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Tom Gahan's Harmony Bay Reviewed By Maria Savva of Bookpleasures.com
- By Maria Savva
- Published January 20, 2011
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Publisher: Outskirts Press, Inc.
An exceptional debut novel. Set against the backdrop of the idyllic waterfront location of Harmony Bay, Tom Gahan has weaved a wonderful tale, full of intrigue, mystery, adventure, action, and a twist of romance.
Stefan Petrucha's Blood Prophecy Reviewed By Jennifer Andrew of Bookpleasures.com
- By Jennifer Andrew
- Published January 20, 2011
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ISBN:978-0-446-55599-9
Cecelia Ahern's The Book of Tomorrow Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 20, 2011
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When you read a Cecelia Ahern novel the first paragraph tells you what you’re about to experience.
Genghis Khan; The World Conqueror Reviewed By Truong Buu Lam of Bookpleasures.com
- By Truong Buu Lam
- Published January 17, 2011
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Author: Sam Djang
Publisher: New Horizon Books
ISBN: 978 0 984 6187
Amelia Atwater-Rhodes's All Just Glass Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 15, 2011
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Wendelin van Draanen's The Running Dream Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 15, 2011
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Nicole Jordan's To Desire a Wicked Duke Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published January 10, 2011
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Publisher: Ballantine Books
C.S. Lakin's The Map Across Time: A Fairy Tale Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published January 10, 2011
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ISBN: 978-0-89957889-7
Ideal for the general reader, who does not need to be faith-based to enjoy it,
Phyllis Gunderson's The Jaguar Prophecies Reviewed By Susan Ravagni of Bookpleasures.com
- By Susan Ravagni
- Published January 10, 2011
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ISBN: 978-1-59955-462-4
Publisher: Bonneville Books
Overall, Gunderson delivers a well-paced interesting adventure with a very likeable heroine. Two thumbs up. Cheers!
Allison Whittenberg's Tutored Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 9, 2011
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ISBN: 978-0-385-73869-9
This author had me at "Are." You know why that is? Because it was the very first word of one of the very best, poignant, real books I've ever had the privilege of reading.
Alexandra Monir's Timeless Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 9, 2011
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I love New York City. That being said, receiving a book that was not only a great story, but also one that put NYC front and center in all its glory, was a true gift!
Karl Vanghen's My Enemy, My Beloved Reviewed By June Maffin of Bookpleasures.com
- By June Maffin
- Published January 6, 2011
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Author: Karl Vanghen
Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud, Minnesota
ISBN: 978-87839-384-8
When author Karl Vanghen visited a WW11 museum and learned that over 370,000 German POW’s were sent to the United States in 1945 and of those, 6,000 were sent to his home state of Minnesota to help local farmers with harvest because American farm boys were fighting in Germany, the stage was set for his next novel.
James. L. Rubart's Book of Days Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published January 4, 2011
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ISBN: 978-14336-7151-7
Fantasy meets adventure in this modern day tale of a quest for a mythical book, and the motley crew of troubled individuals seeking it.
Edward Smith's Dan Knight's Journey Reviewed By Sara Tillett of Bookpleasures.com
- By Sara Tillett
- Published January 2, 2011
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Dan Knight's Journey
Author: Edward Smith
ISBN: 978-1439257586
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Crime, money, love, sexual intrigue, passion, power and beauty are the elements needed for a fast paced story. Edward Smith offers a good premise for his novel Dan Knight’s Journey but he falls short on the delivery.
Ward R. Jones' After Isaactown Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published December 28, 2010
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Publisher: Create Space
Can one workaholic and one Shakespearean scholar ever clear their overly packed schedules and make time for each other?
Erica Miner's FourEver Friends Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 28, 2010
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All different sights, sounds, and historical references – including JFK’s Labor Day speech in the Motor City; the “melting pot” that America was trying desperately to become, rallying behind Martin Luther King; Cuba, Castro, and Columbia sit-ins that changed a nation and sparked a generation to rise up and try to better their country…all of this history will make readers laugh, cry, and relive monumental moments through the eyes of absolute innocence.
A Heartbeat Away Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published December 24, 2010
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ISBN: 9780312587529
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
Power, greed, deceit, one man’s hope to save so many, one group determined to hold our government hostage and what happens will send shock waves right through you more powerful than earthquake or tornado as author Michael Palmer’s fast paced, realistic and thought provoking novel keeps the reader transfixed until you read the ending and find out the truth.
A Long Hard Look at Psycho Reviewed By Dr. Wesley Britton of Bookpleasures.com
- By Dr. Wesley Britton
- Published December 24, 2010
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ISBN-10: 0851709206
ISBN-13: 978-0851709208
It’s a long hard look alright, and therefore a book for those willing to dissect Psycho with a very detailed, multi-layered scalpel.
The Snow Globe Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 23, 2010
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Talk about a story for someone who REALLY needs a miracle this Christmas. Of course, with the rough 2010 that we've all had, I'm sure this would be the absolute perfect gift to give the people you love who are looking to restore their hope.
Biting the Bride Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 23, 2010
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Sunni Marquette is our main character in this fantastical, fun, humorous romp.
Life in Miniature Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 23, 2010
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ISBN: 978-0-7582-3843-6
This author has certainly done a fantastic job of showing what can happen if our brains finally decided that they’ve simply had enough. This book should be on all library shelves!
The Dashwood Sisters Tell All Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 23, 2010
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With this newest creation readers are given yet another fantastically funny, heartfelt, interesting story that will have all Austen fans clamoring for more.
Rise Again: A Zombie Thriller by Ben Tripp Reviewed By John Alleman of Bookpleasures.com
- By John Alleman
- Published December 21, 2010
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
Stranger (4th & Final Installment of The Blades of the Rose series) Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 19, 2010
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From the great chase scenes, to the romance that erupts between the inventor and the newshound, every part of this story is unforgettable. Not to mention, I thought the way Ms. Archer handled the issue of prejudice – from the America’s and their Civil War, to how Catullus was treated in his own beloved England, the author was able to really speak volumes within a true, non-stop adventure.
Take One Candle Light a Room Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published December 18, 2010
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Author: Susan Straight
Publisher: Pantheon Books
ISBN: 978-0-307-37914-6
Straight shows us her ‘guapa’ too, returning with ‘Take One Candle..’ to issues she has so eloquently examined in her earlier books – race; prejudice; the burden of painful cultural memory and its crippling effects across generations; the weight of love, often as damaging as it is redemptive.
