GENERAL FICTION REVIEWS

Format: AC-3, Animated, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, Subtitled, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Number of discs: 2
Rated: G (General Audience)
Studio: Lions Gate
Run Time: 93 minutes
ASIN: B004FHCHDC

Ruth Pennebaker's Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakthrough Reviewed By Sue Ayers of Bookpleasures.com

By Sue Ayers
Published March 21, 2011
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Author: Ruth Pennebaker

ISBN: 978-0-425-23856-1

Laura Resau and Maria Virginia Farinango's The Queen of Water Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published March 18, 2011
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Authors: Laura Resau and Maria Virginia Farinango
ISBN: 978-0-385-73897-2

Tammar Stein's Kindred Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published March 18, 2011
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Author: Tammar Stein
ISBN: 978-0-375-85871-0

Cathleen Schine's The Three Weissmanns of Westport Reviewed By Bet Burke of Bookpleasures.com

By Beth Burke
Published March 17, 2011
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Author: Cathleen Schine

Publisher: Picador: A Sarah Crichton Book

ISBN: 978-0-374-29904-0

Charles D. Blanchard's Mourning Doves After The Fire Reviewed By Maria Savva of Bookpleasures.com

By Maria Savva
Published March 15, 2011
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Author: Charles D. Blanchard
ISBN: 978-1-4535-7785-1
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation

Thaisa Frank's Heidegger's Glasses Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Mary Lignor
Published March 14, 2011
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Author: Thaisa Frank
ISBN: 978-1-58243-719-4

Joseph Hayes's When No One Is Watching Reviewed By Hamdhoon June Maffin of Bookpleasures.com

By June Maffin
Published March 14, 2011
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Author: Joseph Hayes

Publisher: Synergy Books

ISBN: 978-0-9843879-4-6

Kristin Hubbard's Like Mandarin Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published March 14, 2011
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Author: Kristin Hubbard
ISBN: 978-0-385-73935-1

Kristina McMorris's Letters From Home Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published March 11, 2011
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Author: Kristina McMorris
ISBN: 978-0-7582-4684-4

Lynn Osterkamp's Too Far Under Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com

By Fran Lewis
Published March 9, 2011
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Author: Lynn Osterkamp
ISBN: 9781933826691
Publisher: PMI Books

Jill Mansell's Staying at Daisy's Reviewed By Kelly Moran of Bookpleasures.com

By Kelly Moran
Published March 7, 2011
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Author: Jill Mansell

ISBN: 9781402243844

Publisher: Sourcebooks Landmark

Harry E. Gilleland, Jr.'s Aldric & Anneliese Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com

By Norm Goldman
Published March 7, 2011
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Author: Harry E. Gilleland, Jr.

ISBN: 978-0-9826594-0-3

Publisher: 4RV Publishing LLC

The Healer: Heart and Hearth's The Healer: Heart and Hearth Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com

By Lois C. Henderson
Published March 4, 2011
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Author: Dr. John Diamond
Publisher: Enhancement Books
ISBN: 1-890995-22-3

Eli Thorpe's The Valley of Ashes Reviewed By Norm Goldman of Bookpleasures.com

By Norm Goldman
Published March 3, 2011
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Author: Eli Thorpe

ISBN: 978-1-4327-6019-9
Publisher: Outskirts Press

Al Riske's Precarious Reviewed By Maria Savva of Bookpleasures.com

By Maria Savva
Published March 3, 2011
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Author: Al Riske

ISBN: 978-1-935462-32-3
Publisher: Luminis Books

John Mariotti's The Chinese Conspiracy's Reviewed By June Maffin of Bookpleasures.com

By June Maffin
Published February 28, 2011
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Author: John Mariotti

Publisher: iUniverse

ISBN: 978-1450257893

Rosy Thornton's The Tapestry of Love Reviewed By Tiffany Schlarman of Bookpleasures.com

By Tiffany Schlarman
Published February 23, 2011
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Author: Rosy Thornton
ISBN: 978-0-7553-4557-1
Publisher: Headline Review

Overall, this is a relaxed read. Nothing about the novel is rushed. The story is wonderful, yet I would have preferred less description and more story.

Steve Piacente's Bella Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com

By Hamdhoon Rashad
Published February 22, 2011
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Author: Steve Piacente
ISBN: 978-1451571615
Publisher: CreateSpace

It is quite safe to say that Bella, the enchanting debut novel by journalist-turned-author Steve Piacente, is nothing less than a literary masterpiece on so many levels. From its punchy and witty prose to its utterly appealing and irresistible heroine, Piacente has charmed us with a bold and inventive novel the effects of which will linger in your minds for a very long time.

Charles Brass's Terrorcruise Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com

By Lavanya Karthik
Published February 18, 2011
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Author: Charles Brass
Publisher: Clear View Press, Inc.
ISBN: 978-1-935795-80-3

Debut author Charles Brass brings us a story set in a universe where humanity lives in peaceful coexistence with other worlds, in an alliance called the Unity Sphere. Furry faced , big eared byverii and snouted cavaxians work and play on an equal footing with humans in a future where space travel is a mundane reality.

Amanda Sington-Williams' The Eloquence of Desire Reviewed By Pujitha Krishnan Fernandes

By Pujitha Krishnan Fernandes
Published February 16, 2011
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Author: Amanda Sington-Williams

ISBN: 978-1-907230-16-5

Publisher: Sparkling Books Ltd

A good read. A starting point for anyone interested in the history of the region. The wrapping up of the story was a little too tidy for me.

Rick Moss's Ebocloud Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com

By Lavanya Karthik
Published February 9, 2011
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Author: Rick Moss

Publisher: Aerodyne Press
ISBN: 978-0-9831666-0-3

Ebocloud is a thought provoking and exciting book that I would recommend to anyone interested in speculative fiction.

