| Book: | 3:16 by MAX LUCADO (
) |
| Summary: | I LIKED THIS BOOK |
| Reviewed
by: | ALBERT MCCULLOUGH (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | A Christmas to Remember by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer (
) |
| Summary: | This is another in the series of Cape Light Novels. I like this book because it portrays an older character remembering a time in the past. It also has a present day story line. I really enjoy these books because most of the characters have a faith similar to my own and church services are included in the story. |
| Reviewed
by: | Peggy Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | A Good Yarn by Debbie Macomber (
) |
| Summary: | The first one in Debbie's "knitting" series. GREAT!!!!! |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | A Master's Path by Penelope Jewell (
) |
| Summary: | This is the story of how one woman came to walk the path to becoming a Reiki Master. She uses humor that will make you laugh out loud and shares a lot of wisdom about living life to the fullest. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | A Nation of Sheep by William J. Lederer (
) |
| Summary: | Although this book was originally published in 1961, there is a lot of food for thought in it. If you substitute the references to communism with terrorism, you will see how relevant this book is. If America does not wake up, America will be lost is the premise of this book. The last four chapters of this book are well worth reading as the author gives some ideas on how the average citizen can become more informed and more involved in and possibly effect change in this world around us.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | A Salty Pirce of Land by Jimmy Buffett (
) |
| Summary: | I really tried to read this book but it was boring. I couldn't finish it |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | A Season in Hell and The Drunken Boat by Arthur Rimbaud (
) |
| Summary: | This is a book of poetry in which a man explores his own depths. The amazing thing is that the author stopped writing at age 19. For someone of that age to have the insights contained in this poetry is amazing. The poetry is accessable and readable. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | A Walk through the Heavens:Guide to Stars/Constell/Legends by Milton Heifetz & Wil Tirion (
) |
| Summary: | This is a great book to come more familiar with the night sky. It gives basic info on how to measure distances in the sky and star charts for the seasons. The next part takes you on a walk through the heavens! Using the starting point of the Big Dipper/ursa Major, the book lead you on paths to other constellations. Part 3 of the books tells with the legends for the various constellations. The book ends with info about other things to see--planets, meteors. A great way to spend a summer night-- enjoying the sky. |
| Reviewed
by: | Paula Rooney (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (
) |
| Summary: | The author creates a wonderful fantasy land where wizardry is the norm. This is the story of Ged and how he becomes a wizard and the mistakes he makes as a young man and how he risks his life to restore balance to the world that his mistakes have caused to go out of balance. There are dragons and other perils that make the reader sit on the edge of their seat. This is the first book in a series. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | A Woman's place by Barbara Delinsky (
) |
| Summary: | This is a story of a woman who seemed to manage everything. However, her self-sufficiency is probably what troubles her husband the most. The story tells how she is sideswiped by her husband's serving of divorce papers. She has to examine her life. Interesting story but a little sappy. |
| Reviewed
by: | Paula Rooney (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | A Year Without "Made in China": One Family's True Life Adven by Sara Bongiorni (
) |
| Summary: | This book was recommended to me by a friend who had found it very interesting. And the premise is very interesting. The author of this true life adventure puts her family on a strict diet for one year: they will buy nothing that is made in China. The implications are like widening ripples in a pond; her husband (she calls him "The Weakest Link" has misgivings,her mother attempts to undermine it, and the complications are the worst for her young children when it comes to buying clothes and Christmas and birthday presents. The author has a very funny way of telling the story with all its ups and downs. After I read it, I became more conscious of what goes into my shopping cart. |
| Reviewed
by: | Susan Gavin-Leone (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Accidently Engaged by Mary Carter (
) |
| Summary: | This book was about a fortune teller who tells a girl that her marriage won't work out so the girl leaves the ring with her and an address to deliver it to. The story is about how she get s the ring back to the owner. It was pretty good and it had some funny spots in it. I enjoyed it |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | America's Hidden History Untold Tales of The first Pilgrims. by Ken Davis (
) |
| Summary: |
Ken Davis succesfully wrote a very engaging book that brings history to life . This book is a very different kind of History book. Here one can find some of the untold stories behind America's past; where events and personalities of the past shaped and influenced the present . It is filled with historical tidbits from cover to cover. He was able to exercise my imagination to keep me reading and to apprise me of unusually interesting and unconventional history. This is a great new 'History' book for anyone hankering to really know the formative years of U.S. history... interesting text, excellent research, with a great mix of irony & wit thrown in for good measure. I especially liked how it is neatly arranged chronolocially with the timeline at the beginging of each chapter, and sub headings dividing the historic events by topics, such as "Haverhill, Massachusetts - March 15, 1697" or " LAke Champlain - May 1775". This book would make a valuable car or RV bookshelf addition; and I predict it will become a valued guidebook for parents or grandparents wanting to instill a love of history and a respect for America's past in their children and grandchildren.
