Book Reviews

Willy W. reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 312 more book reviews

This was better than the cover might suggest. Story of a woman caught between a duke and his noble land bailiff.

The story was good and fairly well written. My complaint is mostly that I didn't like the heroine very much and I thought things could have moved along faster. The ending was predictable and went on for about three chapters.

That the hero was a virgin seems like it should have been more central to the romantic tension. While it was certainly an element, he never "felt" like a virgin in his interaction with the heroine. Further he subsequently kissed and made love like an expert.

Not a very sensual tale, there are a couple love scenes but more the type where they fall to bed in once sentence and it's the following morning in the next sentence.

Crystal J. (dorolerium) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 121 more book reviews

I liked Chelsea's first book, and I really loved this one – I feel like she really hit her writing stride in this second book, you can totally see the humor you've come to love from watching her show. There were plenty of things that had me laughing out loud, it was exactly the read I was looking for.

One of the things I like about Chelsea is that she and I have several things in common, including our love of vodka. I mean, all I really needed to do was hear this title to know I would enjoy the book! Her life is more vodka filled than my own, but it's always amusing to hear the kinds of trouble other people get into when they've been drinking. And this book has a great story of why you should never drive drunk, despite the humorous situation Chelsea finds herself in.

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Pat D. (pat0814) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 157 more book reviews

I think that there is a natural curiosity about the forgotten victims of serial killers, their family members. I think we also wonder about early indicators of their twisted minds and the nature vs. nuture questions. That is the interesting premise of this book; however, it falls far short of plausible explanations or an exploration of the grief and bewilderment experienced by those who knew the murderer best. Instead there is a confusing cast of characters interacting in increasingly odd situations. I made it to page 100 before I stopped reading. There are simply too many books worth reading to waste any additional time on this one.

David H. reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 70 more book reviews

Gene Wolfe is best known for his sci-fi fantasy work. This novel is the story of a man who falls for a goddess from an alternate universe, and the result is not quite the romantic comedy you might otherwise expect.

Belinda M. (Special-Visit) reviewed on 2/11/2012

Another great read by Philippa Gregory!!

David H. reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 70 more book reviews

Wilder's last novel and in many ways, his best. Life among the rich, as lived by a young man who learns how to help and heal both them and the people who provide them with service. If you don't know Wilder, this one is a good place to start.

David H. reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 70 more book reviews

Meditative, inspirational, a quiet look into one of the important people of the 1950s and 1960s. Translation from Swedish by Sjoberg and Auden. Foreword by W.H. Auden.

David H. reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 70 more book reviews

The one and only book you'll ever need to understand what is really wrong with yourself and everybody around you. A page-turner. Secrets of the Mind on every page. This edition is the Quick Reference, about 340 pp, size 6.5" by 4.25" by 0.5". Easy to use, easy to handle. Copyright 1987.

Cynthia F. (justcyn) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 87 more book reviews

2 cute holiday stories in 1 book:) As always enjoy reading Debbie Macomber.

David H. reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 70 more book reviews

A 1977 collection, in about 240 pp, of American humor by and about many-known and a few not-so-well-known American writers and characters, including Ben Franklin, Davy Crockett, Josh Billings, Mark Twain, O. Henry, Finlay P. Dunne, Will Rogers, Dorothy Parker, James Thurber, E.B. White, Art Buchwald, Woody Allen, the ever popular Anonymous, and many others. All selections are fun to read and from which to read aloud.

J. V. - MD reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 16 more book reviews

Fascinating and very informative!

Frank S. (colonelstech) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 22 more book reviews

A local PBS station in the DC area (WMHZ) has been showing the RAI TV series based on Camilleri's novels. The Italian actor Luca Zingaretti plays Montalbano perfectly and a terrific casts fits the supporting roles to a T. RAI shot the series in the Sicilian city of Ragusa, Italy, and surrounding towns, and the scenery is exquisite. SO I am forced to compare the novels with the episodes I have already seen on the screen. It is worth the time. Camilleri give Salvo Montalbano an inner voice even a genius like Zingaretti cannot fully encompass. The characters in the novels have a Sicilian edge lacking in the sunny figures on the screen. And the plots have deeper and darker resonances than the dramas can convey. That said, the only real surprise is how Salvo in the novels can stand his girl-friend, Livia. On the screen she is a delicious (if demanding) blonde from Genoa in the North. In the novels, Salvo loves waking up next to her, but otherwise, he can't seem to wait to put her back on the plane.

Audry P. (witchywoman) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 44 more book reviews

The book is not an easy read and if you are of the belief system that the Bible has "no errors" you will be unlikely to struggle through the data that the author includes showing that there have been many errors and changes made to the New Testament over the years.

The author discusses the conflicting reports in Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. He discusses how and why these differences could have occurred.

If you stick with it, it is well worth reading. I found the last few chapters to be of particular interest as they address changes made to devalue women and to fan the flames of hatred of the Jews.

SallyAnn B. (billsgal) reviewed on 2/11/2012

Very nice pictures of finished projects. The directions are very clear. Great information about different weights of yarns and general instructions.

Cindy N. reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 8 more book reviews

Another great book by this author!

Mark L. reviewed on 2/11/2012

Classic book...second time I have read it. Better each time, and anyone will recommend this book if you are asking for a good soccer book.

April B. (pooh3465) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 8 more book reviews

This is a book of poetry for brides and grooms if they so choose very nice for a shower perhaps they can read on a night the first year of marriage and discuss what it means to each one of them and what they mean to each other. Something most married couples forget to do until it's to late.

April B. (pooh3465) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 8 more book reviews

Love this series, Christina Dodd has really hit a winner with this series for me. I Guess I would like to believe in families still having bonds. The series only gets better so read on!

April B. (pooh3465) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 8 more book reviews

This was a pretty good book I had started it once gotten busy and then went back to it quite awhile later but glad I did because i did not remember the beginning at all and it was a very important part of the story. I am intrigued though and following up with the rest of the series. It was a nice story.

Patti I. (craftypatti) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 120 more book reviews

a new author - new series - loved it - like another reviewer - I did get tired of Keri's snobbiness. But I did like the family and characters. I look forward to reading more in the series.

April B. (pooh3465) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 8 more book reviews

This is really an AWESOME series. If you are debating ab out getting it stop debating and dive in I really don't think you will be sorry. Love the characters they are not overwhelming, she does not add 52 new people to every chapter and keeps her main characters wrapped in mystery. You learn something new about them in every book makes you feel like you are right there with Mac discovering things GREAT READING!

Frank H. (perryfran) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 270 more book reviews

Another good entry in the Swagger series from Hunter. This one provides the back story to Swagger's tour in Viet Nam and the death of his spotter, Donny Fenn. Hunter throws in a lot of twists and turns and of course, all is not as it seems in how and why Fenn was killed. The book includes the story of Fenn's days as a marine in Washington D.C. during the peace movements of 1971 and how he ends up on his second tour of duty in Nam. A Russian sniper is involved in his killing and years later the same sniper is after Swagger (or is he after something else?). Another high recommendation for Hunter.

Heather S. (DragonDawn) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 3 more book reviews

very moving!!

Eric J. (ejolly) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 7 more book reviews

Normally like JP's stuff, but this book was a bit too SciFi for my taste...and not only that, but it was predictable.

One of my least favorite James Patterson books ever.

Roger B. (BELRog) reviewed on 2/11/2012 + 10 more book reviews

A good collection of anecdotes, all revolving around the theme of things going wrong.