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"I enjoyed the strength of all of the female characters in a book written by a man."

"Rich and rewarding right up until the bitter end."

"I loved the little side stories and all of the characters that he met along the way."

"An emotional read during a cold war. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it."

"It's a realistic journey to romance through hardship."

"He was a very descriptive writer....and as wicked as the character were, I could empathize with them. 'Happiness is a fleeting moment but sorrow settles in.' "

"Gripping from beginning to end!"

"I really liked it. I felt like I knew each of them and I like them, felt sorry for them."

"An emotional read. I empathized with all of the characters."

"A good read but a bit harsh for my taste."

"I couldn't put the book down. The characters were so complex. The end was a shock and very disturbing."

"It was interesting to get a glimpse into a world that is so different than my own. A book that you could recommend to guys as well as gals. "

"An interesting mystery read, with dynamic involved characters and insightful writing. "

"Laugh out loud funny. The characters were established so well; I especially liked how the daughter went from a bratty teenager to the only voice of reason in the house. Perfect ending!"

"It made me want to find a career that I'm passionate about."

Deferring comments until later....via e-mail or blog.

"I can't wait to read another Jeanne Ray book. I really enjoyed her style of writing."

"I really liked it."

"I loved how the whole family came together to fix the problems."

"I loved how the author communicated Sam's thoughts-so perfect. I really related to her friend Rita. A great story of growth."

"One of the most real characters I've read in awhile."

"Get out of my head!"

"Sometimes E. Berg scares me a little bit because I felt like she's in my brain."

"I loved the book. I felt like Sam was me."

"The book was dull and predictable but I loved the character Rita."

"After I read the book, I felt very reflective. I was motivated to start journaling. "

The Starlite Drive-In

"I think it would make a great movie."

"I felt like it was written around here, with the language and references. I kept thinking about the drive-in in Wacouta."

"I loved it. It was a good read. One of the best I've read in awhile."

"It was interested seeing the perspective of a 13 yr old, since I have one at home."

"I loved the book and thought the little girl was endearing."

"An entertaining easy read."

"I really thought the dad should have to spend some time in jail...or at least in counseling."

"I just loved this book....hearing the thoughts of a 13 yr old girl and reliving some great memories at the drive-in."

Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

"Fact that read like fiction....very entertaining!"

"When's the road trip?"

"I loved the characters, especially Chablis. I can't wait to go to Savannah! "

"I didn't really like it. I may need to read it again."

"I had a hard time reading it...small bits at a time."

"It's just as funny the second time through!"

"I was a bit confused because I saw the movie first."

"I thought it was really good."

Angie O, Missy A,
Laurie

"I guess you had to be there. The lingo was just too difficult to get through."

"Laugh out loud funny! I could visualize Jamaica in my mind."

"I thought it was hilariously funny."

"A bit hard to get through. I like how he wrote it - the stories were funny."

"It was hard for me to read even though I've been to Jamaica many times....but I liked it."

"I think I need to experience this culture."

"I understood it better after our discussion than I did reading it."

"I got lost in the language so it was hard to follow."

"It was fun but the story was a bit incoherent."

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings

"I really enjoyed the book and especially her style of writing."

"Beautifully written. Very challenging life story."

"I enjoyed the first half. It was a nice sober read."

"Poetically written. She totally made me understand whit it was like to be a black woman."

"It was hard to get into at first but well worth the effort.

"An inspiring story, beautifully told, beautifully written.

"I'm just happy I passed my Series 7 exam!"

"Her descriptions read like poetry."

The Lovely Bones

"In hearing what the book was about, I thought what a depressing view but didn't feel that way reading it. It was surprisingly not depressing. I was so scared when they were going thru his house, could feel my heart thump. As someone else stated, I couldn't put it down."

"I thought the book was brilliant. At times her writing literally took my breath away. So inventive and different from anything I have ever read, and while it was very unsettling at times, I still found it thoroughly enjoyable. I loved the characters, especially Susie, and loved the way she at times talked directly to the reader. Thought the ending was perfect."

" I very much enjoyed this book. I was a little nervous to read it at first, but then as I started reading it I realized that I could separate my ideas about heaven from the authors. The book was written very well. I was a little surprised at the ending. I thought it would end with the sister finding the bad guy and he would get his justice. But, I was pleasantly surprised with how everything just came together at the end. If it wasn't based on the fact that this poor girl was murdered, I'd say it was a "lovely story"!!"

"I completely enjoyed reading Lovely Bones. It was a little bit scary in a mind wandering, thought provoking sort of way, but even though I hate scary reading I couldn't stop. Excellent story, thoughtful, mysterious, and beautifully written."

"I enjoyed the perspective that the book was written in. The author really thought outside of the box. I appreciate her creativity. "

"I don't think that this poor of a writer should tackle tough topics like this."

"I cried through several chapters....really got into it."

"I enjoyed reading it but didn't like the end. I never believed any of them were true friends and the end was ridiculous."

"I liked it but read it mostly drunk! I finished it on the plane and liked the end."

"I liked it. I appreciated the difficult characters."

"An After School Special could have kept my attention better."

"I enjoyed it but it jumped around too much for me."

