Brilliant recounting of the unraveling of the social, political and economic fabric of America over the past 30 years: startling, insightful and compaBrilliant recounting of the unraveling of the social, political and economic fabric of America over the past 30 years: startling, insightful and compassionate. We are all to blame for the mess we're in....more
I've always loved Kate Atkinson's writing, but this new book is now my favorite. Darkly humorous, historically rich and detailed, the story explores tI've always loved Kate Atkinson's writing, but this new book is now my favorite. Darkly humorous, historically rich and detailed, the story explores the possibility that our little lives are not simply "rounded with a sleep" but rather that our universal, and fleeting, experiences of deja vu are clues to other lives, other pasts. This book kept me enthralled from beginning to end....more
Love Nelson Demille and his wise-cracking heroes, and this is the ultimate revenge fantasy against the Evil Al-Queda, but the wise-cracking got a littLove Nelson Demille and his wise-cracking heroes, and this is the ultimate revenge fantasy against the Evil Al-Queda, but the wise-cracking got a little too tedious at times, and did I really need to know so much detail about rocket launchers? A good read for travel, though. ...more
A poignant and well-written novel about a lesser known bit of history at the beginning of WWII: the internment of Japanese Americans in Seattle, as weA poignant and well-written novel about a lesser known bit of history at the beginning of WWII: the internment of Japanese Americans in Seattle, as well as the blending of cultures---Asian, Caucasian and African American---that gave the Northwest its distinctive history and flavor....more
Beautiful and poignant, a story of a young woman's struggle to find a home in a world of abondonment and betrayal.Beautiful and poignant, a story of a young woman's struggle to find a home in a world of abondonment and betrayal....more
Susan Vreeland brings Renoir's world to life, and in particular brings context and substance to his most ambitious, and famous, painting of his closesSusan Vreeland brings Renoir's world to life, and in particular brings context and substance to his most ambitious, and famous, painting of his closest friends, associates and adversaries--La Vie Moderne in all its hedonistic glory....more
I've been doing so much reading for research that it's been a while since I've read a book for sheer pleasure. And this book fit the bill perfectly. PI've been doing so much reading for research that it's been a while since I've read a book for sheer pleasure. And this book fit the bill perfectly. Part autobiography, part travel journal, part diary of a woman finding her essence through the joyful gathering and preparation of food. But not just food for sustenance; food for the senses, food for the celebration of life, food for the soul. While reading this book, I've laughed out loud, made a dash for Central Market to buy and try something exotic and sustaining, and wished fervently that I could meet Gabrielle as a new friend over dinner and a beautiful bottle of wine. If she ever offered seminars for other reluctant chefs, I'd be there in a heartbeat! I loved this book!...more
Eric Larson is a masterful story teller. The theme: the growing terror of Hitler's government in Berlin during the 1930's.Eric Larson is a masterful story teller. The theme: the growing terror of Hitler's government in Berlin during the 1930's....more
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