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51). French Blood: Book Review This short novel is written with a fast-paced, no-nonsense style. Here, Sara and Tamara, (two young adult cousins) are enjoying a bit of the ‘night life’ - like we all do in our youth. However, their experience was quite different. Instead of fun parties and kissing boys, these two girls find themselves thrown into a conflict between vampires – a c... 52). Lethal Option - Book Review This has to be one of the best detective novels I have read in some time – right up there with Lawrence Sanders! P.J. Lawton is far from new to the world of writing and he displays excellent story-writing skills in Lethal Option. He shares much of the same history as his main character, giving the detective more depth than could be achieved otherwi... 53). Reality Checked - Book Review Reality Checked – Life through Death, is a moving saga about finding meaning in a world of suffering and pointless hate based on the color of skin. Former school teacher and Theologist, Victor Waller has incorporated many of life’s issues through the lives of his characters who were forced to make decisions in hopeless situations. Racism, revenge a... 54). Authors Win Environment Award Since 1999, Canadian authors Dave and Lillian Brummet have been working hard towards raising environmental awareness and providing a means for better waste management. Their columns and articles have appeared in publications across North America, in the UK and in various online E-zines. Their book Trash Talk, released just last August, has been emb... 55). Druxel Manor - Book Review Druxel Manor is a stimulating thriller-mystery-romance novel that keeps the reader guessing. Who do you trust? Everyone seems to know a little something but no one is willing to explain – or rather, what is revealed only creates more confusion. There are three main characters here. Trevor and Angel are adopted siblings who were raised... 56). Don't Go Alone - Book Review This 284-page mystery thriller has twists and turns that will keep readers guessing right until the end. I was thinking about the book for days after I completed this review project. I knew it had to be read again from the moment I finished the last page. Handsome, well-built Michael Bannagan is CEO and founder of a successful compute... 57). RV California English teacher and award-winning writer, Angelo Spyropoulos, has recently released his first novel, RV. This book is a 188-page travel-adventure fiction for young adults – it is also available in e-book format. The tale is revealed from the viewpoint of the main character, 13 year old Joey Mills - a child of divorced paren... 58). Cremator's Revenge - Book Review Author, Margaret LeNois demonstrates excellent story-telling capabilities in her 272-page fiction novel, Cremator’s Revenge. The title was perfect choice for the book. Here we have a very disturbed serial killer working as a cremator at the very graveyard where his beloved grandmother lay. Obsessed with her death, a twisted kind of re... 59). Daddy I Forgive You - Book Review This true account of domestic sexual abuse does not horrify the reader with graphic details of incest – rather it shares the repercussions of it. C.J.Wilke's personal reactions, her recovery and interactions with family members are well documented here. In the beginning, the survivor is counseled into finding something healthy to hold... 60). Amapola - Book Review Alan Heywood writes a stimulating, though sometimes improbable, adventure novel in Amapola. What I mean by this is that the characters are seemingly very lucky or were simply at the right place, at the right time. Yet, other scenes are somewhat reminiscent of a James Bond movie. I liked the humor Alan dabbled throughout the novel and admired the st... 61). Kisho - Review Now here’s a treat for dog-lovers! Author of multiple short stories for children, Jarod Twiford, has recently released his first children’s book, Kisho. This story line is unique and has an ending that readers will not see coming. Everyone loves a hero story. But in Kisho, the hero is an animated animal that is not really animated nor... 62). Book Promotion Woes? Too many new authors believe that once their book is written the sales will just come pouring in and they will make a bundle. Sadly, this disillusionment is shattered when they receive a royalty check. The honest to goodness truth of the matter is that the writer's work is only started when the book is released. Even the huge author names of today ... 