Charles Baxter's Gryphon : New and Selected Stories Reviewed By Lavanya Karthik of Bookpleasures.com

By Lavanya Karthik
Published February 9, 2011
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Author: Charles Baxter

Publisher: Pantheon Books
ISBN: 978-0-307-37921-4

A treat for all devotees of the short story.

Carolyn Jewel's My Immortal Assassin Reviewed By Kelly Moran of Bookpleasures.com

By Kelly Moran
Published February 5, 2011
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Author: Carolyn Jewel

ISBN: 9780446563864

Publisher: Grand Central (Hachette Book Group)

I wasn't let down by this book. This whole series has a wicked, captivating punch to it.

Louise Marley's Mozart's Blood Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published February 3, 2011
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Author: Louise Marley
ISBN: 978-0-7582-4212-9

Dear Readers:

Now THIS is a vampire book! If you’re expecting a slow-paced, gooey-romance you will be disappointed, because this author has offered a fantastically rich, dramatic story of the undead that will grab you by the throat from the very first page…and not let go.

Drusilla Campbell's The Edge of the Sky Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published February 3, 2011
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Author: Drusilla Campbell

ISBN: 978-0-7582-0535-3

This is truly an unbelievably inspirational story that readers will never forget.

Elizabeth Atkinson's I, Emma Freke Reviewed By Lois Henderson of Bookpleasures.com

By Lois C. Henderson
Published February 3, 2011
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Author: Elizabeth Atkinson

Publisher: Carolrhoda Books
ISBN: 978-0-7613-5604-2

For anyone who has ever felt out of place growing up, I, Emma Freke is an absolute treat.

Joseph Hayes's When No One Is Watching Reviewed By Hamdhoon Rashad of Bookpleasures.com

By Hamdhoon Rashad
Published February 2, 2011
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Author: Joseph Hayes
ISBN: 978-0-9843879-4-6
Publisher: Synergy Books

An absorbing and a highly thought-provoking novel, Hayes’ nuanced writing and expert plotting makes this a seamless political thriller you will never forget.

Kate Pullinger`s Mistress of Nothing Reviewed By Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published January 25, 2011
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Author: Kate Pullinger
ISBN: 978-1-4391-9386-0

It will come as no surprise, after readers immerse themselves in this soulful, in-depth debut novel, that this extremely well-written story full of diverse characters and rich, vibrant locations was the winner of Canada’s prestigious Governor General’s Literary Award.

Armen Melikian’s Journey to Virginland: Epistle I Reviewed By Steve Moore of Bookpleasures.com

By Steve Moore
Published January 23, 2011
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Author: Armen Melikian

ISBN: 978-1-935097-51-8

Publisher: Two Harbors Press

If you like to read experimental and avant garde works, your prose and poetic muse will suffer satisfactory shock and awe with this novel. It is orthogonal to that literary and commercial space where you might find a good, well-plotted story to accompany you, say, on that long and uncomfortable plane ride from New York to LA. I call it a novel even though the story becomes lost in philosophical soliloquies and I’m sure at least some of it is autobiographical.

Bosley Gravel's The Movie Reviewed By John Alleman of Bookpleasures.com

By John Alleman
Published January 23, 2011
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Author: Bosley Gravel

ISBN: 978-1906609241
Publisher: BeWrite Books

The Movie, written by Bosley Gravel, is quite a featherweight in the land of fiction weighing in at just a tad over 150 pages. But don’t let that deter you. This little gem is of the highest quality.

Lorraine Zago Rosenthal's Other Words for Love Reviewed by Amy Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Amy Lignor
Published January 21, 2011
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Author: Lorraine Zago Rosenthal
ISBN: 978-0-385-73901-6

A debut novel that reminds every person of that first one...that first love who looked in our eyes, saw nothing but us, and made us feel like we were the brightest, prettiest, best significant other in the world.

Sheldon Greene's Pursuit of Happiness Reviewed By Mary Lignor of Bookpleasures.com

By Mary Lignor
Published January 21, 2011
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Author: Sheldon Greene

ISBN: 978-1439262443

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.

Tom Gahan's Harmony Bay Reviewed By Maria Savva of Bookpleasures.com

By Maria Savva
Published January 20, 2011
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Author: Tom Gahan

ISBN: 978-1-4327-6663-4
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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Author: Stefan Petrucha

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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Author: Cecelia Ahern

ISBN: 978-0-0617-0630-1

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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Author: Amelia Atwater-Rhodes

ISBN: 978-0-385-73752-4

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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Author: Wendelin van Draanen

ISBN: 978-0-307-74800-3

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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Author: Nicole Jordan

ISBN: 978-0-3455-1009-9
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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Author: C.S. Lakin

Publisher: Living Ink Books
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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Author: Phyllis Gunderson
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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Author: Allison Whittenberg
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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Author: Alexandra Monir

ISBN: 978-0-385-73838-5

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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Author: James. L. Rubart

Publisher: B&H Books
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.

Ward R. Jones' After Isaactown Reviewed By Fran Lewis of Bookpleasures.com

By Fran Lewis
Published December 28, 2010
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Author: Ward R. Jones

ISBN: 9781453805084
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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Author: Erica Miner

ISBN: 978-1-933449-73-9

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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Author: Michael Palmer
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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Author: Raymond Durgnat

Publisher: British Film Institute
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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Author: Sheila Roberts

ISBN: 978-0-312-59448-0

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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Author: Clare Willis

ISBN: 978-1-4201-0872-9

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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Author: Linda Schlossberg
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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Author: Beth Pattillo

ISBN: 978-0-8249-4874-0

With this newest creation readers are given yet another fantastically funny, heartfelt, interesting story that will have all Austen fans clamoring for more.