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The
Week of March 30th
This
week's winner was kristen@booksintl.com, who received
a copy of Money, Love, by Brad Barkley.
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Termite104@aol.com
PLAIN TRUTH
by Jodi Picoult, 5 stars
Loved this book....surprise ending and great details about
Amish life.
mnmari@mn.rr.com
FROM THE CORNER OF HIS EYE
by Dean Koontz, 5 stars
One of his best, I think. Bet it'll be made into a movie.
Katehopper45@aol.com
THE GREEN MILE
by Stephen King, 5 stars
It was a book that you just can't stop reading.
Omisitiou@aol.com
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE
by J.K. Rowling,
5 stars.
I recommend for children.
THE STORM OF THE CENTURY
by Stephen King, no rating given
shoff@adelphia.net
THE PILOT'S WIFE
by Anita Shreve, 4 stars
Riveting description of the most painful of human emotions,
grief, loss, betrayal and jealousy. Asks that painful
question...How well do you know your mate? Great book
club discussions.
LKellett@aol.com
PLAIN TRUTH
by Jodi Picoult, 5 stars
Excellent read about a murder among the Amish.
bkwrm@hotmail.com
HEARSE OF A DIFFERENT COLOR
by Tim Cockey, 5 stars
Sequel to THE HEARSE YOU CAME IN ON.
SPINDLE'S END
by Robin McKinley, 4 stars
DThomas201@aol.com
DREAMCATCHER
by Stephen King, 4 stars
Much awaited and lovers of the King will feel right at
home.
EWelsh1212@aol.com
A HEARTBREAKING WORK OF STAGGERING GENIUS
by Dave Eggers,
5 Stars
AMERICAN PSYCHO
by Bret Easton Ellis, 5 Stars
(Not for the squeamish)
BAGOMBO SNUFFBOX
by Kurt Vonnegut 4 Stars
SOMETIMES A GREAT NOTION
by Ken Kesey 5 Stars
Lucky4750@aol.com
COMMITMENTS
by Barbara Delinsky 5 stars
Another great romance story that will entertain you and
keep you in suspense throughout the entire read. Nobody
does it better than Delinsky.
THE STANISLASKI SISTERS
by Nora Roberts, 5 stars
I love everything Roberts writes. She captivates and brings
you right into every one of her stories. This one is another
great write by Roberts. Read it.
barb25978@aol.com
THE GOLD COAST
by Nelson DeMille, no rating given
It brings you to the East Coast where mobsters and rich
live in the same community but the sex, violence and intrigue
will keep you turning pages.
EDGE OF DANGER
by Jack Higgins, no rating given
Higgins brings back his crew of Dillion, Hannah Bernstein
and General Ferguson to try and out guess a ruthless and
revenge. Another great book by Jack Higgins.
MAXX01@peoplepc.com
EVAN HELP US
by Rhys Bowen, 5 stars
The story takes place in Wales and Evan Evans is the constable
of a small town called Llanfair. The village of Llanfair
has always been at odds with the neighboring town of Beddgelert
but with an archaeological find nearby in the hills of
Llanfair the rivalry is taken to extremes and death. The
first book by Ms Bowen in this series is EVANS ABOVE.
She writes very much like M.C. Beaton and her stories
regarding Evan Evans has charm as well as a sense of humor.
You will find yourself smiling at Evan just as you do
with Hamish McBeth and Agatha Raisin. If you are an M.C.
Beaton fan or you just want a light, fun read, you will
love Ms Bowen's books at first read and all three of her
books in this series will capture your heart!
savinggrace@essex1.com
HOUSE OF MIRTH
by Edith Wharton, 5 stars
It is amazing how much enjoyment can be gleaned from a
book written almost a century ago. But, I guess that is
why they are called "classics"! The "lifestyle of the
rich and famous" characterized by Lily Bart reinforces
that women need to believe in themselves as other than
mere ornaments.
I KNOW THIS MUCH IS TRUE
by Wally Lamb, 4 stars
This almost endless book has many strong points that make
for an interesting read. The author has successfully captured
the troubled voice of the schizophrenic and the frustrations
of family members as they try to manage everyday life
throughout the years. The book would have been better
at half the length. And, the ending is too tidy in its
ending.
NEPR@aol.com
LOSING JULIA
by Jonathan Hull, 5 Stars.
