow. She’s a lunch buddy to a 9 year old, who has been fostered most of her life. She eventually gets to keep the child The mother of the child has been trying to locate her, she has a heart attack and asked Annmarie to keep her child. Her lonely life has now been blessed with a child of her own. The other two women also hsve heartwarming stories.
Fin & Lady
by Cathleen Schine
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This story takes place in the 60s when the world was truly changing. Fin has lost his parents and has to live with his new guardian, his half-sister Lady who he barely knows. Lady is a free-spirit who takes Fin to live in Greenwich Village. Is Lady raising Fin or is Fin raising Lady. Honestly, I couldn't wait to finish this book so I could move on to a better one.
Anxious People
by Fredrik Backman
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This was up and down for me. Excellent plotting, meaningful observations, poignant moments, and a reflection of the author’s deep understanding of the human condition. Didn’t really love the style. Also felt as if the author was teaching a class in what he has learned about life. I appreciated the intricate unraveling of the story, and the amazing development of 6 degrees of separation among the characters. Ending was very uplifting, Perhaps, a bit to neatly tied up.
Mad Honey
by Jodi Picoult
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It's been a very long time since I've read a Jodi Picoult, and this book was exactly what I needed to reintroduce me to her world. A beautiful insight into many issues that are very prevalent in this day and age. I also love the way that bees and honey were incorporated into the story. And loved that Jordan McAfee (among other references to Nineteen Minutes) were incorporated into the story. Did not care for Lily's backwards storytelling though
Excavations
by Kate Meyers
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This book is either here nor there, but it does wrap itself up nicely. If you are about female empowerment, than this is the book for you.
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me
by William Landay
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24. A young mother vanishes, a father is accused and there’s not enough evidence to charge him. Years later her body is found, and the grown up children must face the trauma head on to overcome a lifelong grief.
The Five-star Weekend
by Elin Hilderbrand
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An enjoyable beach read by one of my favorite authors. Hollis Shaw invites 4 of her friends to spend a weekend with her at her beachfront home on Nantucket seven months after the death of her husband. She has an itinerary, but it doesn't go quite as she planned. Lots of drama, secrets revealed, and reconciliation. Clever take on how the internet & social media affect all our lives.
The White Lady
by Jacqueline Winspear
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Elinor White, a veteran of two wars, was trained as a war operative who now chooses to protect a family under the siege of mobsters. The father in this young family, is the son of the gangster leader who wants him back in the fold. This novel is set in Britain in 1947 after WWII. It highlights the bravery ,competence and training of women operatives as they strove to outwit their enemies on various treacherous fronts.
Upon a Midday Clear
by Loren Robinson
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This is a tale of kindness begetting kindness. A family with a young daughter that needs an operation to walk is struggling with money. Friends and coworkers offer to help, but the amount needed is substantially more than can be raised. But then simple acts of kindness from the family touch someone who is in a real position to help, and they do. The story, set at Christmas, is applicable for the whole year through.
Dirty Laundry
by Disha Bose
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This novel reads like a few episode arc of a Desperate Housewives tv show combined with a Real Housewives franchise. Everyone here can be guilty of the murder of a neighbor, which you know occurs during the first chapter. Who is really public enemy number one? The novel is easy to follow and read and hits that need to be a nosy juicy gossip lover.