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Destroy All Robots! Fast and fun, but somewhat concerning by dolphinboy Pros: Fast pace, colorful characters, well-described setting, lots of action
Cons: Too much violence and drinking for target audience This book blends science fiction, fantasy, and action-adventure; it is set in the future on Earth. After becoming increasingly useful to humanity, robots have become a threat by taking over too many functions in society. The result is a strong ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Mayday is a Creepy Novel from Nelson Demille and Thomas Block by toiletoctopus Pros: So much against one man, technical data, human nature, graphic details paint a scary picture
Cons: The ending I now see where Nelson Demille, became such a fan of aviation, and why some of his books have incorporated such real world disasters such as TWA 800. Mayday, which he wrote along with his friend Thomas Block(a pilot), is quite interesting ...
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May 18, 2013 |
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Marius' Mules: Invasion of Gaul: Good Historical Fiction by George_Chabot Pros: Good historical context, action, political discussions
Cons: Some errors but it was hard to put down once I started reading There are currently four novels in the Marius' Mules series, Invasion of Gaul is the first. The title comes from the organization of the Roman Legions under Gaius Marius, a generation before. The legionary soldier carried ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Will Clementine's Letter Get Her Into Trouble? by GravityGirl Pros: Funny and heartwarming story
Cons: None My oldest daughter recently turned 6 years old. She is a bright girl, and she loves to read. We read together every night. Over the past couple of night, we have been reading books from the Clementine series by Sara Pennypacker. ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Wild Boy: My Life in Duran Duran by Andy Taylor - Behind the Scenes by AliventiAsylum Pros: more "gossip" and revealing than John Taylor's book, easy to read
Cons: I don't think he was as candid and honest as he could have been After reading John Taylor’s recently released biography, I was motivated to seek out the older autobiography by Andy Talyor. People I talked to said Andy was more forthcoming about some of the conflict within the group where John seemed to be ...
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May 18, 2013 |
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The Bullpen Gospels ~ Dirk Hayhurst by susidee34 Pros: completely entertaining, somewhat sad
Cons: none for me I didn't know whether to laugh or cry while reading The Bullpen Gospels by Dirk Hayhurst and, at times, I did a little bit of both. But mainly I laughed. I guess I always equated the minor leagues in baseball similar to preschool. After reading ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Sides Jobs - 13 short stories and 13 reasons for a new TV series by pestyside Pros: Cure for what ails you, Side characters get to shine, Humor
Cons: I'm ready for the second collection of Dresden short stories While in between Dresden Files books it’s common for fans to suffer from Dresden Withdrawal Syndrome (DWS) while waiting for the forthcoming installation - it was delightful to discover a short story collection of tales written between Dresden ...
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May 18, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Mad and wonderful read by starsdietoo  Pros: A feel good book
Complex themes handled lightly Realistic characters Amazing ending Cons: Ending may be frustrating Paper Towns by John Green is of his usual teenage, coming of age novel type. Nevertheless, it remains way up there with best simply because of the combination of genres John Green managed to do. John Green manages to involve ...
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May 18, 2013 |
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An Acceptable Time by kairosdreaming Pros: Time circles.
Cons: Characters weren't developed as well. An Acceptable Time is the fifth book in the time series by L'Engle. But it's also a part of the 2nd generation (O'Keefe) series and there's even a little bit of the Chronos series that plays into it. And as such, without reading the rest of ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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One of the Strangest Books I've Ever Read. by mastergamin Pros: Great Writing, Great Main Character
Cons: It's a dirty book... dirty to a fault - Bad ending. A couple weeks ago, while I was at Barnes & Noble, I was browsing their selection of books. There was a lot of novels I was thinking of buying. The store was about to close, so I needed to think fast. I ended up picking up two ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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"Period 8" - Chris Crutcher Gets Mysterious (But He'll Still Be Banned) by scmrak Pros: Crutcher knows kids a lot better than some parents do
Cons: He needs more practice at writing mysteries Period 8: it’s not the final hour of the school day, it’s lunchtime – but it’s something special. Like Vegas used to babble, what happens in P8 stays in P8; but the other standing rule is, “Nobody gets ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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An absolute joy to read by starsdietoo Pros:
Very detailed personas Lack of villain refreshing Masterful beginning and ending Cons: Confusing at first to try and differentiate between two viewpoints. John Green and David Levitan (of Nick and Norah's infinte Playlist fame) has come together to produce a book, nay a story that is worth rereading and remembering for a long time. Tinged with the usual high-school drama of a coming-of-age story, ...
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May 17, 2013 |
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Sea Turtles have their own hospitals - Carolina's Story by pestyside Pros: Photography, Introduction to a sea turtle hospital, Activities, Age-appropriate text and facts
Cons: Perhaps a bit too much anthropomorphizing Along the Carolina coast a beached sea turtle was found barely alive. Volunteers recognized the need for immediate help and the Turtle Rescue Team was called to assist. Carolina’s Story Sea Turtles Get Sick Too is a photographic journal ...
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May 17, 2013 |
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A LEGO Master Shares his Secrets in "Cool Robots" by JediKermit Pros: Great robot designs, excellent use of different colors and parts, inspires imagination and creativity.
Cons: None I've been a fan of LEGO for decades, and now with two sons of my own, it's not unusual for us to spend a few hours on a weekend building with the hundreds of thousands of little plastic bricks that are stored in various containers in our toy room. ...
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May 17, 2013 |
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Nothing turns out to be quite a lot! The Hole in the Universe by shopaholic_man Pros: I thought K. C. Cole did a good job of explaining nothing.