Dreadnought Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published December 18, 2010
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Author: Cherie Priest
Publisher: Tor Books
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2578-5
It is perhaps the sheer power of the machinery in this book that makes the climax a little disappointing for me – I thought the magnificent Dreadnought demanded a foe as formidable and inventive as itself, rather than the George Romero-inspired chomp fest Priest offers it instead.
Christmas Eve at Friday Harbor Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published December 17, 2010
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Publisher: St. Martins Press
This novel is a romance with light elements and a heat level of about two.
Promise Me Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published December 9, 2010
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Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Promise me is a novel of love that transcends all.
Who Got Liz Gardner? Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published December 7, 2010
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Publisher: You Write On
Overall, the book was a quick and enjoyable one time read.
With Thoughts of Jason Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com
- By Hamdhoon Rashad
- Published December 7, 2010
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Publisher: Publish America
With Thoughts of Jason is a highly complex and equally thought-provoking novel that is both fresh and original
The Collectibles Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com
- By Hamdhoon Rashad
- Published December 7, 2010
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Author: James J. Kaufman
ISBN:
978-0982587300
Publisher: Downstream Publishing
A throughly enjoyable work of modern day fiction, The Collectibles triumphs on all counts.
The Fiend and the Forge (Book III in the Tapestry series) Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleaasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 4, 2010
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This, like the rest of the books in the series, was the ultimate adventure story. Full of fantastically unforgettable characters, non-stop action, and even a hint of romance – I, for one, will sit on the edge of my chair for the next book that this amazing author creates. Enjoy!
This, like the rest of the books in the series, was the ultimate adventure story. Full of fantastically unforgettable characters, non-stop action, and even a hint of romance – I, for one, will sit on the edge of my chair for the next book that this amazing author creates. Enjoy!
The Oracle of Stamboul Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 4, 2010
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To begin this review properly, let me just say that this is one of the most creative, elegantly descriptive stories I’ve read in a long time.
I, Emma Freke Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published December 3, 2010
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Author: Elizabeth Atkinson
ISBN: – 978-0-7613-5604-2
Publisher: Carolhoda Books
The House of Yes Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published December 3, 2010
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Publisher: esssjaaa llc
ISBN: 978-0-9845914-0-4
The House of Yes is a work of thought-provoking erotica—it is up to you whether you wish to be more prudent than prurient about it.
Tales from a Spanish Village Reviewed By Truong Buu Lam of Bookpleasures.com
- By Truong Buu Lam
- Published November 30, 2010
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Author: Richard
A. Barrett
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 978-1-4500-7353-0: ISBN:978-1-4500-7353-3
I am not pretentious enough to offer suggestion for the author to have done thing differently, although, while reading this book, I kept wishing that Professor Barrett had produced a different book.
City of Tranquil Light, A Novel Reviewed By Truong Buu Lam Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Truong Buu Lam
- Published November 26, 2010
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Author: Bo Caldwell
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
ISBN: 978-0-8050-9228-8
Bitter Legacy Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 24, 2010
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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.
Stones Skipping On Water Reviewed By Jennifer Andrew of Bookpleasurs.com
- By Jennifer Andrew
- Published November 24, 2010
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Author: Richard Taylor
ISBN: 978-1453685884
Not many fiction books are
written on the subject of reincarnation therefore Stones Skipping on
Water is a refreshing read
A Chesapeake Shores Christmas Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published November 24, 2010
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Publisher: Mira Books
While I enjoyed this novel and finished it quickly, I found the novel slightly redundant and not very deep.
Life in the Cathode Ray Glow: Stories about Growing Up in the ’60s and ’70s and Other Fiction Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published November 23, 2010
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ISBN: 1-4505-6169-1
Sikes’ honesty and integrity shine out from these pages, and are most refreshing in these days of over-the-top hype and gutless mudslinging. Do read him—he’s well worth it.
Luka and the Fire of Life Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published November 16, 2010
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The adventure is absolutely stunning, and the extraordinary objects and scenery that Mr. Rushdie creates will live in your minds and hearts for a very long time to come. Enjoy!
The Dressmaker Reviewed By Beth Burke of Bookpleasures.com
- By Beth Burke
- Published November 13, 2010
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Author: Posie Graeme-Evans
Publisher: Atria Paperback (A division of Simon and Schuster)
ISBN-10: 978-0-7432-9442-3
In her newest book, The Dressmaker, author Posie Graeme-Evans has based her characters in time and place so convincingly that for those who do not have a thorough knowledge of England in the mid-1800s, it reads as historically accurate. She has captured the flavor of the city and the tone of a class-defined society so well that she has made the experience of reading the story one of complete immersion in a different era. It was a pleasurable excursion that kept me riveted to the page.
Don’t Change the Channel: Make the World a Better Place Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published November 11, 2010
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ISBN: 978-0-9830782-03-3
This ennobling text was written, according to its author, Jenn Snyder, “to help inspire people to seize moments in their lives to help others.
The Book of Maps (Sacred Books, Volume III) Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published November 9, 2010
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The first two books in this series “Had me at Hello.” However, the most intriguing and wonderfully exciting part about that statement is the fact that the third book in this series…is even BETTER
Create dangerously : The immigrant artist at work Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published November 9, 2010
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Author: Edwidge Danticat
Publisher: Princeton University Press
ISBN : 978-0-691-14018-6
Images of quiet resilience that are perhaps most telling of Danticat’s floating world, of a country picking up the pieces of its shattered identity yet again – a country and a people undeniably guapa. And it is in the unflinching portrayal of these people and this country, in Danticat’s graceful and passionate commitment to bearing witness to their anguish and their joys, that we glimpse her courageous beauty too.
Patch – Assumption is a Crime Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published November 8, 2010
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ISBN: 978-0615378770
Patch, Mucheru Njaga’s debut novel, was loosely based on his own experiences at the school.
Tales From The Crypt” #9 Wickeder Reviewed By Barbara Watkins of Bookpleasures.com
- By Barbara Watkins
- Published November 8, 2010
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Authors: David Gerrold, Stefan Petrucha, and Jim Salicrup
Publisher: Papercutz
ISBN: 978-1597072151
“A Wicked Parody of Tales”
All Points North Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published November 7, 2010
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ISBN: 978-1-4327-5569-0
Lee’s enthusiasm for writing permeates this collection of short stories (or ‘volumes’, as he calls them)
Rebel (The Blades of the Rose series) Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published November 6, 2010
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Author: Zoe Archer
ISBN: 978-1-4201-0681-7
The Blades of the Rose series, over time, has truly given readers some of the most unforgettable heroes and heroines that exist in literature, and this new novel is no exception.
