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You Can Trust Me
by Wendy Heard
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Definitely a fantastic summer read. It is about two women who are good at living by meager means, but are always looking for a good score. You learn about their sordid pasts and what brought them together. One billionaire comes in their way and changes their lives forever. It is a thriller book, which I did not expect and I really enjoyed the twists and turns.
Lift And Separate
by Marilyn Simon Rothstein
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Very enjoyable story told by Marcy Hammer, whose husband Harvey has left her suddenly without word. We journey with Marcy through her devastation and eventual healing as she regains her self-respect. Lots of humor and great supporting characters! Anne Einbond-Paley
Tropicalia
by Harold Rogers
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This was the story of a difunctional family set in Brazil. I probably would not have chosen this book except that it is the July pick for Mary Calvi's book club on CBS. I struggled to get through the beginning of the story as it was sad and it generated a feeling of hopelessness. It was interesting the way the author wrote about the same occurrence from different people's points of view. Initially, I thought the story was about Danielle, as the first chapter was from his perspective, however, throughout the story it became clear that it was his sister, Lucia who was the writer. It was endearing how she continuously tried to look on the good side of a person and maintain a hopeful attitude. Overall, I am glad that I read this book and do recommend it.
The Radcliffe Ladies' Reading Club
by Julia Bryan Thomas
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This is a story of friendship and dealing with men’s dominance in the world. We have four young women- Caroline, Tess, Merritt and Evie, freshmen at Radcliffe College in 1954. They joined a book club started by Alice Campbell. A recent divorcée who owned a bookshop. Each of the women were concerned about their roles as women as they yearned for a sense of self. Except for Evie, looking to marry and live her expected role. This book sure did bring me back to my young adulthood and that need for some semblance of independence.
Terrible Virtue
by Ellen Feldman
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This book is about the life of Margaret Sanger. My problem with the book is not the writing, but it is with the depiction of this formidable, abrasive woman. This is a problem I have with historical fiction. Was this what the character was really like or has the personality been embellished to spice up the novel. For me the descriptions of her dalliances really turned me off but her fight for women's reproductive rights was admirable.
The Sign In Sidney Brustein's Window
by Lorraine Hansberry
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The late playwright Lorraine Handberry wrote A Raisin In The Sun and her follow up play was The Sign In Sidney Brustein's Window is about dreams, striving for success, relationships ambitions, failure coping. Read the entire forward to learn about the critical and public reaction to the play and it's brilliant author.
The Lost Wife
by Alyson Richman
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What a powerful book! The things she wrote about are absolutely… I have no words. I tried not to cry as I read it.
The Liz Taylor Ring
by Brenda Janowitz
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I really enjoyed this book. I bought it last summer when Brenda Janowitz spoke at the EMPL. Great love story with all the trials and tribulations of the 3 siblings and a priceless family ring. It's a good summer read when you don't want to read something heavy.
The House is on Fire
by Rachel Beanland
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This thought provoking book of historical fiction was wonderfully written by Rachel Beanland. Set amongst the terrible tragedy of the Richmond Theater fire that took place during 1811 and its aftermath, the author shares the stories of four main characters who were connected to the fire. Some of the characters are based on real historical figures and some are fictional but based on people who would have been present at the theater that night. The four characters are from different walks of life and are brought to the theater for a variety of reasons . Learning how the characters and the ones closest to them act in a catastrophe, being about some very surprising and enlightening realities to light. I grew very invested in the characters and was riveted all the way through. I highly recommend this book.
Where Are the Children?
by Mary Higgins Clark
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I read this book when it first came out and decided it was worth a revisit before I read the recently released sequel.  It still holds up and makes me realize why I was always on the watch for her next book.  I can't wait to start reading the sequel.