A murder mystery that includes history of Alaska and specifically, the Iditarod. Very interesting facts about this annual event. The main characters are likeable. There is a touch of romance, but it doesn't overpower the story.

This is not an easy read, but very informative. Anyone who has a family member or friend who has characteristics of autism or Aspergers should read this book. Anyone who thinks that immunizations cause autism should read this book. Temple Grandin explains how the "geniuses" of our world have characteristics of autism and because of their single-mindedness and determination in their specific fields, whether it be the arts or math or sciences, we are the better for it as a civilization.

This story is about a directionless woman finding direction in her life. It is an enjoyable read with moments of genuine humor. The "secret life" stories of the dresses are an added dimension to the overall story. The characters are well developed and some are quite colorful.

This is a memoir written by a 10 year old, with help, and that is how it reads. It was interesting, but doesn't go into a lot of depth. Nujood explains things the way she saw them happen in her naive, inexperienced life. It was a fast read, easily read in two sittings.

A good preview to "The Glass Castle". Jeannette Walls has a good writing style, which is easy and entertaining to read. I loved learning more family history leading up to Jeannette's childhood with Rosemary & Rex. It explains a lot!

Day 2 of Kvothe sharing the story of his life to the Chronicler. The author has created a different world, including several unique languages. It reminds me of a very adult Harry Potter. This book however, doesn't really answer a lot of the questions I had from book 1 - it only left me with more questions! It will be interesting to see if Patrick Rothfuss can actually wrap up his story in one more book.

This is not an uplifting book. It's a book filled with despair. The characters are tragic - and simply difficult to like at times. With that being said, there is some personal growth in the main characters and it is written in a easy reading style. I would not recommend it to everyone, but those who enjoy looking into the minds of tragic characters will probably love it.

I loved this trilogy so much I could have started it over immediately after finishing the last page. Great storytelling!

This is the story of an actual person's life (Caleb's) written in fictional form, surrounded by fictional characters. The main character, who narrates the book, is fictional. The author wrote the novel using the language of the time, which can slow down the reading process. The story is interesting and seems to represent the true relationship between the native Americans and the people sent to America from Britain to "Christianize" them. With that being said, the book seems to be more about the life of the fictional narrator than Caleb himself. Fortunately, "the narrator" led an interesting life as well!

I loved this book! This is a story of two extremely flawed characters, coming from dysfunctional families who find each other - and help each other. The author uses the music/poetry of Van Morrison to accomplish this task. Wonderfully well written with great character development of both major and minor characters.

A tad more interesting than Fifty Shades of Grey, but that's not saying much. The writing isn't any better, and it is still extremely repetitive. It's like a novel written for young teens with graphic erotic sex thrown in. Very odd combination.

The story is set in the Amazon, which is adventurous in itself. The native people are fascinating, and the doctors/scientists are so varied in personality that it makes for a good discussion about each of their motives for being in the Amazon. The novel gives food for thought about infertility, drugs, and the people who profit from them.

An engaging read. There is character growth in the main characters and the details about military life seemed realistic. Kristin Hannah books almost always have one character that drives me crazy, and in this book it was Michael. Michael's character did not distract me from my interest in the book however. Definitely a book worth reading.

This is a well written story. The characters were complex in nature, so I found myself hating a character at one point and then sympathizing with them at another point. It's a story that represents the days of slavery and the inter-mixing of slaves with their white owner's families. I would recommend this book to everyone.

If the author had stuck to the main story of two women spending a school term teaching students in the early settlement days of the west, the story would have moved faster and been more interesting. The author digresses into other background stories and details much to often, which bogs down the story. Even though the author uses original letters and has certainly done her research, the reader doesn't get a true sense of the hardships these women faced.