Mary Lignor
Reviewer Mary Lignor: Mary is a retired librarian, originally from Connecticut but now living in New Mexico. All her life Mary has loved books and has passed this love on to her daughters. Mary started working in a library when her children were young as an Assistant Librarian and ended up as its Director. Her favorite books are suspense, political intrigue and anything involving the World War II era.
Articles by this Author
Dark Men Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published December 14, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Derek Haas
Publisher: Pegasus Crime
ISBN: 978-1-60598-271-7
Fever Dream Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 20, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author:
Dennis Palumbo
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
Classic Revenge Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 9, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Mitzi Kelly
Publisher: Avalon Books
Pictures of the Past Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 9, 2011
- Historical Fiction
Author: Deby Eisenberg
Publisher: Studio House Literary
Irrepressible: The Life and Times of Jessica Mitford Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 22, 2011
- Biographies & Memoirs
Author: Leslie Brody
ISBN: 978-1-58243-767-5
Publisher: Counterpoint Press
Breaking the Code Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 16, 2011
- Biographies & Memoirs
Author: Karen Fisher-Alaniz
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Tallent & Lowery: 13 Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 6, 2011
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Amy Lignor
Illustrator: Sherry Gillam
Publisher: Precious Gems Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9840064-0-3
Tahoe Hijack Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published August 14, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Todd Borg
Publisher: Thriller Press
ISBN: 978-193129619-9
The Long Night: William L. Shirer and The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published August 14, 2011
- History
Author: Steve Wick
ISBN: 978-0-230-62318-7
The Babylon Prophecy: Countdown to Doomsday, Book 1 Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published July 23, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Sean Salazar
ISBN: 978-1-935359-84-5
Murder on Puncak Jaya Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published July 7, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Authors: Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins
Publisher: Irion Books
ISBN: 978-0-9841618-4-3
Fever Dream Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published July 6, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Dennis Palumbo
Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press
ISBN: 978-1-59058-957-1
David Snowdon's A Crime to Be Rich Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published May 13, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author: David Snowdon
Publisher: Pentergen Books
ISBN: 978-0-9552650-2-0
Jean Thompson's The Year We Left Home Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 29, 2011
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Jean Thompson
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
ISBN: 978-1-4391-7588-0
Bill Minot's 60 Miles From Salt Water Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 17, 2011
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Bill Minot
ISBN: 978-1-60-746189-0
Michelle Cooper's The FitzOsbornes in Exile: The Montmaray Journals, Book II Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 30, 2011
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Michelle Cooper
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
ISBN: 978-0-375-85865-9
Elliot Tiber's Palm Trees on the Hudson Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 22, 2011
- Humour
Author: Elliot Tiber
Thaisa Frank's Heidegger's Glasses Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 14, 2011
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Thaisa Frank
ISBN: 978-1-58243-719-4
J.C. Stevens's The Killing Game Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 8, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Author: J.C. Stevens
ISBN: 978-1-4327-6908-6
ISBN: 978-1-4327-6908-6
Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins's Murder on Mt. McKinley Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 23, 2011
- Crime & Mystery
Authors: Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins
Mr. Irion and Mr. Watlkins have done it again. Which doesn't surprise me in the least. The series is called The Summit Murder Mysteries and the books all take place on the highest point of the world's seven continents. This is the third in the series. The first being the tales: Abandoned on Everest (Asia) which is a prequel to Murder on Everest. The next being Murder on Elbrus (Europe). And now, Murder on Mt. McKinley (Alaska) which, in my humble opinion, is the best yet.
Sheldon Greene's Pursuit of Happiness Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 21, 2011
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Sheldon Greene
An excellent read encompassing love, hate, compassion, and all the other goodies that Mr. Greene seems to be able to incorporate into a very readable book for all.
Darlene Cox's Pearl:L A Life Too Short; A Death Too Long Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 13, 2011
- Fiction
Author: Darlene Cox
ISBN: 978-1-43276636-8
Readers, hold on to your hats. This book is a terrific read and a great third novel for this author
Bitter Legacy Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 24, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: H. Terrell Griffin
Another great ride by H. Terrell Griffin. It will keep you on the edge of your chair throughout and is full of interesting characters and historical facts of the state of Florida.
Deadly Portfolio: A Killing in Hedge Funds Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 31, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: John J. Hohn
This is a well-written book that really covers the Stock Market Debacle of 2008 in spades. Mr. Hohn knows his subject well and the story is very fast paced with characters that you would perhaps not like all that much and that includes the authorities
Kind of Blue Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 8, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Miles Corwin
This is an intense book, full of loud, rowdy and skillful storytelling.
Once Wicked, Always Dead Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 22, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: T. Marie Benchley
A very good story line. The characters are real and you would definitely like to meet some of them but, not all.
