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1). Requiem of Insanity: Book Review Debra Ulrich has explored a unique way of bringing some light to the journey of a medical patient in this nonfiction fairytale. I have to admit that the first 40 pages were difficult for me to get through - but in the end, the material is definitely worth reading and I recommend this book to anyone involved with heavy medication. This ... 2). Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow - Review Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow by Lisa Dunn-Dern is perfect for children aged four to eight. Large pages, big print and colorful, detailed images absorb young children’s attention and spark imaginations. Funny, sweet and intelligently written, with some light humor adults can enjoy as well, the book represents society as it really is - lovi... 3). The Cranberry Bog - Book Review Scott Underhill takes readers on a stimulating, emotional ride in his book The Cranberry Bog, an environmental suspense novel. Environment Engineer, Jeff Ridge works for the Environment Protection Agency. He and his co-worker, Tara Clemens, are walking on eggshells around an unusual assignment after being called into investigate tainted water at a ... 4). The Sweet Shade of a Chinaberry Tree Fascinating from the start, The Sweet Shade of a Chinaberry Tree, by Janice Parrish, is certainly hard to classify. A creative fiction based on the author’s own experiences while growing up in Southern States in the tumultuous 1960’s – a time of great change for America - could also be classified as an inter-racial romance or possibly a drama. 5). Political Frugality - Book Review It is hard to specify exactly what genre Larry Roth’s new book can fall into. Political, frugal living, gay rights, taking care of the body and more are covered in Political Frugality – Guerrilla Economics for the Demonized, Devalued and Disenfranchised. Larry was a high income-earner who gave it up to be a relaxed gardener; he exercis... 6). Caleb's Branch This is certainly an unusual tale. Here we have Caleb, a child from a single and destitute mother, who is taken in by a trusted friend of the family. The father figure for Caleb has never been a father; he is not married and has little experience with children. Despite all of this, the two blend well together and create their own version of "family... 7). Transformation - Book Review Rab Fulton spins a unique and interesting tale in his novella, Transformation. Beginning as a romance, the story takes a bizarre turn into a fantasy, super-natural thriller involving mythological creatures and ghosts. The main character, Donnacha, is employed as a dishwasher at a restaurant in Galway, Ireland. He is inexperienced with ... 8). Pandemonium: Book Review Within the first few pages, I was engrossed and deeply moved by Apina Hrbek’s eloquent writing skills. Tears of compassion were in my eyes at several points in this moving story of survival. The main character, Edita, was raised by a heartless mother who became twisted after helplessly watching the communist government steal her family... 9). Jill 9 - Book Review Jill 9 has a story line based around a psychologically disturbed female serial killer The only lead the detectives have is the one thing all the victims have in common - all of the victims share the name, or sudunoume, of "Jill Walker". Young new weather-woman, Jill Wallokowski shines on camera stunning the television station sta... 10). Caleb’s Wish - Book Review Be careful what you wish for! Birthday wishes may just be a little more powerful than we give them credit for… Caleb’s Birthday Wish is a wonderful tale about holding on to one’s dream despite whatever we might see as obstacles. Written by David Villanueva jr. and illustrated by Edmundo Sanchez, Caleb’s Birthday Wish brings us a wonder... 11). The Distance Between Us: Book Review What can I say about a writer that leaves me in awe of her talent and crying my heart out at the end? This book moved me in so many ways. I fully identified with each of the four main characters and just loved the way Sarah Playle walks the reader into this unique and emotional story line. Here the reader is introduced to obsession, n... 12). Malevolence - Book Review The 276-page novel, Malevolence, could be classified as a mystery-paranormal fiction with elements of horror, action and murder. Multiple murders, including her husband and very dear friend, send Icy on an action packed race to save her son. She discovers a past so disturbing that it is difficult for her to accept. She is thrown into a... 13). The Island off Stony Point - Book Review Keith Sinteris and his wife Malena (the brains of the operation) hire three skilled accomplices (Stony, Bartolo and Duane) to kidnap three hostages from a monastery along with the holy tabernacle containing consecrated "bread". For all her planning, Malena had no way of knowing just how awry the hostage taking could go. Detective Jessi... 