Drink of Me Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published November 6, 2010
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With every series that Ms. Frank has offered to her legions of fans, she seems to have gotten better and better with each one (if that’s at all possible). I, for one, have always been a fan of the stories that make up the series’The Nightwalkers; The Shadowdwellers; and, The Gatherers. Each and every character has been unforgettable and the passion that they inspire truly makes for great stories!
Two Gentlemen of Lebowski: A Most Excellent Comedie and Tragical Romance Reviewed by Dr. Wesley Britton of Bookpleasures.com
- By Dr. Wesley Britton
- Published November 2, 2010
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ISBN-10: 1451605811: ISBN-13: 978-1451605815
Devotees of “Dudeism” will most enjoy this volume, and there are obviously enough of them to interest a major publisher in this effort
The Green Hornet Chronicles Reviewed By Dr. Wesley Britton of Bookpleasures.com
- By Dr. Wesley Britton
- Published November 2, 2010
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ISBN-10: 1933076747: ISBN-13: 978-1933076744
Haunted Echoes Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com
- By Hamdhoon Rashad
- Published November 2, 2010
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Author: Julie Ann Howell
ISBN:
978-1936051694
Publisher: The Papertree Press, LLC.
An evocative ghost story that will haunt you through and through, Haunting Echoes will grab you by the neck and will not let you go until you have witnessed it all.
When No One Is Watching Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published November 1, 2010
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Publisher: Synergy Books
How can a tragedy turn into something positive? How can one man’s lies destroy so many? What happens will surprise the reader as the twists and turns will surprise you and endear you to both men in different ways.
Deadly Portfolio: A Killing in Hedge Funds Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 31, 2010
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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
The Half-made World Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published October 31, 2010
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Author: Felix Gilman
Publisher: TOR
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2552-5
Steampunk meets the supernatural in this sweeping tale of a wild, untamed world and the powers that battle for its control. Felix Gilman’s The Half Made World, part one of a duology, is an inventive rewrite of the settling of America, teeming with complex characters, fantastic devices and a dystopian landscape as compelling as it is unsettling.
Pious Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com
- By Hamdhoon Rashad
- Published October 25, 2010
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Publisher: Two Harbors Press
Stronger Than Sin Reviewed By Kelly Moran of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kelly Moran
- Published October 23, 2010
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Publisher: Grand Central (Hachette Book Group)
What I truly love about this new series from a wonderful author is that it has something for everyone-- a little science, a little paranormal, a lot of suspense, and a lot of romance
Rise Again: A Zombie Thriller Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published October 23, 2010
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Author: Ben Tripp
Publisher: Gallery Books
ISBN: 978-1-4391-6516-4
The apocalypse is here... and it’s got bite!
Little Pieces: This Side of Japan Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published October 23, 2010
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ISBN: 978-1-60264-605-6
Little Pieces: This Side of Japan is a succinct volume of profound thought, conveyed in fictional form. It should appeal to all those who are interested in the Japanese way of life and thinking
A Ballad for Allison Porter Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com
- By Hamdhoon Rashad
- Published October 22, 2010
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ISBN: 978-0944031087
The Lucifer Code Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com
- By Hamdhoon Rashad
- Published October 15, 2010
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ISBN: 978-0765320933
Electricland Reviewed By John Alleman of Bookpleasures.com
- By John Alleman
- Published October 14, 2010
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Author: Ginger Mayerson
ISBN: 978-0982581315
Publisher: Wapshott Press
2010 witnesses the publication of Ginger Mayerson’s Electricland, a unique and clever narrative with remarkably intricate content for its brevity.
Torment Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published October 13, 2010
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(Yes, I am one of those fans. Oh, to be the gardener at Ms. Kate’s house so I could steal the manuscript! J) Yes, guys and gals, this series is THAT good!
Little Pieces – This Side of Japan Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published October 12, 2010
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Author: Michael Hoffman
Publisher: Virtual Bookroom Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-60264-605-6
Aside from the writer’s predilection with those twin themes, - Christianity and death by bludgeoning – elements that do not always justify their presence, Little Pieces is an elegant and well observed examination of the human condition
Mercury in Retrograde Reviewed By Beth Burke of Bookpleasures.com
- By Beth Burke
- Published October 10, 2010
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Author: Paula Froelich
Publisher: Washington Square Press/Atria Books ( A division of Simon and Schuster)
ISBN-10: 978-1-4165-9894-7
PushBack Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published October 9, 2010
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Author: Alfred Wellnitz
ISBN: 978-1-4502-3432-0
Publisher: iUniverse
When you read today's headlines where world leaders are panicking concerning the ominous economic outlook and particularly the ballooning U.S. debt, Wellnitz's yarn may not be as implausible as it appears.
Dreams Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published October 4, 2010
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Author: Brittany Glynn
ISBN: 978-1-93527-0-034
Publisher: Cool Titles
Dreams was a thrilling, fast paced novel that kept me on the edge of my seat
Mercury in Retrograde Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published October 3, 2010
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Author: Paula Froelich
Publisher: Washington Square Press
ISBN: 978-1-4165-9894-7
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If you like chick-lit novels, women’s fiction, or a quick skim of the surface read this book would be worth the try, I just wouldn’t suggest paying full price
Juggler in the Wind, The Wand Bearer Trilogy: Part One Reviewed By John Alleman of Bookpleasures.com
- By John Alleman
- Published October 2, 2010
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Authors: Wim Coleman & Pat Perrin
ISBN: 978-1935178071
Publisher: ChironBooks
I would recommend Juggler in the Wind because of that metaphor alone—and it just so happens that elements of magic, mystery, and oddity effectively put hot fudge, nuts, and a cherry on top
The Lucifer Code Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published September 30, 2010
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Author: Charles Brokaw
ISBN: 97807632033
Publisher: Forge Books
The Nursing Home Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published September 30, 2010
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Author: James J. Murphy III
Publisher: Shrub Oak, NY: I&J Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9842731-0-2
Now that Murphy has succeeded in writing a novel badly (and, what’s more, in having it published, which, as we all know, is not a mean feat), perhaps he should try to write one well
A Line Blurred Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com
- By Hamdhoon Rashad
- Published September 25, 2010
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Author: Bryan Heale
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN-10: 1453690832: ISBN-13: 978-1453690833
The Christmas Gift Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published September 24, 2010
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Publisher: Burgess Adams Publishing
Running Around (and Such) Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published September 22, 2010
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Author: Linda Byler
ISBN: 978-1-56148-688-5
Publisher: Good Books
Opur's Blade Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published September 21, 2010
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Author: James Ross
ISBN: 9781933449876
Publisher: Nightengale Press
For some people golf may seem to be a silly game involving a bunch of guys and gals walking around a beautifully landscaped venue trying to hit a tiny white ball into a hole. However, after you read James Ross's fourth novel, Opur Blade, you will no doubt agree that the lessons emanating from golf parallel those from the game of life where we learn a great deal about ourselves as well as others.
