Reviewed by Edna Lewis
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The story, covers about 10 years of Abdul’s life, son a recent movie where Precious suffered from years of child abuse. Abdul's life weaves between his reality and his dreams, which appears to be his coping mechanism for what has been done to him and what he has done. “
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
The Road on Hope Street by Danielle Steel
Reviewed by Gloria Gonzalez
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Is an amazing story of how a woman and kids deal with the loss of a husband and father. Is a very intense and loving story. I will recommended to everybody. Don't forget you tissues, though.
Monday, August 22, 2011
The Hypnotist by Lars Kepler
Reviewed by Dianna Patterson
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Detective Inspector Joona Linna demands to investigate a gruesome triple murder of a family in Tumbo, Sweden. There is one survivor of the attack, the teenaged son. When Linna learns that there is another sister whose whereabouts are unknown, he involves Dr. Erik Maria Bark to hypnotize the boy to see if they can learn where she is. Dr. Bark had promised never to memesmerize anyone again, but breaks his promise revealing a terrifying chain of events. Make sure you have lots of time to read The Hypnotist as it is almost impossible to put down.
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Detective Inspector Joona Linna demands to investigate a gruesome triple murder of a family in Tumbo, Sweden. There is one survivor of the attack, the teenaged son. When Linna learns that there is another sister whose whereabouts are unknown, he involves Dr. Erik Maria Bark to hypnotize the boy to see if they can learn where she is. Dr. Bark had promised never to memesmerize anyone again, but breaks his promise revealing a terrifying chain of events. Make sure you have lots of time to read The Hypnotist as it is almost impossible to put down.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Prayers and Lies by Sherri Wood Emmons
Reviewed by Brooke Carpenter
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Difficult at first to get used to the language and grammar, but also a must read!
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Difficult at first to get used to the language and grammar, but also a must read!
The Road by Cormac McCarthy
Reviewed by Despina Xystris-Bernard
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I don't remember ever stopping to read a book. This was more than dark and depressing..it was downright sad. Well written tho'. Perhaps not one to read during these profoundly hurtful economic times. In this book, there is no future..but there IS love between a father and son. Maybe another time.
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I don't remember ever stopping to read a book. This was more than dark and depressing..it was downright sad. Well written tho'. Perhaps not one to read during these profoundly hurtful economic times. In this book, there is no future..but there IS love between a father and son. Maybe another time.
Somewhere in the City by Marcia Muller
Reviewed by Despina Xystris-Bernard
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Usually I don't choose to read short stories; the author has perhaps changed my mind. Most are quick and really ARE short stories, with brief character descriptions and a little tale. I found most of them entertaining. Not a selection for serious reading, but a wonderful summer book.
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Usually I don't choose to read short stories; the author has perhaps changed my mind. Most are quick and really ARE short stories, with brief character descriptions and a little tale. I found most of them entertaining. Not a selection for serious reading, but a wonderful summer book.
All Around the Town by Mary Higgins Clark
Reviewed by Gloria Gonzalez
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Typical of Mrs. Clark to give an amazing twist to her stories at the end, that makes you want to read it again; and makes you want to know what happens after the book is over. Very enjoyable
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Typical of Mrs. Clark to give an amazing twist to her stories at the end, that makes you want to read it again; and makes you want to know what happens after the book is over. Very enjoyable
The True Story of Hansel and Gretel by Louise Murphy
Reviewed by Diana Patterson
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This book is about two Jewish children who are abandoned in the woods as they and their father and stepmother try to escape with them from the Nazi SS during WWII. Their stepmother, to hide the fact that they are Jews, tells them that their names are now Hansel and Gretel. As they wander into the woods they come across an old Polish woman who is rumored to be a witch. She takes them in and hides them in public. The book is full of suspense and is very well written. The horror of what went on in Poland during the war is made very real. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end.