14). Cassie’s Creepy Candy Store - Review Cassie’s Creepy Candy Store by Sheila Sauvageau-Smestad is a 40-page storybook for children that will be a favorite for the Halloween season – when candy is not only unavoidable, but is abundant. Halloween is also an appropriate time to purposefully gross out the kids, with humor and light-hearted fun. The author employs a simplistic ... 15). A Fadeaway Dream of Justice to Redeem - Book Review This is definitely the most unique book of poetry that I have read to date. The author uses poetry to express the defendant’s version of a real-life cover-up case that occurred at a middle school in California in the year 1996. The only sections in the book that are not fact were when the dream-like-sequence began between the judge and the magic mi... 16). A monster Named Criney, Who Makes Kids Whiney - Book Review Excellent! The best children book of this genre that I have had the pleasure to review! A Monster Named Criney Who Makes Kids Whiney by Heather Zuckerman can be classified as a juvenile fiction geared for children aged between three and seven. Mood-setting bright color full pages greet the reader upon opening the durable cover. Superb... 17). Goldie: Book Review Written in collaboration between two authors, Goldie proves to be a full and rich story with a realistic action-packed pace and a style that gives a definite sense of being there. Orphaned with young siblings to look after, Goldie endeavors to save what is left of her family and their land by continuing her father’s boot-legging ventu... 18). I Kissed a Frog and My Prince Forgave Me - Book Review Naomi Jo Rush new book of poetry, I Kissed a Frog and My Prince Forgave Me, is a well-crafted poetic journey through infidelity. Naomi reveals the most vulnerable time in her married life. Her poetry teaches us that married couples tend to forget about each other’s needs and become absorbed in habitual day-to-day behavior. While she s... 19). A Lifetime of Words - Review Robin has split her book of poetry into neat sections dealing with Love, the joys and frustrations of raising children, the absolute grief caused by the loss of her father and finally she dedicates a chapter to her religious beliefs. Her style is simple, using basic language and sometimes using common rhyming themes – yet she experime... 20). Alison’s Journey: Book Review The dedication in this book is a work of poetry in itself. I had a distinct recollection of ‘Sleeping with the Enemy’ when reading this book, but this story has some very unique twists and turns. The characters seemed very real to me – I live in a small town and we are just like that! Here, we are shown the psychological cycle of the ... 21). A Crack in the Teacup - Book Review The Crack in the Teacup, by C.M. Albrecht, is a mystery fiction novel with a slight seasoning of romance and suspense to spice things up. The story line is centered in a small Californian town where an 11-year-old boy, Jerry Beakey, goes missing on his way to a music lesson. Author C.M. Albrecht skillfully walks the reader through every aspect of t... 22). Gilleland Poetry – Storoems and Poems ~ Review Retired professor of Microbiology, Harry Gilleland certainly has a wide variety of experiences and thought-provoking insights to share in his latest poetry book, Gilleland Poetry – Storoems and Poems. Harry’s poetry has appeared at numerous establishments over the years and he has authored three books to date. His dedication to and love of poetry i... 23). King Bartholomew and the Jester’s Riddle - Book Review King Bartholomew and the Jester’s Riddle by Pina Mastromonaco is a wonderful, fun book with a humor level perfect for children aged four to eight. Entertaining riddles entice readers to try to guess the answer while enjoying the tale. Childlike King Bartholomew is obsessed with toys and solving riddles. The chubby, balding King learns ... 24). Kitty Fantastic in Manroe’s Art Adventure - Book Review Kitty Fantastic in Manroe’s Art Adventure is a 40-page children’s book written by the accomplished and award-winning illustrator Pamela Key. Her intent in writing this book is clear in this passage from the book: "If a kid does any kind of art at least three hours a day, three days a week, for a year he or she is four times more likely... 