I read it on the recommendation of the bookreporter. It's
as good as everyone said. I especially liked Patrick's
insight about love that he shared with the young man on
the plane.
HSuss89012@aol.com
1ST TO DIE
by James Patterson, 5 stars
All I can say is: move over Alex Cross!!!!
EDGE OF DANGER
by Jack Higgins, 3 stars
In this writer's opinion, the use of the same characters
is becoming both redundant and boring. The introduction
of an Arabian/English family as protagonists doesn't help.
BIRDS OF PREY
by JA Jance, 5 stars
Welcome back JP Beaumont, I have missed you!! This book
will keep you up all night.
MAESTRO
by Bob Woodward, 5 stars
I am prejudiced in that I love the way he writes for the
average reader. He is, as always, informative and educational.
When you consider that Alan Greenspan's 1/2 basis point
cut was not enough to satisfy Wall St, and the reaction
of the markets to it was generally negative, this book
is a MUST READ.
TLIP55@aol.com
CIVIC BEAUTIES
by C. D. Payne, 5 stars
Hilarious and so well written. By the author of YOUTH
IN REVOLT: the Journals of Nick Twisp. Loved both of these
books.
CHOCOLAT
Joanne Harris, 2 stars
This book is very well written and the descriptions of
the confections and decorations are great; but I did not
care for any of the characters. They (even the main character)
seemed unbelievably mean and nasty spirited. It was a
juvenile power struggle of one "group" against another.
A waste of time.
SORTOFAWRITER@aol.com
STALKER
by Faye Kellerman, 4 Stars
Enjoyable, easy read.
MichelleM819@aol.com
THE BODYGUARD'S ASSIGNMENT
by Amanda Stevens, 4 stars
I started this book out of sheer desperation for something
- anything - to read. Turned out to be a very pleasant
surprise. Harlequin Texas Confidential series book about
an undercover reporter who witnesses a drug mob killing.
She then unwillingly ends up in the protective custody
of the former lover she betrayed for a story. Lots of
action for a romance novel. Quick read.
Joyfuljess@aol.com
ONE FOR THE MONEY
thru
HOT SIX
by Janet Evanovich, 5 stars
The Stephanie Plum novels. These are the most outrageous
and funny mysteries I have ever read. I devoured them
like they were Hershey bars. If you enjoy mysteries but
don't need the "dark" overtones, read this series. You
will be in for such a treat!
THE FIRST COUNSEL
by Brad Metzger, 5 stars
An excellent, thoroughly engrossing book. I read it in
two very looooong sittings.
THE LAST PRECINCT
by Patricia Cornwell 5 stars
This was by far the best Kay Scarpetta novel in several
years. Full of depth and revelations about Scarpetta and
Pete Marino (rememeber his son? the one he hates? guess
why?).
REVENGE OF THE COOTIE GIRLS
by Sparkle Hayter, 3 stars
The author tries for funny and bawdy and ends up sounding
cheap and disgusting. Skip this series and go for Janet
Evanovich instead. You will get so many more real laughs
instead of cheap thrills.
ZakasNana@aol.com
J IS FOR JUDGMENT
by Sue Grafton, 5 stars
Another in the series featuring Kinsey Milhone. This one
was so good I read it in one sitting.
THE PROGRAM
by Stephen White, 5 stars
A real page turner! One of the best thrillers ever.
A DARKNESS MORE THAN NIGHT
by Michael Connelly, 5 stars
Another great thriller.
pastorleon@cubsmvp.com
ICED
by Jenny Siler, 4 Stars
This book is the most aptly titled work I have ever read.
Because of the graphic discription of a body being taken
out of an ice covered river? No. Because of the graphic
discription of a slashed corpse found in the snow in a
trailer park? No. Simply because Jenny Siler can describe
a Montana winter so well, that you certainly don't want
to be there. I have lived in Montana and I know exactly
what she is talking about. Every other page it seems has
a degree by degree commentary on the biting cold. This
is woven so well into the story that for me the cold became
one of the characters. The plot and the character development
are average, however the way she can convey the cold will
make you put on your scarf even if you are reading at
the beach in July in San Diego. This summer if you lose
power in California and the air conditioning goes out,
never fear, just curl up with this book, and you will
cool right down.
SilverDawg87@aol.com
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN
by J. K.
Rowling, no rating given
This book is enchanting and feels like you're with Harry
every step of the way.
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