Cons: Cole does go over board on the puns sometimes. I love Science. One of my favorite subjects in science is cosmology, the study of the big bang, the universe and how we all got here. Since the dawn of man, we have been fascinated by the heavens. We look out at the planets and the stars and ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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That's not my bunny, but this is my book! by klkk Pros: Lovely pictures, Different textures, Repetitive text, Thick pages, Bright colours
Cons: None That's Not My Bunny is a childrens book which is part of a series of award winning books by top childrens book publisher Usborne. Other books in the series include That's Not My Dinosaur, That's Not My Santa, That's Not My Bear, That's Not My Angel, ...
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May 17, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Miss Silver Solves the Case of the Ivory Dagger by befus Pros: Likable characters; plenty of suspects; some good humor; a pretty solid mystery
Cons: Miss Silver keeps coughing. Ending not quite as strong as it could be. Until recent years, when it came to cozy murder mysteries it seemed that women detectives were far more rare than their male counterparts. In the golden age of cozies, women were more likely to be either sidekicks or distractions to famous male ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Last Refuge is not at Tehran's Library by toiletoctopus Pros: Dewey Andreas, Kohl Meir, U.S., Iran, Israel, Character development, Action, Humor
Cons: None, one of the best thrillers yet As we all know, Iran is a country, that has been rather controversial with regards to its political statements and actions. There's no doubt that they support both Hamas and Hezbollah, and while I have nothing against the people of this country of ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Second Installment: "Dying Voices: The Carl Burns Mystery Series" by kevintipple Pros: Plot, storylines, characters, etc.
Cons: None. Professor Carl Burns starts the fall semester at Hartley Norman College preparing again to teach the sophomore level course on American Lit. While he has a few jitters regarding the start of the new semester he is very much dreading the upcoming ...
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May 16, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Alan Dershowitz' Rights From Wrongs: Secular Legal Scholar Offers Theory Of Origin Of Rights~ by jankp Pros: well-argued first part; the rest had interesting ideas
Cons: second and third parts often bored me and seemed irrelevant Building a theory of rights on the history of wrongs...is a call to immediate action... a demand for continuing advocacy of rights. If rights do not come from static sources, such as an eternal God or his unchangeable laws of nature, then we must ...
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May 15, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Mapping Penny's World by Loreen Leedy by artemis8 Pros: great way to teach about maps while having an interesting story
Cons: nothing really My son's second grade class has been doing a big unit on geography and maps. When I saw Mapping Penny's World on a list of recommended books for 2nd graders I thought it'd be perfect, and it was a cute one.The story is told in the first ...
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May 15, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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_Firestorm at Peshtigo:_ a tragedy that has been mostly forgotten by telynor Pros: Intense storytelling.
Cons: A story that is horrifying in its scope. It seems that whenever a massive natural disaster happens, we can't seem to look away. We grieve for the victims, try to console the families, and make attempts to rebuild. And some disasters become legendary, such as the great fire that swept through ...
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May 15, 2013 |
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Alcatraz and One Last Adventure – Unfortunately by carstairs38 Pros: Action, humor, characters
Cons: Obviously set up for the never appearing final book How can you not love a book that starts off with exploding teddy bears? Yes, that was pretty much when I knew I’d be raving about Alcatraz Versus the Shattered Lens, the last of the books in this middle grade series by Brandon ...
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May 15, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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How Can I See When My Brain is Burning? by msiduri Pros: At lot of interesting material, logically presented.
Cons: Slow at times, but this is forgivable Sometime ago, a woman who used to work with Mr. Siduri complained that her phone at home was being bugged because she could hear people talking on it when she picked it up. Finally one day, she asked him to go up on the roof and find out what those ...
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May 15, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Jennifer McMahon's "The One I Left Behind": I Could've Left it Behind by scmrak Pros: strong female characters
Cons: predictable plot, superfluous plot threads, unanswered questions Just as Reggie Dufrane reached that ever-awkward threshold of adulthood - the teenage years - life jerked the rug out from under her. In the summer of 1985 her Connecticut hometown was held hostage by the serial killer called "Neptune," whose grisly ...
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May 15, 2013 |
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Middlesex - Not the Story I was Expecting to Read by mmcphee Pros: Very well written
Cons: Not the story I was expecting What does it mean to be male or female? Is it nature or nurture? Can one be born one gender and reborn another? These are questions narrator Cal Stephanides explores in Jeffrey Eugenides’ novel Middlesex. Cal Stephanides was born Calliope ...
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May 15, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Moloka'i by kairosdreaming Pros: It made me shed tears.
Cons: I'm sure there were some cons, but I didn't see them. I'm not ashamed to admit I sobbed several times through the reading of this book. It was a tragic, yet beautiful telling of life in a place where people were sent to die. And it is probably one of the best books I've read in the last couple ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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_The Queen's Man:_ Penman turns to a historical mystery series. by telynor Pros: Not bad at all and full of twists and deception.
Cons: On the whole, not bad for a first novel in a series. Ever since she wrote her first novel, I've been a big fan of author Sharon Kay Penman. Her ability to capture the feel of a time and place is impeccable, with her re-creations of Plantagenet England having plenty of insight and that rare quality of ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Splendors and Glooms: Creepy Victorian Era Novel For Children by GravityGirl Pros: Very well written, engaging plot, interesting characters
Cons: None I was looking for something new to read, and Splendors and Glooms popped up on a “People who were interested in XXX were also interested in…” ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Take Responsibility, Change Your Life by goldmoon Pros: Introduces (or reinforces) a concept EVERYONE can utilize.
