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The Stolen Life Of Colette Marceau
by Kristin Harmel
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This was such a wonderful book, taking place in Paris during WWII and then in 1980s the US. A stolen bracelet, a jewel thief, the mystery of a murder, secrets of the past. And an amazing ending.

Atmosphere
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
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An exciting , emotional novel which switches back and forth between 1980 and 1984. It tells the story of Dr. Joan Goodwin, an astronomy professor who is among the first women accepted into NASA's astronaut training program. We follow her through her intense training, as she forms deep friendships with her fellow trainees. Four years later, she is the voice of NASA at mission control in Houston as the unexpected happens involving her friends during a space shuttle mission.

Before She Was A Finley: A Novel
by Carol Hoenig
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This book drew me into two lives: an aspiring high school journalist and an elderly woman who rarely talked. It takes place in upstate New York with a cross country adventure as the years unfold. Adele sets out to complete a journalusm class assignment at the local Nursing home. She meets Grace, a reluctant to talk resident with no known past. As their visits continue Adele unlocks Grave’s story. It was difficult to put the book down. I wanted to know what happened next.

The View From Lake Como
by Adriana Trigiani
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the book is about a young girl who marries and divorced her husband then goes back to live with her parents and the struggles she encounter's living with them. she works for her uncle who teaches her the marble business and the promise to take her to Italy until he suddenly dies. she pursues the trip to Italy against her parents wishes and what comes from the experience .

The Better Sister
by Alafair Burke
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A prominent lawyer murdered: two sisters, vastly different and estranged, one is his widow, the other, not only her sister but his x wife. A son, staying with his dad and stepmom (his aunt) but secretly in touch with his biological mother, is accused of the murder. A twisty surprising novel. Much enjoyed.

The Margaret Code
by RICHARD. HOOTON
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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.

The Perfect Divorce
by Jeneva Rose
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I wish I had read The Perfect Marriage in this series first. It didn’t spoil this otherwise standalone book, but I would have had some great background to add richness to the novel. I loved the cover of this book, and the creative way the sides of the book were made to look like they were smeared in blood. I was actually reading it at the oral surgeon’s office, so it made quite a stir. Anyway, this is Sarah’s second marriage. She has one daughter. She has an interesting backstory with her previous husband; he was accused of murder she defended him she lost, and he was eventually executed. She has now served her second husband of 10 years with divorce papers, as he was caught cheating on her. He would like forgiveness and to stay married. Not a chance! The story follows the complications around this divorce and the havoc it wreck's, in other people’s lives, including murder and kidnapping. and the reopening of her former husband’s case in light of new evidence. Enjoy the ride!

The Lies They Told
by Ellen Marie Wiseman
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I cannot wait to hear Ellen talk about this insightful story of Eugenics in the United States. The characters are are lovingly presented. You can feel their fears, pain, and joy. Thank you for bringing the author to East Meadow on Monday. This is a book that I could not put down until I knew the characters were safe.

The Let Them Theory
by Mel Robbins
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Informative, inspirational and interesting. The book gives advice on how to deal with toxic people in our lives. How to be proactive and not reactive.

Last Twilight In Paris
by Pam Jenoff
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Pam Jenoff books do not disappoint! Fiction based on History over two time periods (1950’s and 1933-1944). Two women’s lives intertwined as history unfolds. Three countries: London, England, Paris. France, and Germany. It starts with Louise who works in a thrift store. She finds a bracelet that reminds her of time in France. A mystery to solve is revealed.
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