Rogues, Riches and Retribution Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 11, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Harry Taylor
In this novel, a young man looks for vengeance against his father's killer
The Mermaid and the Messerschmitt
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 10, 2010
- History
Author: Rulka Langer
This book is an account of the beginning of World War II when Hitler invaded Poland by a citizen of Warsaw. The first edition was published in 1942 and the second in 2009
The Mission Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 2, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
\Title: The Mission
ISBN: 978-1-4327-6103-5
A fascinating book that is definitely a page-turner
Fly By Wire Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published August 31, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Ward
Larsen
I had a bit of a hard time with this one. But, on the other hand, this author is a wonderful storyteller and knows how to grab and hold his reading audience
The Thyssen Affair Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published July 26, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Mozelle Richardson
Lost and Found Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published July 7, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author:
Tom Williams
ISBN: 978-159507-211-5
A scientific tale walking hand-in-hand with a cool adventure story about buried treasure -- Who could ask for anything more?
ISBN: 978-159507-211-5
A scientific tale walking hand-in-hand with a cool adventure story about buried treasure -- Who could ask for anything more?
The Hornbrook Prophecy Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published July 1, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Robert Wickes
Is this book fiction or a forecast of things to come, maybe sooner than we think?
Maid of Murder Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published June 28, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Amanda Flower
A delightful cozy mystery filled with humor and set in a small college town where, similar to Cheers, everybody knows your name.
The Randolph Women and their Men Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published June 28, 2010
- Biographies & Memoirs
Author: Ruth
Doumlele
This is an extraordinary book!!! I can't think of enough adjectives to describe the moments I spent reading The Randolph Women and their Men. It's just exceptional.
Murder On Elbrus Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published June 28, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Authors: Charles G. Irion and Ronald J.
Watkins
After Murder On Everest I looked forward to Murder On Elbrus and was certainly not disappointed
The Anniversary Man Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published June 23, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
- Author: R. J. Ellory
- ISBN: 978-1-5020-327-9
This novel will have you on the edge of
your chair. What a story!!
Fly Away Home Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published June 4, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
ISBN: 978-0-743294270
This is a wonderful read: Hysterically funny and sensitive, with a plot that includes heart-wrenching emotional moments and tender, loving care
Dead Man of the Year Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published June 4, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Stephen Hawley Martin
This book is very compelling and you don't want to put it down so, it would be a good idea to start reading in the morning because it's definitely a keeper
Justice in June Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published May 13, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Barbara Levenson
An extremely fast-paced story of legal mystery full of fun with a lot of surprises in store for the reader
The Summer We Read Gatsby Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published May 11, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Danielle Ganek
This book was the bright spot in my day. What a good interpretation of the socialite crowd in New York. So many things are still the same even though many decades have passed since Gatsby's time
The Inheritance Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 30, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Simon Tolkien
A very intricate English mystery of deceit and treachery that includes a very interesting puzzle with origins that go back to Christ's death on the cross
The Moment of Truth Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 23, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Mark O'Neal
A book to warm the hearts of professional basketball fans
Apparent Danger Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 22, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: David Stokes
This book is a story that will thrill and chill you to the bone. It is a wonderful blend and you will think that you are reading excellent fiction in some places. It takes place during the post World War I era and the first oil boom in Texas
The Woman Who Attracted Money Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 6, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Steve
Chandler
A very good murder mystery but, the murder mystery got caught up in all the "Life Coaching" and that took a lot away from the book for me
The Longbridge Decision Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 1, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Robert M. Brown, Jr.
This is a must read for mystery/legal/romance fans and anything politically correct or probably incorrect stories
The Caliphate Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 31, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Andre Le Gallo
ISBN: 978-0-8439-6305-2
This is a story of schemes too terrifying to comprehend. But, you cannot reasonably deny that they exist
The Clouds Roll Away: A Raleigh Harmon Novel Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 16, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Sibella
Giorello
Ms. Giorello did a great job of not telling too much so that the reader would know what is happening but just enough to keep you interested
Love Tag Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 8, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Peter Shianna
I'm sure that there are a lot of families that have gone through similar situations and this book is extremely realistic. Good luck to the author
Murder on Everest: A Summit Murder Mystery Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 6, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Authors: Charles G. Irion and Ronald J. Watkins
ISBN: 978-0-9841618-0-5
Dressed for a Kill Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 4, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Brian Bianco
A debut novel with a very strong plot and interesting characters. A good read with lots of action throughout the entire book
Mead's Trek Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 25, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Tom Gauthier
Even though Mead's Trek is listed as fiction, these characters are very real and you can imagine them going through the horrible things that they saw
Wrath Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 24, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Robert Santoro
This novel was so busy that I read it in one sitting. An exciting book, the first in a series about the Deadly Sins. It certainly makes you want to read all the others
Denial of Sunlight Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 12, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Robert Troy
ISBN:
978-1-4327-5126-5An exciting and informative debut novel by this author. A very alarming story involving the chance for double-dealing and deceitful practices by powerful countries of the world who are looking for leadership over an alternative energy source
Frame Up Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 9, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: John F. Dobbyn
A fantastic legal thriller that will keep you on the edge of your chair throughout. I couldn't wait to get started and was not disappointed in the least. The writer obviously knows his characters and tells a tale of murder and mayhem that will fascinate the reader until the last page.
