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UKHRH@aol.com
KNOTS AND CROSSES
by Ian Rankin, 4 stars
Scottish detective John Rebus investigates a series of
child murders and trips into his own past to uncover the
killer. A great thriller.
GLASTONBURY by Donna Fletcher Crow,
4 stars
A tale of Chrisitianity in Britain, from the Celts to
the reign of the Tudors.
Mrod622@aol.com
UNFORGETTABLE by Madeline Baker, 5 stars
A good read especially for someone who loves time travel
romance. Madeline always tells a good story, hooks you
and doesn't let go until the end.
SHATTERED by Dick Francis, 5 stars
I've read all his books from the first to the present
and as always he hauls me into the main character's world,
wraps in a good mystery and keeps you trying to figure
it out to the end. He never fails to entertain me and
always offers a good read.
WALTZ ON THE LAKE by Marilyn Rodriguez,
5 stars
I've just gotten into eBooks and enjoyed this murder mystery
by a new author. I didn't figure out who did it until
the last pages and enjoyed being carried along with the
two detectives as they worked their way through the clues
and cheered them on to the end. This is an eBook from
Books OnScreen (at booksonscreen.com) and enjoyed all
the bells and whistles they add to the book. I may be
converted to eBooks yet!
EPaton@aol.com
TOPPING FROM BELOW by Laura Reese, 3
1/2 stars
I'm in the middle of it and it is a very intense novel
with elements that might make some uncomfortable. Its'
a murder mystery of sorts that centers on a sadomasochistic
relationship. Not for the feint of heart. I would not
recommend it for everyone but I had to try it.
RIDING THE BULLET by Stephen King, 5
stars
This book is classic King at his best. Perfect for this
time of year. I give it 5 stars and I have only just started.
I am a diehard Stephen King fan and this book is wonderful.
The eBook format leaves something to be desired as you
have to sit at the computer to read. You can't print it
and take it anywhere with you. But Stephen King is worth
it.
BEVBOOKS@aol.com
THE MEMOIRS OF CLEOPATRA by Margaret
George, 5 stars
An autobiography told by Cleopatra herself. Historically
accurate, and a wonderful read.
THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF HENRY VIII by Margaret
George, 5 stars
This lady is a wonderful writer, and has done her homework
as far as research. Everything else I have read about
"Great Harry" more or less cast him as the bad guy. This
one tells it from his viewpoint.
CRIMINAL CONVERSATION by Evan Hunter
(aka Ed McBain), 4 stars
The first I've read by this author, but certainly not
the last! What a surprise! What an ending! The head of
the department investigating the mafia discovers that
the Big Boss's latest mistress is his own dearly beloved
wife.
DeeSwizzie@aol.com
WINTER SOLSTICE by Rosamunde Pilcher,
4 stars
I give it 4 stars because it kept me engrossed and feeling
as though I had two lives, the book life and my true life.
It was a pleasure to read this book with the British nuances
and warm, lovable characters. I am left with very warm
feelings about this book.
Whimsey03@aol.com
THE BLIND ASSASSIN by Margaret Atwood,
4 stars
This novel within a novel is good sheer storytelling.
I enjoy her style of writing.
THE ANGELS OF SEPTEMBER by Andrew Greeley, 4 stars
The intriguing mix of the spiritual, psychological, and
supernatural made this Fr. Blackie Ryan outing an excellent
read.
HBloom2255@aol.com
THE SECRET BOOK OF GRAZIA DEI ROSSI
by Jacqueline Park (no rank given)
A fascinating and well-researched book. I recommend this
book to lovers of historical novels . It has a wonderful
character in the heroine, as well as many real historical
figures of the Renaissance.
THE LOST CONTINENT by Bill Bryson (no
rank given)
Such insight!
Valjeang@aol.com
THE ALIENIST by Caleb Carr (no rank
given)
I've been meaning to read this for several years and I
recently took it along on vacation to read on the plane.
I was surprised to learn that prior to the 20th century,
experts who studied mental illness were called "alienists."
I love the inclusion of real people into the fictional
plot, such as Theodore Roosevelt. I'm only on page 200
(it's nearly 600 pages) but it's compelling and I'm feeling
swept along and anxious to know who the killer is. I wonder
if this will be made into a movie.
