Posts tagged with ‘review’
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“Creature Features” by Tim Rowland Review
When Tim’s earlier book of animal essays, All Pets are Off, was published, readers immediately clamored for more. Their preference for animal stories over the political columns Tim’s also known for is understandable: animals are way more fun to read about than politicians. Especially now. So here’s a new volume of over 75 columns, from the introduction to the farm of […] -
“O! Jackie!” by Mercedes King Book Review
Book Description: O! Jackie explores the private life of Jackie Kennedy, her heartbreaking struggles, difficult relationships, and deep desire to end JFK’s wandering ways. As a faithful wife devoted to an unfaithful husband, Jackie knew humiliation well. Living in the public eye intensified her disgrace. Through the years, Jack Kennedy’s lustful escapades grew in carelessness and frquency. When his trysts […] -
Magic Whiteboard Review
I am so very excited to share with you my thoughts about an inventive whiteboard that works just like magic! That’s why it is called a Magic Whiteboard. I don’t know about you, but it seems like sometimes I need a memo board of some kind, and I have never had good success with mounting chalkboards or whiteboards. I always […] -
"Three Sisters" and "Showstoppers" by Helen Smith Review
Three Sisters (Emily Castles Mysteries) Three Sisters introduces twenty-six-year-old amateur sleuth Emily Castles in this entertaining new mystery series from best selling British author Helen Smith. Emily receives an invitation to a party in a large house at the end of her street, hosted by a mysterious troupe of circus performers. She accepts, despite her misgivings, because her dog has […] -
“Before You Say I Do Again” by Benjamin Berkley Book Review
Publisher: Frederick Fell Trade (September 15, 2009 Category: Non-Fiction, Self-Help (Legal) Tour Dates: February, 2013 Available in: Print, 240 pages Learning from the mistakes of a failed first marriage and telling yourself you will do better the next time around is like saying if you lose a football game you’ll win the next one. You will but only if […] -
“Secretly Smitten” by Coble, Billerbeck, Hunter, and Hunt Book Review
Summer, fall, winter, spring—Smitten, Vermont, is the place for love . . . and mystery! There’s a secret in Grandma Rose’s attic—a forgotten set of dog tags belonging to her first love. But David Hutchins was killed in action and never returned to Smitten. How did the dog tags end up in the attic? The mystery intrigues Rose’s three granddaughters—Tess, […] -
"To Be Perfectly Honest" by Phil Callaway Book Review
Summary (from Goodreads): Would I Lie to You? Not This Year. Veteran author and speaker Phil Callaway is no stranger to daunting challenges. He has been laughed at—repeatedly—by large crowds of people from Halifax to Hong Kong. He fathered three children in three years, spent much of last year on airplanes built by the lowest bidder, and flipped an out-of-control […] -
"Capital Bride" by Cynthia Wolf Book Review
Unexpectedly homeless, un-wed mother Sarah Johnson has few options. They could go live with her cousin William, but Sarah believes there’s something untoward about his offer and it leaves her feeling uncomfortable. She’s qualified to be a governess, but no one will have her because she wasn’t married when she had her precious MaryAnn. Matchmaker & Co could be her […] -
“he Dogs of Winter” by Bobby Pyron Book Review
Publisher : Arthur A. Levine Books/Scholastic, October 1, 2012 Category: Grades 5 & up/YA Crossover Tour Dates: February, 2013 Available in: Print and Kindle, 320 pages Like thousands of other children in post-Soviet Russian, five-year-old Mishka finds himself trying to survive on the streets of Moscow after his mother disappears and he has no home. Help comes from an unlikely […] -
"Jack Templar: Monster Hunter" by Jeff Gunhus Book Review
If you made it this far, I assume you’re already a monster hunter or in training to become one. I hope my story helps you in the many fights ahead. Click on the image above to get your copy. However, if you’re not a monster hunter…YOU MUST LEAVE THIS PAGE IMMEDIATELY. I’m serious. This story was never meant to become […]