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Paula G. (Paulathegreat) reviewed on + 151 more book reviews
This is a cute book. The author intended it to show the wonder of the Nativity. The art is cute. The writing is mostly age appropriate.
However,
The book has some big theological issues that make it at least blasphemous.
1) Angels are not worshipped. In Revelations 22:8,9 John falls at the angels feet and the angel orders him to get up "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God.â In the temptations, Jesus clearly tells Satan that only God is to be worshipped. So angels do not sing the praise of other angels. This is blasphemy.
2) God in this book is called "His Majesty". This is not horrible, but it does make him distant and unapproachable.
3) The little angels in this story are motivated by self-promotion and position. The culmination of the story is not the birth of Jesus, but the knighting of the child angels to "The Order of St. Gabriel", which sounds oddly masonic in a bad conspiracy theory kind of way.
The author states "Lo and Behold [the child angels in the story] came into being as the result of being awakened during the night and feeling nudged by the Holy Spirit to write down what came to me. The story simply wrote itself as it flowed out of my pen, and I was amazed at the result!"
This sounds terribly like what the spiritualists say of automatic writing. As much as this book contradicts standard Christian theology, I would suggest Ms. Breeze-Green tests her spirits better. If the devil wrote a children's book he wouldn't make it overtly evil. He would merely replace worship of God with something that looks harmless.
However,
The book has some big theological issues that make it at least blasphemous.
1) Angels are not worshipped. In Revelations 22:8,9 John falls at the angels feet and the angel orders him to get up "Do not do that. I am a fellow servant of yours and of your brethren the prophets and of those who heed the words of this book. Worship God.â In the temptations, Jesus clearly tells Satan that only God is to be worshipped. So angels do not sing the praise of other angels. This is blasphemy.
2) God in this book is called "His Majesty". This is not horrible, but it does make him distant and unapproachable.
3) The little angels in this story are motivated by self-promotion and position. The culmination of the story is not the birth of Jesus, but the knighting of the child angels to "The Order of St. Gabriel", which sounds oddly masonic in a bad conspiracy theory kind of way.
The author states "Lo and Behold [the child angels in the story] came into being as the result of being awakened during the night and feeling nudged by the Holy Spirit to write down what came to me. The story simply wrote itself as it flowed out of my pen, and I was amazed at the result!"
This sounds terribly like what the spiritualists say of automatic writing. As much as this book contradicts standard Christian theology, I would suggest Ms. Breeze-Green tests her spirits better. If the devil wrote a children's book he wouldn't make it overtly evil. He would merely replace worship of God with something that looks harmless.
Alice B. reviewed on + 3606 more book reviews
Two old ladies find themselves alone in a nursing home during the Christmas season. Only one of them still believes in goodness and faith and in home, and she believes that one telephone call her. Her children will show that kindness to strangers still exist, but something unexpected even miraculous happens that will change their lives forever. A stranger for Christmas will reach into the hearts of families everywhere and it sure to become a family reading tradition at Christmas and all year long
Once I started reading this book I just could not put it down, read it in 1 day, was up till nearly 5 am cause I couldn't sleep without knowing what was going to happen.
I LOVE this author, based on just this 1 book of hers I've read, I'm now eager to read more of her books.
I LOVE this author, based on just this 1 book of hers I've read, I'm now eager to read more of her books.
Audrey A. (Arosea) reviewed on + 466 more book reviews
I liked this story and I will read the next. Good main character and I like the bit of comedy with the Ex.
Colton's K-9 Rescue (Coltons of Owl Creek, Bk 12) (Harlequin Romantic Suspense, No 2307)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Good conclusion to this Colton series. Malcolm works on the family ranch and volunteers with the local search and rescue and his K9 companion, Pace. When he hears that the fugitive who terrorized his family is sighted on the mountain, he and Pace go out on their own to find him. However, the first person they found was Giselle, Malcom's almost sister-in-law. Malcolm and Giselle have avoided each other since the tragic death of his fiancée and her sister, Kate.
