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Mystic Sweet Communion 16 reviews
Jane Kirkpatrick
Multnomah Books, 1998
Women activists unite!
+ mystical indeed
I, too, was captivated by the cover of this book as I browsed in the library. I had never read Kirkpatric (nor even heard of her). I was skeptical about the religious overtones the book might have but the cover and back exerpt won me over. I had just returned from a vacation in the Everglades ...
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Oryx and Crake306 reviews
Margaret Atwood
Anchor, 2004
Brilliant
+ seems prophetic
+ Interesting take on a common theme
+ I'll never forget this book
+ "Bogus!"
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Kindred (Bluestreak Black Women Writers) 173 reviews
Octavia E. Butler
Beacon Press, 2004
An Excellent Introduction to this Writer
+ Not Science Fiction
Unfortunately, this inspired writer recently died. I encourage ALL to review her works. This novel was my introduction to Octavia E. Butler, and I would advise any enthusiasts of speculative and science fiction to investigate it, and her multiple works!
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Prince of Tides217 reviews
Pat Conroy
BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2006
Amazing
+ lyrical masterpiece...
+ bookcritic
+ Amazing Storyteller
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Prodigal Summer: A Novel444 reviews
Barbara Kingsolver
Harper Perennial, 2001
spring is the right time to read this book
+ Biology 101
+ Prodigal Summer - very enjoyable light reading
+ Prodigal Summer
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The Loop209 reviews
Nicholas Evans
Delacorte Press, 1998
good but so sad
+ interesting mix of fact and fiction
+ Captivating Wilderness Adventure
+ Excellent story! Well-crafted in all ways-very detailed! A++
+ Beautiful, Breathtaking, and Heartwrenching.
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The Ice Queen: A Novel77 reviews
Alice Hoffman
Back Bay Books, 2006
The Ice Queen
+ Iced Heat
+ Sobering, but a very memorable story!
+ A Wonderous Book!
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Miranda's Vines 5 reviews
Kimberly Kafka
Plume, 2005
Rich in relationships and setting
+ Very good read!
+ from a reader who loves the setting and the wine
+ Kafka Always Leaves You Wanting Another Book To Explore
+ superior
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Kindred (Bluestreak Black Women Writers)173 reviews
Octavia E. Butler
Beacon Press, 2004
An Excellent Introduction to this Writer
+ Not Science Fiction
Unfortunately, this inspired writer recently died. I encourage ALL to review her works. This novel was my introduction to Octavia E. Butler, and I would advise any enthusiasts of speculative and science fiction to investigate it, and her multiple works!
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Prince of Tides217 reviews
Pat Conroy
BLACK SWAN (TWLD), 2006
Amazing
+ lyrical masterpiece...
+ bookcritic
+ Amazing Storyteller
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The Ice Queen: A Novel77 reviews
Alice Hoffman
Back Bay Books, 2006
The Ice Queen
+ Iced Heat
+ Sobering, but a very memorable story!
+ A Wonderous Book!
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Miranda's Vines5 reviews
Kimberly Kafka
Plume, 2005
Rich in relationships and setting
+ Very good read!
+ from a reader who loves the setting and the wine
+ Kafka Always Leaves You Wanting Another Book To Explore
+ superior
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Mystic Sweet Communion16 reviews
Jane Kirkpatrick
Multnomah Books, 1998
Women activists unite!
+ mystical indeed
I, too, was captivated by the cover of this book as I browsed in the library. I had never read Kirkpatric (nor even heard of her). I was skeptical about the religious overtones the book might have but the cover and back exerpt won me over. I had just returned from a vacation in the Everglades ...
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The Loop209 reviews
Nicholas Evans
Delacorte Press, 1998
good but so sad
+ interesting mix of fact and fiction
+ Captivating Wilderness Adventure
+ Excellent story! Well-crafted in all ways-very detailed! A++
+ Beautiful, Breathtaking, and Heartwrenching.
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|
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Prodigal Summer: A Novel444 reviews
Barbara Kingsolver
Harper Perennial, 2001
spring is the right time to read this book
+ Biology 101
+ Prodigal Summer - very enjoyable light reading
+ Prodigal Summer
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Oryx and Crake306 reviews
Margaret Atwood
Anchor, 2004
Brilliant
+ seems prophetic
+ Interesting take on a common theme
+ I'll never forget this book
+ "Bogus!"
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