25). Instead of Roses and Rings Instead of Roses and Rings is a wonderful tale of love and healing for two men in one university. This is not a "smut" romance – you will not find erotic scenes in this tender, insiders’ view into the life of men who prefer the company of men. Chris unknowingly haunts Alexis from the moment they meet. Alexis sees things that lead him t... 26). Violet the Pilot in Hawaii - Review Violet the Pilot in Hawaii is the third book of a children’s series written by author Bettina Bathe. One of the very first striking aspects of this book is the illustrator’s use of bright colored fish and birds, a flowery helicopter, tropical scenery and agriculture within the Hawaiian Island region. The illustrations by Barbara Fortin (www.bellocc... 27). Dark Autumn: Book Review Now this could definitely be a movie! Dark Autumn is fantastic action-packed futuristic thriller that had me riveted for days. The energy was kept very high throughout the book. Occasionally Clint Dunshee’s characters performed seemingly super-human tasks, similar to James Bond or Dirk Pitt. However, the reader is also shown their flaws and the str... 28). Extend the Life of Books and Magazines Promote reading in your community, reduce clutter around your home and your contribution of waste to the landfill, save a buck and benefit a charity while you are at it. Just how are you supposed to do all this? Well, it is actually quite simple. Go through your closets and bookshelves and look for all the used books and magazines that you no longe... 29). Feeling the Hurt: Book Review This is a book that will play with your emotions, one minute you feel rage – the next you feel pity. How could this man play with her heart so cruelly? How could she stay and allow him to slice large wounds into her heart – not just once, but repeatedly. Marie Carroll has performed a difficult task and fully portrayed her main charact... 30). Finding Lilies - Book Review Kelly Baugher creates a spellbinding tale in Finding Lilies. Readers will enjoy an emotional trip through several spicy and socially revealing scenes. They will be shown the raw horror of society and be uplifted by the power of love. The humanitarianism of the main character, Blake, provides hope that a difference can be made by one individual. 31). Born Evil - Book Review Author of two books and many short stories, J.P. Ransom is busily writing a series of books called Colla’d Greens and two more upcoming books including a sequel to Born Evil. Born Evil is a compact, 150-page book that is printed on acid-free paper – which may be of interest to the environmentally conscious consumer. I would categorize... 32). The Estrogen Underground - Book Review Cheryl O’Donovan and Tom Wolferman have collaborated their efforts to create a book for women of the Baby Boomer Generation with their recently released book, The Estrogen Underground. Cheryl brings her cartoonist and writer skills while Tom’s satire balances out the varied topics for today’s women that are talked about in a frank and downright fun... 33). Pumping Your Muse - Book Review Pumping Your Muse is a 136-page non-fiction, self-help writer’s manual that is conveniently available in both electronic and print format. The hardcopy is coil-bound – perfect for an inviting workbook. Published just recently in June 2005, this book belongs on every writer’s reference bookshelf. Donna Sundblad’s goal for her manual has... 34). A Choice to Survive: Book Review Nance Sparks’ new novel, A Choice to Survive, brings to the reader a detailed and realistic view into what it takes to survive the impending threat of chemical, biological and nuclear war on American soil. She uses her characters to discuss political and social issues with a passionate stand on what is wrong with the world. Watching th... 35). Give a Little - Book Review This 310 page saga is Scott Underhill’s second superbly written novel. I have had the pleasure of reviewing both of his books - and they are equally outstanding, yet profoundly different pieces of fiction. Give a Little certainly provokes empathy for each of its characters. It is an emotional roller-coaster ride for the reader, while ... 36). Coco Twain Tells the Truth - Book Review Judie Porter writes a very unusual tale in her book, Coco Twain Tells the Truth. Her skill rings with such a captivating style that I was forced to read the entire novel from beginning to end – in one sitting. There are two main characters here - both being young girls residing in a small, quiet town. They are the best of friends. Thr... 37). Crest of Eagles - Book Review Jocelyn has an excellent knowledge and understanding of the writing craft. The author interweaves multiple, strong, leading characters and two completely different time frames masterfully. Crest of Eagles reminds me of some of the great works of Wilbur Smith. This book certainly ranks with some of the best that I have reviewed to date and I would n... 38). Trash Talk’s Best Tip Picks for 2005 Dave and Lillian Brummet, authors of the book Trash Talk, offer a free service called Tip of the Month where visitors can learn new reduction and reuse ideas that will save money for the household and office on their website (http://www.sunshinecable.com/~drumit). Listed below are the favorite Tip Picks of 2005. May 2005 Cardboar... 