Spinning
By Michael Baron
What a delightful reading experience. This story rises above the ordinary and presents us with several moving relationships that draw the reader through unexpected and heart-melting scenes and dialogue. I loved that this story was told through the male point-of-view, the everyday sacrifices and drama of loving a child is so poignant and revealing through his eyes.
Rating: Five Stars
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The Case for Falling in Love
The Case for Falling in Love
By Mari Ruti, PhD
"Why we can't master the madness of love--and why that's the best part"
Let me just say that this book is loaded with information. Especially significant is the realistic and philosophy-free explanation of relationship factors. Finally, something that sounds like it pertains to earthlings, and no outer-planetary beings. I didn't agree with everything presented in The Case for Falling in Love, but felt that I broadened my perspective some, and I know you will too.
Rating: Three Stars
By Mari Ruti, PhD
"Why we can't master the madness of love--and why that's the best part"
Let me just say that this book is loaded with information. Especially significant is the realistic and philosophy-free explanation of relationship factors. Finally, something that sounds like it pertains to earthlings, and no outer-planetary beings. I didn't agree with everything presented in The Case for Falling in Love, but felt that I broadened my perspective some, and I know you will too.
Rating: Three Stars
Monday, May 9, 2011
The Milieu Principle
The Milieu Principle
By Malcolm Franks
About The Book:
An unmarked memory stick arrived in the post. He hadn't been expecting anything so paid the object little attention. Mike wasn't to know it held details of a plan to resolve global overpopulation by decimating human numbers on the planet. He soon discovers, however, that the owners of the memory stick want it back, and no loose ends. Now his very existence is at risk and he must run.
My Thoughts:
In this story the author comes up with a chilling solution to over population with loads of potential for a breathtaking journey. However, in the telling, it seemed to me to fall a little short of its potential. As with big stories there is also an abundance of characters which take some real concentration to keep straight. But, for all its little quirks, it's was still an enjoyable reading experience.
By Malcolm Franks
About The Book:
An unmarked memory stick arrived in the post. He hadn't been expecting anything so paid the object little attention. Mike wasn't to know it held details of a plan to resolve global overpopulation by decimating human numbers on the planet. He soon discovers, however, that the owners of the memory stick want it back, and no loose ends. Now his very existence is at risk and he must run.
My Thoughts:
In this story the author comes up with a chilling solution to over population with loads of potential for a breathtaking journey. However, in the telling, it seemed to me to fall a little short of its potential. As with big stories there is also an abundance of characters which take some real concentration to keep straight. But, for all its little quirks, it's was still an enjoyable reading experience.
Rating: Three Stars
The Thieves of Darkness
The Thieves of Darkness
By Richard Doetsch
About The Book:
Will a treacherous mission lead them into ancient paradise...
Reformed master thief Michael St. Pierre thinks his criminal days are behind him when his best friend Simon is sentenced to die in a brutal desert prison. Breaking into jail for the first time in his checkered career, Michael frees his friend only to discover his own girlfriend in the next cell...
My thoughts:
This story has adventure and intrigue of an unusual kind, not at all the crime plot I imagined at first. It's a little choppy in places, but other than that it moves smoothly. I would suggest taking the time to read the reviews on Amazon before picking up this book, they swing from one end to the other.
By Richard Doetsch
About The Book:
Will a treacherous mission lead them into ancient paradise...
Reformed master thief Michael St. Pierre thinks his criminal days are behind him when his best friend Simon is sentenced to die in a brutal desert prison. Breaking into jail for the first time in his checkered career, Michael frees his friend only to discover his own girlfriend in the next cell...
My thoughts:
This story has adventure and intrigue of an unusual kind, not at all the crime plot I imagined at first. It's a little choppy in places, but other than that it moves smoothly. I would suggest taking the time to read the reviews on Amazon before picking up this book, they swing from one end to the other.
Rating: Three Stars
Moonstruck Madness
Moonstruck Madness
By Laurie McBain
I really enjoyed the historical era and the interesting way McBain weaves them into her story. The characters are a little unrealistic in their perpetual discord, but overlooking that, the dialogue kept me entertained.
Rating: Three Stars
By Laurie McBain
I really enjoyed the historical era and the interesting way McBain weaves them into her story. The characters are a little unrealistic in their perpetual discord, but overlooking that, the dialogue kept me entertained.
Rating: Three Stars
Sunday, May 8, 2011
The Mistress House
The Mistress House
By Leigh Michaels
I have enjoyed several of Leigh Michael's books over the years, but I'm sad to say, the Mistress House was not one of them. The story is thin on plot and substance and heavy on sexual exploitation. In fact, I have to be honest and say that I could not really get into this book and did not finish it.
Rating: Two Stars
By Leigh Michaels
I have enjoyed several of Leigh Michael's books over the years, but I'm sad to say, the Mistress House was not one of them. The story is thin on plot and substance and heavy on sexual exploitation. In fact, I have to be honest and say that I could not really get into this book and did not finish it.
Rating: Two Stars
Saturday, May 7, 2011
As For Me and My House
As For Me and My House
By Rose Marie Whiteside
Throughout these pages Author Marie Whiteside reminds parents of the critical part they play in their child's education. Parents can no longer afford to treat this element of parenting as a 'spectator sport only'. You'll find a close look at the day-to-day tasks and issues that face children in the public school system, and what factors parents need to understand. An interesting part of this book looks at up close are the controversial areas of education. All-inall it's a worthwhile read.
Rating: Four Stars
By Rose Marie Whiteside
Throughout these pages Author Marie Whiteside reminds parents of the critical part they play in their child's education. Parents can no longer afford to treat this element of parenting as a 'spectator sport only'. You'll find a close look at the day-to-day tasks and issues that face children in the public school system, and what factors parents need to understand. An interesting part of this book looks at up close are the controversial areas of education. All-inall it's a worthwhile read.
Rating: Four Stars
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