I enjoyed watching Malcolm and Giselle's relationship develop as they worked together to find the killer. Both are weighed down by their grief and survivor's guilt, determined to ignore the sparks that flare between them. The author did a terrific job of showing their conflicting emotions as attraction battled grief. I could feel both characters' pain when memories overcame them and rooted for them to find healing together. I loved Malcolm's support and encouragement of Giselle as she also battled to regain her confidence after a problematic professional setback. I also liked the resolution of that issue.
The suspense of the book was excellent. Two storylines run throughout the book. The first is Malcolm's ongoing search for those responsible for Kate's death. It has been three and a half years since the accident, but he hasn't given up. Things look up when he gets information that leads to the identity of the boat's driver.
The second storyline runs throughout the series as the Coltons and law enforcement pursue a cult leader and serial killer who has terrorized his family. His "off-the-record" search starts with encountering Giselle and their attempt to warn a neighbor about Markus Acker. The action intensifies throughout the book as Acker's attacks escalate. The occasional section from his point of view shows his growing desperation. The final confrontation was an intense, edge-of-the-seat scene that kept me glued to the pages until it was over.
Two of my favorite characters were Malcolm's dog, Pacer, and the puppy Giselle adopted. Besides being Malcolm's SAR partner, Pacer provides emotional support when Malcolm's grief overwhelms him. Scarlett is an enthusiastic beagle puppy that turns out to be unsuited for service dog training. I loved seeing her and Giselle connect and the effect Scarlett had on Giselle's grieving. There were some amusing scenes involving Scarlett, one of which was one in which she was instrumental in saving the day.
I loved the last chapter and how it wrapped up the series for all of the couples.
I enjoyed watching Malcolm and Giselle's relationship develop as they worked together to find the killer. Both are weighed down by their grief and survivor's guilt, determined to ignore the sparks that flare between them. The author did a terrific job of showing their conflicting emotions as attraction battled grief. I could feel both characters' pain when memories overcame them and rooted for them to find healing together. I loved Malcolm's support and encouragement of Giselle as she also battled to regain her confidence after a problematic professional setback. I also liked the resolution of that issue.
The suspense of the book was excellent. Two storylines run throughout the book. The first is Malcolm's ongoing search for those responsible for Kate's death. It has been three and a half years since the accident, but he hasn't given up. Things look up when he gets information that leads to the identity of the boat's driver.
The second storyline runs throughout the series as the Coltons and law enforcement pursue a cult leader and serial killer who has terrorized his family. His "off-the-record" search starts with encountering Giselle and their attempt to warn a neighbor about Markus Acker. The action intensifies throughout the book as Acker's attacks escalate. The occasional section from his point of view shows his growing desperation. The final confrontation was an intense, edge-of-the-seat scene that kept me glued to the pages until it was over.
Two of my favorite characters were Malcolm's dog, Pacer, and the puppy Giselle adopted. Besides being Malcolm's SAR partner, Pacer provides emotional support when Malcolm's grief overwhelms him. Scarlett is an enthusiastic beagle puppy that turns out to be unsuited for service dog training. I loved seeing her and Giselle connect and the effect Scarlett had on Giselle's grieving. There were some amusing scenes involving Scarlett, one of which was one in which she was instrumental in saving the day.
I loved the last chapter and how it wrapped up the series for all of the couples.
This book is a nice story of two friends who keep in touch but lead very different lives. Be prepared, toward the end, there's a cancer diagnosis and a sad ending. The author wants to raise awareness which I do appreciate.
What You Leave Behind: A Novel
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
I appreciate novels that teach me while entertaining me. This is true of What You Leave Behind by Wanda M. Morris.
In addition to sharing a compelling story about Black families in coastal Georgia, this novel introduced me to heirs property: homes and land that pass between generations of a family in the absence of legal documents. This becomes problematic when one family member wants to sell the property, forcing all others to âbuy out' that person or risk losing the property, often the home in which they are living. It can occur anywhere, but predominantly impacts Black families living in the rural South. It's a factor of my white privilege that I wasn't aware of this term or practice and its dangers for people who inherit their home in this way.
