Book Corner

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Book Reviews by

Tedi

I read many different kinds of books from murder mysteries to spiritual and self help whatever my reading need is at the time.

Sundays at Tiffany's

By James Patterson & Gabrielle Charbonnet

I have only recently started reading books by James Patterson his writings style is basically thriller and intrigue. This book however is a swing the other way.. .

"What if your imaginary friend from childhood was your one true love?" It's printed right on the front of the book. So is it possible? Of course not! I read it and I was intrigued as well as skeptical. The truth is, once you get past the crazy sounding idea that imaginary friends actually exists, it is totally believable and so romantic. Patterson has put together the perfect man as only could be done with an imaginary man. What other man could be so perfect? He is handsome, sexy, compassionate, intelligent, gentle, wise , strong and a wonderful listener. He does a wonderful job of making you believe this fairy tale. You find yourself immersed in the story forgetting about the obvious fact that imaginary friends don't actually exist. By the end of the book you are on the edge of your seat and hoping that everything works out for this unlikely couple. There are a couple twists and turns and it will make you laugh and at times make you misty eyed. To say more would give away too much. This book was an easy read and I found it engrossing...Sundays at Tiffany's is an enchanting novel.

On a scale of 1 to 5 stars (1 being a dog to 5 being great) I would give this book 4 stars

Review by Tedi Lockmiller

The Iron Girl – Ellen Hart

I've read all of Hart's novels and while they are all well written, compelling and interesting stories, The Iron Girl is really, really good. A combination of danger, humor and romance kept me reading until the startling and satisfying conclusion.

This latest episode in the "Jane Lawless" series is more emotional and dramatic than anything Hart has done before. Ellen Hart has mastered the intricacies of serving plot and character in equal portions. The emotions are so real you'll find yourself drawn in and living the story.

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Kaleidoscope, a Carla McCarthy Adventure — Gretchen Stone

This novel is not easily pigeon-holed into any of the lesbian stereotypes. Although the story begins with a childhood friendship that inevitably turns into a summer romance it is not a coming-out story.

Years later three women start their day in various ways not realizing that their actions will lead to murder and kidnapping before the day is over. A tone of suspense is felt throughout the book and creates a need to know what happens next. The scenes of an American nurse in Vietnam were unexpected and gripping. Carla, BJ and Mimi are fun, flawed and likable characters. I’m looking forward to the next book in the series.

Wild Dogs — Helen Humphreys

If you’ve ever loved a dog you’ll love this book. On the other hand, if you’ve ever loved a woman you’ll love this book. Once I started reading, I simply could not put the book down. Wild Dogs is a tale of wanting to belong; while showing us different ways of handling yearning and rejection. On the surface, it's about a group of people joined in a quest to recover their lost dogs. The dogs symbolize the futility of ownership (canine and human). A quote from the book that really grabbed me—" The heart is a wild and fugitive creature. The heart is a dog who comes home."

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Tipping the Velvet — Sarah Waters

This tale set in 1890’s London reminded me that 20th century lesbians did not invent kinky sex. This is an engrossing tale of a "tommish" woman looking for a life among sapphists and libertines.

The huge amount of research Ms. Waters has done is evident in the detailed setting of music halls and socialist demonstrations. Fascinating. Not Waters' newest but I think it is her best.

Also available as a DVD complete with great sex scenes. Look for a cameo appearance by an oversized dildo.