The Vera Wong books are so enjoyable, especially as audiobooks. I wish I had a Vera in my life (and yet, I also really don't... you'll understand when you read them!) This sequel may have been even better than the first one, which is hard to do. I hope we're gifted a 3rd book in the series soon!

Amazing book

Once again Lynda Loigman enthralled me with her story of Augusta, a woman before her time. Although I had a preview of the story when attending her visit at East Meadow, I could not put this book down. It is filled with history and was a tribute to aging. Augusta reminded me of some Great Aunts, Aunts, and my own Mother who dealt with life events in the world around them. Kudos to Lynda for writing another touching book. Thank you!

I wanted to like this book. But it (ironically?) shows that the sequels are not always necessary. In the first book the story was compelling but the ending felt muddy, and unfulfilling. Now we pick up with Anna, a character from the first book, who was kind of an anti-hero, but now she is more difficult to root for. She has gone from tragic victim to paranoid sociopath with a high kill count. Just not a compelling story.

This is a simple and heart-warming story.

WILD HORSES by Dick Francis follows a proven formula - interesting story, people with problems, and, or course, a really good man as the main character!

I really enjoyed this book. It is a fantasy/mystery. I listened to the audiobook and also enjoyed the australian narrator. The parallel story lines of Mary and Liza and Lucy and Jess were interesting and enjoyable

Taylor Jenkins Reid has a way to write characters that can easily be your best friend. It is no different for “After I Do”. Lauren and Ryan reach a rough patch in their marriage. They decide to separate for one year with no contact. Can Lauren and Ryan find their way back to each other? Does a separation effect other family members? Can Grandma bestow her wisdom to Lauren? Read this equally funny and sad story to find out.

This novel takes place in Italy during WWII and follows Lili's journey to survive in the occupied country.

A good book but disappointing overall. This was very predictable and had twists and turns that were not necessary. Additionally the main character's backstory in the first 3 chapters means nothing to the plot. The big reveal comes too early and the story has a huge setting to utilize, but they keep it in one small closet. It gets boring very quickly. The main character's survival is also not believable. While reading, I could hear Agatha Christie spinning in her grave like a rotisserie chicken.