63). Violet the Pilot Children’s Book Series - Review Canadian commercial pilot, owner of a publishing company, mother of two and author of the Violet the Pilot children’s book series, Bettina Bathe has a talent and energy for today’s youth. I think this aviation adventure fiction series is appropriate for children aged between three and eight years old. Her children’s book series focus d... 64). Her Backyard - Book Review Her Backyard by Doreen Lewis is an adventure, romance novel that depicts a career woman in the middle of self-discovery. It is about making choices that may not be so easy to make and complex relationships between co-workers, siblings and friends. I am certain that many readers within the age group between 30 and 40 will find a connection with Audr... 65). Going Deeper - Book Review Going Deeper by Jean-Claude Koven is certainly a nicely presented, hard-cover book. This fiction fantasy has an obvious inclination to aid readers who are embarking on their personal spiritual quest. The main character, Larry, is going through a break down, of sorts. He decides the best cure is to retreat into nature. The problem is t... 66). Dragon Tales - Review Dragon Tales by Mary C. Fairbanks is truly and entertaining book, chock full of twenty-four dragon stories. Perfect for youth from the age of five to fifteen, even adults would be charmed by its pages. The images are unique and interesting, with a style that left me with the impression they were created on a computer. Caregivers are li... 67). Chatterbox – The Bird Who Wore Glasses Remember the Batman movies? Well, the movie producer of successful movies like these and entertaining children’s television shows such as Where on Earth is Carmen Sandiego?, Michael Uslan, has released this adorable children’s book. Chatterbox – The Bird Who Wore Glasses is available in a durable, hard-cover format with a lovely cover sleeve that w... 68). Fern’s Dragon: Book Review Fern’s Dragon is a wonderfully fun read that stimulates the imagination of both young people and the young-at-heart alike. It is a good mystery-fantasy story that is artfully composed. Fern is a bright, artistic young girl who is utterly fascinated with dragons. One day she created a masterpiece with beach sand and loved it so much tha... 69). Deadly Duplicates - Book Review When I first read the basic theme of the book, I thought seemed far-fetched. I couldn’t have been more wrong. In fact, the last 30 pages were so spell-binding everything else in my life had to wait until I finished the book. Author Margaret Lenois takes on a difficult task with this serial killer story line. Deadly Duplicates is a fiction novel abo... 70). Fading toward Enlightenment - Review Fading Toward Enlightenment by Wayne Wirs is definitely a well made book of excellent quality – it will certainly endure multiple readings. I loved the feel of the pages as I turned them. I would classify this book as a useful, inspirational, self-help tool for those searching for inner peace. Wayne shares his personal experiences while he searches... 71). Thoughts in Words - Book Review Yinka Adebiyi’s new book of poetry, Thoughts in Words, was certainly written with the intent to encourage and uplift its readers. This book represents seven years of dedicated work by a talented author, and community-minded musician. Much of the content is very up beat with a spiritual and inspirational theme. Yinka disc... 72). I Hear Gaea - Book Review I have to say that I found this work simply breath-taking from the first poem on. Tessa Crigger focuses on issues of conscious living, anti-racism, natural resource consumption, the necessity of finding alternatives and the importance of the individual. At the end of the book, she gives readers a glimpse into her personal life, which I think was he... 73). Bob the Dragon Slayer - Review This very fun, exciting, fast-paced, warm novella - Bob the Dragon Slayer by Harry E. Gilleland Jr. – was a great afternoon read. In only 99 pages, this poet and author takes readers on a glorious adventure. Bob, an orphaned peasant lad witnesses a dragon destroying an entire village and dreams of becoming a knight. Within a short time... 74). Fire in the Ice: Book Review An excellent novel that will wring tears of frustration and pain and then tears of joy from the reader.'Fire in the Ice’ is a perfect title for this book. The passion, confusion and anger that the main character (Deedra) felt, along with her pain over the loss of her parents and the death of her young husband caused her to cover her he... 75). The Convent and The Rose: Book Review Kathy Shultz proves to be an author to watch for with this western ghost story that has more than a little romance thrown in. She brings to life the brutal hardships of early America and the sacrifices people had to make in order to survive. This is a tragic love story where love is blinded by prejudice and blocked by assumptions made... 76). Your