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BEA ARC #7

Who Asked You? by Terry McMillan

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I have never read a Terry McMillan book before but I had heard a lot about her books. I found this to be witty and wry and just plain enjoyable. I felt like it was honest look into the life and world of middle class African Americans of which I know very little about. Buyt I do know that this is a heartwarming story that applies to my generation. We question what we did right and wrong with our children and we're here to pick up the pieces as we watch our own children make mistakes that we feel we caused.

This is an easy read and you'll love the characters--especially Betty Jean.

To be released September 17, 2013.



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BEA Book #6

I feel like I've read a whole lot of less than stellar titles lately. Here's to finding a real gem amongst this year's BEA ARCs.

Heart Like Mine by Amy Hatvany

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


I think I would have liked this a whole lot more if I had liked Victor. The female characters were well fleshed out and the story was interesting and appealing. But, it was all too predictable. I didn't care a lot for Kelli and in fact, I frequently skipped or skimmed her chapters.

It's quick and entertaining.



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BEA Book #5

A Killing in the Hills by Julia Keller

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Release date August 2013.

I picked this book up at BEA because I like this kind of book. I like the murder-mystery-detective series and I really hope there is a follow up to Belfa Elkins. Well written, thought provoking, geographically descriptive, and timely topic. For a first time novel by Julia Keller, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist, this is pretty darn good. There were a few week spots, I was totally bugged by Carla's story line.

Please write another one soon Julia.



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Only because I promise to write a review...

Gorgeous by Paul Rudnick

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


For the Scholastic lady who told me this book was incredible: are you nuts? This book was only average. And I do like YA books but this was downright silly. It's a romance novel with a reach to the supernatural/spiritual/whatever. I guess teen girls with a bent towards loving the fantastic will like this. For adults, I don't recommend this.



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Book #3 from BEA Advance Reading Copy

Covet by Tracey Garvis-Graves

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


If you like romances you'll probably like this book. The writing is very good, timely scenario, and believable. Sometimes I got hung up in all the daily detail of her life but it was necessary in order to realistically capture her feelings and the reality of why people do what they do. I just don't like romances and this didn't change my opinion.



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InGenius!

inGenius: A Crash Course on Creativity by Tina Seelig

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


4 1/2 stars really. I don't care what your job is, applying even just one of her suggestions will improve it. This is quick and insightful and chock-full of great and simple ways to increase your creativity. I've already created and am using a future projects box.



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