Such a lovely book!  A pleasure to read
925392
"The Life List" by Lori Nelson Spielman was a beautiful story to read.  It made me laugh and then it made me cry.  Finally, it made me laugh again.  I don't know that you can ask for more from a novel.  That it is a first time novel for Ms. Spielman is pretty amazing.  It is very polished and grabs you and makes you read until you are finished.  Brett, the young woman the story is about, grows in character and becomes the woman her mother always knew she could be.  On top of that, you meet a cast full of other characters that you would like to know (and some, perhaps Andrew and Megan, that you think you already do know and wish you didn't!)

I enjoyed the book and recommend it.  I am looking forward to future books by this gifted author.
2041252
I loved this book.  I received it for my birthday (last year I got Marley & Me), and wondered if it'd be as enjoyable as Marley & Me. Well it was, and I'm glad to say they are both on my 'fave' list.

This book is a touching view on living with a dog that's not going to be around for too much longer, and I know in a few years I fact that situation with one of my dogs.

Just a lovely, lovely book.
729771
This was such a lovely book, I'm so glad I downloaded it! It's a really romantic read, and a beautiful love story between two friends who think they're both able to sleep together without getting emotionally involved, but of course they can't! Their dialogue is really funny, the setting is lovely (sub-tropical New Zealand), and the development of their relationship is heart-wrenching and sexy at the same time. I just loved it from beginning to end, and I was so pleased it was a complete story. Definitely looking forward to reading the rest in the series.
3288649
This author cleverly conveys a sweet, lovely story of two pets discovering what it means to be different...and what it means to navigate past their differences to find fun and friendship. My grands (ages 2 & 3 1/2) LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book, as do I (and the many ages in between who've now read this favorite in our home.) A lovely story for ALL ages with a very timely dedication to civility! More please!
4282815
What a  lovely book!  The characters are diverse and lovable and the setting idyllic.  The main character, Verity, is easy to relate to.  I also loved the role of the cats in this book!  There is really not one thing to not love in this book!  It was so good that I look forward to joining the characters for more adventures in the rest of the books in this series.  My only regret would be that I didn't realize there is a specific order to the series, but that is entirely my own fault.  That being said, this book is so well written that it can stand alone.  But, I can hardly wait to read the rest of the series.  I have the feeling this series will be one I return to again and again because it is just so good!  Thank you, Rickie, for such a pleasant read!
3530780
It has been a very long time since I have enjoyed a book as much as I had this one. Beautifully written, with a story line that evokes so many emotions in the most tender way. A delightful mix of romance, philosophy, suspence and artful writing. Didn't want the book to stop. Full credit to the translator and the writer alike.
1180065
This is a book that I can all ways happily read time and time again! 5 out of 5 stars!
601488
Told from the Dalai Lama's cat's point of view, this charming book is such a wonderful read. It is supposed to be a spiritual book and  is Buddhist, but I really found it would be appreciated by all. The lessons are written in such a manor that it would enlighten and encourage any reader no matter what belief they have.

I cannot tell you how many times I had chuckled and how many times I just had to shake my head with the events and discoveries that were made during His Holiness's Cat's (HHC) adventures. Learning from HHC's point of view give such a unique and eye-opening perspective on happiness. I wish I could really put into words how much I enjoyed this book, but all I can really do is smile when I think of the story.

This is second book to the series. Unfortunately I haven't read "The Dalai Lama's Cat" yet, but it has been added to the top of my Must Read List. This book would appeal to those that liked "Art of Racing in the Rain" by Garth Stein or "A Dog's Purpose" by W. Bruce Cameron or to anyone that just likes a nice warm, fuzzy, and charming story.
832033
It has been a while since I read a new book.  Well, it hasn't been that long ago, but for a big reader like I am, a couple of months without reading a new book is a big deal.  I picked up Love, Rosie (previously titled Rosie Dunne and Where Rainbows End) at the airport bookstore on my way to my Christmas vacation.  I couldn't put this book down from the moment I started reading it.  And what a pleasant surprise for me to pick up such an emotive, wonderful story after not reading anything worthwhile for a long time.  In a series of letters, e-mails, IMs and text messages, Love, Rosie tells the story of Rosie and Alex -- best friends since childhood -- and the struggles they face through generations.  We see how their feelings for each other evolve amid growing up, getting married and getting divorced respectively, and finding themselves.  They aren't just best friends; they're also soul mates and love each other like crazy, but something always gets in the way of them getting together.  Will they ever find happiness?