Heart with Joy Reviewed By Vibha Sharma of Bookpleasures.com
- By Vibha Sharma
- Published September 20, 2010
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Author : Steve Cushman
Publisher : Canterbury House
ISBN : 978-0-9825396-3-7
A very sensitive story presented by Steve Cushman which brings out the essence of life - finding that special thing which fills the heart with joy and fills the life with contentment and satisfaction.
Letters from Sweetwater Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published September 14, 2010
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Author: Dr. Dale Garland
Publisher: Revival Nation Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-926625-31-7
If you are looking for a straightforward story with no underlying themes, complexities and subtleties, this pièce de résistance is not for you. Letters from Sweetwater is a novel to be savored like finely matured old whiskey—if you try to rush through it, I can guarantee that all you will do is find it a deeply frustrating experience.
The NightMan Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published September 7, 2010
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Author: T.L. Mitchell
Publisher: Knight Romance Publishing
ISBN: 978-0615385631
Intrigued by werewolves and vampires? Then look no further than the novella The NightMan, by T.L. Mitchell.
Season of Water and Ice Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published September 6, 2010
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Author: Donald Lystra
ISBN: 978-0-87580-628-0
Publisher: Switch Grass Books
Season of Water and Ice is a sharp and intuitive coming of age novel set in the back drop of the 1950’s
River Rising Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published September 5, 2010
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Author: T.P. Jones
Publisher: Austin, TX: Synergy Books, c. 2010
ISBN: 978-0-9842358-8-9
The Drawing Lesson: The First in the Trilogy of Remembrance Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published September 4, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Mary E. Martin
ISBN: 9781450229364
Publisher: Rising Star
This novel is about more than just drawing lessons, charcoal and painting on a canvas. It is about creating your own world and not concerning yourself with the thoughts and needs of others. In other words, being your own person and who you really are.
Jadine Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published September 3, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Julie Bigg Veazey
ISBN: 978-1451597776
Publisher: CreateSpace
From time-to-time we come across a novel that not only moves us to tears from the first page onwards, but also shimmers with tragedy, and if you scrape its surface a little, forces us to ponder over some very weighty topics
The Purple Smurfs Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published September 2, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Peyo
ISBN: 978-1-59707-206-9
Publisher: Papercutz
The novel was a flashback of my childhood and I really enjoyed reading it. They are books I will be able to share with my kids and grandkids someday
Shadows in Summer: A Novel in Six Voices by Crescent Varrone Reviewed By John Alleman of Bookpleasures.com
- By John Alleman
- Published August 30, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
ISBN: 978-1439251966
Publisher: BookSurge Publishing
Highly recommend Shadows in Summer for anyone ready for many an unsettling night of spine-tingling page turning
Sikander Reviewed By Vibha Sharma of Bookpleasures.com
- By Vibha Sharma
- Published August 26, 2010
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Author : M. Salahuddin Khan
Publisher : Karakoram Press
ISBN : 978-0-578-05288-5
The Smurfs and the Magic Flute Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published August 26, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Yvan Delporte and Peyo
ISBN: 978-1-59707-208-3
Publisher: NBM Publishing (Papercutz)
Everything Matters Reviewed By Beth Burke of Bookpleasures.com
- By Beth Burke
- Published August 24, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Ron Currie Jr.
ISBN: 978-0143117513
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics); Reprint edition (July 27, 2010)
Butterfly Tears Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published August 23, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Zoë S. Roy
Publisher: Inanna Publications and Education Inc.
ISBN: 978-0-9782233-7-3
This collection of seventeen pieces of short fiction is as delicate and fine as the most intricately woven filigree
Nanny Returns Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published August 22, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Authors: Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus
Publisher: Washington Square Press
ISBN: 978-1-41658568-8
Nanny Returns was light, comical and interesting. The reader is able to see Nan as an evolved and older version of herself, with the same snap and pizzazz of her younger self
Lost Relic of the Gods Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published August 21, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Jeffrey Friedberg
ISBN: 978-0615384924
Publisher: Jeffrey Friedberg
Casting About Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published August 19, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Terri DuLong
ISBN: 978-0-7582-3205-2
This is a review of one of the best new authors on the scene for a book that is coming out in the Fall
James Bond: Choice of Weapons: Three 007 Novels: Zero Minus Ten; The Facts of Death; The Man with the Red Tattoo Reviewed By Dr. Wesley Britton of Bookpleasures.com
- By Dr. Wesley Britton
- Published August 16, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Publisher: Pegasus
ISBN-10: 1605980994: ISBN-13: 978-1605980997
While movie fans worry about the future of 007, readers of Bond novels know he’ll return next year in Project X by Jeffery Deaver. Until then, those who haven’t read the continuation stories of Raymond Benson can revisit the literary Bond of the 1990s this month if they pick up the hefty anthology—over 800 pages—of three Benson novels and two of his short stories.The Lake Reviewed By John Alleman of Bookpleasures.com
- By John Alleman
- Published August 13, 2010
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Author: William P. Crawford
ISBN: 978-1439235300
Publisher: BookSurge, LLC
With The Lake, Crawford showed his prestige with the pen and never ceased to pull out all the stops. I look forward to what the future holds for Mr. Crawford’s fiction writing career
Forgive Yourself Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published August 9, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Allie Sager
ISBN: 9781419695162
Publisher: Booksurge
The Secret of Lies Reviewed By Jennifer Andrew of Bookpleasures.com
- By Jennifer Andrew
- Published August 7, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Barbara Forte Abate
ISBN: 978-160844-418-2
The Secret of Lies is a character driven novel, which gave the reader insight into the internal struggle of the main character
Minifiction Volume One: Marouflage Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published August 6, 2010
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Author: Jamie Hershing and James Stanson
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
ASIN: B003UYUY5O
Price of Revenge Reviewed By Vibha Sharma of Bookpleasures.com
- By Vibha Sharma
- Published August 5, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author : Dennis Vaughn
Publisher : Synergy Books
ISBN : 978-0-9842358-1-0
A very well written and well presented piece of writing and Author Dennis Vaughn has neatly weaved the feeling of anxiety, tension and stress in the narrative to bring forth the actual flavor of the real corporate world riding on a lot of high stakes. The story has a quick pace to it and grips the readers attention right from the first page.
