“Anne Elliot is the center of attention in this delightful novel. Anne fell in love at nineteen but the young man had no fortune so the match was impossible. Years later she meets her Captain Wentworth again, and her feelings of love for him are rekindled. Will Anne have that second chance? ”
“The only way to beat the stock market is through investing in index funds; specifically the total stock market index fund and the intermediate bond index fund; vanguard, of course. John Bogle then goes on to prove his point with the help of various successful investors, including Warren Buffet. Yes, I did like this book and his views. ”
“The book is about Wild Bill Hickok. It was very disappointing. Rather than a complete story, it seemed to be a series of connected shorts, that abruptly ended. ”
“A story about an amiss teen who was pregnant. The author showed all the feelings that differed so much from our society. It is like looking into another world. ”
“Don't Tempt Me--Don't let the title (or the picture on the cover) fool you. Its not worth reading, but I did finish it to find out what would happen in the end. ”
“This is the first in a series about characters that are both human and dragon. It was a little hard to get into, but once I did was a very good read! Good political intrigue, some sexual content but not excessive. ”
“A fantastic book for anyone who eats in America! You will learn something new on every page. Great simple tips for eating better. Fun to read, not preachy or too heavy on the science. ”
“The latest chapter in the "Betsy: Queen of the Vampires" series is a hoot and a sure-fire hit. The fiends are loose! The fiends are loose!
Nick, no friend of Betsy, needs help tracking down a rogue cop killing criminals. Oh, and both Antonias are back, though one is missing her body. All the while, Betsy is trying to adapt to both her marriage and her crown.
As the first book of the three in a new story arc, Davidson sure has written a doozy: butt-kicking action, vampire mojo, sarcasm, love, revenge, families, pathos and plenty of humor, something for everyone; just plain awesome storytelling! ”
“A delightful historical romance that is filled with English spies, a bit of violence and much fun. A novel that flits back & forth in time--19th century to modern. A good read. This is the 4th in the series. ”
“A lighthearted mystery series set in 1930's England. The main character is a young, female member of the royal family--34th in line to the throne but with many problems. Very enjoyable. ”
“"Cindy opened the door in her pink pj´s. The curls ended in a pom pom on the top of her head. She was looking at me like she was just seeing the dead. you okay?, I asked. I´m fine Lindsay. I live here remember." ”
“This is an autobiography about a woman with manic-depressive illness. It is very eye-opening and informative about how people with a mental illness are treated. Very interesting, I recommend it. ”
“This was an interesting read about the lengths large corporations will go to conceal truths that do not suit their needs, & what happens to those who stand up to them. (Fiction) ”
“A missionary´s wife is widowed at a young age. She returns home, remarries, and starts a family. Soon after, she discovers her 1st husband was not killed & has to decide what God wants her to do--return to the missionfield with husband #1, or stay with husband #2. Very compelling! ”
“Although fiction, it is a true account of Rhodesia (Zimbabwe since 1980) and its sad decline under the rule of Robert Mugabe. The author has made repeated trips despite much danger. My father had cousins who lived there, but were forced to leave. A real eye-opener! ”
“This is the 2nd in a trilogy and I enjoyed it very much. It deals with the concept of a sentient planet and people who have been forcibly emigrated there from earth. Tribal and Native American folklore and themes involved as well. ”
“"Very Good." Interesting take on searching for answers and realizing that life's issues are not always "black & white". This book deals w/kidnapping & starting a new life as someone else. It is about the search for answers by the kidnapped daughter. ”
“Trashy demon romance & mystery novel. Georgina Kincaid is a succubus who is tired of being a succubus. Recently mysterious murders have been occurring in the demon underworld. When Georgina becomes a target, she is determined to find the killer. ”
“I admired the writing--the vocabulary, complexity of plot, but I don't know if "like" is a word that suits. A second reading would probably be helpful. ”
“This book is about Theodore Roosevelt - a man of character, integrity, background, prepared to handle the job of the presidency and the ability convince Congress to put his agendas through and make them think it was their idea. A good and enlightening read about a brilliant man. ”
“Great book about the idea of eating locally. The author and her family describe their experiences of growing their own food supply, supplemented with locally grown and raised foodstuffs. Yummy recipes too! ”
“I didn't think I was interested -in the architecture and building of cathedrals -medieval history -knights and earls and bishops and priors and monks -violence, rape, pillage, greed, intrigue and revenge.
