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Melinda Brasher

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Praise for Cruising Alaska on a Budget: A Cruise and Port Guide

“A must read for anyone planning a cruise to Alaska.”

“Thoroughly researched and very informative.”

“I could imagine myself on the cruise and even 'Hear the ice crack and pop at the foot of the glacier.'”

“Fascinating portrayals of animals native to Alaska.”

“I am now wanting to make a return trip, see more of the off the beaten track sights.”
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Melinda Brasher There may be a sequel to Far-Knowing in the future. I have some ideas kicking around for the characters and their world. Right now, though, I'm workin…moreThere may be a sequel to Far-Knowing in the future. I have some ideas kicking around for the characters and their world. Right now, though, I'm working on other projects. (less)
Melinda Brasher It certainly increased the number of people who put my book on their "to read" shelf on Goodreads, and that might eventually yield results, but I only…moreIt certainly increased the number of people who put my book on their "to read" shelf on Goodreads, and that might eventually yield results, but I only gave away one copy, and I don't believe that the winner left a review. I still think it helps with visibility.(less)
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Far-Knowing

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Leaving Home

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So, I’ve read this probably 3-4 times, seen the movie 2-3 times, but this was my first time listening. Overall I thought the narrator was good (I’m picky with fiction narrators), though some of the dialogue was weird, especially when characters did t
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This had an interesting (though somewhat holey) premise. The various stories of how this premise could affect different people were interesting. The writing style was easy and fast, but sometimes felt a little told, especially in the romance parts. T ...more
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A fast, exciting, enjoyable read with admirable but flawed characters, good plotting, good characterization. A librarian friend of mine once recommended April Henry for reluctant readers, and I have to agree.
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This felt a little slow, plodding, far longer than it needed to be, and repetitive, just like this sentence. And I didn’t quite care enough about the characters to make me want to try to read it faster, though there was some intrigue and interesting ...more
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The setting was very interesting and immersive, but I sometimes had a hard time keeping track of the secondary characters, and a lot of the medical detail was too detailed to be interesting to me as a layperson.

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An interesting, atmospheric, historical mystery with good characters and engaging writing.

The ending [SPOILERS] felt maybe a little rushed and unrealistic, but it was still satisfying enough.

I enjoyed the book and would read more by Liz Moore.

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This was a good read (but sad too—and I’ll get to that).

I really enjoyed the personal stuff, especially when she was younger. Once Barack got elected, obviously the politics started taking a bigger role and I found it overall less interesting and so
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Clay Davis Thanks for the book recommendation, I will check it out this weekend. If you remember my X-Troop book that you critiqued feel free to leave a review. Hope you have a fun, safe Easter weekend.


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