Save Me by Lisa Scottoline

Ms. Scottoline has done it again!  She grabs you by the heart and shakes you into this novel within the first four chapters.  Be ready to sit and read all 300+ pages because you will not be putting this one down.  In the style of a personal favorite, Jodi Picoult (who also reviewed the book and quoted her opinion on the cover), this book will make you think "what if" in a big way.  Definitely five smiles, with a bonus wink for an ending even I didn't see coming.

Beachcombers by Nancy Thayer

A feel good summer read that will appeal to the sappy romantic in all of us.  This books follows four women as they deal with their messed up, not-where-they-expected-to-be lives all crashing together in Nantucket.  I appreciated the humor only someone with sisters could understand.  Overall, I would rate this one three smiles.  If you really like sappy romance though...it's probably four for you!

Out of Oz by Gregory Maguire

This is the fourth and final book in the Wicked series.  The finale brings the story lines to a close in a cohesive and dignified way that leaves fans of Frank Baum (the original author of the Wizard of Oz) satisfied.  The fastest and most intriguing book in a series that otherwise is a bit slow, I rate this closer 3 smiles.

The Idea, Welcome

So I read ALL the time and people have noticed I have a little knack for matching people to books they should read. I find myself thinking that would be a lot easier if I kept my personal reviews of books somewhere to remind me what I thought. Feel free to browse my thoughts, comment, question, or ignore :)

Ratings-1 to 5 smiles, the more the better

Bonuses-Wink, there were twists that even I didn't see coming. Tear, it brought tears even to my dry eyes.

I'm sure I'll develop more bonuses as I need them!



Note: This only represents the last few books I've read. If you want my opinion on a book not listed, just ask! :)