RKCKSYST@aol.com
LIGHT AT DUSK by Peter Gadol, 4 stars
NO NIGHT IS TOO LONG by Barbara Vine,
4 stars
A NEW SONG by Jan Karon, 5 stars
LalaEJ@aol.com
A WALK IN THE WOODS by Bill Bryson,
4 stars
I laughed out loud at the hilarity of the situations he
gets into with his friend while attempting the Appalachian
Trail. I didn't like how he picks on fat people. A fast
read.
DEMOLITION ANGEL by Robert Crais, 4
stars
White-knuckle reading about a bomb squad technician. Good
for reading when you want to feel your problems aren't
so bad after all. I hope he brings back this character
again.
LUCKEEJ@aol.com
HOUSE OF DREAMS by Brenda Joyce, 3 stars
This is a different type of romantic suspense. There is
a ghost that plays a pivotal part in the whole story,
spanning from the 1500s.
OuiNikita@aol.com
FRAGRANT PALM LEAVES by Thich Nhat Hanh,
5 stars
This gentle thoughtful book is the kind that you think
about once you put it down and you might find yourself
saying - aha - when the little gems of wisdom break through
your everyday veneer.
MnBFletch@aol.com
MERRICK by Anne Rice, 4 stars
Anne Rice takes us back to New Orleans, then to the Mayan
jungles, for a look at Merrick Mayfair: witch extraordinaire,
Talamasca member, and the love of David Talbot (Lestats
powerful vampire fledgling). Rice is back to the magic
and emotions that made us love her from the start. Highly
recommended.
afarley@nemr.net
THE BIG THAW by Donald Harstad, 3 1/2
stars
It's pretty good, just a tad slow.
THE SKY IS FALLING by Sidney Sheldon,
4 stars
It's good to see a book from him again, but this isn't
one of his best (quick read though!)
THE MARRIAGE PRIZE by Virginia Henley,
5 stars
I like her work, she has humor mixed in with romance and
plot, rare quality. Good book.
MISTER PERFECT by Linda Howard, 3 stars
It wasn't bad, but I think the small excerpt I had read
made it sound much,much better.
I also have
THE BLIND ASSASSIN by Margaret Atwood,
THE SWITCH by Sandra Brown, and SUPERSTAR
by Victoria Gotti, but am trying to finish THE BIG THAW
before them.
Booksagain@aol.com
PRAIRY ERTH by William Least Heat-Moon,
5 stars
Heat-Moon is one of the best. We should all see things
the way he does. The world would be better place to live
in.
Carol@bookreporter.com
THE POISONWOOD BIBLE by Barbara Kingsolver,
4 stars
Poisonwood is one of the books that I "missed" when it
first came out and it was on my "makeup list" for a while.
I can see why reading groups LOVE this choice. There is
tons to discuss from plot to language to interpretation
to....well the list goes on and on. My notes: while Kingsolver's
use of imagery and words is at first treasured, as the
book moves on it takes its toll. I found myself re-reading
pages as she "lost me," which is something that has not
happened to me with an author in a long time. I also think
the last 100-150 pages could have been drastically edited.
But those two criticisms aside, I see the Congo as I never
had before and her characters were well fleshed out, even
when they were not endearing or lovable.
JBTHENURSE@aol.com
"A" IS FOR ALIBI by Sue Grafton (no
rank given)
Not only are the mysteries she presents intriguing, the
characters and observations she writes about truly hit
the mark. You know the people in her books, they are your
work mates, neighbors, etc. This incredible series is
up to the letter "O". Try them and I think you'll get
hooked too.
Afnak@aol.com
THREE TO GET DEADLY by Janet Evanovich,
3 stars
Much better than her other books.
LEFT FOR DEAD: My Journey Home From Everest
by Beck Weathers, 5 stars
For anyone who read and enjoyed
Into
Thin Air by Jon Krakauer, this is great.
THINNER by Stephen King, 2 1/2 stars
Started out very well, gradually got worse.
BITTER HARVEST by Ann Rule, 5 stars
This is Ann Rule at her best. Of the 5 books by her that
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