A Hellion in Her Bed (Book II of The Hellions of Halstead Hall Series) Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published August 5, 2010
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Author: Sabrina Jeffries
ISBN: 978-1-4391-6754-0
The adventure is great; the romance blossoming is lovely; and, the historical facts regarding the brewery industry were extremely interesting
Maybe This Time Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published August 5, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
An Inconvenient Elephant Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published July 27, 2010
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Author: Judy Reene Singer
ISBN: 978-0-06171-377-4
This book is a “gift.”
Onaedo, the Blacksmith’s Daughter, A Novel Reviewed By Truong Buu Lam of Bookpleasures.com
- By Truong Buu Lam
- Published July 19, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Publisher: Mandag-Goldberg Publishing
A Short History of a Tall Jew Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Tiffany Schlarman
- Published July 17, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Dennis Danziger
ISBN: 978-0-615-31846-2
Publisher: Deal Street Press
A Short History of a Tall Jew, mixing past with present, chronicles a year in the life of Philip Lachman. Philip has been divorced for years, he is an English teacher at a public high school that is literally a melting pot. With lawyer fees and child support he barley makes any money
A Dog’s Purpose Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published July 15, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: W. Bruce Cameron
ISBN: 978-0-7653-2626-3
The author who brought us 8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter (which was turned into a hit television series), has unleashed what, I would say, is one of the best books of 2010 with A Dog’s Purpose. No…I’m not exaggerating even a little bit. This is one of the most heartwarming, touching, lovely, exciting stories that I’ve ever had the privilege to read.
Holiday Magic Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published July 15, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Authors: Fern Michaels; Cathy Lamb; Mary Carter; and, Terri DuLong
ISBN: 978-1-4201-0835-4
The Dog Who Healed a Family: And Other True Animal Stories That Warm the Heart & Touch the Soul Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published July 12, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Jo Coudert
Publisher: Harlequin Enterprises, Ltd., Don Mills, Ont., Canada
ISBN-13: 978-0-373-89230-3
Demanding little of the reader apart from a loving heart, these stories are ideal gems with which to snuggle up on a cold winter’s night, and so light as to be the perfect companion for those who are not in the best of health. In short, if you love animals, you will love this book, and even if you don’t, you might find that The Dog Who Healed a Family: And Other True Animal Stories That Warm the Heart & Touch the Soul will make you repent your miscreant ways :)
MEG: Hell’s Aquarium Reviewed By Donna Allen of Bookpleasures.com
- By Donna Allen
- Published July 9, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Publisher: Variance Publishing LLC
Readers looking for an exciting, fast-paced, action-packed thrill need look no further than Steve Alten’s MEG: Hell’s Aquarium. I was completely drawn into this book and could not put it down! Page-after-page I was never disappointed at the way the author was able to keep the pace going. Absolutely exhilarating!
Lost and Found Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published July 7, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
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
Is this book fiction or a forecast of things to come, maybe sooner than we think?
The Language of Trees Reviewed By Donna Allen of Bookpleasures.com
- By Donna Allen
- Published July 1, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Publisher: Avon A Trade
The Language of Trees, Ilie Ruby’s first novel, really grabs its reader’s attention from the beginning as she weaves a tale of mystery and love. I fell in love with this gem for its characters, location, and plot. I was very impressed by this book and would recommend it to anyone.
Shadow of the Swords Reviewed By Michelle Kaye Malsbury of Bookpleasures.com
- By Michelle Kaye Malsbury
- Published June 25, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author:
Kamran
Pasha,
ISBN 978-1-4165-7995-3
DarkFlame The Immortals Reviewed By Martha Ramirez of Bookpleasures.com
- By Martha Ramirez
- Published June 24, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author's Name: Alyson Noël
ISBN: 0-312-59097-0
Publisher: St.Martin's Griffin
The Road to Omalos Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published June 12, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Publisher: Beaver Pond Press
Replete with history, vivid descriptions of the countryside, the many villages, foods, customs, and scenery, the author takes the reader on a tour of Crete and many other places in Greece making the reviewer want to get on a plane and see the sights for herself
Rest for the Wicked Reviewed By Donna Allen of Bookpleasures.com
- By Donna Allen
- Published June 12, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Naida West
ISBN:
978-0-9653487-0-6
Publisher: Bridge House Books
I was swept away in a world the author created for Mae Duffy in post-Gold Rush era California. Rest for the Wicked captivated me from the very beginning and held my attention through to the end, leaving me wanting more
Above Honor: Rachel's Story Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published June 10, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Donald Himelstein
Publisher: Fireside Publications
ISBN: 978-1-935517-06-1
A hard-hitting, poignant work of fiction depicting a woman struggling to take on the challenge of finding a better life in an unknown country, while constantly living with the memory of horrendous pain
Lumby on the Air Reviewed By Michelle Kaye Malsbury of Bookpleasures.com
- By Michelle Kaye Malsbury
- Published June 5, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Gail Fraser
Publisher: New American Library
ISBN: 978-0-451-23004-1
I totally enjoyed reading and reviewing this book and look forward to reading some more of Gail Fraser’s series on Lumby. Excerpts in the back of Lumby on the Air offer incredible tips for wines, recipes, cheeses, and gardening
Lumby on the Air Reviewed By Michelle Kaye Malsbury of Bookpleasures.com
- By Michelle Kaye Malsbury
- Published June 5, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Gail Fraser
Publisher: New American Library
ISBN: 978-0-451-23004-1
I totally enjoyed reading and reviewing this book and look forward to reading some more of Gail Fraser’s series on Lumby. Excerpts in the back of Lumby on the Air offer incredible tips for wines, recipes, cheeses, and gardening
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
Blue Vendetta Reviewed By Sigrid Macdonald of Bookpleasures.com
- By Sigrid Macdonald
- Published June 1, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Hugh Ellis
ISBN: 978-1-4392-2377-2
Publisher: Hugh Ellis (Booksurge)
Blue Vendetta is a powerful story and a page turner. It is clearly biased against profit-based medical insurance, and we have little sympathy for the company that takes cold and calculated actuarial risks with real people's lives
I Promised You Daisies Reviewed By Vibha Sharma of Bookpleasures.com
- By Vibha Sharma
- Published May 29, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author : Robert A. Benjamin
Publisher : Helm Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9820605-3-7
I cannot ignore pointing out that on more than once occasions, the author does reveal the climax of the subplots a little in advance and then elaborates them subsequently, disrupting the natural flow of events.
