Prosenotes

Average: 69%

Bloggers were very divided over this 18th Alex Cross book. Some said it was one of his best that restored their faith in the series, and others said he was just phoning it in and they hope the next is better.

Excellent: 96%

Few could find anything bad to say about this latest installment in the Kinsey Millhone series, and some not only lamented the fact that there are only 3 letters left, but also said it was among Grafton’s strongest work.

Above Average: 78%

In this book where teens in 1996 could see their 2011 Facebook profiles, some of the characters are a bit annoying and flat and the reader can feel bludgeoned with 90s references, but overall it is an engaging story about control of your life in the technological age.

Excellent: 90%

Fast, fun, and funny, this is the perfect “chick lit” (in the words of many bloggers). The only real complaint with the book were footnotes that many readers found annoying.

Above Average: 82%

Whether or not you will enjoy this brief novel about a couple on the verge of divorce risking their marriage on a bet at Niagara Falls hinges on whether you think the central premise is believable.

Excellent: 91%

The Pulitzer-winning Massie’s writing is as spectacular as his subject matter in this biography of the Russian ruler. The book is long and very detailed, but that helps the reader get a very comprehensive and nuanced picture of the controversial person.

Excellent: 89%

Compelling historical fiction encompassing Ireland and American in the mid-1800s, this book was widely praised by bloggers and professional reviewers alike. The only issue few took with that one of the four main character’s story was less interesting.