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by: Tyler R. Tichelaar
(January 13, 2009)
I was very excited to read “The Money Belt" because it is set in my hometown of Marquette, Michigan even though the description of the story sounded far-fetched when I first read it. However, not only did the author do an excellent job of making it clear where all the action was set-for ..
by: Ronald Standerfer
(January 11, 2009)
A Hero For His TimeWho was Kracek? If you have to ask, you probably weren't a fighter pilot during the Vietnam War. In those days there was a Kracek in most every squadron. Kracek was the hands-down best pilot in the unit. He was the stand out guy who was always calm, decisive, quick on his feet, .
by: Arthur Smith
(January 08, 2009)
Things Fall Apart demonstrates how an Ibo society in pre-colonial Eastern Nigeria which was then in unity before the advent of the white man with every one in the community thinking and speaking alike and held together by common traditional values had that unity suddenly shattered when the ..
by: Steph Burkhart
(January 07, 2009)
Discover Harry Potter's wizarding world's unique fairy tales in “The Tales of Beedle the Bard." Filled with wizarding fables that invoke “Grimm's Fairy Tales," these five short stories carry messages of hope, morality, and virtue. Rowling expands Harry Potter's universe by sharing these .
by: Steph Burkhart
(January 07, 2009)
Written by: Kathy Love 340 pages Kensington Publishing Corp. ISBN: 0-39-7614-2 $5.99 4.5 StarsKathy Love tells the story of Marty Stepp, the supermodel sister in the “Stepp Sister" series. “Wanting Something More," finds Marty visiting her sisters in Millbrook, Maine during the winter ..
by: Jos Ilagan
(January 03, 2009)
Parliament of the StreetThere are two methods of fighting: One is by law and the other is by force. The first is of man while the second is of the beast. When the first one is insufficient, One must recourse to the other. -Machiavelli, From the Prince and his DiscoursesRizal Park, ManilaYankees go ..
by: Linda Weaver Clarke
(January 01, 2009)
When reading historical fiction, the reader feels transported to another time and place. You can go on an adventure, learn about history, feel intrigued by courageous men and women, or fall in love all over again. “Jenny's Dream: A Family Saga in Bear Lake, Idaho" (ISBN 978-1-58982-446-1) is ..
by: Guy Fraser-Sampson
(January 01, 2009)
Death of a Hero was published in 1929 but despite the time lag is very much a product of the First World War, in which Aldington fought, was wounded, and became recognised as a war poet. Incidentally, the distinction of becoming acknowledged both as a novelist and as a poet is a rare one. One ..
by: David Wisehart
(December 31, 2008)
Updike's Version: New Tryst on an Old ThemeJohn Updike is once again on familiar turf, mixing high theology and low scatology in Roger's Version. This book is not so much an emotional exercise as it is an intellectual gambit, with the provability of the Almighty serving as its leitmotif. ..
by: Laura Fagan
(December 29, 2008)
Thank you, Stephenie Meyer.The Twilight book series instantly became one of my favorites and will stay with me for a long time. I have read the entire series, (within a week) and was very impressed by the authors original take on vampire and werewolf lore. The integration of these two fictional ..
by: Ronald Standerfer
(December 28, 2008)
A Dark, Twisted Journey Through Terror and Death, Volume OneRecently I had the opportunity to review a draft copy of “After Midnight," and it was a scary experience, to say the least. Not because of the author's writing, which is more a stream of consciousness narrative than anything else; .
by: Ronald Standerfer
(December 26, 2008)
A Compelling Murder Mystery Left Over From the Civil WarIt is April 1898 and America's eyes are focused on the new century and to the war with Spain that was sure to come. For many, the new century promised to be one of innovation and progress. Telephones and electricity were already making their ..
by: Charles Cruz
(December 23, 2008)
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final of the Harry Potter novels. J.K. Rowling wrote a total of 7. The books narrate the stories of a young magician who enters the school of wizardry and goes through the troubles and the tribulations of the evil wizard Lord Voldemort, who killed Harry's .
by: Richard R Blake
(December 21, 2008)
After a devastating relationship Carlene Ledbetter found herself pregnant and alone. She left the security of her sister's home in Kentucky to visit her Aunt Vi in Florida to rebuild a new life for herself and her unborn child.From the opening sentences of chapter on through to the surprise ..
by: S Dey
(December 18, 2008)
Bram Stoker's classic Dracula shows symbols of repressed Victorian sexuality. A number of scenes repeat where women have blood-stained nightdresses (denoting the loss of virginity). We see 5 major female characters in Dracula, in form of Lucy, Mina and the three female vampires. Of these, Mina ..
by: John Parks
(December 17, 2008)
The Kite Runner is a complex story written by Khaled Hosseini where simple yet heinous events occur in a backdrop of social and economic upheaval in Kabul, Afghanistan. It is a story of guilt and cowardice and soul-searching and redemption in the life of Amir. However, even with such overt plot ..
by: Nola Redd
(December 16, 2008)
I made the mistake of picking up Shannon Hale's first grownup book at 8:30, looking for a few chapters to read before turning in for the night. I shouldn't have been surprised to find myself closing the book around midnight, having finished. Hale may be gaining notice for her writing in the young ..