|
| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Angry Housewives Eating Bon Bons by Lorna Landvik (
) |
| Summary: | I thought the book was OK. It is about a group of women who live on the same street and start a book club. The book follows the women from the sixties till 1999. Each chapter is a book club meeting and what is going with them. |
| Reviewed
by: | Teresa Perez (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Arsonist's guide to writers' homes in New England by Clarke, Brock (
) |
| Summary: | A fictional memoir of an ex-con who is trying to rebuild his life after "accidentally" burning down Emily Dickinson's house. He describes himself accurately as a bumbler. The beginning part of the book is absurdly funny, but it dies off. A quick, different read. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kelly Davenport (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Artisan Bread in Five Minutes A Day by J. Hertzberg and Z. Francois (
) |
| Summary: | I love bread and this is a winner! Fantastic recipes are included. It's a revolutionary idea for bread baking at home. I'm definitely trying this idea and baking fresh bread. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lisa Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | At First Sight by Nicholas Sparks (
) |
| Summary: | Another really good read. This was a continuing story of Jeremy and Lexie from True Believer, another good read by Nicholas Sparks.
This book made believe in the magic of everlasting love and that unexpected joys can come even in the most tragic of endings. |
| Reviewed
by: | Suzanne Musser (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Back on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (
) |
| Summary: | I like fiction AND knitting. This book combines them both. Read this one after "A Good Yarn". |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Beach Girls by Luanne Rice (
) |
| Summary: | Emma. Stevie and Maddie were always together in the summer at Hubbard's Point, Connecticut. Their families had beach cottages there. The 3 girls called themselves "The Beach Girls" and swore they would be together forever. "Beach girls now, Beach Girls forever, until the end of time." Now it is 2003, one of the Beach Girls is dead and her husband has brought their daughter Nell to spend the summer at Hubbard's Point. Her mother had told Nell about The Beach Girls and her father hopes that spending time there will help Nell with her grieving of her mother's death. There they meet up with one of the remaining 2 Beach Girls and a wonderful, though at times sad, story begins. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lin Exline (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Belle Terre by Dean Wesley Smith with Diane Carey (
) |
| Summary: | This is Book #2 in the Star Trek: New Earth Series. This series is proving to be a very good one. Captain Kirk and the Enterprise crew have successfully gotten over 60,000 colonists to this new world. Belle Terre is the name of their new world and it is picture perfect. But a problem arises that could destroy their new world. Can Captain Kirk and his crew save the colonists and the planet? This series is a must read for fans of the original Star Trek series. And of course, there is something to leave you hanging to possibly be resolved in the next book. |
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Biceps of Death by David Stukas (
) |
| Summary: | There is Murder happening in the exercising community Michael Robert and Monette have their fun trying to solve the crime |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Border Bride by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | Set in 16th century Scotland, this is the story of a rebellious HighlandHighland beauty and an handsome Border lord. She was forced to marry him, but can he make her love him and can the learn to trust each other? |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Border Bride by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | Set in Scotland in the year 1388, this book begins with the hero being offered the choice to marry or hang!
His intended bride is given the choice to marry a man she mets for the first time 15 minutes before, or seeing him hang. Deciding thast a least marrying him will get her away from her father's violent temper she marrys him.
The story follows their trails of marriage during a time of uncertainty and war, with many twists and turns.
A very enjoyable read.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Border Fire by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | Set in the Borders between England and Scotland in the late 1600s, this is the story of the leader of a notorious band of Scot reivers (actually a nobleman) who is captured and the headstrong sister of his captor. She is outraged that her brother is starving and the reiver and plans to hang him without a trial so she helps him escape. She didn't plan on him kidnaping her to ensure his safe return over the border and she definitley didn't want to marry him. Plenty of action and romance. |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Border Storm by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | Set in the borders between England and Scotland in the late 1600's. Laura's sister has been accused of killing an Englis officer and has gone missing. She saw what happened and knows her sister is innocent. So Laura pledeges herself as a prisoner in her sister's place until the sister can be found to tell her story. But what happens when she is attracted to her jailer and vice versa?