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This book is about two Jewish children who are abandoned in the woods as they and their father and stepmother try to escape with them from the Nazi SS during WWII. Their stepmother, to hide the fact that they are Jews, tells them that their names are now Hansel and Gretel. As they wander into the woods they come across an old Polish woman who is rumored to be a witch. She takes them in and hides them in public. The book is full of suspense and is very well written. The horror of what went on in Poland during the war is made very real. The story keeps you on the edge of your seat until the end.
The Double Comfort Safari Club by Alexander McCall Smith
Reviewed by Diana Patterson
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Precious Ramotswe is hot on the trail of a safari guide who has been left a sum of money by a grateful client. She takes on another client and her husband both of whom think the other is having an affair. Mma Makutsi's husband to be, Phuti Radiphuti suffers a debilitating injury and she is kept away from visiting with him by his jealous aunt. The mean Violet Sephotho, once again is up to no good, swindling a suitor and it appears she will get away with her illgotten gains.
These books are always lots of fun to read.
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Precious Ramotswe is hot on the trail of a safari guide who has been left a sum of money by a grateful client. She takes on another client and her husband both of whom think the other is having an affair. Mma Makutsi's husband to be, Phuti Radiphuti suffers a debilitating injury and she is kept away from visiting with him by his jealous aunt. The mean Violet Sephotho, once again is up to no good, swindling a suitor and it appears she will get away with her illgotten gains.
These books are always lots of fun to read.
Indigo Slam by Robert Crais
Reviewed by Diana Patterson
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Elvis Cole, the world's greatest detective, takes on the chore of finding a missing father for three underage children. A trip to Seattle reveals that this is no ordinary missing person case when he runs into Russian hoodlums who are also searching for the same guy. Further inquiries reveal that the missing man is involved with Vietnamese Anti Communist terrorists. As usual, Elvis proves himself to live up to his nickname as he brings the case to a successful conclusion.
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Elvis Cole, the world's greatest detective, takes on the chore of finding a missing father for three underage children. A trip to Seattle reveals that this is no ordinary missing person case when he runs into Russian hoodlums who are also searching for the same guy. Further inquiries reveal that the missing man is involved with Vietnamese Anti Communist terrorists. As usual, Elvis proves himself to live up to his nickname as he brings the case to a successful conclusion.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards
Reviewed by Ann Pisarello
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This book is very readable. The story flows in a moving but predictable way. It is a very emotional and sad tale of a family broken up by the memory of a daughter given away at birth. My only complaint is that the author has a deffinate point of view about right and wrong and in the end the good people are rewarded and the bad vilified. However in real life, we know this does not always follow. Bad things happen to good people and bad people thrive.
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This book is very readable. The story flows in a moving but predictable way. It is a very emotional and sad tale of a family broken up by the memory of a daughter given away at birth. My only complaint is that the author has a deffinate point of view about right and wrong and in the end the good people are rewarded and the bad vilified. However in real life, we know this does not always follow. Bad things happen to good people and bad people thrive.
Friday, August 12, 2011
The Help by Kathern Stockett
Reviewed by Edna Lewis
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Skeeter the central character recently returned home to Jackson, MS from college. She is not able to land a job so easily and has submitted a story to a New York publisher. The publisher advises Skeeter to write first with her heart and then with her head. Until she can acquire that skill. Skeeter lands a job with the local newspaper as a domestic adviser for household advise on cooking, cleaning and more.
Skeeter decides to inquire how it feels to be a domestic worker (maid) during the time of the civil rights movement. Skeeter simply calls this book, The Help. During the journaling of this book Skeeter interviews various maids for them to tell there stories of joy, woe, pain, sorrow and the raising of white babies.
This book gives vaio
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Skeeter the central character recently returned home to Jackson, MS from college. She is not able to land a job so easily and has submitted a story to a New York publisher. The publisher advises Skeeter to write first with her heart and then with her head. Until she can acquire that skill. Skeeter lands a job with the local newspaper as a domestic adviser for household advise on cooking, cleaning and more.