by: Ronald Standerfer
(December 16, 2008)
A Powerful Story of One Man's Courage and SacrificeIt was an act of incredible courage and sacrifice; one of heroic proportions. But Timothy Wrenn was not a heroic figure; far from it. Yet, during a moment of divine inspiration he stepped outside the fabric of his everyday, humdrum existence and ..
by: Alice Jones
(December 13, 2008)
Among the most famous children's book writer today is a British woman named Joanna Kathleen Rowling. This lady, in my opinion, is one of the greatest storytellers of our time. She was the one who brought us the amazing wizarding world of the wizard kid extraordinaire named Harry Potter, the boy who .
by: Kh. Atiar Rahman
(December 12, 2008)
Dickens wide array of touching characters emphasizes the virtues of sacrifice, comprise, charity, and loyalty. The feelings for the poor, which he expresses in his stories, made me one of his fans and he became my favorite author.Brief Account of the authorCharles Dickens was born in 1812 and is ..
by: Kh. Atiar Rahman
(December 12, 2008)
The first time I had sung the National Anthem composed by Rabindranath Tagore, the rhythm and the tune touched my heart and magnified the love for Bangladesh. I started reading his short stories and poems, which he created for children gave me real pleasure. His power of simplification and showing ..
by: Mike Durke
(December 10, 2008)
The back cover reads ‘Dare you read this tale of horror and adventure. Death is always wanting, always waiting...'Firstly the subject matter is unsuitable for younger readers and can be quite graphical at times; it doesn't wait around and throws the reader into the fictional town of Farmore ..
by: Jerome Baladad
(December 10, 2008)
This is one of those books I got to read while in transit via the subway to and fro my destinations to my other gigs. I have kept this book for over a year now, and thought, and have confirmed that it is actually very readable (I read it in less than 3 days), even with a lot of distractions while ..
by: Maria Lokken
(December 09, 2008)
The Lansing Sisters aren't close; they don't even know each other's phone numbers. But, when a car accident kills their mother Susan, they return home to bury her and pack up their past.Margaret, Rose and Quincy Lansing couldn't be more different, the only thing they have in common is how much they .
by: Jean Sheldon
(December 09, 2008)
The title of Kay Spang's book, ‘Away Games’ comes from the creative competitions involving a group of lesbians and gays from the Pacific Northwest on which the story is based.How good are the Away Games? So good that a passing Olivia Cruise ship stops at an island to check them out when .
by: Raphael Soohoo
(December 09, 2008)
Superlatives can sometimes be given carelessly, and can lose meaning. When one thinks of the ultimate deconstruction of the superhero genre, however, there is one piece that lives up to that superlative. For the past two decades, Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ Watchmen has captivated comic book .
by: Paige Lovitt
(December 08, 2008)
Self-published Digital e-Book (2008)The tale begins in 1854, when fifty-six-year-old Elizabeth Dennison Claussen is preparing to meet a woman who shared an important childhood experience with her. When Elizabeth's guest arrives, they reminisce about the eventful voyage that they took from Europe to .
by: Daniel King
(December 07, 2008)
Fantasy books are the best books there are around. Books help the world revolve around the sun. Some of the fantasy books I have known are The inheritance series, Harry Potter, and Lord of the Rings. There are many more fantasy books in the world. No matter how hard you look you will always be able .
by: Peter Damien Ryan
(December 07, 2008)
When it comes to some of the best fiction books the Fantasy genre is in a class of its own for richness of storylines and ability to cater for varying tastes.... as demonstrated by JK Rowling whose books appeal to a wider audience than her initial target group.Whereas historical novels, for ..
by: Ronald Standerfer
(December 02, 2008)
I know I am going out on a limb by saying this; but “A Bomb Shelter Romance" by Patrick Garry is the best book I have reviewed in a very long time! This is a profoundly bold statement coming from a jaded book reviewer who often finds it difficult to finish the books I review without drowning ..
by: Ronald Standerfer
(December 02, 2008)
Well Done Comrade Motyl! Four starsIn early 1968, Oleksandr “Sasha" Ivanov, a determined and passionate young Soviet journalist, came to the United States to write about the impending collapse of America's Capitalistic society. There was little time to waste, for in his view this catastrophic .
by: Steph Burkhart
(December 01, 2008)
"A Woman in Berlin" tells the amazing story of the fall of Berlin in 1945 and the subsequent Russian invasion before the allies arrived. The author paints a riveting picture of the war's aftermath and chronicles in brutal detail what she had to do to stay alive.The novel is told in a journal format .
by: Joy Cagil
(December 01, 2008)
Making Waves is a novel that focuses on the themes of disappointment and repressed desires. The childlike Donnette, a beautician, and her husband Tim live in a small town in Zion County, Alabama. After Tim's recent accident that has left him crippled, Donnette becomes the only breadwinner in the ..
by: Lisa L Roberts
(December 01, 2008)
Miami Confidential is written from the first person perspective of someone caught up in the drug culture in Miami during the time of the Miami riots, and the influx of the Mariel Boat lift. It has some interesting characters and I felt like I had been transported back in time. If you were in Miami .
