Login
Don't have an account? Register now
Did you forget your password? Get it by email
Book Reviews
Search All Book Reviews
The Stolen Life Of Colette Marceau
by Kristin Harmel
View in Library Catalog
book cover


This was another amazing book by Kristin Harmel. It’s a dual timeline set in the time leading up to WWII and WWII itself in Paris and 2018 in Boston. It explores an intriguing theme of moral ambiguities. What if someone is doing what’s considered immoral but for a good cause? In this book, the main character, Collette’s family is descended from the legendary Robin Hood. They have succeeded in following Robin Hood’s mission from stealing from the rich to give to the poor. At the age of 10, Collette learns the family trade of being a jewel thief. It all seems to go well for her and her mother Annabel until a tragic event that shakes the family to the core during WWII. It was a mission to steal some jewelry back for their Jewish friends who were sent away to the death camp. But, it ends up going horribly wrong and has Collette losing her mother and 4 year old sister, Liliane in one instant. Flash forward to 2018 in Boston and at 89, Collette is still a successful jewel thief, still stealing from evil people with wealth, to benefit the disadvantaged or for a mission to fund a Holocaust education center in Boston. What she didn’t expect was one of the bracelets of the dear friends her family lost in the war on that tragic night to turn up again. The same one her sister had on her person all those years ago when she disappeared. This leads to the mystery of where it came from and the story flashes between two timelines to fill in the gaps of what happened all those years ago. Like many of her other books, this was a quick read. In fact, I finished it in a day. It’s a testament to her engaging characters and compelling storytelling that tugs at your heartstrings. I highly recommend this book.
Park Avenue Summer
by Renée Rosen
View in Library Catalog
book cover


If you loved Mad Men, this gives you that same 1960s New York vibe but with a strong woman at the center. Watching Alice step into Helen Gurley Brown’s world at Cosmo is such a fun ride. Fashion, ambition, drama -- total escape reading.
This Book Will Bury Me
by Ashley Winstead
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Pretty solid book with well developed characters. I like how they showed the passage of time and brought them through multiple cases. I do not know a lot about true crime slueths, but while reading I felt like I had to suspend A LOT of belief. Do people inuding cops just give info to these internet people like it's nothing? Great for fans of thrillers. Just had moments where i felt the characters didn't make rational human decisions, but u guess that is for the sake of the story. Justifying ending, which is rare for the genre. Wanted a where are they now at the end for the other characters.
Food for thought : essays & ruminations
by Alton Brown.
View in Library Catalog
book cover


With great appreciation for his quick wit and clear observations, reading this book felt like chatting with a friend. It was surprising to learn about how insecure Mr. Brown felt when younger. The only thing missing were his grandmother's buttered biscuits.
Unlikely Story
by Ali Rosen
View in Library Catalog
book cover


A cute romance - nice beach read
Three Days In June
by Anne Tyler
View in Library Catalog
book cover


In my opinion this was a mediocre book about a woman having a few bad days.
The Magnificent Lives Of Marjorie Post
by Allison Pataki
View in Library Catalog
book cover


This Audiobook wove an interesting story about the lives of the Post Cereal Heiress. She was born in Texas but lived in many places. Her life mirrors our country’s history. Alison wove a beautiful story about the accomplishments of Marjorie Post. I am in awe of the challenges Alison faced, her generosity, and life challenges. This book held my interest and I listened to it while driving the car, preparing meals, and cleaning up. The narrator added a real life voice to the story.
The Entertainer And The Dybbuk
by Sid Fleischman
View in Library Catalog
book cover


I liked the book beginning to end - it's simple - I liked it!!!!
The Institute
by Stephen King
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Not your typical Stephen King novel. However, it was interesting and strange.
The Margaret Code
by RICHARD. HOOTON
View in Library Catalog
book cover


Sweet little mystery, very Miss Marple-like. I had it all along, but it was still a nice read. Loved the relationship between grandmother and grandson.
Copyright (c) 2013-2026    ReadSquared