The Money God Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 3, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Title:
The Money God
Author: Zena Livingston
ISBN: 978-1-84386-518-6
A story of very damaged relationships between mothers and daughters starting in the 30's in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York and ending during the 60's in New York City
Author: Zena Livingston
ISBN: 978-1-84386-518-6
A story of very damaged relationships between mothers and daughters starting in the 30's in the Catskill Mountains of upstate New York and ending during the 60's in New York City
Bruin's Wake Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 1, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Chris Casey
This is a tale of a puzzling character, Paul Bruin, who is an adventurous soul who trudges from place to place in the deep south but, is determined to end up where he started out, in Memphis, TN
Web of Deceit Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 26, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
ISBN: 978-1-4327-4614-8
This is definitely a spider's web but the spider usually wins
Targets of Deception Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 21, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Title: Targets of
Deception
ISBN: 978-1-935142-12-6
The story is great and you will get so involved that you cannot wait for the ending which is spectacular.
Kill Dress Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 21, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author:
John Young
Well-though out plot and story
The McNaughton Rule Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 15, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Authors:
Mary Dieter and Tim McClure
Kings Rapids Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 10, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author:
Jim Overturf
ISBN: 978-1-4401-3983-3
A good read with many strong characters and descriptions of Stock Car racing.
IVD Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 4, 2010
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Greg
Przywara
There is so much action in this book that it is sometimes difficult to figure out who's who. But, if you pay close attention to what you are reading things make sense
The Big Grabowski Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published December 21, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Authors: Carolyn J. Rose and Mike Nettleton
ISBN:
978-0-9821443-3-6
Mystery readers will absorb this book as I did and look forward to more
Counsel of the Wicked Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published December 14, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Roberto Kusminsky
ISBN: 978-0982144343
I hung on every page from first to last and was not surprised that he came up with a eye-opening ending. Please do not stop here, Dr. Kusminsky. The reading public needs books like this
Larceny Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published December 5, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Salvatore Grasso
ISBN: 978-1-4401-6898-7
We all heard Gordon Gekko, in the movie Wall Street say that "greed is good." After reading Larceny you'll see that it's also very interesting as long as you can keep up with the dialogue and the characters that make this novel so very thrilling to read
The Street Life Series: Is It Rags or Riches? Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published December 4, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Kevin M. Weeks
A very intense novel that will keep you interested for the duration of the tale
Ribbon Falls Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 30, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Brad
Anderson
ISBN: 978-1-4327-3506-7
A very enjoyable
treasure hunt. It will keep you on the edge of your chair until
either the treasure is found or all who are looking for it are no
longer able.Code 936 Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 17, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
ISBN: 978-1-4389-7480-4
A great book full of perfidious acts and characters. Is that not a great word? I think it's the author's favorite and I kind of like it myself
The Dyodyne Experiment Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 11, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: James Doulgeris and V. Michael Santoro
ISBN: 978-0-9821601-2-1
This book is a wonderful read, full of information, excitement and so real that it is hard to separate the fact from the fiction. It has mystery, suspense, good guys and girls, bad guys, disasters and romance. Who could ask for anything more?
A Questionable Life Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 6, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author:
Luke Lively
ISBN: 978-0-8253-0521-4
My apologies to Mr. Lively and I do wish you good luck. I'm sure there are many out there who could commiserate with you about Jack, as there were so many takeovers of small businesses this past year by huge conglomerates
The Basic Art of Italian Cooking: Holidays and Special Occasions Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 3, 2009
- General Non-Fiction
Author: Maria Liberati
ISBN: 978-192891102-9
I am not of Italian descent nor do I speak the language. But, do I eat Italian food? OH YEAH!!!
Merry, Merry Ghost Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 26, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author:
Carolyn Hart
ISBN: 978-0-06-087437-7
It's a wonderful Christmastime tale and I can't wait to see the next one. So have a good read
The Body in the Sleigh Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 26, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Katherine Hall Page
ISBN:
978-0-06-147425-5
This book is a page-turner. Ms. Page is wonderful as usual and ties everything up at the end with her usual talent. She is a great story teller and has won about every prize given to Mystery Authors
Prodigal Sons Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 9, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Sheldon Greene
ISBN: 978-1439226278
The setting for this novel is Munich, Germany 1940. In occupied West Germany Horst Vogle, a former German soldier, is working as a curator for the city's museum to accumulate lost art works that were formerly in the collection
Twenty-Five Years Ago Today Reviewed by Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 26, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: Stacy Juba
ISBN: 978-0-615-29011-9
I guarantee to
all mystery fans that once you pick this book up you will not put it
down and will praise the author, who tells me that this is her first
mystery novel. Keep up the good work Stacy. The reading
public needs good mystery writersWyatt's Revenge Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published September 23, 2009
- Crime & Mystery
Author: H. Terrell Griffin
ISBN: 978-1-933515-53-3