books about: authors

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Authors

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society

Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows

The Dial Press, 2008

A book to cherish
I have, in the past, had occasion to say that reading was one of the most important things in life, right up there with family, food and sleep. This book not only reminded me why I believe that, but it gave me the warm, satisfying sense that I was among like-minded ...

The Lace Reader: A Novel

Brunonia Barry

William Morrow, 2008

Fun, Thought Provoking and Atmospheric
Halfway through this novel I was inspired to visit Salem, MA, and will revisit now that I've finished the work. The atmosphere of the town, its history and legacy are well delivered in The Lace Reader. The book opens with a young woman returning reluctantly to Salem ...

Breaking Dawn (The Twilight Saga, Book 4)

Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2008

Fabulous
I thought Breaking Dawn was FABULOUS. I've read so many reviews of people saying how unrealistic it is, how it was so dissappointing, etc etc. The whole SERIES is unrealistic, that is why it's fantasy! Just ENJOY the book, and don't analyze so much! It was beautifully ...

Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia

Elizabeth Gilbert

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

It is all about the journey
Personally, I love this book. I think anyone whose journey has been a rambling road can relate to this story. I found myself terribly jealous that she was able to spend this time traveling, finding herself and making peace with the negative thoughts. I found myself ...

When You Are Engulfed in Flames

David Sedaris

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Screamingly delightful
As I've only read one other of David Sedaris's books, Me Talk Pretty, I found this one just as entertaining if not more so. The man has a style of writing that is vivid and infinitely amusing. I await the next addition to this author's body of work.

Moscow Rules

Daniel Silva

Putnam Adult, 2008

"It's a brazen act, even by Russian standards."
In Daniel Silva's "Moscow Rules," Gabriel Allon is honeymooning with his bride Chiara at a beautiful estate in the hills of Umbria, Italy. In addition, he has begun restoring a seventeenth century painting by Poussin on behalf of the Vatican. Gabriel and his wife are ...

Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)

Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006

Warning: You will be addicted!!!
My husband bought the book and to be honest, I wasnt going to read it at all. When I saw that it was a young adult book and about vampires I was like give me a break.....but I decided to give it a try - and I couldnt put it down....I was literally walking through the ...

The Host: A Novel

Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

I loved it, but extremely concerned
I loved The Host! It was exactly like Twilight, new and fresh. The Host is a book that brings an exciting twist to everything, it was well written and deserves the praise its getting. However, I am concerned if she writes a sequel will she screw it up like she did with ...

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

David Wroblewski

Ecco, 2008

Excellent
Sometimes, after reading dozens of fast-paced thrillers, it's nice to sit back with a book that forces you to slow down a bit and take in the language and characters. The characters in this novel will stick with me for a long time, and the writing is wonderful. But ...

The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, Book 6)

Eoin Colfer

Hyperion Books for Children, 2008

Adored it, as Always
I absolutely, completely, with every single fiber of my being adored this book. Really, there'e not much else to say. Although it was rather different from the others, I think it's charm still holds. The characters are as witty and lovable as ever, and I find the topic ...

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)

J. K. Rowling

Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007

A great ending!
This is the last of a great series of audio books on CD, and the narration by Jim Dale continues to make the characters come alive. What a great way to enjoy the last of the Harry Potter books. Make's my daily drive time commute fun and interesting. If you have ...

The Art of Racing in the Rain

Garth Stein

Harper, 2008

Must Read this Book!!
I picked up this book because there was a recommendation in the local paper and I thought it would be good. It was Great!! I don't general read the gushy, heartfelt books, but this is one that I recommend. Enzo is a dog that is not a normal dog. He thinks like a ...

Turbulent Sea (Drake Sisters, Book 6)

Christine Feehan

Jove, 2008

Christine Feehan did it again!
I have been waiting & waiting with much impatience for Joley & Ilya's story ever since the first time they met (i think in Abby's story Oceans Of Fire), and it was well worth the wait. The author has delivered again & this book has more than lived up to my expectation ...

The Last Patriot: A Thriller

Brad Thor

Atria Books, 2008

A page turner!
Brad Thor has written a book that will keep you reading into the early hours of the morning! Very well written and keeps you guessing till the end. Made me hopeful that our country never comes to this!!!!!!!!!!!!! Great Book!!!

Unaccustomed Earth

Jhumpa Lahiri

Knopf, 2008

Beautiful
Unaccustomed Earth is a beautiful follow up to Interpreter of Maladies, which I had read and loved. Here, Jhumpa Lahiri returns to similar subject matter, the everyday lives of Bengali immigrants. Her characters remain, as ever, complex, well wrought creations that you ...