Cons: May be a little simplistic for some. The stories could get repetitive. It seems like such an easy concept: the only person you can change is yourself, so why bother blaming others and expecting them to change? However, it is such a hard concept to put into practice on a regular basis. It seems so much easier to ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Road To Grace: The Third Journal of Richard Paul Evans, "The Walk Series" by popsrocks Pros: easy to read
Characters tied togeher well Cons: nothing to note. I must admit that after reading The Walk a New York Times Bestseller, by Richard Paul Evans I immediately went to my local library and took out the next two books that follow this series, Miles To Go and this one Road To Grace. With ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A good introduction to a southern California coast people by Stephen_Murray Pros: drawings, information packed
Cons: music is hard to hear from prose description After visiting Santa Cruz Island, one of the (Santa Barbara) Channel Islands last week, I picked up the brief but informative book California’s Chumash Indians, a project of the Santa Barbara Museum of Natural ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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I'm Listening With A Broken Ear ~Vicky Kaseorg by susidee34 Pros: wonderful story, artfully written
Cons: none for me On an innocent trip taking her daughter to the doctor, Vicky Kaseorg passed a shopping center and noticed an emaciated dog lying next to the road. From the swollen teats it was obvious this pitiful creature had recently given birth but no puppies were in ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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Transformers: Regeneration One Vol. 1 - And it begins again. by luquillo Pros: Artwork, story and plot, fans will love this
Cons: Fans will love this more than anyone else, needed more action On the metallic planet of Cybertron a race of intelligent robots exist. The planet was at peace for a time until an army was formed called the Decepticons. Lead by a powerful robot named Megatron, they began a war with another faction called the ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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The Thinking Man's Ranger Is Back In "The Coyote Tracker" by kevintipple Pros: Plot, storylines, action, and adventure....
Cons: none for me. May 1875 finds Texas Ranger Josiah Wolfe back in Austin, Texas and very much in career limbo. Wolfe is still is a Texas Ranger despite the recent events and the media backlash. But, he has been told to stay in Austin and await the arrival of Captain ...
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May 14, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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A Little Bit of Showmanship and Leverage by msiduri Pros: Interesting tale, presented well. The authors make sense of a confusing set of circumstances
Cons: Ebook formatting not the best I was curious enough while poking around the net researching Johanna Michaelsen’s story for my review of her book, The Beautiful Side of Evil ...
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May 14, 2013 |
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The consequences of fallen angels--or--the sins of the father... by dandj Pros: Good angle on fallen angel story; some surprises; pace in second half; not a series
Cons: Red herring was in-your-face obvious; pace in first half; not a series Bridget Liu is 15 years old and can hear demons, not just when they're speaking through a human's body, but any time they're near, in any form or lack thereof. This unwanted "gift" has landed her the role of exorcist, alongside her mentor Monsignor ...
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May 14, 2013 |
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Miles To Go, the Second Journal of Richard Paul Evans "Walk Series" by popsrocks Pros: Short interesting stories within the stories.
Cons: nothing noted except I wish the books were a bit longer. Immediately after reading "The Walk," the opening salvo of Richard Paul Evans Walk Series, I went to my local library looking for the next two books of the series. I have read both and now look forward to the fourth book that comes out in days. After ...
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May 13, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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(Jaine Austen) Shoes To Die For: Death By Designer or Commence the Killer Heels by countess_eva Pros: Cozy, well paced, good mystery, surprising ending, Jaine well characterized.
Cons: Could have a little more secondary character development. In a fast paced world of high fashion and dirty double dealing, the freelance business is languishing on the vine and one of Jaine’s best friends, the gay Neiman Marcus shoe salesman of the x-ray hearing, decides it’s time to move Jaine away ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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Nelson Demille Delivers a Stinker in "The Panther" by toiletoctopus Pros: If you are interested in Yemen's history
Cons: Boring, Predictable, Ending, Main Characters, Nemesis I like most of Nelson Demille's books, as they are exciting, and have a character that I find to be absolutely hilarious. That would be John Corey, an ex-NYPD detective, who is part of the U.S. Anti Terrorism Task Forced based out of ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn - The First Cut Is The Deepest by millinocket Pros: Beautifully plotted, very sympathetic and well written main character
Cons: A touch predictable You can’t go home again, right? Or maybe you just don’t want to. Camille Preaker falls into that second category. Unfortunately for her, the murder of one little girl and the disappearance of another have her Chicago ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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The Polar Bears' Home: A Story About Global Warming by Lara Bergen by artemis8 Pros: nice illustrations, interesting facts, tips on making a difference
Cons: a little doomsday about not helping now then polar bears will disappear I recently read a book in the Little Green Books series to my eight year old. I decided to see what other books they had and found The Polar Bears' Home: A Story About Global Warming. It begins with a daughter and father in the arctic with their ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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Aquaman, Volume 1: The Trench — “I Can’t Believe We Just Got Upstaged by Aquaman.” by elvisdo Pros: Good re-introduction to Aquaman; excellent artwork
Cons: Main story arc could be longer; people will wonder why you are reading Aquaman There’s a double-edged sword when it comes to Aquaman. He was created back in 1941 but hasn’t received any fanfare for many years almost to the point that he became a forgotten character. However, in 1973 the Super Friends television ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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On the Bay: Saving A Piece of Long Islands Cultural Heritage! by popsrocks Pros: Many photos
Interesting blurbs from interviews Cons: nothing to note On the Bay, a history of Bay Houses in the bays of Long Island's south shore, by Folklorist Nancy Solomon, is filled with sepia toned photos and loaded with historic content, became the dam that stopped misdirected laws taking ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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Unspeakable - Sandra Brown - Unreadable, is more like it. by ladyconsumer Pros: The story, itself, was OK
Cons: But the characters were awful, and the sordid details a bit too much. I enjoy thrillers - and I’m no prude when it comes to violence and sex in books of this genre. However, I believe the book should be more about a fascinating story that holds my interest, and less about graphic violence and sex. Sadly, ...