"I thought the author got sick of writing and tacked the final chapters on with the worst possible ending."

"Not exactly a "how-to" book on friendship."

"Unfortunately, I did not read the whole book - too depressing to commit that much time to. I did enjoy the writing style of the author."

"Beautiful writing style...achingly sad."

"Intriguing...loved the writing style."

"Brutal and beautiful all at the same time."

"Most enjoyable...even though the subject matter was so depressing. My favorite book so far.

"Beautifully written. Powerful. I was enchanted by the writing style."

"It was a good parallel between the main character and a white oleander....resiliant with prickly extensions."

"The most depressing book I've ever read."

"It was easy to get involved with the character but no way to relate to her."

"I loved this book....laughed my head off! I want to be her!"

"I liked the book a lot. I would rather sleep with Ranger."

"Very entertaining and I think Stephanie is Katie's alter ego. I'd take Joe."

"I definitely liked it."

"A guilty pleasure. Good fashion tips."

"Stephanie talks like me....it could have been me telling the story. I want to have sex with Ranger."

"I enjoyed it....fun! A good read."
*Sex with Ranger*

"Lifesavers."
I pick Valerie....

"Missy & I didn't finish the book, so we couldn't make an official comment. But unofficially....we both thought Delia was weird & couldn't get into the book."

"I can't believe she didn't learn anything....they didn't learn anything! I really liked the story but hated the end."

"I hated the ending....very disappointed in Delia."

"Fascinating characters and premise/plot. I hated the ending."

"I enjoyed the book."

Divine Secrets of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood

"Best book so far. I related to it completely. I am Vivi. I want all my friends to read it & have us grow old like the Ya-Yas."

"I laughed through the first half & cried through the second. I loved it!"

"I loved it. It was devine."

"I thoroughly enjoyed it....couldn't put it down. I felt connected to it.

"I loved it. Read it awhile ago."

The Diary of Ellen Rimbauer

"I didn't like it....too unbelievable, unrealistic & gross. Not scary at all. I liked the period it was written in."

"I absolutely hated it. Dreadful. The worst book I have ever read."

"I read it in 2 days. I liked it."

"I enjoyed it & couldn't wait to get home to read it."

"I didn't ever think it was real. I am neutral on it....wasn't scared at all."

"I liked it & thought it was real."

"I thought it was alright."

The Shell Seekers

"My favorite book of all time. I can't get enough of Rosalind Pilcher."

"Achingly sad yet delightful."

"I liked the way Penelope treated everyone."

"I'd love to read it again in five years."

"I got lost in the flashbacks."

"I couldn't put it down."

"I loved it as much the 2nd time."

"I liked the characters."

"I loved this book....how the author wrapped everything up in the end....the deep meaning from Hallie....the funny woman's group."

"Great book. Lots of messages."

"Loved the story, loved the messages."

"Hard to get started but I really enjoyed it."

"I was surprised by it because I didn't think I would like it."

"I liked it....really liked the hope message from Hallie."

"I liked her messages but I kept waiting for something to happen."

"A pleasant surprise."

Mutant Message Down Under

"An impressive adventure with an amazing woman. I liked how they chose a day for themselves when they felt they'd improved & the whole day was spent telling them how great they were."

"I liked the part that everyone has the ability to chage anything they want about their personality. Everything has a purpose. No freaks, misfits or accidents. Only mysteries or misunderstanding are real."

"The frosting/gravy analogy was the best message."

"Our definition fo civilized isn't important. How we think of material things....it's not important. Are they more civilized?"

"The mental telepathy was really cool."

"Ditto what Kari said."

"Not a book I would have ever picked on my own - liked it."

"Tough to read since I have a 5 1/2 yr old but I really enjoyed it."

"I liked it & am anxious to read the other books in the series."

"My mom has good taste in books."

"I would recommend it."

"I really enjoyed it."

"I was glad to read a good book."

"I enjoyed the book, especially the humor of Cassandra. I liked how the book ended with everyone ending up with who they should."

"I thought it was an easy read. Predictable."

"Enjoyable, light read....is what I expect from a book."

"Some enjoyable humor but a somehwat lame plot."

"The worst book I have ever read. I have no idea why it was even published."

We Were The Mulvaneys

"Although I liked how the author described things like their life in the kitchen (with all the animals & the code names), this was the most depressing & unrealistic depiction of the American family & how it would react to tragedy."

"I liked the premise, not the book itself."

"I won't be seeing the movie."

"Too descriptive; I was waiting for something to happen. Too slow."

"I'd never read it again or recommend it to others. I kept expecting more from it."

"I liked the idea of it, but it was too descriptive and unrealistic."

"If I had insomnia, I'd call Ms. Oates and have her put me to sleep."

"I wish Claire & Adam would have 'done it' one more time."

"It's a book I never would have picked up on my own - and that's what I want to read."

"It's like she [Marian Keyes] was talking to me....she trusts the reader....I feel like she's my best friend."

"Very funny & enjoyable"

"An easy summer read"

"Depressing in the beginning. Very talented writer with metaphors. If I'd actually read the whole book, I could comment more."

"It was funny & real, up until pg. 412....then it turned lame."

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