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A Thousand Splendid Suns | 10/10 - | 6 reviews |
| | | |  Author: Khaled Hosseini
Genre: General FictionThis was such a good book. The story of two women, so different yet their lives are intertwined. This book was so moving. I was in tears many times reading it. I loved it. Reader: Jackie Lo
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: December 11 2009
So captivating. I was drawn into the story from the first few pages. It is a book everyone must read. Even though it got depressing at moments, I couldn't stop reading it. It kept me awake at night long after I'd read the last page. It is a book you 'll never forget. Reader: Niki550
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: December 03 2009
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Dear John | 10/10 - | 2 reviews |
| | | |  Author: Nicholas Sparks
Genre: General Fictionloved the book, loved the movie. Reader: Michelelee86
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: July 12 2010
I think this is one of Sparks' best novels, if not the best out of what I have read thus far. Dear John contains all the classic elements of this beloved author: romance, small town charm, etc. It seems to me that in this novel Sparks delves deeper into his characters, creating complex personalities, which in turn makes the surprising ending all the better. The book ends very well, wrapping up a quick read. Highly recommended. Reader: Violet
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: March 20 2010
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Gemma | 10/10 - | 2 reviews |
| | | |  Author: Meg Tilly
Genre: General FictionThis book is about a 12 year old who is kidnapped and raped. The book is told thru her point of view and the kidnapper. Very sad book but still good. Reader: Michelelee86
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: March 30 2009
An amazing but raw look child sexual abuse from the perspective of the perpretator and the victim. The descriptions of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours of the abused and the abuser are very real to life.<br />
A great read but not for everyone. Reader: Lindsay
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: June 19 2007
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Just Listen | 10/10 - | 2 reviews |
| | | | Author: Sarah Dessen
Genre: General FictionI just read this book and its really great. Its about a girl who everyone think its so perfect and have the perfect life and family. She loses her friends and its alone in high school until she meets a boy named Owen who teaches her what she can do to improve her life. Owen its all about being honest and open about yourself, unlike Annbel (who is our man character) who keeps everything to herself.
I think readers will like this book, and some of them can relate to Annabel or Owen. Reader: Bambi_18
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: February 09 2010
This book is about a girl who loses her friends and is going thru something traumatic and cant speak to anyone about it. It's a really good book. Reader: Michelelee86
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: October 31 2009
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Oryx and Crake | 10/10 - | 2 reviews |
| | | |  Author: Margaret Atwood
Genre: General FictionYears after reading this book I still think about it often, and was excited to read it again.
The first time I read this book I was a little confused by the disjointed narrative, as we learn about 'The Snowman's' past life and his current predicament. With the second reading I was able to get more from the narrative as I understood the relationships and consequences of some of the characters actions.
This book was equally as intriguing and powerful the second time. This, for me, is a highly enjoyable book based on a frightening premise. Reader: Apple is Sour
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: June 05 2008
This is a brilliant and frightening look into the future, where man's deeds have come back to haunt him.
Atwood's dark humour takes this serious subject and creates an intriguing, engaging and mesmerizing book.
The narrative switches between present day and the past which led up to his current situation. The book brings up many questions as to what our future could be like.
I found this books very interesting, well written and extremely engaging. Highly recommended. Reader: Allison
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: November 19 2006
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Wrongful Death | 10/10 - | 2 reviews |
| | | |  Author: Robert Dugoni
Genre: General FictionIf you haven’t read Robert Dugoni, you should. He’s my new favorite author. Dugoni writes legal thrillers, but they’re not trial books, they’re books about injustice with a legal bent. In Wrongful Death Dugoni brings back his protagonist David Sloane and his sidekick, Charles Jenkins, from The Jury Master, and I’m glad he did. Sloane is a great character, a hero with a conscience. Now living in Seattle, Sloane is approached by the widow of a National Guardsman killed in Iraq who wants to sue the government and the military. The odds are stacked against Sloane and his client because of military law, and they get worse for him and his family when he starts investigating how this soldier died. It’s not a book about the war, but the Iraq scenes are very real and frightening. Dugoni doesn’t glorify the war, he tells it straight. If you’re looking for real characters and action packed suspense, read this book. Reader: ErinBleek
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: March 30 2009
Recently I have fell in love with a new author. His writings are fantastic!
If you haven’t read Robert Dugoni, you should. He’s my new favorite author. Dugoni writes legal thrillers, but they’re not trial books, they’re books about injustice with a legal bent. In Wrongful Death Dugoni brings back his protagonist David Sloane and his sidekick, Charles Jenkins, from The Jury Master, and I’m glad he did. Sloane is a great character, a hero with a conscience. Now living in Seattle, Sloane is approached by the widow of a National Guardsman killed in Iraq who wants to sue the government and the military. The odds are stacked against Sloane and his client because of military law, and they get worse for him and his family when he starts investigating how this soldier died. It’s not a book about the war, but the Iraq scenes are very real and frightening. Dugoni doesn’t glorify the war, he tells it straight. If you’re looking for real characters and action packed suspense, read this book. Reader: Sammy
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: March 30 2009
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23 Hours | 10/10 - | 1 review |
| | | |  Author: David Wellington
Genre: General FictionThe fourth book in the laura caxton series and it was great! In this book the vampires invade the prison that laura is in and laura has to work her way thru the prison around vampires and half deads to save her girl friend. Reader: Michelelee86
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: September 09 2009
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A Patch of Blue | 10/10 - | 1 review |
| | | |  Author: Elizabeth Kata
Genre: General FictionEven though this book was written in the sixties it remains on the must read lists for students due to the timely and important material. If you have watched the movie, be careful, they are not exactly the same. The story of Gordon, an African American man and Selena a white,blind teenager is indeed profound and enlightening. Selena is the product of abuse and is kindly befriended by a man of whom she is unaware of being a different race.Selena has been raised in a home full of bigotry, and written during the growing civil rights movement it truly explores the old adage, “love is blind.” This novel will always be important in the changing relationships between the races and the ideas that we have about bigotry.
The novel is a fast, but difficult read due to the subject matter. Well written, with an excellent story line, your eyes should be opened.
As a teacher, I reread it to see if it had the same impact, it did. It caused quite a stir when it was first released, and in some places, it still does. Must read for eighth grade and onward.
I hghly recommend this book.
Reader: Suethebookworm57
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: August 08 2008
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Amanda | 10/10 - | 1 review |
| | | | Author: Candice F. Ranson
Genre: General FictionThis is the first of a series of romance books for teens in the 80's. a young spoiled girl and her father end up on the oregon trail and fighting for their life. Reader: Michelelee86
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: July 26 2010
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Black Hills | 10/10 - | 1 review |
| | | | Author: Nora Roberts
Genre: General FictionI loved this book. As always theres the love story but it takes place in South Dakota at a animal refuge. It has suspense and mystery. Reader: Michelelee86
Rated: 10/10 Review submitted on: August 22 2009
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