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Do you know the story of Hosea in the Bible? This Christian story mirrors it with a good man told by God to marry a prostitute and all that then ensues. Taking place during the California Gold Rush it is a believable story and a fast, satisfying read. The harsh realities of child prostitution are … Read more
In this book about Mondrian by John Milner, I learned a lot about this artist, who made such a remarkable evolution in his painting style throughout his life. What I didn’t know was that he was equally a philosopher. He was influenced both by Dutch Calvinism and theosophy, and although outgrew both due to … Read more
This book is more vapid than most I read. I requested it from the library last summer to read at the beach. But I didn’t get a call that my turn had arrived until February, so at least we know there was a demand for it! I was initially interested in this book since I … Read more
started this book by Wilma Wolitzer because I am a doctor’s daughter, and that has to some extent defined me, so I thought I could relate to it, but…
Project Mulberry by Linda Sue Park is a young adult book that I read with my 12 year old. We both enjoyed it, since it was an accessible, easy read, with…
I enjoyed the first two-thirds of this book better than the end. Initially I was giving it five stars but it slipped down to four by the end since
Is reading considered an eccentric activity? What effect does the habit of reading have? The Queen is the uncommon reader in this mild and witty satire; she…