This plot has elements of a legal thriller, mystery, family drama, the supernatural, and a bit of politics; it also links to the Geechee-Gullah culture. Ms. Morris skillfully blends these many elements into a cohesive story that held my attention from beginning to end. The characters are nuanced and I wasn't sure who I could trust, which kept me turning the pages.
I'm grateful this book was put on my reading radar by Cindy Burnett and the Thoughts From a Page podcast; I read an egalley and listened to a private interview with the author as a patron perk. Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the review copy.
In addition to sharing a compelling story about Black families in coastal Georgia, this novel introduced me to heirs property: homes and land that pass between generations of a family in the absence of legal documents. This becomes problematic when one family member wants to sell the property, forcing all others to âbuy out' that person or risk losing the property, often the home in which they are living. It can occur anywhere, but predominantly impacts Black families living in the rural South. It's a factor of my white privilege that I wasn't aware of this term or practice and its dangers for people who inherit their home in this way.
This plot has elements of a legal thriller, mystery, family drama, the supernatural, and a bit of politics; it also links to the Geechee-Gullah culture. Ms. Morris skillfully blends these many elements into a cohesive story that held my attention from beginning to end. The characters are nuanced and I wasn't sure who I could trust, which kept me turning the pages.
I'm grateful this book was put on my reading radar by Cindy Burnett and the Thoughts From a Page podcast; I read an egalley and listened to a private interview with the author as a patron perk. Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for the review copy.
Helpful Score: 1
I feel cheated by the publisher notes and the hyper buzz surrounding this book. This was nothing more than a 300 page pity party that I would have declined attending had I known what I was getting myself into. The author is just a super spoiled whiney ungrateful hypocritical brat throwing endless strings of temper-tantrums. She is a "Karen" in (and out of) a hospital gown. While openly admitting flirting with the unsuspecting doctor trying to help her. She is more vain then Greek God Narcissus, (self described as more beautiful hen Roman goddess). While slamming her early physicians for missing the correct diagnosis, she fails to give proper credence to her failure to discuss all her symptoms, and follow up when new issues rise. Kinda hard to diagnose without a complete picture being drawn, which only she had the information and could do. It sounds to me that her physicians, while not perfect, were able to move toward a diagnosis as she shared more of her real symptoms. From my viewpoint, they seemed to realize when they were in over their heads and referred her to appropriate specialists: hard to fault them for that. No Doctor is infallible, but the majority does the best they can. Im not saying all Dr are perfect in most cases, as in her own, they seem to have done all the correct steps to identify and correct her problems. Her doctor's office tantrum told us volumes about her character. Her chart identifying her as "emotional fragile, noncompliaient" is very short form of the harpy from hell attitude lets loose where ever she goes. Shrieking at your cardiologist at first meeting that u will absolutely not take the only drug that he has to save your life because it will (maybe) make you fat, turn your neck thick and make your face heart shaped. And that the Dr shout take it and become a fatso him self! ... is not the best way to communicate with anyone, much less with a specialist that is trying to keep you from DEATH.
It's so much easier to point fingers and absolve yourself of any personal responsibility for your own life. She is ungrateful to the whole establishment for saving her. She wants everyone to pat her on the back at congratulate her for believing in her victimhood status. Not as a patient w transplant. But as a person whose life was ruined by the gift of another persons death. Not once has she considered that someone had to die so she can live. She resents that, and every Dr that had pushed this hell on her. She wants her before life back. Which is not possible. So she rages against her husband, Dr and everyone. Resentful bitter on top of all her other unpleasant Karen attributes. So she starts emotional and self harm black mail, I will stop medicating and kill this heart, and then you people will appreciate how hard my life is then. WOW
Hopefully the one lesson readers of this worthless book will come away with is the need to self educate and learn everything you possibly can while maneuvering through the quagmire of the healthcare system. Because it is a maze and not everyone is privileged enough to afford all that she has. Getting transplant and all this extra stuff cost a lot of $$. And dont get me started on Chemo. And if you assume I am being unfair and judging the author from a position of good health, be assured that isn't the case. I have multitude of serious issues. Close family have or died of cancer. Illness and death is ever more prevalent and the author wrongly assumes that she is alone and that her suffering is unique. But what Karens like her accomplish is that Dr get burnt out syndrome and they leave the profession, because they are tired of being treated like shit and on top dealing with hospital paperwork and insurance nonsense.