The Wild Irish Sea Reviewed By Kelly Moran of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kelly Moran
- Published May 26, 2010
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Author: Loucinda McGary
ISBN: 9781402226717
Publisher: Sourcebooks Casablanca
I adore Irish stories, and this was no exception. A fascinating blend of American and Irish culture come together in this tale to bring the reader right there on the rocky shores, feeling the spray on your face and a lilt to your heart
4x1: Works by Tristan Tzara, Rainer Maria Rilke, Jean-Pierre Duprey, and Habib Tengour Reviewed By Christopher Willard of Bookpleasures.com
- By Christopher Willard
- Published May 24, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS , Poetry
Authors: Tristan Tzara, Rainer Maria Rilke, Jean-Pierre
Duprey, and Habib Tengour
Translated by Pierre Joris
Publisher: Inconundrum Press
ISBN: 0-9679859-0-0
A remarkable group of translated writings comprises 4x1, meaning four poets, one translator.
Fireworks Over Toccoa Reviewed By Kelly Moran Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kelly Moran
- Published May 15, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Jeffrey Stepakoff
ISBN: 9780312581589
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
The setting and imagery was inspiring, and the characters' stories profoundly moving. Grab some tissues, you'll need them by the end
The Last Rendezvous: A Novel Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published May 13, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Anne
Plantagenet; translated from the French by Willard Wood
(Originally published as Seule au
rendez-vous in 2005 by Éditions Robert Laffont, Paris).
ISBN:
978-1-59051-278-4 (pbk.). ISBN: 978-1-59051-372-9 (e-book)
The Last Rendezvous is the fictional autobiography of the dedicated poet and reluctant actress, Marceline Desbordes-Valmore, who lived from 1786 to 1859
The Summer We Read Gatsby Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published May 11, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
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 Rubber Room Reviewed By Sue Ayers of Bookpleasures.com
- By Sue Ayers
- Published May 11, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Ivan Bosanko
ISBN-13-978-1-58982-609-0
The Rubber Room exemplifies the era of the 1950s, especially how young people were coming into their own and breaking free of tradition and expectations.
Guest House Reviewed By F.C. Boyd of Bookpleasures.com
- By F.C. Boyd
- Published May 3, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Barbara K. Richardson
ISBN: 978-0-9819577-1-5
Publisher: Bay Tree Publishing, LLC
I agree with other reviewer’s opinions that the book is addicting after the first few chapters and I too couldn’t help thinking about the characters long after I had finished the book
Animythical Tales Reviewed By Lois Henderson Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published May 3, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Sarah Totton
Publisher: Fantastic
Books
ISBN 10: 1-60459-932-4. ISBN 13: 978-1-60459-932-9
The Heart Mender: A Story of Second Chances Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published April 30, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Andy Andrews
ISBN:-10: 078523103X
ISBN:-13: 978-0785231035
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
I give this book five white roses. White roses are given to someone when you forgive them for what they have done
The Unexpected Son Reviewed By Lily Azerad- Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lily Azerad-Goldman
- Published April 24, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Shobhan Bantwal
ISBN: 13:978-0-7582-3203-8: ISBN:10:0-7582-3203-9
Read from an ARC Copy
The Moment of Truth Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published April 23, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
A book to warm the hearts of professional basketball fans
She Rain: A Story of Hope Reviewed By Michelle Kaye Malsubury of Bookpleasures.com
- By Michelle Kaye Malsbury
- Published April 19, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Michael Cogdill
Publisher: Morgan-James Publishing,
ISBN: 978-1-60037-702-0
The rich palate of diverse personalities almost feels like you, the reader, are in the scenes following along with them, experiencing the twists and turns beside them. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to feel better about things in their life
Ill Wind in Egypt Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published April 17, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
ISBN: 978-1-60693-929-1
Anderson pulls no punches, as she is quite adept at hooking in her readers with her gritty realism and richly textured descriptions. Her effortless sense of time, particularly when using the fifty day period of the Khamsin to spin her story is quite clever
Sworn to Protect (#2 in the Call of Duty Series) Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published April 17, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
This is a good story, but it also looks into the raw emotions that come from politics and policies. The issues of border guards, immigration – legal and illegal citizenship – certainly appear in today’s headlines, and the author does well to “see” every side of this highly-debated issue
SING (Book II in the Homeward Trilogy) Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published April 17, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Lisa T. Bergren
ISBN: 978-1-4347-67-7-3
Every once in a while you receive a book where every page is an adventure, filled with memorable characters and dialogue. Like Danielle Steel – the great “saga” authoress – Ms. Bergren has the ability to offer a family unit that readers will love, hate, and route for. Book III – Claim – is being released June, 2010. If you haven’t read this trilogy, run out and buy the first two immediately. You will absolutely love the St. Clair clan.
Heart of Stone Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published April 13, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
For You, Czarinas of My Soul ( Poems, Dramas and Fairytales) Alexander Pushkin Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lois C. Henderson
- Published April 13, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
ISBN: 978-0-615-34694-6
The diction used in the translation itself is thoroughly contemporary and is easy to understand, so that Frankfurt has attained what he originally set out to do. However, the author would be well advised to expand on, and to contextualize, the next edition of his translation, so that the work becomes accessible to a much wider readership than that to which it is currently available
The Caliphate Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 31, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Andre Le Gallo
This is a story of schemes too terrifying to comprehend. But, you cannot reasonably deny that they exist
Chosen; the Lost Diaries of Queen Esther; Lost Loves of the Bible, Book One Reviewed By Truong Buu Lam Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Truong Buu Lam
- Published March 27, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Ginger Garrett
Publisher: David Cook
ISBN: 978-1-4347-6801-8
I left this book with a weird mixed impression. I wished I had not read the appendix and had remained instead with the anticipated eagerness when I encountered this terse yet forceful sentence:" My name is Esther and I will be queen."
The Gravedigger Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published March 23, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author; Ilan Herman
ISBN: 978-1-934081-23-5
I have to say, I was completely unsure of what to expect of a book with such a macabre title. Would this be filled with the 'blood and guts' motif of serial killers? Or would I be looking at the haunted ghosts of the past who swarm small town America and scare the “bejesus” out of unsuspecting humans?