I took other books on vacation because I was not sure if I would like this one. But the storyteller drew me in and I was hooked!
I would recommend this epic novel and look forward to the sequel, World Without End. ”
“When I first read this book a few years ago, I hated it. Who needs so much detail about the most dysfunctional family ever?
I must have changed for that was not my impression for this second reading. It was an imaginative telling of the search for spiritualism in Jewish Kabbalah and Hare Krishna, sibling rivalry, and kleptomania.
I saw the movie after this second reading and it confirms my suspicion that nothing can paint as vivid a picture then your own imagination! The storeroom in the movie where the mother of the family stores her treasures paled in comparison to the storeroom in my mind. ”
“This book is well-written, well-researched, thorough, entertaining, and rewarding. Beginning with the break-up of The Beatles, Huntley focuses on the rest of George Harrison´s all too brief life; his approach to recording; his relationships with Paul, John, and Ringo; his family life, and the three great tragedies of his later years: John Lennon´s murder, George´s near-fatal stabbing at the hands of a deranged home intruder, and his final battle with cancer.
Although I´m glad this book finally exists, the editing is the sloppiest I´ve ever seen in a published work. Although I´m not a grammar prig, every other page seemed to feature a misused apostrophe, strange tense shift, a sentence with an extra or missing word, or a basic flub--for example, "Sang (sic) with genuine emotion, this song was a deserved number one hit on the American charts." This publisher might also want to consider adding an author biographical note in order to establish Huntley´s credibility, especially because Huntley freely offers his often scathing opinions on other musicians, including John Lennon and Eric Clapton. An index would also be a welcome addition to future printings. ”
“Early 1900's about a young girl who goes to work for a wealthy family - a home where her mother once worked and was asked abruptly to leave. The girl is in awe of the 3 children who come to visit their grandparents and a bond with one is formed. When the war breaks out things change for everyone. Years go by and the children return to the house for a party - a tragedy - and lives are forever changed. And a secret is hidden forever. It was a wonderful story with great characters, love, romance, tragedy and mystery! ”
“William΄s father is dying. He wants to know him before he passes on. He recreates his father΄s life through his father΄s stories. I loved the book. It΄s clever, funny, and an easy quick read. ”
“I enjoyed it very much, especially the references to street and names of buildings in Chicago. The lady detective has been in other Konrath´s books. Her name is Jackie Daniels. ”
“A story of 3 elderly women who share a farmhouse in S. Carolina. They fight for a national park area rather than accept development in their area. I didn't care for it. ”
“Jessica goes to Mexico for a vacation. The host is kidnapped and she finds him. Very interesting how she goes about thinking things through. I enjoyed it very much. ”
“Good but sad. Main character falls in love with Southern girl who is pregnant. Marries her, moves from NY. Trials & tribulations. Tragic, sad ending when she has baby. ”
“Sixteen year old Natalie thinks her life, family and rural community in 1960's British Columbia are idyllic. One day,an American draft resister enters their lives and from then on, their lives and values are changed irrevocably. ”
“Being Catholic, this book was very interesting to me and very believable, sadly. I did really like viewing all the sin as priests being human and making terrible mistakes like we all do at times. However, the cover-up & deceit from administration was eye-opening and very troubling. Overall, a very good read! ”
“Very funny mystery about a fake marine biologist who pushes his wife Joey overboard from a cruise liner because he thought she knew about his illegal job. Joey survives and taunts the husband who was sure she was dead. ”