by: Francisco Zangerolame
(November 26, 2008)
First time I read the first edition in Portuguese, I was living in Brazil, and this was an amazing book, the story is fiction, but Paulo Coelho, insights about alchemy and transformation, even from his personal experience were amazing. This book tells you to believe in your dreams, and follow ..
by: Steph Burkhart
(November 24, 2008)
Kathy Love weaves a masterful tale of contemporary romance in “Wanting What You Get." Set in Millbrook, Maine, this is the second installment of the “Stepp Sisters" series. Ellie Stepp works as the town's librarian. Just when she thinks she'll never find love, she's in for a surprise. ..
by: Steph Burkhart
(November 24, 2008)
Kathy Love's first book, “Getting What You Want," is a delicious modern day romantic romp in the small town of Millbrook, Maine. The plot never slows down as Abby discovers she can go home again. Love's writing takes the reader on a wonderful emotional journey that will warm the ..
by: Steph Burkhart
(November 24, 2008)
Lisa Kleypas, A New York Times bestselling author, crafts a masterful historical romance with “Suddenly You." Kleypas is a skillful plotter. “Suddenly You" is a book the reader can't put down.The novel starts in 1835 against the backdrop of London's fast moving society. Jack Devlin is a .
by: Paige Lovitt
(November 24, 2008)
Outskirts Press (2008) ISBN 9781432727277"Little Stories" contains a collection of eleven short stories about human nature. The author, Jeff Roberts, did an incredible job with writing these tales. He brings each one to life and is able to vividly describe them in a way that makes them appear real. .
by: Steph Burkhart
(November 24, 2008)
Kathy Love is back with her fourth installment in the Young Series, “My Sister is a Werewolf." Elizabeth Young has just been reunited with her vampire brothers, but she's got secrets of her own. The biggest one? She's a werewolf. Love's quick pacing keeps the reader on their toes as they ..
by: Steph Burkhart
(November 24, 2008)
Jean Plaidy continues her “Queens of England" series with “The Queen's Secret," a tell-tale look inside the life of Katherine Valois, wife of the great warrior king, Henry V. Plaidy weaves a spellbinding tale of love, lust, greed, and betrayal against the backdrop of the late Middle ..
by: Richard R Blake
(November 23, 2008)
See Jane Austen's Books from a Man's ViewpointSteve Chandler and Terrence N. Hill have collaborated in writing a “two guys read" series, “Two Guys Read Jane Austen" is the third in this series.I have read and enjoyed books by Steve Chandler in the past. He is on my list of favorite ..
by: Joel Owens
(October 26, 2008)
Twilight is what you get when you put a drop-dead gorgeous blood-sucking vampire and other creatures of the night into the mixture of teenage drama. With fans swooning and everyone raving about Edward Cullen and Bella Swan, the novel has been at par with the massive sales that the Harry Potter ..
by: Richard R Blake
(October 25, 2008)
A Western Drama in a Modern Setting"The Last Cowboy" is a fictional story of Henry Dunn. Henry swaggered into a bar in Strickland, Oregon. His insolence offended the drunken sheriff who challenged Henry to a duel. Henry wins the duel but is forced to leave Oregon after killing the sheriff.Daniel ..
by: Jim Crowley
(October 23, 2008)
Stuck on the arctic ice with no hope of rescue during the long winter night of the far north would be scary enough. But Mr. Simons unravels a tale of terror based on legends of the Inuit who believe an immortal supernatural creature of immense power jealously guards the region from intruders.Based ..
by: Steph Burkhart
(October 23, 2008)
Written by: Kathy Love 293 pages Kensington Publishing Corp. ISBN: 07545333 $14.00 4.5 StarsKathy Love dives into the second book of her Young Series, “Fangs, But No Fangs," by exploring Christian's life as he tries to find his own way in a world that he barely understands. Love's writing is ..
by: Philip Spires
(October 23, 2008)
In Resistance Owen Sheers re-writes the history of World War Two. Germany has invaded Britain. The United States, having suffered reversals both east and west, has retreated home to navel gaze. Britain thus is occupied, but has not yet succumbed.In a remote rural community on the Welsh borders, a ..
by: Philip Spires
(October 23, 2008)
Over forty years ago a new English teacher at my school answered a question asked by an eager student. The question was, “What do you think is the greatest novel written in English?" He didn't think for very long before replying, “The Heart Of The Matter."We academically-inclined youths .
by: Steph Burkhart
(October 23, 2008)
Written by: Kathy Love 285 pages Kensington Publishing Corp. ISBN: 0-7582-1131-7 $14.00 4.5 StarsKathy Love enters the realm of paranormal romance with her first book in the Young series, “Fangs for the Memories." Love paints wonderfully romantic yet surreal scenes in this juicy offering ..
by: Michael Arthur Moore
(October 13, 2008)
The Sanctuary by Raymond Khoury was intriguing to say the least. The idea that the aging process can be cured like any common disease is an interesting one. In The Sanctuary, Raymond hypothesises that cell degeneration (aging) is caused by outside forces, such as free radicals and wear and tear. In .
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