Books I've read in 2011 part IV

A Listmania! list by C. Bannister "Book gobbler" (Jersey, CI)
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Pictures of You
1.  Pictures of You by Caroline Leavitt
The list author says:
  "Two women escaping to New York, one hits the other with her car. Bland and cliched"
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Reckoning
2.  The Reckoning by Jane Casey
The list author says:
  "Great Police Procedural, who is killing paedophiles, where is the notorious crime boss's daughter. Brilliant characters and writing"
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)

The Woman He Loved Before
3.  The Woman He Loved Before by Dorothy Koomson
The list author says:
  "Phsychological thriller from a writer who creates a wide range of characters.  Very enjoyable book"
£4.49
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Ice Princess and The Preacher: Two Patrik Hedstrom Crime Novels
4.  The Ice Princess and The Preacher: Two Patrik Hedstrom Crime Novels by Camilla Lackberg
The list author says:
  "Two Swedish Crime stories in one download.  Great start to the Patrik Hedstrom series, unusual motives slow burner rather than a page turner!"
£6.49
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)

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A Gathering Storm
5.  A Gathering Storm by Rachel Hore
The list author says:
  "A great story set in World War II, concentrating on the role of SOE Agents.  Not as good as the Glass Painter but a great read."
£5.19   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

The Rose Of Sebastopol
6.  The Rose Of Sebastopol by Katharine McMahon
The list author says:
  "Set in the Crimea War, I found this disappointing with flat characters"
£4.71   Used & New from: £0.01
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The American Boy
7.  The American Boy by Andrew Taylor
The list author says:
  "A big historical mystery book, well written set in London and Gloucestershire"
£5.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (56 customer reviews)

Who Do You Think You Are? You're My Henry Allbones
8.  Who Do You Think You Are? You're My Henry Allbones by G. B. Hope
The list author says:
  "In search of family history with a bed-hopping romp"
£1.92   Used & New from: £1.86
3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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The Child Who
9.  The Child Who by Simon Lelic
The list author says:
  "A thoughtful crime novel.  A solicitor's life changes when he represents a child who has killed.  Really well written"
£6.75   Used & New from: £3.43
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Finders Keepers
10.  Finders Keepers by Belinda Bauer
The list author says:
  "Third part of the story which began with Blacklands.  A good but gruesome story"
£9.74   Used & New from: £4.34
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)

Shannon: Betrayed From Birth
11.  Shannon: Betrayed From Birth by Rose Martin
The list author says:
  "No new material in although a time line of events surrounding Shannon Matthew's kidnap"
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3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

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As If
12.  As If by Blake Morrison
The list author says:
  "Writer's view listening to the trial of James Bulger.  Thoughtful arguments intersperced with memories of his own and his children's lives."
£6.99   Used & New from: £3.97
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)

The Girl on the Cliff
13.  The Girl on the Cliff by Lucinda Riley
The list author says:
  "A book to bring a lump to your throat.  Past and present intertwined in a sentimental but enjoyable tale"
£4.79   Used & New from: £0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (63 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Her Giant Octopus Moment
14.  Her Giant Octopus Moment by Kay Langdale
The list author says:
  "Quirky book about a young woman who offered to be a surrogate, changes her mind.  Is she a good enough mother?"
£13.52   Used & New from: £4.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)

The Kashmir Shawl
15.  The Kashmir Shawl by Rosie Thomas
The list author says:
  "Surprised by this book, very well researched detailing life in 1940's in India"
£12.99   Used & New from: £3.07
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (97 customer reviews)

The Kingdom of Childhood
16.  The Kingdom of Childhood by Rebecca Coleman
The list author says:
  "A dark tale of obsession of a kindergarten teacher and a 16 year old boy.  Well written this is a dark and disturbing novel"
£3.92   Used & New from: £3.40
3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The Family Tree
17.  The Family Tree by Greg Hill
The list author says:
  "Family history set in Humbolt Kansas.  Good premise but took too long to get to the main part of the story"
£5.95   Used & New from: £5.78
3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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