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May 13, 2013 |
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Henry in Love by Peter McCarty by artemis8 Pros: the illustrations, some humor, the power of a muffin
Cons: story felt choppy I picked up a few "love" related books for Valentine's Day this year to read with my eight year old son. One of the books we read was Henry in Love. My son liked it more than me, I thought it was sort of disjointed.This is a story about a ...
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May 12, 2013 |
Overall Rating: Very Helpful |
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(Anita Blake) Beauty: Redundancy with an Extra Charge by countess_eva Pros: Short and easy to read.
Cons: Only 20 pages. No new content. Dull sex scene. I have never heard the term “outtake” before in combination with a long running book series, but after finishing Hit List, the twentieth book in a moribund series focusing on a semi-vampiric, succubus, necromancer with a penchant for ...
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May 12, 2013 |
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You’ll Fall for Free Fall (Yes, Even I’m Groaning Over That One) by carstairs38 Pros: Ceepak and Danny as always, suspensful climax
Cons: Plot meanders a bit at the beginning It’s another sunny, funderful day in the resort town of Sea Haven, New Jersey. Well, except for the murder that pops up, of course. After all, if it weren’t for that murder, we’d have no reason to visit Detective John Ceepak ...
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May 12, 2013 |
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Getting from Draft to Print: A Primer by quasar Pros: better book than posted draft, different angle on culture clash theme
Cons: not as enjoyable or immersive as posted draft When authors Sharon Lee and Steve Miller had a problem with cash flow thanks to late payments from their publisher, they came up with a solution - publish a book chapter-by-chapter online, soliciting donations from readers. They planned to hold chapters ...
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May 12, 2013 |
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The Amazing Spider-Man: One More Day by rmthunter Pros: Tight, focused script, excellent character development.
Cons: Art sometimes hard to read. First, a note: The cover art and writers/artists listed for this book in the header are incorrect, although the information on the "Details" tab is the right information, as far as it goes -- it was written by J. Michael Straczynski with Joe ...
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May 12, 2013 |
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Stem Cell Repair & Renewal Success Stories W/ Science In The Healing Cell by jankp Pros: very well-researched and engaging read; thrilling info
Cons: info a bit dated though book was just published Faith and science can shake hands when it comes to the amazing adult stem cell, the human body's repair experts. Once it was believed that only embryonic stem cells taken from embryos had the ability to repair and regenerate, causing moral outrage, but ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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A Spooky Ghost Story of a Man and His Suit: Heart-Shaped Box by JiggyJay Pros: Prose, very fun and well-paced concept
Cons: Some minor details An aging rock star named Jude digs collecting grotesque things--cannibal cookbooks, a snuff film, serial killer painting, etc. One day his assistant finds a suit on an eBay-like online auction site, but not any ordinary one: this one is imbued with a ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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_The Poison King:_ an exciting tale out of Roman history by telynor Pros: Exciting pitch and pace throughout the story.
Cons: Overuse of exclamation points, which rather jarred the story. History is one of those murky subjects from high school that tends to be boring and a chore to the average student. For me while I didn't have a problem with it, my biggest complaint was always that I wanted to know more. That particular problem was ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Delusion in Death - Hallucinations Cause Violent Mass Murder by dragonfire88 Pros: Entertaining addition to the series.
Cons: Some characters not used as much. Certain things can be disturbing. Delusion in Death, one of the newest books in the futuristic In Death series by J. D. Robb, focuses on violent mass murder that seems to have no motive. While some of what happens is a bit disturbing, the book is entertaining ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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"Take me with you." "How can I? ... I don't know where I'm going." by aohcapablanca Pros: Powerful fantasy, well-clued detective story, gothic, profoundly religious. France after WW II German occupation.
Cons: Satisfying interpretation of THE SCAPEGOAT may require more than one reading. Well worth it! In the cathedral city of Le Mans on an October day in 1958 moody Englishman John (last name never provided) meets by chance French Count Jean de Gue. John, a retiring, unmarried 38-year old scholar of French history, ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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The Still Point of the Turning World by serc Pros: brutal honesty about a real experience, beautifully written
Cons: subject matter is not easy to read about Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from the author, Emily Rapp, before it was published. I have known Emily for many years; we are friends although not particularly close. That is my full disclosure on my personal relationship with ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Tales From the Ballpark: More of the Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told by susidee34 Pros: very entertaining and informative, easy read
Cons: none for me As I wander my way through various baseball related books, some unknown passion I developed over the winter, I remembered Tales From the Ballpark: More of the Greatest Baseball Stories Ever Told, written by Mike Shannon. I had received it as a ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Pretty good, but I've lost interest by dolphinboy Pros: Good, clean writing, nice plot
Cons: The series does not work for me in pieces. In 2002, John Scalzi began releasing a novel entitled Old Man's War in serialized form on his website. I read the book when it came out as a novel and was stunned at this author's debut work, which I found very reminiscent of Robert ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus by kairosdreaming Pros: Chock full of facts.
Cons: Some tedious chapters. So I'm sure I'm not the only kid who squirted a ton of whipped cream in her mouth and then ran around pretending to be rabid. With a disease that the majority of the population thinks is eradicated, it's easy to make light of what was once thought of as ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Daughters of Rome by kairosdreaming Pros: Lollia is an endearing character.
Cons: Hard to keep track of all the characters. I found this book pretty entertaining. I haven't read any of Quinn's other works, but based on this one, I probably will. And since it's considered the prequel to the others, it's as good as any to start with.Cornelia, Marcella, Lollia and Diana ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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The Princess of Dhagabad by kairosdreaming Pros: Princess and Hasan made a great pair.
