The Peach Keeper by Sarah Addison Allen

TITLE:  The Peach Keeper
AUTHOR:  Allen, Sarah Addison
GENRE:  Fiction
MY RATING:  5/5
DATE FINISHED:  8/23/2011

This book was exactly what I needed after my long dry spell.  I have just moved in to my new abode, and it was the perfect complement to create comfort.  The setting was gloriously rich and mysterious.  And the writing, even more so.  Ms. Allen has done it yet again.  The only sadness I experienced was that it came to an end far too soon.  I can and will wait ages for her next novel with great anticipation.


I would recommend this book to anyone that understands that inexplicable bond shared between women.  I have passed this book on to my best and closest friend with the hope that she will enjoy it just as much as I have.  Take a risk and spread happiness by sharing this book with yourself and your loved ones!

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One Day by David Nicholls

TITLE:  One Day
AUTHOR:  Nicholls, David
GENRE:  Fiction
MY RATING:  2/5
DATE FINISHED:  8/17/2011

Before I even begin to assess the specifics of this book, I need to state that it was just not my favorite.  I appreciated the story line, but the way it was written was too full of melancholy and I found it almost... whiny.

I really couldn't connect to either of the main characters.  I felt each was too stubborn and unyielding in his or her respects.  Emma was far too stubborn and idealistic for my taste.  And I felt Dexter was just designed to be a grotesque, cookie-cutter playboy.  Usually I connect more and find more depth with novel characters.

I picked up this book due to its fabulous reviews, but I have to say I found it wanting.  Overall, not my cup of tea at all.  Hopefully, others will have better luck.  Maybe (for the first time ever) I'll find the movie to be better than the book.

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The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender

TITLE:  The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake
AUTHOR:  Bender, Aimee
GENRE:  Fiction
MY RATING:  3/5
DATE FINISHED:  8/2/2011

I have to admit that this book was absolutely fascinating, and very strange.  The characters within all seemed so disconnected, but in a way, that added a delightful challenge to the story.  The main character, Rosie's, gift turns out to be both a gift and a curse.

I found this book a little difficult to read at times due to the lack of punctuation (quotation marks for dialogue were not included).  But to each author, his or her own.  It was an intriguing style.

It's a very quick, distracting read, and is definitely a book that I would recommend for anyone looking for just that.  A quick distraction.  Lovely.

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