I laughed and cried while reading this.  What beautiful writing.  Cecelia Ahern has replaced Marian Keyes as my favorite Irish chick-lit author.  This is beautifully written, which surprises me because Ahern is so young.  (Even though I'm only six years older than the author, I feel kind of old bringing up her age to begin with.)  Anyway, this is a gorgeous story of star-crossed lovers and missed opportunities.  It is mostly told from Rosie's point of view.  The one thing I don't like about the book is the fact that Rosie goes through a lot and sometimes it gets depressing to read. I know what the message of the novel is -- that it is never too late to find success, love and happiness in life, but still.  However, it is lovely that she never loses her spark and sharp wit.  The IM exchanges between her and her friend Ruby are hilarious!  And I loved reading about Rosie and Alex's beautiful friendship expressed in their letters and IM exchanges.  I cried at the end.  I was sad by both the poignancy of the story and because I would miss reading about these wonderful characters.  I cannot recommend this gem enough.  I have long ago waved off chick-lit as frivolous writing about women complaining about being single, badly employed, or being stuck in a bad marriage.  Some of the books are fun, but they become repetitive after a while. However, this book has shown me that I cannot judge all the genre based on some formulaic stuff I have read in the past.  I cannot fathom the bad reviews here.  True, this novel is a little too sentimental at times, but I'm a sucker for this kind of read, and this book is very uplifting.  I so look forward to reading P.S., I Love You, which I heard they are making the film version starring the gorgeous and talented Gerard Butler.  In the meantime, do not hesitate to read this!
3862449
This book is poetically written with a beautiful story - uplifting and inspiring!!!  A real joy to read, several of my friends have read it as well and we all concur 100% this is a wonderfully written story and a pleasure to read!!!
1051032
Such a lovely book with a beautiful message. I was lucky enough to meet the author AND illustrator at a book signing! Important message for all of us but especially our children.
1146857
This is such a wonderful book for children (and adults) of all ages.  It reminds us of the importance of friendships of those around us and those far away.  It's also a lesson in overcoming preconceived notions about others.  Beautifully written and with whimsical illustrations, it's an absolute pleasure to read!
3881353
Finally I have had the pleasure of reading this beautiful book. All the delight of reading as a young girl takes a young boy on a journey through a sea of words. I too loved the journey between the covers, through the spare text, but especially via Jeffers and Winstons imaginative illustrations. One can look and look and still not see it all. Some pictures include parts of the text of favorite childrens books, in roads, on trees, up mountains and more. The end splashes out into a burst of color, just like our feelings when reading!
4366051
Such an adorable book! How I hated for it to end! The characters are wonderful and I was captivated by the author's usage of words and descriptions that stirred up warm memories of the past, set in Ridgefield, WA in 1978. It was a fun book to read and is great for adults as well as older teens. I will be purchasing some for gifts. This book depicts the Christian faith in a realistic and winsome way that isn't canned or struggle-free. I loved it!
1868796
A chance encounter between Witch Betsi and Fairy Sultana is the start of a beautiful story about friendship, persistence, accepting ourselves as we are and seeing only the best in others. The text is crafted in a lovely manner. This book is a real joy to read out loud. The full page colourful illustrations are just great. At first I was a bit surprised because the book is a paperback in a larger format than most children's books. But in the end I like it,it makes reading with two kids a lot easier and they love searching the illustrations for all the little details. A great heart-warming read!
4014099
Nadiya's book feels as honest as she is warm and charming. Her book is very much her. What might have felt at first unlikely is, in the end, lovely and very fun to read. I recommend this book.
1870624
Beautifully written, deeply satisfying and impossible to put down. The message at the end had deep meaning for me and was comforting in troubled times but the story on the way there was sweet and funny and poignant! I loved this book.