Cons: Writing somewhat juvenile. I picked up this book for ten cents at a garage sale, and I've been putting off reading it. Not sure why, but I just didn't have the urge to actual read it until today. And I wish I hadn't have waited. This turned out to be a pretty good book.The ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Good reference for strength by munkeynootz Pros: Good reference Good information
Cons: Could have been condensed into a smaller book Very expensive This was the first book into my discovery/journey on the path to getting strong and fit. I first purchased this book after I read several "rave" reviews in regards to its content and ease of reading.This is a great reference book for anyone ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Linda Castillo, "Breaking Silence": Amish Noir Doesn't Work for Me by scmrak Pros: at least it's not an idiot plot this time; soft-pedals the romance aspect somewhat
Cons: noir? in the middle of nowhere? gimme a break... Linda Castillo’s third Amish country mystery, Breaking Silence, finds Police Chief Kate Burkholder on the trail of what appears to be anti-Amish hate crime tuned deadly. Three members of the Slabaugh family have been found dead in ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Gamers by kairosdreaming Pros: Strong main character.
Cons: Could have used more background on the world. Gamers is a book about, well, Gamers. Running with the dystopian theme that is so popular right now, Gamers provides a look at a future where people have shifted over to a very technological reality. I actually enjoyed this book quite a bit, and thought ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Honeybee Democracy -- Swarm Science by driftless Pros: Impressive scientific creativity. Well written.
Cons: None. It’s one of the wonders of the natural world. But despite its rather fearsome appearance, a swarm of honey bees is a fairly harmless entity, if you keep your wits about you. Honey bees swarm when their hive becomes overcrowded. ...
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May 11, 2013 |
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Hot Ethan by dagny21 Pros: Beautifuly written, fast read, will stick with me for awhile.
Cons: Not a feel good novel. Charity sometimes hard to sympathize with. Note: This review does contain some spoilers. Nothing to ruin the book for you, and - if you are at all familiar with Wharton's work - nothing too surprising. But if concerned, skip reading this review and just pick up the book. It's ...
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May 10, 2013 |
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A Disability History Of The U.S. - A Radical ReVisioning Of American History~ by jankp Pros: very informative and well-argued
Cons: can be difficult to read; haunting Disability historian Kim E. Nielsen knows something about real disability from suffering a speech impediment as a child that was treated at an Easter Seals facility, but she doesn't write about herself or even about many famous people with disabilities ...
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May 10, 2013 |
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The Tiny Seed Plants a Whollup! by deenaf Pros: Adorable story with beautiful illustrations.
Cons: None, really. What I love most about Eric Carle books is the high recognition factor of his illustrations. Case in point, when I had The Tiny Seed in my arms, a Pre-K student of mine asked me if I was holding that “book about the hungry ...
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May 10, 2013 |
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The center of everything by momofdaughters Pros: It is a great read until the end.
Cons: The novel ends abruptly with no resolution. So I came across this book at the library, after just experiencing the whole lock down in our town, as police hunt to find a bombing suspect. I thought it was eerie how similar the book seemed to be to real life circumstances happening at the time. I ...
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May 10, 2013 |
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Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl by swooshfan2 Pros: Well-written characters, amazing plot twists
Cons: Not for all tastes "Gone Girl" was a book that came across my radar more off of a plethora of recommendations than any real desire to personally check the book out myself. Whether it was book review sites, friends telling me to read it or even displays at my local library, ...
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May 10, 2013 |
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Barcelona Snapshot: Rick Steve, They Know Him By His First Name, Everywhere. by popsrocks Pros: Easy reading and flow of content
Easy to find needed subjects Cons: small B&W photos only. Hey, it is a "snapshot," I suppose. In an attempt to get as much information about Barcelona, Spain before visiting, now in less than one month's time, my wife and I have been studying many a Travel Guide Book getting as much perspective as possible. For years I ...
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May 9, 2013 |
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Mantel's _Bring Up the Bodies:_ The long fall of Anne Boleyn by telynor Pros: Very well-written, full of new insights.
Cons: That it ended. Usually, I skip over various fiction published about the Tudor kings and queens of England. I've simply read too much, both fact and fiction, about them, and unless something is unusually good, I skip it. Most of the fiction about the Tudors these days ...
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May 9, 2013 |
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Michael Yaconelli-Messy Spirituality by mrroland Pros: Encouraging read; Made me feel a lot better
Cons: None for me I always say my top priorities in life are: 1) faith 2) family 3) country (and) 4) Atlanta Braves.Granted, #4 is meant as humor...(but it is true).A few years back, however, my junior year in college, my faith was really getting me ...
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May 9, 2013 |
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Bless Me Father, For I Have Stretched by msiduri Pros: Interesting human story
Cons: Um... hard to tip-toe around all these elephants in the room... I stumbled across this book buried deep in my closet during my recent move. In all honestly, I don’t recall how it came into my possession. The pages are yellowed and it’s dated 1982. It’s conceivable it was sitting there quietly ...
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May 9, 2013 |
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The Best Thing About Valentines...A Children's Story of Giving and Receiving by kamel622 Pros: *Very cute story *Beautiful soft illustrations *Large text *Good message
Cons: ** Holidays are such a great chance to read children’s books. They give the opportunity to teach young children with lots of wonderful stories to share. Every holiday has so many books that discuss the meaning and intention of the ...
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May 9, 2013 |
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Fear and Loathing in San Juan by sleez_boy Pros: atmospheric, characters, receptive, indulging, lust full, and over all awesome
Cons: no cockfighting and felt it was rushed at the end Rum Diary- the Long Lost Novel Okay, let me find my drink first. Well, I am not aware of a lot of diaries in life. There was the Heroin Diaries by Nikki Sixx and that was pretty good. I saw an episode of The ...
