Category Archives: Denise

Light on Snow by Anita Shreve (2004)

Posted on August 6, 2012 by Current Picks

Really enjoyed this book! Story is told by a 30-year-old woman, recounting her life-changing experience of finding an abandoned baby in the woods when she was 12 years old. Each character is well drawn and believable. The storyline is captivating … Continue reading →

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Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman (2010)

Posted on July 16, 2012 by Current Picks

I loved this book! Beautiful writing, delightful characters, and charming setting…what more can you ask for? The story is heartwarming and sentimental without being maudlin; with a great mix of humor, warmth, and insightful pearls of wisdom. The setting is … Continue reading →

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Defending Jacob by William Landay (2012)

Posted on June 7, 2012 by Current Picks

An unforgettable page-turner with surprising plot twists and well-developed, complex characters. Anyone who enjoys reading mysteries or legal thrillers will want to read this book. It takes you on a suspenseful and emotional roller coaster ride that touches on many … Continue reading →

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Faith by Jennifer Haigh (2011)

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Current Picks

I found the premise of this book intriguing. The backdrop for this story is the horrifying, headline-making sex abuse scandal involving Catholic priests. The setting is Boston in 2002, when the Boston archdiocese was in the midst of this scandal. … Continue reading →

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I am America (And So Can You!) by Stephen Colbert (2007)

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Current Picks

I listened to this book that I downloaded from eMediaLibrary. It’s narrated by the author, Stephen Colbert. If you enjoy his show, The Colbert Report, you will definitely enjoy this book. Many laugh-out-loud, hysterical moments as he makes comments and … Continue reading →

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Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern (2010)

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Current Picks

I downloaded this audiobook from eMediaLibrary. I thought it was hilarious! Halpern is a guy in his late twenties who moved back in with his parents after his girlfriend broke up with him. He decided to start a Twitter page … Continue reading →

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I’d Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Current Picks

I’d Know You Anywhere by Laura Lippman (2010) Interesting premise about a woman who is contacted by the man who had kidnapped her as a teen, holding her captive for weeks, and is now on death row and about to … Continue reading →

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One Good Dog by Susan Wilson

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Current Picks

One Good Dog by Susan Wilson (2010) As a dog lover, I’m often drawn to books in which a dog is a featured character. I’m glad that this one caught my eye. It’s an engaging story about a wealthy businessman … Continue reading →

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I Beat the Odds by Michael Oher

Posted on October 10, 2011 by Current Picks

I Beat the Odds by Michael Oher (2011) Michael Oher, the football player made famous in the movie The Blind Side, writes about his life before, during, and after he met the Tuohy family (featured in the film). He wrote … Continue reading →

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Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Current Picks

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall & Denver Moore (2006) An inspiring, emotional, enlightening, and unforgettable true story. It’s written and alternately narrated by two men from completely opposite walks of life. Hall is a wealthy art … Continue reading →

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