Skeeter decides to inquire how it feels to be a domestic worker (maid) during the time of the civil rights movement. Skeeter simply calls this book, The Help. During the journaling of this book Skeeter interviews various maids for them to tell there stories of joy, woe, pain, sorrow and the raising of white babies.
This book gives vaio
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Hello Good Bye by Emily Chenoweth
Reviewed by Edna Lewis
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This book is about a father, mother and a college student, who is their daughter; Abby. The book begins by exploring the qualities of the mother; Helen Hansen and the diagnoses of her inoperable brain tumor. Elliot, the father and husband has the dubious job of preparing Helen, life-long friends and their daughter in a ingenious way and enabling them to say hello and goodbye to his wife, their friend and her mother on a trip as a parting gift to his beloved wife.
Although the book is sad in nature, it presents a dignity to the journey we all will have to meet some day; death. And id dignifies death in awya of acceptance rather than a denied transition from life.
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This book is about a father, mother and a college student, who is their daughter; Abby. The book begins by exploring the qualities of the mother; Helen Hansen and the diagnoses of her inoperable brain tumor. Elliot, the father and husband has the dubious job of preparing Helen, life-long friends and their daughter in a ingenious way and enabling them to say hello and goodbye to his wife, their friend and her mother on a trip as a parting gift to his beloved wife.
Although the book is sad in nature, it presents a dignity to the journey we all will have to meet some day; death. And id dignifies death in awya of acceptance rather than a denied transition from life.
Buried Prey by John Sandford
Reviewed by Diana Patterson
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A 20 year old murder is uncovered and Lucas Davenport, who worked on the case as a rookie detective is once again on the trail. The book is divided into two parts; the first dealing with the original crime and investigation; the second is in the present to find the killer. There are a number of twists in the plot and the reader will find it difficult to put the book down.
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A 20 year old murder is uncovered and Lucas Davenport, who worked on the case as a rookie detective is once again on the trail. The book is divided into two parts; the first dealing with the original crime and investigation; the second is in the present to find the killer. There are a number of twists in the plot and the reader will find it difficult to put the book down.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Congo by Michael Crichton
Reviewed by Kathryn Neidhart
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It took me a little while to get into it, but once I did I kept going, I wanted to know what happened next. It ended up keeping me interested. I even ended up learning too. I think that, overall, this was a good book. I would recommend it.
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It took me a little while to get into it, but once I did I kept going, I wanted to know what happened next. It ended up keeping me interested. I even ended up learning too. I think that, overall, this was a good book. I would recommend it.
Bad Blood by John Sandford
Reviewed by Diana Patterson
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Virgil Flowers is asked by a local sheriff to investigate the murder of a local farmer by a teenaged boy. After his story is broken down and he is arrested, the boy hangs himself in his jail cell. The story takes another turn when one of the sheriff's deputies is thought to have committed suicide. All leads seem to point to a conspiracy by local sect members.
Great summer read.
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Virgil Flowers is asked by a local sheriff to investigate the murder of a local farmer by a teenaged boy. After his story is broken down and he is arrested, the boy hangs himself in his jail cell. The story takes another turn when one of the sheriff's deputies is thought to have committed suicide. All leads seem to point to a conspiracy by local sect members.
Great summer read.
In a Flash by Eric Walters
Reviewed by Dawn Koziars
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Oswald and Ian, leaders and participants in a series of flash mobs, decide to use their organization skills to create a peaceful protest when the new school principal cancels the school dance. A quick read about challenging authority and having your point of view heard.
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Oswald and Ian, leaders and participants in a series of flash mobs, decide to use their organization skills to create a peaceful protest when the new school principal cancels the school dance. A quick read about challenging authority and having your point of view heard.
The Beach Trees by Karen White
Reviewed by Brooke Carpenter
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Now I am planning my next trip to New Orleans....
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Now I am planning my next trip to New Orleans....
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