LauraSteinert
King County Library System
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Love, Lies, and Hocus PocusLove, Lies, and Hocus Pocus, BookBeginnings
by Sherrer, LydiaBook - 2016Book, 2016
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Added Mar 16, 2024
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Added Mar 16, 2024
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Do not be detoured by this being in the Young Adult Section! beautifully written, touching story of a woman/girl forced to make decisions. Cass gives a view of a post apocalyptic America where the future king must marry. Part "Bachelor" part "Mean Girls" and 100% engaging. i can hardly wait to read the second book of the series.Do not be detoured by this being in the Young Adult Section! beautifully written, touching story of a woman/girl forced to make decisions. Cass gives a view of a post apocalyptic America where the future king must marry. Part "Bachelor" part "Mean…
The Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs From ContainersThe Complete Guide to Growing Vegetables, Flowers, Fruits, and Herbs From Containers, BookEverything You Need to Know Explained Simply
by Shepherd, LizzBook - 2015 | Revised 2nd editionBook, 2015. Revised 2nd edition
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Mar 05, 2024
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I gave it a three only because it would be great for young teens or city born and bred Gen-Z generation. If you've ever had a houseplant or an urn with flowers by your front door, this is not going to be helpful.
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Mar 04, 2024
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When I picked this up, I had no idea that London had written so many books! My To Read list is already far to long, and I've just added 60 more to it. Fun characters, quick read, lovely setting, good balance of good, evil, and innocent characters. (And clean)When I picked this up, I had no idea that London had written so many books! My To Read list is already far to long, and I've just added 60 more to it. Fun characters, quick read, lovely setting, good balance of good, evil, and innocent characters.…
Inside ManInside Man, DVD
DVD - 2006 | WidescreenDVD, 2006. Widescreen
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Added Mar 04, 2024
The Keeper of Hidden BooksThe Keeper of Hidden Books, BookA Novel
by Martin, MadelineBook - 2023Book, 2023
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Added Mar 04, 2024
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Female bildungsroman set at the beginning of WWII with two girls just finishing high school. Could not hold my interest.
Until Thy Wrath Be PastUntil Thy Wrath Be Past, Book
by Larsson, ÅsaBook - 2011 | 1st U.S. edBook, 2011. 1st U.S. ed
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Added Mar 04, 2024
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Interesting. An excellent translation. A quick read and hard to put down.
Tales of Graceful Aging From the Planet DenialTales of Graceful Aging From the Planet Denial, Book
by Hollander, NicoleBook - 2007 | 1st edBook, 2007. 1st ed
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Mar 04, 2024
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I'm either the wrong ethnicity or live on the wrong coast, because I didn't find a single humorous sentence in the 50 pages I read.
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Mar 04, 2024
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Just not for me, I enjoyed her other books. I fell asleep three times while reading the first three chapters (I was not tired, sitting up, and drinking coffee at the time.)
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Mar 04, 2024
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So fake people and fake history for London and Scotland is believable, so then why do we need fake countries for the other fictional characters in fictional situations? Once I got over being annoyed with that, I really enjoyed the romance with all the expected twists and turns.So fake people and fake history for London and Scotland is believable, so then why do we need fake countries for the other fictional characters in fictional situations? Once I got over being annoyed with that, I really enjoyed the romance with all…
The Gentleman's GambitThe Gentleman's Gambit, Book
by Dunmore, EvieBook - 2023 | First editionBook, 2023. First edition
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Added Feb 28, 2024
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Added Feb 22, 2024
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A lovely quick read full of sweetness and an impossible mother.
Home FiresHome Fires, DVD[Season 1]
DVD - 2015 | Full UK-length editionDVD, 2015. Full UK-length edition
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Feb 20, 2024
Added Feb 20, 2024
FracturedFractured, BookA Novel
by Slaughter, KarinBook - 2016 | Dell Mass Market editionBook, 2016. Dell Mass Market edition
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Added Feb 20, 2024
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What can I say? It is Will Trent, so delightful, haunting, disturbing, impossible to put down.
