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Bringing Down The House
by Ben Mezrich
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This was a fascinating book. I know that it is hotly debated how much of this story was true and how much was sensationalized, but I still found it fascinating. I personally love the science of casinos, and this was a great insight into how these people dealt with it. I am no genius and only wish I had this ability. I really liked the way the author told this story when it was told to him. I also like how he got multiple perspectives. I have also seen the movie multiple times and liked it, but not as much as the book. It made me want to go back to Vegas.

25 Alive
by James Patterson
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The newest in the Women's Murder Club Series. I love this series. Some are better than others, but this one's good. Enjoy!

The Fourth Girl
by Wendy Corsi Staub
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Caroline has been missing for over 25 years. Her three best friends know something, but what is it they know? The three remaining women have led different lives. They all keep a promise to return to their hometown 25 years later, on the anniversary of the disappearance of Caroline, a promise they made to Caroline. While they are there, Carolines high school boyfriend from all those years ago, is found dead. A complicated plot, with some great clues along the way, if you recognize them. I had some idea’s, some proven right, some proven wrong. I enjoyed this intriguing mystery.

Before She Was A Finley: A Novel
by Carol Hoenig
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I really enjoyed this novel. I was inspired to read it after hearing the author speak and read excerpts from her book at EMPL. It is a fast read about why Grace left her family years ago.

Keep The Doctor Away
by James Caine
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I felt this psychological thriller was just average. It was a different type of story taking place on a secluded island for wealthy people. They hire a new doctor for the rich patrons. Him and his wife, Lily move to the island and Lily feels something is not right. Immediately a woman commits suicide. Well, Lily’s intuition is spot on.

The Love Elixir Of Augusta Stern
by Lynda Cohen Loigman
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Interesting and entertaining

The Overnight Guest
by Heather Gudenkauf
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I chose this book because I saw it in the East Meadow Newsletter and It was last months Book Club pick.

The Wedding People
by Alison Espach
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This book sat on my shelf for too long but Phoebe and the Wedding People will stay with me even longer. This quickly has become my favorite book of the year. It centers around Phoebe and how for one weekend she decides to splurge one last time on herself at a ritzy hotel in Rhode Island. She has hit rock bottom and to her, her life is over but then she meets the bride and the rest of the Wedding People. Pros: Espach did an excellent job of weaving an intricate story of tough subjects with humor. The characters were all likeable and relatable. I also thought that the book flowed nicely. There were also multiple moments in the novel where I laughed out loud. Cons: It was a little slow in the beginning but very quickly you become invested in the story.

The Tenant
by Frieda McFadden
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Loved this book. Great story line. So many twists and turns and surprises!!! Told from a male point of view which is a first for this author.

King Of Ashes
by S. A. Cosby
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This book was RIVETING! A southern family drama meets the godfather!
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