Tender Morsels Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published March 21, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
The story is told in great detail, making the reader turn every page whether out of anger, disgust, or the will to see what's next
Citizen Dick Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published March 20, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Richard Arneson
ISBN: 978-0-9819393-0-8
I think all readers can agree that when a book starts out with a man named Dick telling Popcorn Bob that he speaks with Billy the Bump on a daily basis, than you know you're in for a great ride
Good to a Fault Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published March 17, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Marina Endicott
ISBN: 978-0-06-182589-7
The writing from this award-winning author is top-notch, but I found the story like walking through a thick puddle of mud – very slow, very time-consuming, and really, unfortunately, rather boring
Vichy Water Reviewed By Norm Goldman Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published March 11, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Calvin
Barry Schwartz
Publisher: Earthood
Media, LLC Publishers
ISBN:
978-0-578-03858-2
Vichy Water is rich in character and detail as Schwartz skillfully choreographs his principal characters, moving them into a variety of fresh configurations, giving each a turn as the central actor, as they confront a variety of challenges
Precarious: Stories of Love, Sex and Misunderstanding Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published March 11, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Al Riske
Publisher: Luminis Books
ISBN-13: 978-1-935462-32-3
Definitely a book I will keep returning to
Safe at Home Reviewed BY Fran Lewis Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published March 9, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Richard Doster
Publisher: David C. Cook
ISBN-10: 1434700100
Richard Doster reminds us of how far we have come, and how far we still need to go. And how nice it would be to embrace our differences—of race, color and creed
Love Tag Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published March 8, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
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
Clinical, Brutal...: An Anthology of Writing with Guts Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published March 8, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Editor: Christopher Nosnibor
ISBN: 978-0-9556939-2-2
Publisher: Clinicality Press
Be warned, this is not a book for the squeamish or faint hearted
Ghosts (Author's Revised Edition) Reviewed By Barbara Watkins Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Barbara Watkins
- Published March 4, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS , Horror
Author: Noel Hynd
Publisher: Damnation Books, LLC
ISBN: 978-1-61572-064-4
A Tale of “Mysticism, Ghosts, Supernatural, Intrigue and Romance”
Mead's Trek Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 25, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
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
Clinical, Brutal … An Anthology of Writing with Guts Reviewed By Christopher Willard Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Christopher Willard
- Published February 24, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Editor: Christopher Nosnibor
Publisher: Clinicality Press
ISBN: 978-0-9556939-2-2
An Irish Country Girl Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published February 19, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
ISBN-10: 0765320711: ISBN-13: 978-0765320711
The writing is absolutely imaginary and, quite literally, beautiful
The Blue Orchard Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published February 18, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Jackson Taylor
ISBN: 978-1-4165-9294-5
This is a powerful story full of love, heartbreak, redemption – everything that makes up a human life. I recommend all readers to pick this up and experience a writer who took a very personal journey into the unknown, and discovered humanity at its worst and at its finest
After Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published February 13, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
There are so many of us who have had that day; that absolutely perfect day that, in one second, turns into the most horrendous nightmare we could possibly imagine
Denial of Sunlight Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 12, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
An 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
Claws of the Dragon Reviewed By Norm Goldman Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published February 8, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: JoEllen
Heath
Publisher: Xlibris
ISBN:
978-1-4415-1278
Karma Reviewed By Christy Baker Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Christy Baker
- Published February 8, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Spell binding and breathtaking, Karma is at once brutal and beautiful much like the cultural landscapes of Istanbul and Mumbai
The Money God Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 3, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
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
Men With Red Ties: Diary of an Emigre Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published February 3, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Nastya Polikarpova
Outskirts Press
ISBN: 978-1-4327-3590-6
Bruin's Wake Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published February 1, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
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
Winter Garden Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 29, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Kristin Hannah
ISBN: 978-0-312-36412-0
Review Campaign of Fear Reviewed By Fran Lewis Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published January 27, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Wayne Pletcher
ISBN: 9781934938836
Publisher: Bascom Hill Books
You won’t believe the ending it will leave you guessing and wanting more. Definitely a must read
Owen Fiddler Reviewed By Michelle Kaye Malsbury Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Michelle Kaye Malsbury
- Published January 24, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Marvin D. Wilson
Publisher: Cambridge Books
ISBN: 978-1-59431-563-9
Owen Fiddler could literally be any one of us. The lessons learned are simple, yet profound. It was a moving and entertaining journey for me, and one I would recommend for everyone
Shadow Tag Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 23, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Louise Erdrich
ISBN: 978-0-06-153609-0
Louise Erdrich is such a good writer, that she was on a short-list for the Pulitzer with her last offering
Kill Dress Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published January 21, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Well-though out plot and story
Montana Legacy Reviewed By Kelly Moran Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kelly Moran
- Published January 18, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: R.C. Ryan
ISBN: 9780446548618
Publisher: Forever (Hachette Book Group)
A great book about life, love, dreams, and coming home again. Recommended!
The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte Reviewed By Kathryn Atwood Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kathryn Atwood
- Published January 16, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Syrie
James
ISBN: 978-0-06-164837-3
The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Brönte is a well-crafted book and an absolute delight for those Charlotte Bronte fans who can never get enough biographical facts of Jane Eyre’s alter ego
The Peruke Maker, The Salem Witch Hunt Curse Reviewed By Chris Phillps Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Chris Phillips
- Published January 15, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Ruby Dominquez
ISBN: 978-1-4327-1782-7
Publisher: Outskirts Press
The book is highly recommended for any that can appreciate the script in this form. For all others, wait until the movie comes out. This reviewer loved the script and will watch for the release of the production with bated breathe
Screen Play Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published January 14, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Chris Coppernoll
ISBN: 978-1-4347-6482-9
The interweaving of stories with Broadway and love matches; friendships that stand the test of time and the peace and love that comes from faith, is a wonder to behold. The author does all this with ease and, we, as the readers, end up with a gem of a novel that we will read again and again.
BEAR: Flight to Liberty Reviewed By Norm Goldman Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published January 14, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Miguel Vargas-Caba
ISBN: 978-0-595-42558-7
Publisher: iUniverse
A novel that hurtles the reader toward a chillingly climax
Crossroads Reviewed By Fran Lewis Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Fran Lewis
- Published January 12, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Steven Nedelton
ISBN: 978194337561
Publisher: Asylett Press
What if you had the ability to control someone’s actions and thoughts from a distance and they would be none the wiser?
Miracle on the 17th Green Reviewed By Harold Walters Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Harold Walters
- Published January 10, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: James Patterson and Peter De Jonge
Publishers: Little, Brown and Company
ISBN: 978-0-316-09210-4
A Night in the Cemetery: And Other Stories of Crime and Suspense Reviewed By Kathryn Atwood Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kathryn Atwood
- Published January 2, 2010
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Anton Chekhov
Translated by Peter Sekirin.
