I had seen the film but never read the novel until recently. McMillian's novel centers on Bernadine, Robin, Gloria, and Savannah, four black women in their early 30s who are all struggling in their own way with love and relationships. Bernadine is fresh off a divorce and trying to figure out how to move on. Robin is in a long-term relationship with a man who can't seem to commit. Gloria is dealing with infidelity in her marriage. And Savannah is trying to find love in a city that doesn't seem to have much to offer her.
As the novel progresses, all four women come to realize that the answer to their problems lies not in finding the perfect man, but in learning to love themselves first. Waiting To Exhale is a moving, funny, and ultimately hopeful story about the power of female friendship, and the strength of black women.
If you're looking for a novel that captures the modern black female experience, Waiting To Exhale is a great choice.
The story revolves around ten strangers who are lured to an isolated island off the coast of Devon, England, by a mysterious host. Upon their arrival, the guests find that they are being blamed for a series of murders that they did not commit. As the body count rises, the survivors must work together to uncover the identity of the killer before it's too late.
And Then There Were None is a masterfully crafted mystery that will keep readers guessing until the very end. Christie's trademark twist ending is especially memorable, and will leave even the most savvy readers guessing. If you're looking for a classic mystery that is sure to keep you entertained, then this is the book for you.
This is the book that started my love of mysteries.
Carolyn Keene's The Secret Of The Old Clock is the first book in the Nancy Drew mystery series. The book was published in 1930 and was an instant success. It has been reprinted many times and is still popular with readers today. The book is set in the small town of River Heights. Nancy Drew is a sixteen-year-old girl who is very curious and loves to solve mysteries. She is asked to help her widowed father, Carson Drew, who is a lawyer, with a case. Mr. Drew is representing Luke Royce, an elderly man who is being accused of theft. Nancy is eager to help her father and sets out to solve the mystery. She is aided by her two best friends, Bess Marvin and George Fayne. Together they try to figure out who stole the clock from the old clock tower and why.
The book is fast-paced and exciting. It is well-written and suspenseful. Nancy is a likable and relatable character. The book is appropriate for ages eight and up and is a great book for anyone who loves mysteries. It is the perfect book for young readers who are just starting to read mysteries. It is sure to keep them entertained from beginning to end.
Bridget Jones is a thirty-something singleton who decides to take control of her life by recording her encounters with the opposite sex and her eating and drinking habits in a diary.
The result is a hilarious and touching account of one woman's search for self-improvement and love in 1990s London.
Bridget Jones's Diary is an immensely likeable book. It's funny, poignant and, above all, relatable.
Few women will be able to read it without seeing themselves in Bridget's shoes at some point. And that is perhaps the book's greatest strength.
Helen Fielding has created a character that readers can't help but root for, despite her many flaws. Bridget is an everywoman and her trials and tribulations will strike a chord with anyone who has ever tried (and failed) to change their life for the better.
The book is also very well written. Fielding has a sharp eye for detail and a keen ear for dialogue, both of which are on display in Bridget's diary entries.
All in all, Bridget Jones's Diary is a highly enjoyable read. It's funny, moving and, above all, relatable. If you're looking for a book that will make you laugh and make you think, then this is it.
The novel is about a young journalist, Camille Preaker, who returns to her hometown of Wind Gap, Missouri to investigate the murders of two young girls. Camille's estranged mother, Adora, and half-sister, Amma, live in Wind Gap. Camille is also trying to come to terms with her own dark past. Sharp Objects is a well-written, gripping thriller. It is a page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end.