Summer Reads 2014

holly_golightly: Italy in the early 20th century is the backdrop for a romantic moment between a young Englishwoman and a young man she will never see again. Astute and witty and romantic, Forster's a fine writer, and I think this is his best.

tottman: One of the most likable protagonists I've ever read.

tottman: Don't read about it before you read it.

krazy4katz: Well written in a conversational style; recommended to me by several people of different backgrounds and it appears to be a even-handed account.

Bookmarque: If you like high-flown tragedy filtered through a gothic style with a couple of dreamers for protagonists, this is your book

holly_golightly: It's the long hot summer of 1876 in San Francisco. Can-can dancer Blanche's life is turned upside down when she meets cross-dressing, carefree Jenny Bonnet. And then she's murdered, and Blanche has to piece together not only her own life but the story of Jenny's death. Highly entertaining.

Her_Royal_Orangeness: Fantastic storytelling. Richly atmospheric. Profound meditation on free will and what it means to be human. 5*

Merryann: I'm still thinking about many things that got stirred around in my mind during the reading of this book.

LenitaSheridan: This author has a great sense of humor as well as being a good fantasy writer. She even knows how to make war seem interesting and amusing.

LenitaSheridan: This author really knows about dogs and has a heart for abused ones.

krazy4katz: Delightful lessons in mindful living from a cute furry cat with a great sense of humor.

Merryann: I learned some amazing things and the pictures were outstanding!

Her_Royal_Orangeness: Unique. Entrancing. Stellar writing quality. Love, true love. 5*

Merryann: It's a story I needed to know.