Reviews - Leah G. (LeahG)

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10 Lb. Penalty
10 Lb. Penalty
Author: Dick Francis
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 68
Review Date: 7/25/2011


"I love Dick Francis books and this one was one of the best that I think I've read. A lot of people say to me, "Oh, he writes about horses, doesn't he?", as though it were not a subject they find interesting. Believe me, it doesn't matter whether you're interested in horses or not. I'm not really interested in horses at all. However, all of his books that I've read involve horse racing in some way, although sometimes it is only a small connection. His characters are very real and he makes you care about what happens to them, and there is always a great deal of suspense in his stories, and they're all hard to put down."


11 Harrowhouse
11 Harrowhouse
Author: Gerald A. Browne
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 2/27/2007


"This was a great story. This is the second book I've read by this author, and the first one prompted me to read this one. I wasn't disappointed and was sad to see it end.
Leah G."


44 Scotland Street (44 Scotland Street, Bk 1)
44 Scotland Street (44 Scotland Street, Bk 1)
Author: Alexander McCall Smith
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 179
Review Date: 1/2/2009
2 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This story was okay, but not nearly as good in my opinion as his series about Precious Ramwotse, although it did get more interesting as it progressed. There are a lot of characters to keep track of and very few of any worth. That's my opinion, anyway."


Ahab's Wife: Or, The Star-Gazer
Ahab's Wife: Or, The Star-Gazer
Author: Sena Jeter Naslund
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 205
Review Date: 12/7/2006
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This falls into the category of one of the better books that I've read, and I've been reading at least one book constantly for the last 57 years."


The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
The Alchemist: A Fable About Following Your Dream
Author: Paulo Coelho
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 629
Review Date: 5/18/2008
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This was a sweet little story, about a boy who is pure of heart who finds his way through life in order to reach his destiny. Very enjoyable reading."


All He Ever Wanted
All He Ever Wanted
Author: Anita Shreve
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/17/2006
2 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This was a story unlike any I've ever read. The "hero" of the story is not necessarily a likeable person, yet I was compelled to keep reading this intriguing account of the life of a man obsessed with a woman who didn't love him.
Leah G."


An Ocean Apart
An Ocean Apart
Author: Robin Pilcher
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 38
Review Date: 2/18/2013


"I thought the author spent too much time describing things that are just fillers, like brushing his teeth before going to bed etc."


An Unfinished Life
An Unfinished Life
Author: Mark Spragg
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 44
Review Date: 12/23/2011


"I didn't care for the way it was written -- in present tense -- so stopped reading it. I like books that related a story that has already happened."


And Then You Die
And Then You Die
Author: Michael Dibdin
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 10/17/2011


"I became intersted in the Aurelio Zen series when I saw it on Masterpiece Mystery. I liked this character and decided to read some of the books about him. This was as enjoyable as the TV series."


At Home in Mitford (Mitford, Bk 1)
At Home in Mitford (Mitford, Bk 1)
Author: Jan Karon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 94
Review Date: 2/2/2008


"When I first started reading this book, I was a little bit skeptical about whether I would like it or not, but it soon began to grow on me, as I became more familiar with the characters. Well before the end, I began to love it, and now I can't wait to read the next book in the series."


Back to the Bedroom (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Back to the Bedroom (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Author: Janet Evanovich, C. J. Critt (Narrator)
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 31
Review Date: 11/7/2010


"Good story. I enjoyed it."


Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress
Author: Dai Sijie
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 644
Review Date: 12/5/2006


"I loved this little book. This story took me to a place and time I'm not likely to explore in real life and I enjoyed it thoroughly.
Leah G."


Before You Know Kindness
Before You Know Kindness
Author: Chris Bohjalian
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 250
Review Date: 7/2/2011


"All I can say is that it started off with a bang."


Biting the Moon
Biting the Moon
Author: Martha Grimes
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 32
Review Date: 6/4/2012


"Biting the Moon is so interesting that I jumped right into the story from page 1 and it held me all the way."


Blackwood Farm (Vampire Chronicles, Bk 9)
Blackwood Farm (Vampire Chronicles, Bk 9)
Author: Anne Rice
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 11
Review Date: 5/11/2007


"This is an incredible story which grips you from page one and doesn't let go unti the end."


Bleachers (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Bleachers (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Author: John Grisham
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 32
Review Date: 11/28/2010


"John Grisham has taken a detour from the types of stories he usually writes. This story is about a football team and its coach, but not in the way you think it is. Even though I'm not a big fan of football, it held my interest from start to finish. It's a story about the players and their coach, and about achieving a goal regardless of the obstacles, and about never giving up."


Blood Lure (Anna Pigeon)
Blood Lure (Anna Pigeon)
Author: Nevada Barr
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 7
Review Date: 12/1/2009


"If you like mysteries, this is a good one. I couldn't figure out who did it until the culprit was revealed. I like that kind of mystery."


The Bluest Eye
The Bluest Eye
Author: Toni Morrison
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
 465
Review Date: 7/21/2012
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"This is not the happiest book in the world by a long shot, but it is very well written and allows you to step into A Life you may not be familiar with and become a part of the story."


The Bonesetter's Daughter
The Bonesetter's Daughter
Author: Amy Tan
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 418
Review Date: 10/19/2007


"All of Amy Tan's books are good. It's interesting to learn about the way other people have lived."


The Book of Bright Ideas
The Book of Bright Ideas
Author: Sandra Kring
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 53
Review Date: 11/27/2012


"This is a story full of life's problems, both joyful and sorrowful. There are some good twists and surprises and a book worth reading."


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