Monthly Archives: October 2009

Twenties Girl By Sophie Kinsella

Posted on October 12, 2009 by UK Chica

Having read all that Ms. Kinsella has written I picked this up with relish. These are not deep books which is great. I would love to be able to write like this. Great beach read would be a way to … Continue reading →

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The Best of Everything By Kimberla Lawson Roby

Posted on October 10, 2009 by UK Chica

The moral of the story is don’t do it! Young Alicia is newly married and addicted to shopping but in a very sober self justifying way which I suppose is the way of addiction. This is not a funny book … Continue reading →

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The Prodigal God – Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith By Timothy Keller

Posted on October 9, 2009 by UK Chica

When I first read the parable of the prodigal son I always felt more drawn to the older brother. Conventional wisdom told me that I was wrong and that the story is about the younger brother. Well Mr. Keller has … Continue reading →

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The Dead of Winter – A John Madden Mystery By Rennie Airth

Posted on October 8, 2009 by UK Chica

An interesting foundation of a story is laid at the beginning of this book which occurs in Paris at the beginning of WWII. Fast forward to 1944 and what seem like unconnected cases converge in and around London. A young … Continue reading →

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Married Life

Posted on October 7, 2009 by UK Chica

When Harry falls in love with a young and exciting girl he realizes he can’t divorce his devoted wife so he decides he must kill her. Harry’s best friend Richard decides he also wants the lovely mistress. This movie is … Continue reading →

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