Moon Shell Beach

Moon Shell Beach: A Novel by Nancy Thayer

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
Nancy Thayer also wrote the Hot Flash books.


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Prodigal Summer

Prodigal Summer: A Novel by Barbara Kingsolver

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Three stories which intertwine and eventually end up meeting. This is a re-read for me and I liked it even better the second time. I'd give it 4 1/2 stars. That said, Kingsolver definitely has an 'Agenda' and wants to educate you. It's good when you agree with it, as I mostly do in this book, but when you don't it's a little unsettling.


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Dirty Girls

Dirty Girls on Top by Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
This is the sequel to 'Dirty Girls Social Club'. I also read her MySace blogs. She is very active in Hispanic causes.


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Tooth Fairy

more cat pictures

Vineyard Chill

Vineyard Chill: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery by Philip R. Craig

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
I enjoy his laid back, gentle writing. Also the descriptions of Marthas Vineyard make me nostalgic for the summers we spent at Cape Cod. Very similar places. I was saddened to see in the acknowledgements written by his wife Shirley, that he passed away in May of 2007. So ends the Vineyard series.


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My Birthday

Egad! I turn 70 today.

The Madonnas of Leningrad

The Madonnas of Leningrad: A Novel by Debra Dean

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Siege of Leningran; Art of the Hermitage - Alzheimers. Alternated between the seige of Leningrad and the present day. The main character worked at the Hermitage during World War II, and in the present time was succumbing to Alzheimers. Hard to read at times, but I loved the descriptions of the paintings in the Hermitage. You can see the paintings online at http://www.hermitagemuseum.org...


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Movie Review - Fahrenheit 451

 

This movie had most of the elements of the book (except for the dog), only re-arranged. I liked the ending better. That said, I'm not much of a Truffaut fan.  I gave it 3 stars.

 

Ratatouille

We went to the Community Market this morning and got stuff for Ratatouille, amonst other things.

1/3 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, crushed and minced
1 large yellow onion, sliced
2 zucchini, thinly sliced
1 small eggplant, thinly sliced
2 green or red peppers, seeded
-- and sliced
5 ripe tomato, seeded
-- and chopped
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Cook all well. Serve with red wine vinegar or lemon juice. Can also be served over Couscous. May Add capers, olives, feta cheese.

Read This Book!

The Fortune Cookie Chronicles: Adventures in the World of Chinese Food by Jennifer 8 Lee

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Interesting, informative and perceptive, told with a great deal of humor. I loved this book! I had to find a recipe for General Tso's chicken after I read the chapter on it in the book. We had it for supper last night!


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Fahrenheit 451

Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury

My review

rating: 3 of 5 stars
Makes me recall the mindset of the early '50s. Of the future world predicitons: some are pretty close (ear buds), others pretty naive. I love his writing, though, 'Dandelion Wine' is still my favorite.


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Next I review the movie! (grin)

The Black Moth

The Black Moth by Georgette Heyer

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
Not bad for a first try. (grin)


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I Shall Not Want

I Shall Not Want: A Clare Fergusson/Russ van Alstyne Mystery by Julia Spencer-Fleming

My review

rating: 5 of 5 stars
Excellent as always. Great read!


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Heavenly Pleasures

Heavenly Pleasures: a Corinna Chapman novel by Kerry Greenwood

My review

rating: 4 of 5 stars
I am really loving this series. Corinna Chapman is the owner of the Earthly Delights bakery. Recipes included. I have made her Rye Bread with Seven Seeds from the first book. Yum!


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