This is the second book in The Foley Chronicles. While a few characters are back, the perspective of the story is mostly from a new character, Quin, who is a partner to John Filch. I loved the first book in this series (see previous review of Written In Blood), and was very happy to see … Continue reading Root Of Evil – The Foley Chronicles #2 by Nathan Bush
Book Review
Why I don’t Blog every book I read
I have been called out because I am only reviewing books I liked. So here is a list of my recent reads that for one reason or another were just not my cup of tea or I chose not to do a blog review. I have taken a stand lately that if I see more … Continue reading Why I don’t Blog every book I read
The Art of Hiding by Amanda Prowse
I had heard about this author for a while so when I had the chance of receiving an advanced copy - I grabbed it. This is the story is about a woman who seems to have it all - perfect marriage - house - kids, but then with the death of her husband she loses … Continue reading The Art of Hiding by Amanda Prowse
Second Acts by Teri Emory
This is the story about 3 friends. Women who met in college and are still friends in their 50's. Each is different. They have experienced the feminist era of their 20's and chosen different paths. But, they have stayed supportive friends through it all. The author did an excellent job of giving us enough insight … Continue reading Second Acts by Teri Emory
Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang
An amusing collection of - just what the title says - Worst Ways to Cure. This book was a very humorous look at some of the extreme measures that people have put themselves through all in the name of being healthy. It reminded me that medicine is a practice - and I really hope someday … Continue reading Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang
The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst
Fiction Words in the summary like dazzling and mystery really got my hopes up. Unfortunately this was a good book - but that is all. I had hoped for a personalized story of a family dealing with Katrina - before, during and after. What I got was a family drama of people torn apart but … Continue reading The Floating World by C. Morgan Babst
Magician, The Veiled Earth #1 by Aaron S Gallagher
Urban Fantasy This genre does not seem to get many reviews. Why, I am not sure. There is also a ton of this genre on Kindle Unlimited. Sometimes it hard to see the forest for the trees? - Try this book because I think it's the perfect mix of Fantasy and Fiction. Tired of the … Continue reading Magician, The Veiled Earth #1 by Aaron S Gallagher
The Nero Prediction by Humphry Knipe
Historical Fiction I am a big fan of the author Steven Saylor - that said I hold books in this genre up to his standard - which is high. The complications of the various subplots and the multitude of characters kept the pace moving along quickly. You can tell that there has been a lot … Continue reading The Nero Prediction by Humphry Knipe
Running With A Hurricane – Educating Boys for Manhood by Chris A. May
Non-Fiction This book arrives at just the right time in our educational world. While we have been working hard to get our girls prepared for the world - our boys are slipping through the cracks. If you have read Leonard Sax, MD's Why Gender Matters or Christina Hoff Sommers' The War Against Boys you have … Continue reading Running With A Hurricane – Educating Boys for Manhood by Chris A. May
Pheonix One (Ascension Series Book 1) by Chase MacLeod
Science Fiction with Military undertones. Brand new author - at least to me and a local Texas guy! This book is typical world ending Science Fiction but what is not typical are the personalities that come through on most of the main characters. Good paced story line - 3 races (yes one is human) and … Continue reading Pheonix One (Ascension Series Book 1) by Chase MacLeod
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