Mental Energy Sphere - review Author Shyam Mehta is far from new to the world of writing, as this is his 16th publication. The main focus of all of Shyam’s work is helping others to find happiness in their lives and within themselves. Dedicating his life to what he believes in, Shyam is currently the founder and operator of the Loving Heart Center and an informative website (ht... 77). Unspoken Dream: Book Review Carol Bennett writes a stunning mystery-thriller. Her chilling entrance is one I have encountered only rarely in a book. Here, we have a victim who looks like he had been swarmed by bees in the middle of a storm, but the reader is lead to believe that it was something much more ominous and that it is about to get worse. There are many... 78). The Seventh Jewel - Book Review The Seventh Jewel is a fantasy-adventure fiction geared for youth (ages 11 and up). J.J. Pritchard crammed several tantalizing elements in only 278 pages. The reader is taken on a journey that involves a treasure hunt, a noble quest and the discovery of an ancient civilization. The author touches upon family relationships, dealing with death and co... 79). Silent Lies - Book Review Silent Lies is an action romance saga, that takes the reader through decades of a tumultuous time between the end of World War I and the beginnings of World War II. Excellent and intelligent use of actual historical events makes this piece both educational and entertaining. Leo, a young Hungarian boy who sees too many horrors and dece... 80). Write it Right! - Book Review Write it Right – The Ground Rules For Self-editing Like the Pros by Dawn Josephson and Lauren Hidden is a perfect resource book for those who have difficulty editing and deciding where to even begin the process. The authors make it very clear that editing belongs not just in the publishing world, but also in the corporate world. Proper... 81). Wooffer - Children's Book Review Wooffer is a collection of thirty-three short animal-adventure children stories originally written by Betty Fasig for her family. The center character is Wooffer, a hairy dachshund puppy that "mom", the author, receives as a surprise Xmas gift from her fun-loving family. A host of animals grace the pages of Wooffer, including Old Agne... 82). Sanguine Secrets: Book Review A little competition for Anne Rice? Mariposa Jones’ novel reads like a movie, with scenes flashing through time from 335 BC to the 1980’s that kept me guessing and intrigued. The author escorts us into a wild world of vampires, intricate lies and love so great that it endures the ages. Sanguine Secrets has a surprise end... 83). Putting it on Paper: Book Review Dawn Josephson, author of 14 books, has written a fantastic author resource with her latest book Putting it on Paper – The ground rules for creating promotional pieces that sell books. This book discusses the development and use of contents within a media kit, and other marketing materials. From cover letters, press releases, book reviews, bios, se... 84). Moon Child - Book Review Moon Child by Simone Maroney is a larger sized adventure, fantasy novel with 55 chapters. The story line involves complex relationships between six main characters, which are delicately balanced leaving room for intrigue. Hanna, the chief character, was selected from birth by the Goddess, given special training and endowed with ‘gifts... 85). Lucian's Place Lucian’s Place - Book Review Lucian’s Place is a tale of far-fetched proportions, yet so close to the possibilities of our own present technologies that it is quite believable. The idea of three people and their immediate surroundings (a high-tech self-sustained ranch) being thrown back in time might seem a trifle wild, y... 86). The Chaos Cycle - Book Review The Chaos Cycle by John Kerchack is destined for the best sellers list! I couldn’t put it down and was quite frustrated when my life kept interrupting my reading sessions during the review process of this book. Honestly, my husband would talk to me and I wouldn’t even know it. He even made and served supper and I was scarcely aware of what had happ... 87). Unscrambled Eggs - Book Review Nadia Brown is an accomplished poet and operates the online poetry journal, Liquid Muse. She displays an unusual poetry style with exceptional language skills in her first book of poetry, Unscrambled Eggs. My personal favorites were ‘Moon over Columbus’ and ‘Only a Girl’. Her statement "I offer more than words" is especially true in th... 88). Murder Without Pity: Book Review Murder Without Pity by Steve Haberman is available as both an e-book and book versions. This is a fiction based on historical fact and real events. Steve has incorporated extensive research, interviews and his experiences while traveling in France to make this book into what it is. The main character is a state criminal investigator w... 89). The Elf Prince - Book Review Author Todd McClimans is a 5th grade teacher and young father, who lives in Nevada with his family. Todd has been writing short stories for his students for more than 10 years and The Elf Prince is his first novel. Currently, Todd is working on a sequel to this book and has two other book projects ahead in his future. All the elements ... 