Lastly I want to say shame on Mehmet Oz, MD...the latest to attach himself to Oprah like lost baby...for tagging this book as "spectacular". His credibility is now in the toilet as far as I'm concerned. Its 500min of listening to a self entitled brat I wish I could get back.
It's so much easier to point fingers and absolve yourself of any personal responsibility for your own life. She is ungrateful to the whole establishment for saving her. She wants everyone to pat her on the back at congratulate her for believing in her victimhood status. Not as a patient w transplant. But as a person whose life was ruined by the gift of another persons death. Not once has she considered that someone had to die so she can live. She resents that, and every Dr that had pushed this hell on her. She wants her before life back. Which is not possible. So she rages against her husband, Dr and everyone. Resentful bitter on top of all her other unpleasant Karen attributes. So she starts emotional and self harm black mail, I will stop medicating and kill this heart, and then you people will appreciate how hard my life is then. WOW
Hopefully the one lesson readers of this worthless book will come away with is the need to self educate and learn everything you possibly can while maneuvering through the quagmire of the healthcare system. Because it is a maze and not everyone is privileged enough to afford all that she has. Getting transplant and all this extra stuff cost a lot of $$. And dont get me started on Chemo. And if you assume I am being unfair and judging the author from a position of good health, be assured that isn't the case. I have multitude of serious issues. Close family have or died of cancer. Illness and death is ever more prevalent and the author wrongly assumes that she is alone and that her suffering is unique. But what Karens like her accomplish is that Dr get burnt out syndrome and they leave the profession, because they are tired of being treated like shit and on top dealing with hospital paperwork and insurance nonsense.
Lastly I want to say shame on Mehmet Oz, MD...the latest to attach himself to Oprah like lost baby...for tagging this book as "spectacular". His credibility is now in the toilet as far as I'm concerned. Its 500min of listening to a self entitled brat I wish I could get back.
Saddled with Murder (Dr. Kate Vet, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Humor & Entertainment
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Humor & Entertainment
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
This is the second series featuring Dr. Kate Turner.
It started with a wish and ends with murder.
Very long book to figure out who did it and why.
Kate Turner, DVM Mystery
1. Muzzled (2014)
2. Unleashed (2015)
3. Chained (2017)
4. Penned (2018)
Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries
1. Saddled with Murder (2020)
2. Last But Not Leashed (2022)
3. Murders of a Feather (2023)
It started with a wish and ends with murder.
Very long book to figure out who did it and why.
Kate Turner, DVM Mystery
1. Muzzled (2014)
2. Unleashed (2015)
3. Chained (2017)
4. Penned (2018)
Dr. Kate Vet Mysteries
1. Saddled with Murder (2020)
2. Last But Not Leashed (2022)
3. Murders of a Feather (2023)
This is a well-written explanation of the Suez crisis and the geopolitical relationships that were affected by this quick conflict between the British, French, and Israeli, versus the Egyptians. One thing I appreciated was the clear explanation of Great Britain's decline during and after WWII. This discussion explained that England was financially decimated by the wars and did not realize that they could only fight with support.
I remember there being discussion about the Suez Canal and the unrest in the 1950s but this put the story in clear relief. It is very readable and understandable. The analysis shows the change in geopolitical strengths after WWII. Overall score = E.
I remember there being discussion about the Suez Canal and the unrest in the 1950s but this put the story in clear relief. It is very readable and understandable. The analysis shows the change in geopolitical strengths after WWII. Overall score = E.