UnmentionableUnmentionable, BookThe Victorian Lady's Guide to Sex, Marriage, and Manners
by Oneill, ThereseBook - 2016 | First editionBook, 2016. First edition
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Added Feb 20, 2024
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IF you read or write Victorian stories, you will want this resource. I found her attempts at humor annoying, but I suppose she wanted to keep it "light" while she discusses things most people find disgusting. Also where one "naughty picture" would do, she uses three or four, so clearly our senses of humor do not jibe. STILL it is a good resource for burning out the fantasy of the glorious life of le bon ton of Victorian England.IF you read or write Victorian stories, you will want this resource. I found her attempts at humor annoying, but I suppose she wanted to keep it "light" while she discusses things most people find disgusting. Also where one "naughty picture" would…
The West London MurdersThe West London Murders, BookAn Absolutely Gripping Crime Mystery With A Massive Twist
by Pearce, BibaBook - 2022 | Revised editionBook, 2022. Revised edition
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Added Feb 17, 2024
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Very good serial murder case. I should have read the first book because the text refers to it so often.
Mrs. Beeton's Book of Household ManagementMrs. Beeton's Book of Household Management, BookThe 1861 Classic With Advice on Cooking, Cleaning, Childrearing, Entertaining, and More
by BeetonBook - 2015 | First Skyhorse Publishing editionBook, 2015. First Skyhorse Publishing edition
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Feb 17, 2024
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There is another copy of Mrs. Beeton's book (edited by Nicola Humble) that has been less tampered with. I prefer that edition.
LauraSteinert's rating:
Added Feb 17, 2024
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I really wanted to like this, and it is a good story, but EVERYTHING is described in detail. I felt it bogged the story down (I actually got annoyed) and gives the reader no chance to use her imagination. As a young adult story, this would be a good introduction to a teen unfamiliar with sci-fi movies or TV shows, but it is not listed as a YA title. I love the central character and her dog.I really wanted to like this, and it is a good story, but EVERYTHING is described in detail. I felt it bogged the story down (I actually got annoyed) and gives the reader no chance to use her imagination. As a young adult story, this would be a good…
Sniffing Out MurderSniffing Out Murder, Book
by Benjamin, Kallie E.Book - 2023 | First editionBook, 2023. First edition
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Added Feb 15, 2024
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I almost didn't read this. That would have been a big mistake. Once you get past the first bit with the tortured comparisons and the painful metaphors, you will find a wonderful story full of wit, two evil sisters, and two sexy men all linked to two murders! Pris and Bailey seem like a great pair for a long series of stories about murder and mayhem in a small town. (Suitable for teens, but great for seniors and all the in between ages.)I almost didn't read this. That would have been a big mistake. Once you get past the first bit with the tortured comparisons and the painful metaphors, you will find a wonderful story full of wit, two evil sisters, and two sexy men all linked to two…
The Journey's EndThe Journey's End, BookAn Investigation of Death and Dying in Modern America
by Connelly, MichaelBook - 2023Book, 2023
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Added Feb 12, 2024
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It is somehow rewarding to read a book in which the author confirms all my ideas about death and dying. I was surprised that this Catholic doctor would be so supportive of end of life decisions focused on "do no harm" and not endlessly prolonging life through medical intervention.It is somehow rewarding to read a book in which the author confirms all my ideas about death and dying. I was surprised that this Catholic doctor would be so supportive of end of life decisions focused on "do no harm" and not endlessly prolonging…
Belle's LibraryBelle's Library, BookA Collection of Literary Quotations and Inspirational Musings
by Rubiano, BrittanyBook - 2017 | First Hardcover EditionBook, 2017. First Hardcover Edition
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Added Feb 12, 2024
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You might think a book called Belle's Library would have some lovely quotes. You would be wrong. Three women are included, the other quotes are old standbys like "a rose by any other name" and morals plucked for Aesop.
The Lily of Ludgate HillThe Lily of Ludgate Hill, Book
by Matthews, MimiBook - 2024 | First EditionBook, 2024. First Edition
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Added Feb 10, 2024
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A lovey romance of two overly proud, hurt people with everything in their lives conspiring to keep them apart. No sex scenes, so suitable for even young teen. It is book three, so if you have not read the other two, the peripheral characters don't make sense.A lovey romance of two overly proud, hurt people with everything in their lives conspiring to keep them apart. No sex scenes, so suitable for even young teen. It is book three, so if you have not read the other two, the peripheral characters don't…
The Flight AttendantThe Flight Attendant, DVDThe Complete Seasons 1 & 2
DVD - 2022DVD, 2022
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Added Feb 10, 2024
Return to Satterthwaite CourtReturn to Satterthwaite Court, Book
by Matthews, MimiBook - 2023Book, 2023
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Added Jan 31, 2024
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Another perfect romance that just makes me smile. (G rated Romance, not a single sex scene for those of us who are creeped out by voyeurism.)
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