by Nancy Pearl
I now have a list of books I'm excited to track down and read... what could be better? Now I'm curious to see what gems the other Book Lust titles hold.
Loved the way the book was written through letters and telegrams. Once you get used to it, you don't even realize the difference and the story flows great. A very easy and relaxing read. Highly recommended.
Loved this book! You think it's going to be a pretty boring chick-lit and then it surprises you with a plot you never expected. The prose is beautiful and whitty. The historical story it tells; unforgettable. I often caught myself chuckling out loud, and smiling at the way things were worded. ...
An interesting cast of characters drives this story set in post WWII on the island of Guernsey off the coast of England. I'm not usually one for books set in this time period, but found myself totally caught up in this one. We learn through letters about the islander's experiences during their 5 ye...
It is worthwhile and I did add some books to my list. I wish she had at least provided published dates, several I looked up were too old to be of any interest to me and most of the fiction was just mysteries.
Nancy Pearl aims to offer selections for all reading tastes and topics rather than saying "these are the best of the best and everyone should read them." With that in mind, I don't rate her books based on whether I liked the books she suggests. Instead, I rate them for the feeling of possibility, an...
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