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May 8, 2013 |
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Nightfall: Nuclear Nightmares and Crazy Corey are Back by toiletoctopus Pros: Corey and Mayfield, Harry Muller has courage in face of the worst, Action, Scary
Cons: Ending "non" surprise and way it was carried out John Corey is absolutely psychotic. Yet he is one damn good investigator. As per the other Nelson DeMile books that involve him, he is able to navigate dangerous waters, that no ordinary ex-NYPD detective would even consider. His risky ...
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May 8, 2013 |
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Hope in Nazi Germany by carstairs38 Pros: Maggie and the other characters; well created world
Cons: One sub-plot; usual timing issues World War II has always fascinated me, so I've been loving the Maggie Hope mysteries. These books follow our heroine as she finds herself in some very strong international intrigue during the early 1940's. His Majesty's Hope is the ...
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May 8, 2013 |
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It’s my turn!...A Book That Isn't Really About Taking Turns by kamel622 Pros: *Cute characters and illustrations
Cons: *Wasn't really about taking turns *Rude attitudes Taking turns is hard. Young children slowly learn empathy and understanding of others and part of this is realizing that in life we have to take turns at things. Recently I read the book It’s my turn! To my daughter’s ...
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May 8, 2013 |
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BRASS KNUCKLES (1966) by Frank Gruber by barryergang Pros: Quick, easy, entertaining fun from the pulp era.
Cons: One story, "Rain, the Killer," contains some graphic violence that might bother some readers. Frank Gruber had a fondness for itinerant book salesmen who stumble into murderous situations. His best-known series of novels features Johnny Fletcher and his partner Sam Cragg. Fletcher pitches the book Every Man a Samson while the muscular ...
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May 8, 2013 |
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Blueprint by msiduri Pros: Covers a lot of ground
Cons: Quite dull This is a textbook on how to write fiction. Though I’ve never read any of his 20 or so other published works, I do not doubt that author Oakley Hall (1920-2008) was a skilled writer. However, he commits the one unforgiveable sin in the present ...
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May 8, 2013 |
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Book Three---"Swan's Landing: A Web Sawyer Mystery" by Douglas Quinn by kevintipple Pros: Plot, storylines, characters, etc.
Cons: Will be too slow for some readers. It is fall on the Outer Banks of North Carolina and the tourists with their frenetic energy and electronic devices have all gone back to wherever it is they came from. The peace and quiet has been restored and Webb Sawyer is very glad. Webb Sawyer isn't ...
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May 8, 2013 |
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_The Ravenscar Dynasty:_ Nice concept but... by telynor Pros: It's an interesting concept for a novel.
Cons: But it has little substance to it. After hearing about this series from a fellow reader, and knowing how much I enjoy a good historical novel, I decided to give this one a try. And oh, what a mistake that was...The Ravenscar Dynasty opens as Edward Deravenel, eldest son and ...
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May 7, 2013 |
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Moloka'i, a Must Read for a Book Club by deenaf Pros: Excellent historical fiction, beautiful writing, amazing characters.
Cons: NONE! My Book Club read Moloka’i, by Alan Brennert, and we all completely loved it. We were extremely resistant to the suggestion at first, being that Moloka’i is about a leper colony, but this wonderful book is about so much ...
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May 7, 2013 |
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Black Gold: The Little Horse With the Big Heart by befus Pros: Henry's strong characters, both human and animal. Well-woven narrative.
Cons: Sad ending may be difficult for some young readers. The running of the Kentucky Derby each May always makes my heart glad. The well-trained, spirited horses who love to run are beautiful to watch, and the history of the event always seems to be running right alongside behind them. One of those ...
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May 7, 2013 |
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Cult or No Cult? by goldmoon Pros: Fast-paced, easy to follow. Interesting subject matter.
Cons: Difficult to relate to main character. Private security contractor Charlie Fox has been tasked with what seems like a straightforward assignment: she and her partner Sean Meyer are assigned to go into the cult known as Fourth Day and extract one Thomas Witney. End of story. ...
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May 7, 2013 |
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A Book to Read! by allisonbruins Pros: Authenticity, Relatable, Thought stimulating, Cultural, Awareness
Cons: Slow beginning, Characters, slightly unsatisfying Are you scanning the library shelves for a quality book? Dust off the pages of Girl in Translation and start reading! Translated in 17 different languages, this compelling narrative was published by River Trade Publishing in 2011, winning ...
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May 7, 2013 |
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Meteorites -- Nuggets of Mystery by driftless Pros: Fascinating topic. Great images and graphics.
Cons: Gets pretty technical at times. As any geologist will tell you, the way to reveal Earth’s history is by looking at the rocks. Tons and tons of rocks. A remarkable amount of information can be obtained by combining a creative and informed mind with a sturdy ...
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May 7, 2013 |
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Ending the Male Leadership Myth: Good Points but Over- Generalizing by Bryan_Carey Pros: Some interesting points about tribalism, obsession with winning, and more.
Cons: Generalizes too much; Naively predicts a drastic change for the good with women in charge. Leadership roles, particularly in business and politics, have been dominated by men throughout history. Until the last fifty or so years, it was rare to find a woman in the executive ranks in a corporation or in a top- ranking elected position in ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Clementine Has A Unique Way Of Looking At The World by GravityGirl Pros: Clementine always tries her best, very funny book
Cons: Clementine is a little spirited My oldest daughter just turned 6, and she and I love to read. I try to read to her every night. She has recently discovered the Clementine books. I discovered them a couple of years ago, but she was not interested in having the books ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Asking Questions With Attitude: "The Disrespectful Interviewer: Thirteen Interviews with Authors" by kevintipple Pros: Questions regarding craft, negative reviews, the writing process, and more.....
