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The
Week of December 15th
This
week's winner was Vclairbleu@aol.com, who received
Protect
and Defend by Richard North Patterson
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TeaSage@aol.com
DECK THE HALLS
by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark, 5 stars
True to form, the Clarks plunge you right into the midst
of the action. Not only did mother and daughter work together
on this mystery, but so do two of their best-known and
loved characters: Regan Reilly and Alvirah Meehan.
INSOMNIA by Stephen King
Stephen King gives us an interesting "take" on insomnia
-- what if it has a purpose, one beyond our wildest imaginings?
A long read, but if you can't sleep, pick up this book
and try reading it "aura-ly".
Sheldon51@aol.com
CAUGHT DEAD IN PHILADELPHIA by Gillian
Roberts, 5 stars
I'D RATHER BE IN PHILADELPHIA by Gillian Roberts,
5 stars
HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION by Gillian Roberts,
5 stars
A Mystery series featuring Amanda Pepper, English teacher
at a Philadalphia prep school, and her love interest C.K.
McKenzie, a very literate Southern police officer. The
books are witty, wry, engaging, make me laugh out loud,
particularly the dead-on comments on education. Particularly
amusing for those in the educational field. The audio
tapes which were done on some of the books are read by
a wonderful woman who does several different voices very
convincingly
Cipsi2@aol.com
TODAY I AM A BOY by David Hays, 2 stars
(Non-Fiction) A 66-year-old man studies for his bar mitzvah
in a year-long class with 12 year olds and learns much
about himself.
THE FAMILY ORCHARD by Nomi Eve, 5 stars
(Fiction) Parallel stories written by a father and daughter
(both fictional) of their Jewish family history ranging
from Eastern Europe to Israel and the U.S. An amazing
story and great piece of writing.
MASTERSON by Richard S. Wheeler, 5 stars
(Fiction) A fictional story of Bat Masterson, who in his
latter years was a journalist in N.Y. He and wife Emma
take a trip back west to Dodge City, Los Angeles and Denver
in an effort to come to terms with his unfounded reputation
as a man who killed 26 people. Great, warm characters
permeate the entire book, which makes it eminently readable.
THE RECTOR OF JUSTIN by Louis Auchincloss,
4 stars
(Fiction) The story of one man - the founder of a religious
boy's school - as told by his associates. He is, of course,
seen differently by all. Book was published in the '60s.
POSTVILLE - A CLASH OF CULTURES IN HEARTLAND AMERICA
by Stephen G. Bloom, 4 stars
(Non-Fiction) A large group of Lubavitcher Hassidim set
up residence in a small Iowa town. Their business endeavor
(operating a slaughterhouse) revives the town economically
but up-ends the status quo of the little farmland community.
It is a very interesting book!
Krebsman
THE OTTOMAN CENTURIES by Lord Kinross,
5 stars
SHAKESPEARE ON THE GERMAN STAGE by Wilhelm
Hortmann and Michael Hamburger, 4 stars
Recommended for anyone interested in Shakespeare, 20th
Century Germany or theatre history
DAME EDNA EVERAGE AND THE RISE OF CIVILISATION
by John Lahr, 3 stars
Entertaining portrait of the Australian comedian Barry
Humphries
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN - EMPRESARIO OF TEXAS
by Gregg Cantrell, 4 stars
Excellent "warts and all" biography of "The Father of
Texas"
OTHER PEOPLE'S SHOES by Harriet Walter, 3 stars
British actress writes intelligently about her craft
MAKING MUSICALS by Tom Jones, 4 stars
Author of "The Fantasticks" gives a basic introduction
to the writing of musical comedies
Marilguad@aol.com
DECK THE HALLS by Mary Higgins Clark
and Carol Higgins Clark, 5 stars
POP GOES THE WEASEL by James Patterson
waiting to be read
JULIE AND ROMEO by Anne Raymond, 4 stars
Thanks and Happy Holidays
kjbudd@home.com
ONE THOUSAND WHITE WOMEN: The Journals of May Dodd
by Jim Fergus, 5 Stars
My most favorite/memorable read!
OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon, 5 Stars
Whimsey03@aol.com
BURR by Gore Vidal, 5 stars
The best historical fiction I've read. The portrait of
George Washington alone is priceless.
CARLASONSHINE
THE LADIES AUXILIARY by Tova Mirvis,
5 stars
LWAnalyst@aol.com
MARY, BLOODY MARY by Carolyn Meyer,
4 stars
THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY by E.L. Konigsburg,
5 stars
THE GREATEST MIRACLE IN THE WORLD by
Og Mandino, 2 stars
THE PIGMAN by Paul Zindel, 5 stars
PIGMAN'S LEGACY by Paul Zindel, 5 stars
Walkingthewalk
THE HOUSE OF GENTLE MEN by Kathy Hepinstall,
4 stars
A one of a kind find.
PATTY JANE'S HOUSE OF CURL by Lorna
Landvik, 4 stars
Laugh and cry, this is one that I will remember for a
long while.
POPE JOAN by Donna Woolfolk Cross
By far the best book I've read all year, and my husband
loved it too!
THE PILOT'S WIFE by Anita Shreve
Most disappointed this year by THE PILOT'S WIFE. BORING!
RNPACKER@aol.com
I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE by Wally Lamb,
4 stars
Very good. Some parts do drag a little though.
Tazz357@aol.com
SENSE AND SENSIBILITY by Jane Austen,
5 stars
THE RUN by Stuart Woods, 4.5 stars
WILD JUSTICE by Phillip Margolin, 3
stars
DUST TO DUST by Tami Hoag, 4 stars
SNOBNO1@aol.com
HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER'S STONE # 1
by J.K.Rowling, 5 stars
Done yesterday
HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS # 2
by J.K. Rowling, 5 stars
Done yesterday
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN # 3
by J.K. Rowling, 5 stars
Done yesterday
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE # 4
by J.K. Rowling, 4 stars
Still reading
ABLE'S ISLAND by William Steig, 5 stars
HEIDI by Johanna Spyri, 3 stars
GOLIATH'S CHRISTMAS by Terrance Dicks, 3 stars
REAL KIDS, REAL ADVENTURES by Deborah
Morris, 5 stars
lewisjer@pilot.msu.edu
HANNIBAL by Thomas Harris, 1 star
I just finished the book, and while I was thrilled and
engaged in his first three novels, this one left me with
something to desire. I was expecting a great follow-up
to THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS, and what I got, in my opinion,
was a cop out. Harris seems to have ended this book with
the exact notion that he was going to write another sequel.
He didn't seem to put much thought into this one, and
he ruined the characters in a way that can't be repaired.
I would give this book one star and say only read if you
REALLY like Harris, but if you loved Silence, and don't
want to be turned off, don't read this one.
SKINNY LEGS AND ALL Tom Robbins, 4 stars
I have read most of Robbins works, and this novel is in
line with the rest. It is witty, fast paced, and full
of sexual innuendo. If you like Robbins work, then this
is a book to read. I'm not all the way through it yet,
but it has caught my attention fast.
DUNE by Frank Herbert, 5 stars
This was my first read in the series, and I loved it.
If you like science fiction than this is definitely the
novel for you.
lkocmt@lakeland.lib.mi.us
STUDENT OF WEATHER by Elizabeth Hay,
5 stars
Excellent book. One of the best books I've ever read.
Cruunin@aol.com
POP GOES THE WEASEL by James Patterson,
5 stars
THE PACT by Jodi Picoult, 3 stars |
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