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The Beach House
The Beach House
Author: Rachel Hanna
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 9/21/2024


Just discovered this author. Books are easy to read, short and just love them! I plan to read all of her books. The setting is Pawley's.s Island area of South Carolina. Highly recommend if you want a fast, easy enjoyable read.


The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club (Jo Mackenzie, Bk 1)
The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club (Jo Mackenzie, Bk 1)
Author: Gil McNeil
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 96
Review Date: 8/11/2014


Such a good book! A lady on a plane told me about it and I am so happy that she did! The book is about a 38 y.o. Widow with two young sons (kindergarten and third grade) who moves from her London home to a sleepy seaside village where her Gran lives. The book is about new beginnings, old friends and everyday problems that we all face. One of the best books that I have read in a long time.


Beachcomber
Beachcomber
Author: Karen Robards
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 139
Review Date: 8/2/2012


A good beach read. Romance, mystery.


Ben and Emma's Big Hit
Ben and Emma's Big Hit
Author: Gavin Newsom, Ruby Shamir, Alexandra Thompson (Illustrator)
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 3/30/2022


Written by Governor Gavin Newsom of California who is severely dyslexic. A story about a young boy having trouble reading, but he is really good at baseball. His friend, Emma, is a good reader but sucks at baseball. A very good childrens book and especially so for dyslexic children or those simply having difficulty learning to read.


Blue Heaven
Blue Heaven
Author: C. J. Box
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 133
Review Date: 3/19/2012


Really enjoyable, action-packed read. Takes place in Idaho and you can just picture the scenes in your imagination. Plan to read more of his books.


The Bucket List
The Bucket List
Author: Rachel Hanna
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 8/23/2024


First book read by this author and I have fallen in love with her writing and trying to get my hands on everything that she has written!
Jill's best friend, Monica, who lives on the ocean in Pawley's
Island, South Carolina is dying and when she passes, she has willed
Her home to Jill but n exchange, Jill must complete a bucket list.
Some items are easy and others are adventurous, of which Jill is not.
A great read!


China Rich Girlfriend (Crazy Rich Asians, Bk 2)
China Rich Girlfriend (Crazy Rich Asians, Bk 2)
Author: Kevin Kwan
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 39
Review Date: 4/28/2019


Loved, loved, the book! Read "Crazy Rich Asians" and saw the movie and loved both. I really liked that the second book took right off from the first. Having several Asian friends and former co-workers, the characters and settings really came to life. I finished reading the book on a plane and was chuckling about the wealthy Asian ladies who made food in n their lavish hotel room and were in seventh heaven with the hotel shampoos and soap! A thoroughly entertaining read. Also, loved the different settings in California, Hong Kong, Paris, etc. can definitely visualize and can't wait to see this movie.


Hope Was Here (r/i)
Hope Was Here (r/i)
Author: Joan Bauer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 22
Review Date: 9/19/2023


Inspiring story about a young girl (15) being raised by her aunt as her mother abandoned her to the sister. The aunt is a chef and Hope (who was named Tulip by her mother but disliked the name) waitresses and goes to school. Due to a variety of reasons, they move around. They finally land in a small town in Wisconsin and their lives finally are on a good path. This is a YA novel but I am way over that age and really enjoyed the book.


The Last Illusion (Molly Murphy, Bk 9)
The Last Illusion (Molly Murphy, Bk 9)
Author: Rhys Bowen
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/26/2021
Helpful Score: 1


What a wonderful read. About Houdini, magicians, the early 1900's. A mystery, a history of New York and the early times with immigrant settlement. Written like someone talking to you telling a story. Although YA could read, it does have some content regarding LGBT which maybe too early to be shared with a younger, good reader. Avery enjoyable book and I plan to read many more of Rhys Bowen's books.


The Secret School
The Secret School
Author: Avi
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
 37
Review Date: 5/17/2012


A story that is easily read by 5th grade and up. Avi is a great author for YA.


Star Spangled Murder (Lucy Stone, Bk 11)
Star Spangled Murder (Lucy Stone, Bk 11)
Author: Leslie Meier
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 49
Review Date: 7/3/2012


A nice, quick read for a summer day at the beach.


The Unimaginable
The Unimaginable
Author: Dina Silver
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 12/18/2014


This is one of the best books that I have ever read. Loved the cover of the book and things just kept getting better as I opened the book. I could smell the beach and the ocean with Dina Silver's descriptive writing. An unusual story and I loved it!


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