Two stories - one Civil War era, the other modern. Some mysteries are solved in the course of the book, and it is not a typical romance, I am happy to say.

September 27, 2015

Believe it or not, I had never read a Stephen King book when I read this one. It's a very thoughtful book about writing, as well as an interesting memoir.

December 9, 2008

A distressing story about a pair of twins separated at birth, but a story that is really about the decisions that people make, and how they impact others in the end. Beautifully written.

December 9, 2008
December 31, 2008
July 30, 2009

I read this book in high school, and again as an adult. It provides a window into a former way of life. I was influenced by Mama as a mother myself.

December 9, 2008

A great cast of characters in a quirky New England Family

December 9, 2008
December 30, 2008
January 10, 2009

This is the long version of Applique 12 Easy Ways. It presents many applique techniques, with fabulous projects to practice with.

March 10, 2009
March 8, 2009

excellent post apocalyptic science fiction.

November 22, 2015

After a humourous first chapter, my interest waned as the protagonist began to appear more like a whiner than a hero.

December 26, 2008

This is a book about books and people who read them. A bookstore, a writer, a researcher, several libraries. As the researcher interviews the author prior to writing her biography, the mystery of the author's life is investigated and solved.

January 21, 2009

A story about India for two geneartions, as one woman investigates the life of her aunt, who was never spoken of in the family. Lots of heat and dust in this book. Not too long, and surprisingly terse, for a Booker Prize winner.

July 7, 2009
April 12, 2009

An amazing piece of investigative journalism.

December 11, 2008
March 1, 2009

I suspect I will be reading this book for a very long time. It is a long book, but filled with tidbits to think about.

August 25, 2015

Philbrick writes great history. I was so impressed by this book, I picked up Moby Dick.

September 6, 2010

See my blog at pallotta.blogspot.com - this is one fabulous book

December 9, 2008

Recommended for anyone trying to implement ITIL in an IT shop.

May 18, 2015

This is winning science fiction in my opinion. I can't write about it without giving away the whole story. Just read it.

December 9, 2008

This was required reading in a writing class at the local community college. I thought it was a great selection of stories.

December 9, 2008