by Mary Horowitz, CNE

By Robert Goolrick Rating: 3.5 stars. This book told the story of a wealthy man who advertised for (and found) “a reliable wife” in the early 1900’s.  Well it turns out, the wife had a few secrets, as did the man.  An intriguing story about new beginnings and turning your back on the past at […]

An Exact Replica of a Figment of My Imagination By: Elizabeth McCracken Rating: 5 stars.  If the scale went any higher, so would the rating. This short book tells the true story of the author’s infant loss and subsequent pregnancy and healthy birth.  It’s a book about the pain of loss while dealing with the […]

By Kathryn Stockett Rating: 4 stars This book captured my attention from the beginning, and was a solid read throughout.  Telling the story of three women who are unlikely allies in the 60’s South, the book tells the tale from three vastly different perspectives.  This book chronicles the journey of a young white woman and […]

By: Dan Brown Rating: 4.5 stars. If you liked The DaVinci Code (the book, not necessarily the movie), then this is a must-read (if you haven’t already).  We’ve owned it since the day it was released, and I never found time to read it.  Big mistake!  Similar to DaVinci, this is the tale of Robert […]

By: Elizabeth George Rating: 3 stars This book came with high recommendations from my dear friend Elizabeth, of Stitch n’ Dish.  It was an intriguing mystery, but a little slow for my (seven deadly sins-loving) tastes.  I’d recommend it highly if The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo was a little intense for you. It tells the […]