39). The Demon Plague - Book Review The Demon Plague by Joreid McFate is a fantastic paranormal suspense science-fiction novel, involving time-travel and mysticism. This 424 page book is also available in e-book format. Due to the volume of books I review, most are donated to our local library when the assignment is complete. However, this is one book that I just cannot... 40). ARTURO EL REY - Book Review This large (378 pages), fantasy-adventure novel should give best selling authors like Stephen King heavy competition. Fantastically interwoven with elements of King Arthur’s realm, including a little Arthurian romance, Arturo el Rey will keep the reader captivated. The main character, Art Reyes, escapes gang life and joins the Marines ... 41). Call Me Mommy ~ Book Review Retired police captain, Marshall Frank, has written another excellent read in his latest work, Call Me Mommy. Marshall is definitely a prolific writer – he has authored five books and hundreds of short stories and essays to date. I would classify Call Me Mommy as a tragic suspense saga. Marshall succeeds in making the book more realist... 42). Mathew and the Highland Rescue: Book Review A stimulating adventure! Sabine Muir has written a wonderful children’s story that can be read many, many times. This is a time-travel, Christian fantasy novel that reminds me a little bit of one of my favorite childhood books, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’. Here, the main character, Mathew, is a young boy growing up under dif... 43). In Walks Love: Book Review A moving and unusual tale with a pleasant conclusion, that takes us through nearly 20 years of the trials a young mother faces, and the challenges her son endures while discovering his roots. Samantha, a teenager, finds herself pregnant. Knowing she would not be allowed to let the baby live – let alone keep it – while she resided unde... 44). The Adventures of Willowby Went: Book Review This is definitely a fantasy novel. Being a Tolkien fan, I found many days of enjoyable reading here in J.S. Harrison’s world. This is a place that is crowded with Fairies, Leprechauns, friendly Trolls and Ogres, Wizards, Knights, Dragons, Vampire assassins, large evil black rabbits and ghouls along with Men, Dwarves, Elves and Trofkins. 45). Shattered Memories, Scattered Emotions - Book Review Betty Woodrum released her first book of poetry entitled Shattered Memories, Scattered Emotions in on July 16, 2005. Her poetry is clean and simple and extremely honest. There is such a strong theme of the various forms of love that the word ‘love’ should almost be included in the title! It is apparent throughout Betty’s poetry that f... 46). Song Of Cy: Understanding Grief – Review Are you a step-parent, parent, sibling, grandparent or friend of a deceased person? Then this book is for you! A delicately written and moving piece of work that is electrically charged with Katlyn Stewart’s love and grief for her daughter. Join in the celebration of life through Katlyn’s tale recounting her daughter’s life and learn ... 47). Invisible Ink - Book Review Carl Veno’s book, Invisible Ink, provides an insider’s view of the newspaper world during the author’s 25-years as a journalist and editor - at a time when major events were having dramatic affects on American society. Told in a no-nonsense matter-of-fact manner, the tales of experience are intermingled with the author’s family history, including t... 48). Letter to Maya Angelou - Review Letter to Maya Angelou is a book that is intended to entice the reader’s attention and provoke them to delve into deep thought on environmental and society issues. One hundred breath-taking, intimate photographs of nature scenes have been included in this book. Beautiful shots of flocks of birds just taking off in flight, enchanting f... 49). A Voice in the Night Seventy-five pages of poetic thought on everyday life, including the author’s frustrations with shopping and solicitors, greet the readers of A Voice in the Night, by GeorgeAnne Smith. She also includes a touching homage to the men and women who protect and serve us all. An interesting poem speaks from the view of a person who is shocked to find ou... 50). Violet the Pilot in France - Review Violet the Pilot in France is the second book in children’s series written by author Bettina Bathe. This adventure involves a hot air balloon trip in Provence, France. Proud Canadian author and commercial pilot, Bettina Bathe was certain to include a Canadian flag patch on her main character’s shoulder. However, Violet the pilot also embraces the c... Browse Pages: 1 [2] [3]