The Silent Auction

Rating:
Summary: Well done!
Review: I had read the first book by this author and loved the characters in that book-The Bronxville Book Club." The Silent Auction" takes us back into the lives of some of those characters and introduces new ones to us. I was captivated by "The Silent Auction." The premise of the story is truly wonderful, very cleverly done, and it carries us through the whole way. I was actually sorry when the book ended because it was such enjoyable reading. Though I'm not from the same background, I felt like I knew the characters or people like them, and I wanted to spend more time with them. The ending of the book was unexpected and made me cheer inside. Fantastic summer, winter, spring or fall reading for everyone!

Rating:
Summary: Well done!
Review: I had read the first book by this author and loved the characters in that book-The Bronxville Book Club." The Silent Auction" takes us back into the lives of some of those characters and introduces new ones to us. I was captivated by "The Silent Auction." The premise of the story is truly wonderful, very cleverly done, and it carries us through the whole way. I was actually sorry when the book ended because it was such enjoyable reading. Though I'm not from the same background, I felt like I knew the characters or people like them, and I wanted to spend more time with them. The ending of the book was unexpected and made me cheer inside. Fantastic summer, winter, spring or fall reading for everyone!

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Summary: Sensational Sequel
Review: I was so glad my favorite ladies returned in a new story. In this novel, the ladies in this gorgeous suburb welcome the Braithwaites to their community. The novel details how the newest residents get close to their neighbors via prizes they win in the school's annual Silent Auction fundraiser. Some suprising twists in the story will keep you laughing and shaking your head until the last page.

Rating:
Summary: Enjoyable read
Review: I've now read both of the books by this author (the first was "The Bronxville Book Club") and really enjoyed both. I thought the concept was very creative. The quotes that open up each chapter are funny and a great indication of what's to come. I am now anxiously awaiting the next tales of these loveable characters.


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Summary: More fun in Bronxville
Review: If you liked The Bronxville Book Club, you will love The Silent Auction.

The (fictional) enactment and playing out of the events in Pamela Hobson's second novel reflect a real "happening" that occurs every Memorial Day in Bronxville, New York, an exquisitely crafted fair and fund-raising initiative for the Bronxville School, in which every family with school age children becomes involved.

Ms. Hobson's depiction of the event, and the participation that follows it, necessarily requires the introduction of many more intriguing characters. The original heroines of the Bronxville Book Club are still in evidence, but the stage is more crowded this time, with children, neighbors and friends. Their inclusion is a great enhancement to the story. How they relate to each other becomes the heart of the narrative, as they come forward to claim and make use of the wonderful offerings they have won.

Starting in June, the story takes us through the year, from the realization of one prize event after another, to a final, over-the-top Christmas Party in December. My favorite section of the book is the Richman's hilarious Christmas letter. You will have to read the entire book through to the end to reach this part, but once you begin reading, you won't want to stop.

If you liked the Bronxville Book Club, you will love The Silent Auction.

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Summary: More fun in Bronxville
Review: If you were wishing for an update of activities of Lizbeth and the gang, your wish has been answered. "The Silent Auction" picks up where the "Bronxville Book Club" left off and introduces us to yet another Bronxville activity - the amazing offerings to be had at Bronxville's annual silet auction.

Readers are introduced to the silent auction via the Braithwaites - new to Bronxville but instantly at home there. We follow the Braithwaites as they bid on, and win, some really fabulous events. Again, Ms Hobson breezily and wittily portrays the goings on and takes us into the private, exclusive world of this very special community. A fun and delightful read, with some suprising, and surprisingly funny, happenings.

A great book to take to the beach!

Rating:
Summary: Great fun
Review: The Silent Auction is a great follow up to The Bronxville Book Club. I enjoyed seeing the old characters and meeting the new family. It was very entertaining to see how they were "encouraged" to bid on items at the school"s fundraiser. I think we can all relate to the characters portrayed in the book. There are a few really laugh out loud moments in this book that left me eagerly awaiting the next installment.

Rating:
Summary: Great fun
Review: The Silent Auction is a great follow up to The Bronxville Book Club. I enjoyed seeing the old characters and meeting the new family. It was very entertaining to see how they were "encouraged" to bid on items at the school"s fundraiser. I think we can all relate to the characters portrayed in the book. There are a few really laugh out loud moments in this book that left me eagerly awaiting the next installment.