Lone Women
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Book Type: Hardcover
I wasn't sure I would like this book during the first few chapters, but by the end I loved it. A single Black woman moves out west to be a homesteader. She brings a giant trunk with a secret inside, and with the help of new friends who are fellow homesteaders (hence the title) she makes a new life for herself and becomes free of the burden in her trunk.
The Jewels of Halstead Manor (Ladies of Devon)
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Genres: Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
The pacing of this story was painfully slow and the co-villain came out of nowhere. The characters (particularly the secondary characters) were not developed enough to make them interesting. This is obviously a set-up for the remaining friends of Giulia Pepper, but they weren't differentiated enough to make me want to read the future books.
There wasn't enough information given about Giulia's mother to make her believable or understandable. And the secondary villain? What was his motivation? Bizarre! Overall score = G.
There wasn't enough information given about Giulia's mother to make her believable or understandable. And the secondary villain? What was his motivation? Bizarre! Overall score = G.
Basquiat: Art Masters Series
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Comics & Graphic Novels
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Comics & Graphic Novels
Book Type: Paperback
Whoa, just whoa.
Alice B. reviewed on + 3606 more book reviews
Hardback 1908.ext clean, book in excellent shape for age. The text describes in detail the land, mountains and topography of the French and Italian Riveras. There are many color pictures of this area.I would assume due to age they are probalby lithographs.
Mystery In Rocky Mountain National Park (National Park Mystery Series)
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Genres: Children's Books, Travel
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Children's Books, Travel
Book Type: Paperback
Alice B. reviewed on + 3606 more book reviews
Secret Codes - Lost Landmarks - Hidden Clues - Real Locations
Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado's wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park.
Through twists and turns, the mystery unfolds while Jake, Amber, and Wes learn about survival skills, natural history, integrity, character, and friendship.
While camping in Rocky Mountain National Park, they discover they are not the only ones on this quest. An elusive shadow group is close on their heels.
Illustrated by the author, this page-turning adventure is designed to capture the imagination of even the most reluctant of young readers. Parents looking for a delightful read-aloud adventure will find it hard to put down. (Word of Caution: readers frequently note that this is a âPlease read just one more chapterâ book).
If your family loves the enchanted lands of our national parks, this series will take you to hidden places and into breathtaking landscapes. If you enjoy movies like National Treasure and Uncharted or mystery adventures like the Hardy Boys and Gary Paulsen's survival story, Hatchet, you'll love this first installment of the National Park Mystery Series.
Start this epic adventure on your Kindle app, or begin the journey with a paperback copy.
Before Jake's grandfather died, he was on the trail of a centuries-old mystery. And he has entrusted that mystery to Jake, leaving behind a set of hidden codes, riddles, maps, and other clues that lead Jake and his friends on a scavenger hunt into the heart of Colorado's wild and rugged Rocky Mountain National Park.
Through twists and turns, the mystery unfolds while Jake, Amber, and Wes learn about survival skills, natural history, integrity, character, and friendship.
While camping in Rocky Mountain National Park, they discover they are not the only ones on this quest. An elusive shadow group is close on their heels.
Illustrated by the author, this page-turning adventure is designed to capture the imagination of even the most reluctant of young readers. Parents looking for a delightful read-aloud adventure will find it hard to put down. (Word of Caution: readers frequently note that this is a âPlease read just one more chapterâ book).
If your family loves the enchanted lands of our national parks, this series will take you to hidden places and into breathtaking landscapes. If you enjoy movies like National Treasure and Uncharted or mystery adventures like the Hardy Boys and Gary Paulsen's survival story, Hatchet, you'll love this first installment of the National Park Mystery Series.
Start this epic adventure on your Kindle app, or begin the journey with a paperback copy.
Days on the Road: Crossing the Plains in 1865, The Diary of Sarah Raymond Herndon
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Book Type: Paperback
I've read numerous memoirs about women crossing the plains in the 19th century, and enjoyed reading about their experiences. People who complain about delays at airports have no idea how fortunate they are.
