Miss Alice Merriwether's Long Lost Cakes & Further Arcane Inducements to Wonder

Miss Alice Merriwether's Long Lost Cakes & Further Arcane Inducements to Wonder by Barry Aitchison
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Odd, very strange book. The plot is cute, but it is just such a strange book. I can identify the merit why others enjoy the book. But, my literary taste doesn't fall in line with the strange humor Mr. Aitchison laid out in this book.



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Sh*t My Dad Says

Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I liked this book. But I thought I would like it more. I was expecting a laugh out loud kind of book. I didn't laugh out loud. Maybe a little giggle. The stories were fun and entertaining. But, I didn't really get anything out of it other than basic entertainment for a couple of hours.



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Water for Elephants

Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Water for Elephants" is a beautifully written book. I was totally immersed in the time period. Felt and smelled the dirty and disgusting environment the main characters experiencing. I haven't seen the movie but hope I went do, I won't be disappointed. Ms. Gruen painted such a vivid and lush story, the movie that played in my head while I was reading the book was immensely enjoyable.



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The Oak Leaves

The Oak Leaves by Maureen Lang
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I enjoyed "The Oak Leaves". It's a sad premise and story. I enjoyed the smooth transition between the current and the past. The past helped explain the present and gave the story more depth. I think I enjoyed the section of the book that talks about the past. It reminds me of Jane Austen's book.
However, the religious undertone was overwhelming at times. I didn't know it was a religious book, but it worked for the theme.



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Rules of Betrayal

Rules of Betrayal by Christopher Reich
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

"Rules of Betrayal" is a fun summer read. It is fast-paced and entertaining. Mr. Reich incorporated enough news headlines into his plot line to make the story realistic and believable. The main characters are easy to root for. I look forward to reading the previous installments of the series.



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French Lessons

French Lessons by Ellen Sussman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"French Lessons" made me want to hop on a plane to Paris and wander the street of the enchanting city just like the characters. This is a lovely book written beautifully. I was fully transformed into the characters and the setting starting on the first page. The six main characters are touching and realistic. Loved the "French Lessons".



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