Category Archives: Talking Books

Reading lists and reviews.

The Dream Lover by Elizabeth Berg

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Carol Early Cooney

Elizabeth Berg has a new book coming out on April 14, 2015.  (Trumpets are sounding, can you hear them?) The book is a work of historical fiction and is subtitled “A Novel of George Sand.  What I knew about George … Continue reading →

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Do You Know Scotland Street?

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Carol Early Cooney

    Are you familiar with Alexander McCall Smith? He is a highly prodigious author. While probably better known for his series “The No. 1 Ladies Detection Series”, he has several book series. Truth be told, I am not a … Continue reading →

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The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Carol Early Cooney

  The last few weeks have been a bit of a roller coaster ride around my house. There was a wedding, a job change, sickness, and even a death. Some of these changes have been good, some sad, and for … Continue reading →

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Lucky Us by Amy Bloom

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

    I think that I first saw this book reviewed in “O” magazine.  The author’s name seemed familiar so I decided that I should read this book.  My first tip off that this book might not be as popular … Continue reading →

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About Alice by Calvin Trillin

Posted on November 14, 2014 by Carol Early Cooney

I was about a block away when I saw the couple on the bench. As I moved closer, I could see her occasionally say something to him. She would sit up and tilt forward and he would look out over … Continue reading →

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