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The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated All the Rivers in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Here’s a novel that was banned from Israeli High Schools because it is about a relationship between a Jewish Israeli woman and a Palestinian man. But don’t let that stop you from reading this modern-day Romeo and Juliette story. Read why this book is forcing me to update my “best of 2017” list, in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2017/12/25/border-life/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Right after the Weather in Books
Oct 5, 2020
When I was on vacation abroad, I finished reading this very interesting, contemporary, women’s fiction novel, set in my home town of Chicago. This book was offered to me by the author’s publicist, and if you want to know what I thought of it, I hope you'll read my #bookreview on my blog now. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/10/18/games-sets-and-mismatched/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Marrying of Chani Kaufman in Books
Oct 5, 2020
At only 19, Chani is worried that if someone doesn't propose to her soon, she'll become an "old maid," despite her fears and unanswered questions about married life. However, in the world of Ultra-Orthodox Jews, that's how life is. Read my review of this interesting debut novel here https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2014/04/14/an-intimate-look-at-the-world-of-londons-ultra-orthodox/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Frank Derrick's Holiday of A Lifetime in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Frank Derrick is going to Hollywood, not just to pay homage to his much beloved film industry, but to see his daughter Beth, who is recovering from cancer. He's also going to help his granddaughter Laura with her plan to get Beth back together with her husband Jimmy. Read my review of this delightful novel here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/06/20/a-well-traveled-reunion-project/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Smash all the Windows in Books
Oct 5, 2020
When a deathly tragedy happens, we often think only of those who died. But they aren’t the only victims. In Jane Davis’ newest novel “Smash all the Windows” she investigates the way the ripples of such an event increase the circle of victims. See what I thought of this book in my review, here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2018/04/14/shards-of-remaining-objects/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Light of Hidden Flowers in Books
Oct 5, 2020
Missy is 35, accomplished, intelligent, caring and it seems, happily single. Missy is also afraid of breaking out of her secure world. Then her father dies, leaving her a note that shakes her to her core. Read my review of this lovely novel about a quiet woman who becomes a heroine for the 21st century, here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2015/11/07/the-business-of-compassion/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated The Only Woman in the Room in Books
Oct 5, 2020
If you've never heard of Hedy Lamarr, that's fine, she was just an actress, but she also invented something we use in technology every day. To find out more, you can read my #bookreview of this biographical, historical, women's fiction novel about her, "The Only Woman in the Room" by Marie Benedict, on my blog now https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2019/01/25/the-beauty-of-genius/
The Chocolate Lady (94 KP) rated Bottomland in Books
Oct 5, 2020
When I learned that Michelle Hoover based this historical fiction novel on a true family story about two girls who suddenly disappeared from their rural family home, I knew I had to read it. Find out why I have this book a strong four out of five stars in my review here. https://tcl-bookreviews.com/2016/04/25/the-lost-and-what-they-find/