Mystery I have read every book in this series and it is always a joy to come back to. Pick up any one book in the series and you will be hooked. As my mind comes over the hill and sees the trees of Three Pines I know that I am with characters that give … Continue reading Glass Houses by Louise Penny – Chief Inspector Armand Gamache Series #13
Book Review
A Scribe Dies In Brooklyn by Marvin J. Wolfe
Mystery/Thriller This is Book 2 in the Rabbi Ben Series. At a point in the story, the main character, Rabbi Ben is referred to as Rabbi Jason for the Jason Bourne character. While this is true on a lot of levels I found Rabbi Ben to be a better developed person. The interweave of the … Continue reading A Scribe Dies In Brooklyn by Marvin J. Wolfe
The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard
Contemporary Fiction An insightful view into the life of an adult woman with a condition that appears to be on the Autism spectrum, although it is never specified. This book has been compared to the Rosie Project but I believe this is a view from a different angle into the adult world of Autism. We … Continue reading The Seven Rules of Elvira Carr by Frances Maynard
What You Wish For by Aaron S. Gallagher
Fiction How is this book not on everyone's radar? This is one awesome story. This local (Leander) author has created one formidable leap back in time (ok still my lifetime). Using believable characters, music and atmosphere the author weaves these in a trip back to the Philadelphia music world of the 1960's and beyond. If … Continue reading What You Wish For by Aaron S. Gallagher
The Locals by Jonathan Dee
Contemporary Fiction So when a book starts with Chapter 0 it does make me pause. I had read the summary of the book and then after reading Chapter 0 I went back and read the summary again - they did not match up. The other chapters however did. This was an average book for me. I … Continue reading The Locals by Jonathan Dee
The Changeling by Victor LaValle
Horror/Thriller This book was described as a modern day adult fairy tale with a thriller/suspense aspect. Well think about Fairy Tales - most of the original ones were pretty scary. Kids going into the woods, eating a candy house and being taken by a witch - definitely scary. This book was at the high end … Continue reading The Changeling by Victor LaValle
Mr. Rochester by Sarah Shoemaker
Fiction From the first page you can tell the author is a Bronte fan. The huge task of giving us the life of Mr. Rochester from Jane Eyre was done with a lot of soul, knowledge of the book and genuine love of the character. This is not a retelling of Jane Eyre. This is … Continue reading Mr. Rochester by Sarah Shoemaker
A Mild Rant on Ratings by Jennie
Am I missing something? Ok this is not a book review - just a mild rant about ratings. I would like to know if I am the only one out here thinking this - or not? Read to the end and please let me know your thoughts. We have become a society of award givers … Continue reading A Mild Rant on Ratings by Jennie
Under the Shadow Book Two of the Astralasphere Spiral by Sionnach Wintergreen
Fantasy What a pleasant surprise to discover that this book in my to be read pile was by a local Austin author! Those who know me well realize that I read just about everything but I must admit that my Fantasy repertoire is lacking. Most of the time I find them too "unbelievable" (I know … Continue reading Under the Shadow Book Two of the Astralasphere Spiral by Sionnach Wintergreen
Scars of Independence America’s Violent Birth by Holger Hoock
Non Fiction. While other histories of the American Revolution hint at the violence during the start of our nation, this book gives it with both barrels - literally. There is no sugar coating here. This is a comprehensive look at a destructive as well as a productive time in our history. If you want the … Continue reading Scars of Independence America’s Violent Birth by Holger Hoock
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