Cons: where the attitude will bother some humor challanged foks. Usually author interviews are done with the idea of civility and respect. The same old questions can always be found in nearly every interview. Then there is this book and how Lauren Baratz-Logsted (LBL) does them. The Disrespectful ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Interesting but long! by scotman55 Pros: Search for alien artifacts and museums!
Cons: Several parts really drag. In “Chindi” we got to learn a lot more about Priscilla Hutchins’ love lives. She gets talked into taking a ship out to where signals were heard, which are artificial in nature. The crew she takes with her are from a group ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Slow Gardening - Don't outsource your gardening pleasure by pestyside Pros: Humor, Practical approach, Philosophy, Gardener's Rights
Cons: No cons and that's the truth In the past thirty years we’ve moved five times into five different plant zones and the first task, once a fence surrounded the yard, involved grass removal and installation of non-lawn plant material. Getting rid of the energy-sucking, ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Alien the novel. Scary – but it’s hard to top the movie by trailhound Pros: Interesting plot. Good characters. Armospherics decribed.
Cons: Slow moving plot. Doesn't capture horror as well as movie version. It’s hard to review the book Alien without comparing it to the movie having the same title. The two are very similar and I always assumed that the book was the basis for the movie. Not so! Alan Dean Foster’s science ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Witches: The Absolutely True Tale of Disaster in Salem by JediKermit Pros: Powerful and tragic history; well-researched and written; fantastically dark illustrations.
Cons: Could be too intense for sensitive readers. A few years ago I went to Salem, Massachussetts for the first time. A highlight of the trip was visiting a museum devoted to the Witch Trials, which had a frightening/entertaining pre-recorded reenactment using mannequins and limited ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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"The psychology of silk underwear has not yet been fully considered," mused Miss Pettigrew happily." by aohcapablanca Pros: "Dost thou think because thou
art virtuous there shall be no more cakes and ale?" Cons: Winifred Watson's narrative art conceals perhaps too subtly Miss Pettigrew's evolving psychological depths. At ten sharp on a cold, wet November morning 40-year old Miss Guinevere Pettigrew, unloved, never kissed, failed governess, rang the bell at London's 5, Onslow Mansions, up-scale flat of actress/night club singer Miss Delysia LaFosse, born ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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American Military Flying Migs: Col. Peck Explains this Cold War Mission by toiletoctopus Pros: The people behind this operation, Bravery, Cold War Operations
Cons: More about maintenance and flight operations, rather than politics would have been more exciting. A few years back, it was finally declassified, that the United States had a fighter group that had Soviet MiG aircraft. This was not surprising to me, and many others, as the cold war led to us to need to understand our foe's equipment. Yet what I did ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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It May Come As No Surprise, But Ostriches Are Oddities I Adore by bilbopooh Pros: wonderfully written and illustrated, funny and informative
Cons: some color would be nice With the exception of small stinging insects, I love animals of all kinds, but there are a few for which I have a special fondness. One of those is the ostrich, which my friend Libbie knows very well, so when she ran across the educational picture book ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Murder and Mayhem abound in "Red Mountain: A Detective DiPino Thriller" by David Thayer by kevintipple Pros: Plot, storylines, action all work...
Cons: but are undermined by typos and over writing. The four member team sent to Rhinebeck, New York, had one target and one mission objective. The Durres Syndicate wants Walt Bergman dead and they want his records. As the commander of the NYPD Intelligence Division he knows where the bodies are buried on ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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A fantastic end to a compelling series!! by ram_cv Pros: Gripping Finale, Fast Paced
Cons: None really IntroductionThe Oath of the Vayuputras is the final book of the Shiva Trilogy. Given the huge success of the first two books in the series, there was a lot of public interest in the release of the third book. I was lucky to get my ...
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May 6, 2013 |
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Cool Creatures, Hot Planet: Travel Adventures Around the Globe by Bryan_Carey Pros: The nature angle; Humorous; Adventurous
Cons: Digresses a little too much into politics Travel is a favorite activity of millions and for most of us, travel involves a drive or flight to a tourist- oriented area and weeklong stay in a hotel or vacation condo. These typical vacations usually center on a few local attractions and then a trip ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Dr. Freudine Embraces Good Without God, A Humanist Chaplain's Call To Action, Not Debate~ by jankp Pros: very interesting and engaging; inclusive, noncombative approach
Cons: none unless you hate thought-provoking reads NOTE – Dr. Freudine is a fictitious psychiatrist and my alter ego who sometimes helps me to review books, movies, and music. Last time she was entertained with the novel Atlas Drugged. ************“Doc, I've got a...well, a ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Clifford's First Valentine's Day by Norman Bridwell by artemis8 Pros: Valentine's Day theme, Clifford is small and cute, fun story
Cons: nothing really My son has never been a huge Clifford fan, but he does like the books I've gotten from the library that feature the big red dog. One of the books I put on hold this year for Valentine's day (though we got to it a little late) was Clifford's First ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Nightfall: John Corey's Busting Chops and More by toiletoctopus Pros: Hilarious, John Corey, Some plot surprises
Cons: Predictable, Boring in parts John Corey is one of the strongest characters, in any of the crime/thriller type of novels that I've read. This is the fourth book that I've had the opportunity to spend time with, that has him as the protagonist. Just like all of the other ones, this ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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This can't be all there is to make a major novel! by Stephen_Murray Pros: cover, some set pieces
Cons: shards of uninteresting lives of WASPs working in publishing in NYC after WWII Until last month, James Salter, who was born in 1925, had not published a new novel since 1979 (Solo Faces). Much esteemed as a craftsman by some other male writers, Salter's new novel of nearly 300 pages spanning multiple decades was a much ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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The Bridge...the best bookstore bringing people together by djningr Pros: neat little story
Cons: some information regarding brain injuries may not be realistic I am a huge Karen Kingsbury fan and am always on the lookout for her newest ones. I knew this book had come out at the end of 2012, but I hadn't seen it at the library until a couple days ago. This is another stand alone title that has been a big hit so ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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The Last Precinct: When Assault Weapons Meant ATF/FBI Stings by le_domaine Pros: The Last Precinct gives cohesion to previous book.