90). The Plight of Queen Bee - Book Review This is a children’s book that will keep readers glued to the pages right to the end. The Plight of Queen Bee by Simone Fairchild entails forty pages of gorgeous, bright fun illustrations with vivid detail and glorious lilac flowers in full bloom. Illustrator Pamela Marie Key masterfully creates real-life illusions right down to the ba... 91). Men of Extreme Action - Book Review Action, thriller and humor – this book has it all! Men of Extreme Action by Joseph Kochanoff is one of the better books I have reviewed this year, despite its obvious need of editing. Based in the action movie making industry, Joseph incorporates murder, excellent fight scenes and sabotage. The two main characters are action movie star... 92). The Jewish Pilgrimage - Book Review The Jewish Pilgrimage – An Exploration of Reality, Mainly in Verse The Jewish Pilgrimage by Geoffrey Hoffman is clearly written to inspire philosophical discussion. This book depicts the author’s personal journey to find some form of understanding about man, our various versions of God and how this effects society and the use of its kn... 93). Live In The Moment - Book Review Live in the Moment is a self-help motivational book, written primarily for a female audience. The author Julie Robinson, shares the secrets that help her keep a positive outlook in her daily life. Each of the 10 chapters has little exercises to help the reader discover tools that will fit their particular situation and personality. Ke... 94). The Letter Writer: Book Review I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were portrayed very well. Jack, a multimillionaire who experiences mid-life crisis and ends up finding meaning to his life – but it costs him millions of dollars and emotional pain. Adele is a heavy-drinking, free-living, multimillionaire with an independent mind and a sense of humor. Wendy, a single moth... 95). Reduce Waste this Christmas Christmas is responsible for more waste and consumption than any other holiday. North American’s trash increases by 25% over Christmas - which equates to 25 million extra tons of garbage going to the landfill. By recognizing the incredible waste that is generated the urgency to do something becomes apparent. A truly useful or environment friendly g... 96). Trash Talk Your Way to a Better World North Americans account for less than 10% of the world's population, yet we produce 50% of the world's garbage and consume more than 33% of it's resources. If everyone consumed like the average North American, we would require three Earths! Authors Dave and Lillian Brummet offer an upbeat, proactive look at waste and resource manageme... 97). Rain, Rain, What a Pain! - Book Review Rain, Rain, What a Pain! is illustrated by the highly accomplished and award-winning artist, Pamela Key. I just could not say enough good things about her work and certainly, the illustrations are the strongest asset of this children’s book. This is work you’d expect to see in an art gallery. Bright detailed textures and backgrounds – some with wha... 98). Second Innocence: Book Review John Izzo has written yet another fantastic book that has profound impact on the reader’s daily life. Upon finishing the first reading, I turned the book over and began reading it all over again. A few weeks later, I picked it up and read it a third time and I just could not stop talking about it! This truly is a book that will not stay on a booksh... 99). Star - Book Review Tom Peters crafted a moving, educational animal adventure story in his novel Star. This is a dog-lover's fiction - written for a young adult audience. Any young person who loves animals, or wants to own a dog should read this book. Without preaching, Tom enlightens humans to the plight of dogs. He brings understanding to how they see ... 100). The Bubblegum Babes’ Guide to Sixth Grade – Book Review This is one book that I would have cherished as a little girl. The Bubblegum Babes’ Guide to Sixth Grade is the first in a series designed for young people growing up in today’s fast-paced and high-pressure world. Doreen Lewis wrote it so that each chapter can be read as a complete story on its own - perfect for pre-teens that like to read small se... Browse Pages: [1] 2 [3]