ISBN: 978-1-933648-86-6
The stories collected in A Night in the Cemetery aren’t necessarily the work of a master craftsmen but it’s obvious that their author was well on his way to becoming just that. This collection is a fascinating read to anyone interested in the evolution of a literary master and also provides a close-up (if extremely wry) glimpse of Imperial Russia
The Channel: Stories From L.A Reviewed By Christopher Willard Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Christopher Willard
- Published December 30, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Susan Alcott Jardine
ISBN: 978-1-4327-3757-3
The Channel: Stories From L.A. sit inside a triangle framed on one side by the old Alfred Hitchcock Presents series, on the second side by Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction, and on the third by fiction written for young adults
Houses: A Novel Reviewed By Norm Goldman Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published December 19, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Cynthia Rogers Parks
ISBN: 978-0-615-32893-5
Publisher: Leigh Walker Books
The Gathering Storm Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published December 19, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Robert Jordan (Brandon
Sanderson)
ISBN: 978-0-7653-0230-4
There comes a time only once or twice in a human being’s life where a series of books comes out that makes time literally stop. J.K. Rowling, of course, comes to mind. So should Robert Jordan. The Gathering Storm is book twelve of The Wheel of Time series and is, in this reviewer’s opinion, one of the absolute best ever produced
The Christmas Secret Reviewed By Emily Decobert Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Emily Decobert
- Published December 16, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Donna VanLiere
Publisher: St. Martin’s Press
ISBN: 978-0-312-55836-9
You’ll probably read this one in one gulp and rush to the library or bookstores for VanLiere’s others, ready to enter her world again
The Life O’Reilly Reviewed By Penny Watkins Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Penny Watkins
- Published December 15, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Brian Cohen
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 978-1-4401-5025-8
Cohen has a great story to tell in his first novel. As his writing matures, I believe we will see some very good literature from him. Cohen is not a John Grisham or a Jane Austen. He is Brian Cohen, a writer who has found his own unique voice. I’m looking forward to his next novel, and the one after that
A Summer With Charlie (Volume 1) Reviewed By Persis Granger Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Persis Granger
- Published December 8, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Richard Edward Noble
Publisher: Noble Publishing
ISBN: 978-0-9798085-6-2
What do you have when you take a bunch of guys in their late teens and early twenties in the early 1960s, who pride themselves on just “hanging out” on whatever corner they aren’t chased off of in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the hometown of Richard Edward Noble?
Veto Reviewed By Chris Phillips Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Chris Phillips
- Published December 1, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Ed Griffin
ISBN: 9781425114398
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
This is a book to be read by any one with an interest in political drama, as well as those that are interested in the UN and its potential
St. Nick Reviewed By Penny Watkins of Bookpleasures.com
- By Penny Watkins
- Published December 1, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author:
Fred Tribuzzo
ISBN:
978-160844-014-6
St Nick is an interesting twist on a familiar old tale. It’s worth reading even if only to remind us that the future is not predetermined and that change is always possible.
Screwing The Pooch Reviewed By Norm Goldman Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Norm Goldman
- Published November 30, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: J.B.Bergstad
ISBN: 978-0-615-28406-4
Maria’s Tango Reviewed By Chris Phillips Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Chris Phillips
- Published November 27, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Anna
Barcos
ISBN: 978-1425108281
Publisher: Trafford
Publishing
Travel Writing Reviewed By Andrea Coventry Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Andrea Coventry
- Published November 15, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Peter Ferry
Publisher: Mariner Books
ISBN: 978-0-15-603392-3
Travel Writing by Peter Ferry follows the author as narrator throughout a series of intertwined stories that seems to combine fact and fiction.
A Questionable Life Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published November 6, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
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
It Happened One Night Reviewed By Kelly Moran Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kelly Moran
- Published November 4, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
An engaging and bittersweet story- not to be missed!
The Book of Nonsense (Volume I of the Sacred Books Series) Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published November 1, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
You know how at the dreaded age of thirteen, we all go a little "flooey?" We go from depressions to anger in a second flat. Our parents are no longer the people we love, they're the "old codgers" who just don't remember what it was like to be a kid? Oh yeah...you know what I mean. Well...if you think YOU had it tough, you will be amazed at the ancient mystery full of horrifying creatures and strange languages that are thrust upon the main characters of this Young Adult page-turner.
The Book of Knowledge (Volume II of the Sacred Books Series) Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published November 1, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
"Thinking is suffering." I love that line because it's absolutely true. Thinking...gathering knowledge...becomes an obsession rather quickly for the ones like us who not only want to know but, NEED to know why people do the things they do?
The Christmas Secret Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published October 28, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Donna VanLiere
ISBN: 978-0-312-55836-9
This is not a weepy book. This book is filled with hope, faith, belief, love, magic, mysticism, anger, fear – you know, every facet of life (if you have a good one). I’ve never read the other books in this series, but I pray that I can hunt them down in my small town. Don’t be fooled by the title. This is not a Christmas book only. This is a book that absolutely everyone in the world should read and understand
Stretch Marks Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Lavanya Karthik
- Published October 27, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Kimberly Stuart
Publisher: David.
C. Cook
ISBN: 978-0-7814-4892-5
Be warned though, the frequent – and very fond - references to food scattered through the book are quite likely to have you bingeing as you read!
Merry, Merry Ghost Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 26, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
It's a wonderful Christmastime tale and I can't wait to see the next one. So have a good read
Until Now Reviewed By Kelly Moran Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Kelly Moran
- Published October 25, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author:Denise Skelton
ISBN: 9780979087738
Publisher: First Chance Publishing
This book just failed to deliver and wasn’t for me
In the Arms of Immortals Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published October 24, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
The Blue Umbrella Reviewed By Penny Watkins Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Penny Watkins
- Published October 21, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
The Blue Umbrella (and the books that will follow it) is an excellent example of the genre. Kids will enjoy the series immensely, and so will their parents
Blue Jesus Reviewed By Andrea Coventry Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Andrea Coventry
- Published October 17, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Tom Edwards
Publisher: Academy Chicago Publishers
ISBN: 978-0-89733-587-4
The Slow Vanishing Reviewed By Chris Phillips Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Chris Phillips
- Published October 14, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Maureen Sherbondy
ISBN: 978-159948-186-9
This is a delicious feast of the writer’s craft. It is highly recommended for any reader. I only hope that there is much more to come from Sherbondy’s pen
The Blue Umbrella Reviewed By Amy Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Amy Lignor
- Published October 9, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
The Blue Umbrella is THE story that will reach into your heart and make you cry every tear and laugh every laugh that you've ever had. It is a true and complete gift
Prodigal Sons Reviewed By Mary Lignor Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Mary Lignor
- Published October 9, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Sheldon Greene
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
Courting Kathleen Hannigan Reviewed By Wendy Thomas Of Bookpleasures.com
- By Wendy Thomas
- Published October 7, 2009
- GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS
Author: Mary Hutchings Reed
Publisher: Ampersand, Inc.
ISBN:- 978-0-9761235-6-9
With its intelligent writing, fast pace, and brilliant humorous observations, Courting Kathleen Hannigan is as delightful as reading your favorite episode of Sex in the City. Honestly, I started this book and couldn’t (or more accurately wouldn’t) put it down until I was finished