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Stories That Kept Me Turning the Pages
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items These are books that I have read and enjoyed. Some are lighthearted and fun, while others are dark, dangerous, and sad. I enjoy a large genre of books. Mostly I like mysteries, but I also enjoy real-life stories and crime novels, and I really enjoy w...
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My 5-star reads!
I have read and enjoyed each of these books. Some I have read twice. I own quite a few of them.
I have read all of Sandra Farris' books. I loved them all. The stories kept me engaged, and I felt as though I was right there with the character. I highly recommend Sandra's books; she is a wonderful storyteller. Book trailer for Can You Hear the Mu...youtube.com/watch?v=cMzcqsMzF5E
Sandra Farris: books, biography, latest update
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If you haven't read a book by Danie Marie, you are missing the writings of a fantastic storyteller. When I read her books, I am right there with all the characters, crying, laughing, hoping, and praying. Danie has a beautiful way of showing God's lov...
Danie Marie: books, biography, latest update
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If you are looking for some light reading, I recommend this series by Lillian Jackson Braun. The series is titled The Cat Who. Each book begins with those three words and then finishes with “ate Danish Cheese,” or “could read backwards,” etc. You rea...
Lilian Jackson Braun: Books & Biography
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The Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery Series, written by Kathi Daley, features small-town charm, unforgettable characters, devoted friends, and just enough romance to keep things interesting. The books are mysteries, and Zoe Donavan, the local animal control ...
Zoe Donovan Cozy Mystery
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At the age of 5, Malika Oufkir, eldest daughter of General Oufkir, was adopted by King Muhammad V of Morocco and sent to live in the palace as part of the royal court. There she led a life of unimaginable privilege and luxury alongside the king's own...
Stolen Lives: Twenty Years in a Desert Jail
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The unforgettable, heartbreaking story of the unlikely friendship between a wealthy boy and the son of his father’s servant, caught in the tragic sweep of history, The Kite Runner transports readers to Afghanistan at a tense and crucial moment of cha...
The Kite Runner
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James Michael Pratt is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. I have read some of his books, and his writing is amazing. I like books that have some history in them, and that is what he delivers. His book The Lost Valentine was turned int...
James Michael Pratt: Books & Biography
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A very enjoyable read about life, difficulties, family, God, and love,
TWO: A Mystery eBook by Dani Marie
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Where Darkness Dwells: Markus and Kat enjoyed eighteen years of bliss in San Diego. But an inheritance opens a door for Markus to make life changes that could spoil their marriage. Fear. Suspense. Fuel for his first novel. Markus decides Halliwell is...
Where Darkness Dwells
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This is the best series for women in their 50s-60s. You know, that time when it is always too hot every few minutes. The series follows four women going through menopause. You will laugh until you cry. You will cry, and you will enjoy these four wome...
Hot Flash Club Series
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It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will be busier still. By her brother's graveside, Liesel's life is changed when she picks up a single object, partially hidden in the snow. It is The Graved...
The Book Thief
When I first saw this book, I thought it was a weird title and wondered what it would be like to read. Then I read the back cover and decided to purchase the book. It is one of the best books I have read.
Honeymoon with My Brother: A Memoir
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I read all three of these books, and they were interesting and exciting, and I even recognized some of the places he talked about. I love each book and his journey along the way.
The Road Home (The Broken Road #3)
This book is excellently written. I couldn't wait to find out what happened on the next page, and the next, and the next!!!
Everything She Forgot
I live not too far from South Lake Tahoe, and all the places mentioned in this book are real. However, the stories are fictional. I love to read books about places I have been to, as it helps me visualize the places better. Todd's books are a grippin...
Todd Borg (Author)
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At first I didn't want to read this book, as I didn't know the direction it would go. The authors were brutally honest, thereby making the book well written and worth reading.
Growing Up bin Laden: Osama's Wife and Son Take Us Inside their world
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I have read eight books from this author. Each one as exciting as the previous one.
The Advocate (The Advocate, #1)
This is a six-book series. Excellent stories and well-written.
Margaret Peterson Haddix (Author of Among the Hidden)
“Paulo Coelho is an excellent author. He will keep you “wanting to turn the page," as the title of my book section is titled.
Paulo Coelho (Author of The Alchemist)
I loved reading this book. There are quite a few really good authors from Fox News. I have read many books from several of them.
The Women of the Bible Speak
Another wonderful author from Fox News. Wonderful to see these women share their faith through writing.
Faith Still Moves Mountains: Miraculous Stories of the …
I have read around 18 of Nancy Thayer's books; well, that is a guess, as I think I forgot to write down some of them. But my all-time favorite from Nancy is the Hot Club series; oh, how I wish they would make it into a movie or series.
Beachcombers
I know I have read this book twice; I may have read it three times. Even though this book tells those who survived had to eat the others who perished. It shows the strength, will, and determination of the human spirit.
Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors
I love, love, love this Christmas story. I first came across it while I was a librarian at an elementary school. I immediately purchased it, and I read it every Christmas as a gift to me.
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
An excellent series from Suzanne Collins. I actually read these before they “caught fire” in the reading world. I think they did a very good job with the movies as well.
The Hunger Games (The Hunger Games, #1)
I really enjoyed these two books. They are a light read and extremely well written. I felt I was right there with the characters.
The Bookshop on the Corner (Kirrinfief, Scotland #1)
Another series by Jenny Colgan that will keep you engrossed in the lives of the people of this Cornish town. Recipes are included in the book.
Little Beach Street Bakery
When Zlata’s Diary was first published at the height of the Bosnian War, it became an international bestseller and was compared to The Diary of Anne Frank, both for the freshness of its voice and the grimness of the world it describes.
Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Wartime Sarajevo
This is historical fiction; it takes place during the Great Depression. Sandra Dallas has created an unforgettable tale of a friendship between two women, one with surprising twists and turns, and one that is ultimately a revelation of the finest par...
Prayers for Sale
One of the world's fifty living autistic savants is the first and only to tell his compelling and inspiring life story—and explain how his incredible mind works. This is probably one of the best non-fiction memoirs I have ever read.
Born on a Blue Day
If you enjoy reading a lighter-type book series, this one is for you. In the charming town of Chilson, Michigan, there is a lot going on. The main character works at a library, runs the bookmobile, and always seems to happen upon a crime. The police ...
Lending a Paw (Bookmobile Cat Mystery, #1)
My Favorite Authors
Jodi Picoult writes great stories about mystery, family, friendships, and hardships. I have read many of her books. Some of my favorites are My Sister's Keeper, Vanishing Act, By Any Other Name, and Mad Honey.
Jodi Picoult · Published books
Dani Marie writes each one of her books so well that the reader feels they are a part of the story. I love every book I have read from her. She is a friend, a sister in Christ, and an excellent writer.
Danie Marie: books, biography, latest update
Sandra Farris has a way of keeping her audience in suspense, wondering what will happen next. I have read all of her books, and I recommend them all. My all-time favorite book of hers is “Can You Hear the Music?” It really should be made into a movie...
Sandra Farris: books
An excellent read of one man's journey along Route 66. Very interesting, and I even recognized some of the places he described.
Richard Paul Evans