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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.
Review Date: 8/2/2012
A good beach read. Romance, mystery.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Review Date: 5/17/2012
A story that is easily read by 5th grade and up. Avi is a great author for YA.
Review Date: 7/3/2012
A nice, quick read for a summer day at the beach.
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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