Cons: Cornwall’s trying too hard to keep Kay’s character relevant. Once upon a time—in America. Sounds like a fairy tale, now, but illegal guns were typically acquired from illegal gun running which usually went hand-in-hand with drug trafficking and was considered cause for undercover investigations by ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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A male Emma Bovary at the edge of the Hapsburg Empire a century ago by Stephen_Murray Pros: historical interest
Cons: but not much fun Without the encouragment of his tutor in English, James Joyce, Zeno’s Conscience (1923) is unlikely to have been written and the earlier (1898) novel by Italo Svevo (né Ettore Schmitz, ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Batman: Detective Comics Vol. 1: Faces of Death - Relying a lot on looks. by luquillo Pros: The artwork is awesome from top to bottom, nice ideas introduced
Cons: Writing can be quite sloppy The Joker is loose again in Gotham after breaking out of Arkham, and there's a trail of brutal murders taking place. Batman is quickly on his trail naturally blaming him for it, until he sees the Joker himself being attacked. After Joker is captured and ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Batgirl Vol. 1: The Darkest Reflection - Reveals the beauty in this book. by luquillo Pros: Very well written story with beautiful artwork
Cons: Second story nowhere near as strong Barbara Gordon aka the original Batgirl, is back in action after being confined to a wheelchair for three years. She's a little rusty but that isn't stopping her from pulling her own weight as another one of Gotham City's protectors. She finds herself up ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Batman: The Dark Knight Vol. 1 - Knight Terrors: Pretty close to terrible. by luquillo Pros: Visuals and last two stories
Cons: Everything else Batman makes his way to Arkham Asylum and learns a riot has taken place with inmates seriously wounding and murdering their way to freedom. Batman learns that some of them are wired on a new drug making them tougher than usual. He attempts to learn the ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Iron Man: Director of SHIELD - He's no Fury or Hill. by luquillo Pros: Continues to follow up and build on stories
Cons: Feels too ordinary and not that essential towards main Marvel U. The Civil War amongst Earth's superheroes that had been waged between Captain America and Iron Man is over, with Iron Man aka Tony Stark coming out as the victor. The aftermath saw ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Translation: Danger by carstairs38 Pros: Fast paced story and great characters
Cons: Beginning could have been a bit tighter What happens to the letters people write to Sherlock Holmes? And could they possibly have hidden crimes in them? That’s the premise behind a fun series from author Michael Robertson. The Baker Street Translation is the ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Daredevil: The Devil, Inside and Out, Vol. 1. - Hornhead on lockdown. by luquillo Pros: Very gripping storyline
Cons: Some have seen small plot holes, to me they have to understand what they read The FBI with some assistance has found a way to get to Daredevil aka Matt Murdock; they arrest and lock him up in Ryker's Island on suspicion of being Daredevil, since the possibility of them being one in the same had been leaked earlier. They even go so ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Windows 8 For Dummies by phungus Pros: Lots of great info that's easy to follow
Cons: For novice users only Windows 8 for Dummies is a great book to have if you are new to Windows 8 and confused by some of the drastic interface changes that Microsoft introduced in this new operating system. Don’t let the title of the book insult you, as this ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Flutter: What Your Heart Does Sometimes by rmthunter Pros: Handling of the story, drawing, revelation of character.
Cons: Dialogue may be hard to follow You know it's getting bad -- i.e., too many books -- when you run across a boys' love manga on the shelves by one of your favorite artists that a) you haven't read, and b) you don't remember buying. I chose to regard it as a happy twist of fate, ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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Alex Guarnaschelli's Old School Comfort Food Cookbook is a winner! by njchicaa Pros: delicious food, simple instructions, interesting stories throughout
Cons: none I enjoy cooking and am always looking for ideas and new recipes to try. I do some searching online at different internet sites, but I actually prefer to flip through cookbooks to find new dishes to make. This has led to an explosion of my ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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A Note from the Other Side by msiduri Pros: Interesting narrative, some passages lyric.
Cons: Hesitations, at least in my mind, about authenticity, completeness. Retired Navy SEAL Derek S. Zumbro, who translated and edited this memoir of Gottlob Bidermann, recounts in the first pages of his preface how in 1985 he was requested by the West German government to serve as liaison officer and translator to the ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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A 55 year old tries about for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders by knotheadusc Pros: Somewhat interesting. Simmons is likeable.
Cons: More about fitness and diet tips than auditioning for the DCC. I should be ashamed to admit it, but I'm kind of hooked of CMT's reality show, Making The Team: The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. I don't know why I watch it. I don't follow football. I'm not a dancer. I've never aspired to ...
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May 5, 2013 |
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A memoir from a Jewish girl in Communist Romania by knotheadusc Pros: Well-written, interesting, sometimes funny and charming.
Cons: Abrupt ending. I recently downloaded several books written by people who lived through post World War II communist regimes. Last week, I reviewed a book ...
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