This one was interesting, as, except for a few bad experiences, Miss Raymond's trip seemed to be almost idyllic. As if they were on a picnic. This is almost totally different from the other memoirs I've read. Either she was very fortunate, or she whitewashed her experiences.
This one was interesting, as, except for a few bad experiences, Miss Raymond's trip seemed to be almost idyllic. As if they were on a picnic. This is almost totally different from the other memoirs I've read. Either she was very fortunate, or she whitewashed her experiences.
Lethal Impulse by Steve Rush
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Engaging characters and a compelling mystery of murder, revenge, and obsession.
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Engaging characters and a compelling mystery of murder, revenge, and obsession.
Lethal Impulse by Steve Rush is a compelling thriller and whydunit mystery featuring a serial killer targeting sweet high school girls in a small Georgia town. With its engaging main characters and race-against-the-clock pace, I was completely immersed in the suspenseful search for the killer, so much so that I was annoyed by any interruptions to my reading.
Main character Neil Caldera, the disgraced former NYPD detective, has a genuine and dedicated servant's heart. His law enforcement career was sidelined, and he was left emotionally affected by the death of an innocent bystander by one of his bullets during his righteous shooting of a serial killer in self-defense. Pursuing a new life as a man of the cloth, Neil accepts a ministerial position at a church in the small town of Madison, Georgia. Welcomed into the community, he keeps his former life as a detective to himself. However, the local police chief, also a deacon at his church, is aware of his academic degree related to crime and law enforcement, as is the chief's wife, who had developed an uncomfortable and open sexual interest in Neil that she just won't let go.The story unfolds from multiple points of view, including Neil's, crime scene Sergeant Sloane Azevedo's, and several supporting characters. Neil is drawn into the murder of a popular local high school student at the behest of the police chief, who wants to use his expert insight into the gruesome murder to gain an advantage in solving the case before he must call in the state officials. Neil and Sloane share a mutual attraction from the start, and their increased proximity and the story's suspense soon ignites their formerly slow-burn romance into a wonderfully passionate love story.
The action moves quickly as the pair follows up on clues while the case's lead detective does his official investigation, working in concert and sharing information. The author creates a horrifically ritualistic-style murder and an evocatively terrifying crime scene, including some unique and bloody clues left behind as a taunt. Realistic details of what is seen, heard, and even smelled bring the crime scene and the subsequent investigation to life. When the murderer is uncovered, the plot shifts to finding concrete evidence to arrest them and answering the ultimate question of why.While the story was mesmerizing, and I really didn't want to put it down; I did have some quibbles with the execution of the story, such as continuity issues; some stilted, unnatural feeling or cryptic dialogue; overly descriptive passages of random physical movements by characters that were not critical to the plot; small plot holes; and questions left unanswered by close of the book. None kept me from wanting to dive back into the story.
I recommend LETHAL IMPULSE to readers of mysteries, suspense, and thrillers who are not sensitive to graphic scenes of murder.I voluntarily reviewed this after receiving an Advanced Review Copy from Reedsy Discovery.
A Voice in the Wind (Mark of the Lion, Bk 1)
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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
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Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Romance, Christian Books & Bibles
Book Type: Paperback
Lynne L. reviewed on + 5 more book reviews
Excellent book about what life was mostly like during Biblical times. But after reading this book, you really need to read books 2 and 3 of the series.
Billy Boyle (Billy Boyle World War II, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
This is the first novel in Benn's series of WWII mysteries featuring Billy Boyle. I have had this book on my shelves along with a few others in the series for a few years and finally decided to give the series a try. Billy Boyle is a detective on the Boston PD when WWII hits America after Pearl Harbor in 1941. Billy is the nephew of General Dwight Eisenhower who is commanding the U.S. forces in Europe. So when Billy enlists, he is able to become a lieutenant and gets to serve under Ike as his personal investigator. As soon as he gets to England, Billy is thrown into an investigation to help find a spy who may divulge Allied plans to invade Norway (Operation Jupiter) and drive out the Nazis. The Norwegian King and his government have fled Norway along with millions in gold and are quartered in England. Then one of the Norwegian officials dies of apparent suicide or is it murder? Now Billy is looking for both a spy and a murderer.
I enjoyed this one for the most part. I thought Benn did a good job in developing the characters in the book. It was very well researched and used actual events as its background. The overall tone of the novel was somewhat mild with very little harsh language or graphic violence and with some humor thrown in. As others have pointed out, this may have been intended as a YA novel. But I liked this enough to read more in this series at some point.
I enjoyed this one for the most part. I thought Benn did a good job in developing the characters in the book. It was very well researched and used actual events as its background. The overall tone of the novel was somewhat mild with very little harsh language or graphic violence and with some humor thrown in. As others have pointed out, this may have been intended as a YA novel. But I liked this enough to read more in this series at some point.
Very good read about Thomas Jefferson's daughter and the role she played in his life.
She led a very tumultuous life-traveling, family issues, money problems, and she struggled with the idea of owning slaves.
I liked it because I love history, and I have never known much about Jefferson and his life.
She led a very tumultuous life-traveling, family issues, money problems, and she struggled with the idea of owning slaves.
I liked it because I love history, and I have never known much about Jefferson and his life.
This romance/fantasy mix is crammed with way too many characters, too many obvious "surprises", and too many subplots, all of which weigh down the pace. Along about page 200 or so, most readers will be saying "Will you please just get on with it?", especially since Crusie hasn't yet dropped in one of her patented hot-monkey-love sex scenes. (She does eventually yield, but it comes about 150 pages too late.)
The Spellman Files (Izzy Spellman, Bk 1)
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
Fun but exhausting romp centered on a family-run private investigation firm where most of the activity seems to be spying on one another.
I wish there was more books in this series, as I've enjoyed both. I understand two books in a series make it a duology. This second book appears to be the end of the series, as it was written in 2011 and the author is now 83.
I also recommend the author's "Fancy Jack Crossman" series.
I also recommend the author's "Fancy Jack Crossman" series.
Fat
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Genres: Parenting & Relationships, Teen & Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Self-Help
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Parenting & Relationships, Teen & Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels, Self-Help
Book Type: Paperback
Important stuff, but disjointed and drawings were not my style (which is, I guess, those that seems to match what you're reading about).
The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance
Book Type: Hardcover
After seeing many glowing reviews for The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter, I grabbed the audiobook since Libro.fm had it for a great price. It's set during the week before Christmas, and it was fun to listen during those same days while wrapping gifts, doing household chores, etc. I love its clever title, but the cover art is ... odd.
This is an interesting combo of mystery plus romance, and its plot is based on tropes of both genres (enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and a locked room disappearance). It's told in alternating chapters so readers know hero Ethan and heroine Maggie's thoughts and emotions. Audiobook narrators Saskia Maarleveld and Zachary Webber were excellent at imbuing the primary and secondary characters with personality.
While I enjoyed several aspects, especially the publishing world insights, I thought the romance plot was just like the male figure on the cover - heavy-handed (why is his hand so large?). Ethan was borderline sappy which didn't fit his character. I think I prefer my romance and mystery stories to stay in their own novels.
Overall, I'm glad I read this light-hearted bookish mystery/romance which can be enjoyed in any season.
This is an interesting combo of mystery plus romance, and its plot is based on tropes of both genres (enemies to lovers, forced proximity, and a locked room disappearance). It's told in alternating chapters so readers know hero Ethan and heroine Maggie's thoughts and emotions. Audiobook narrators Saskia Maarleveld and Zachary Webber were excellent at imbuing the primary and secondary characters with personality.
While I enjoyed several aspects, especially the publishing world insights, I thought the romance plot was just like the male figure on the cover - heavy-handed (why is his hand so large?). Ethan was borderline sappy which didn't fit his character. I think I prefer my romance and mystery stories to stay in their own novels.
Overall, I'm glad I read this light-hearted bookish mystery/romance which can be enjoyed in any season.
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