Good poolside book. |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Bowled Over by Kasey Michaels (
) |
| Summary: | Maggie and St Just(Alex) are at it again this time they have to save her father from going to prison for murder. As usual this is a well written book that keeps your interest |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Brida by Paulo Coelho (
) |
| Summary: | This master story teller has once again spun a tale of wonder. Brida must choose whether to follow the Tradition of the Moon or the Tradition of the Sun and who her teacher will be. It is a tale of witchcraft and magic in the context of the modern day and modern spirituality and how they are connected to the acient ways. It is a tale of a spiritual search and how we must all find and follow our own paths. I couldn't put the book down. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Cape Light by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer (
) |
| Summary: | This is a novel set in a small New England coastal town just an hour away from Boston. It has different life stories going on throughout the book. One main story about a young woman who has been living in Boston but is needed to help with an ailing mother in the small town of Cape Light, where she was from originally. She is determined to go back to Boston after her mother recovers, but does not want to admit that she has fallen in love with someone there in Cape Light. It is a very good book for those that like a clean romance without all the physical aspects. |
| Reviewed
by: | Peggy Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Certain Girls by Jennifer Weiner (
) |
| Summary: | If you have every read any of Jennifer Weiner books then, you know that she writes about Philadelphia. Thats what I like about her books, I can relate to where she is talking about.
This book was about Jewish children having their Bar and
Bat mitzvahs. Who's out doing who. Keeping secrets, death and birth. I didn't know anything about the Jewish religion until I read this book. It was very interesting what they do.
I have read all of Jennifer's books. I think the one I liked the best was "In Her Shoes". |
| Reviewed
by: | Cheryl Hoffman (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Chill of Fear by Kay Hooper (
) |
| Summary: | A good suspense and kind of creepy. Not a book to read alone on a stormy night. This book is part of a series and I look forward to catching up and going forward with it. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth McCullough (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Clubbed to Death by Elaine Viets (
) |
| Summary: | This is the latest entry in the Dead End Job series. It was alot of fun and the only thing I missed was more interaction with the quirky neighbors of Helen Hawthorne. Anyone who's worked in the service industry can relate to Helen and her co-workers. |
| Reviewed
by: | Helena Robinson (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Cooking Up Murder by Miranda Bliss (
) |
| Summary: | This is a great book! Miranda Bliss is an amazing author and she writes very captivating stories. The book itself is very clean and very few swear words. This book includes recipes and they are very good. This is a great book! |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth Waltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Danger In The Shadows by Dee Henderson (
) |
| Summary: | This was a great book. It tied the reader into the lives of the O'Malley clan. The story was amazing and captivating. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth WAltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Dangerous Games by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | He wins her in an acution for her father's gambling debts so he owns her body, but can he win her heart?
Good beach/poolside read. |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Dead Men Don't Get the Munchies by Miranda Bliss (
) |
| Summary: | This is a great book! Miranda Bliss is an amazing author and she writes very captivating stories. Even though this is her third and final book in this series it is still as good as the first one. The book itself is very clean and very few swear words. This book includes recipes and they are very good. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth Waltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Death at Dartmoor by Robin Paige (
) |
| Summary: | Mysterious Dartmoor and famous Dartmoor Prison are the setting for this installment in the Sir Charles and Kate Sheridan Victorian mystery in England. Doctor Arthur Conan Doyle is also in the plot. There is a seance, a murder and an escape. I peeked at the last page before I read it and knew who the murderer was the whole way through...don't do it. |
| Reviewed
by: | JES (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Death at Epsom Downs by Robin Paige (
) |
| Summary: | This Victorian mystery in England is another where husband and wife team, Lord and Lady Sheridan solve a mystery about horse racing, horse doping and Lillie Langtry is the famous person in this one. It was confusing and I didn't like it much. |
| Reviewed
by: | JES (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Death at the Spring Plant Sale by Ann Ripley (
) |
| Summary: | I didn't really care for this book. It was boring. I found myself having a hard time finishing it. |
| Reviewed
by: | Suzanne Musser (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Death rides an ill wind by Grilley, Kate (
) |
| Summary: | Good summer read. A light mystery on a Caribbean island during a hurricane. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kelly Davenport (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Decorating Schemes by Ginny Aiken (
) |
| Summary: | This was a great follow up to the first book that Ginny wrote. It was just as good and very entertaining! |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth Waltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Design on a Crime by Ginny Aiken (
) |
| Summary: | This was a really funny yet serious book. There were times when the main character would be in trouble and then Ginny would throw in some comic relief. This was a great book |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth Waltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Died In The Wool by Rett MacPherson (
) |
| Summary: | I have read all the books featuring genealogist/historian Torie O'Shea. They are really enjoyable...but nothing "deep". I would certainly recommend reading the books in this series in order of their publication..it will add to your enjoyment. This was the latest one in the series and as usual it provided me with some laughter and some ( not a lot ) of seriousness. Some of the books are more serious than others. The one before this one, Dead Man Running, had my heart racing a little as danger, in the form of a Mafioso, stalked Torie. All but two of these books take place in the little Missouri town of New Kassel and you really enjoy meeting and then knowing all the citizens and "events" that take place in a small town like New Kassel. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lin Exline (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Divine by Karen Kingsbury (
) |
| Summary: | This was a great book. I was so captivated by it that I couldn't put it down and I finished it in a day! Karen keeps you on the edge of your seat. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth Waltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Don't start the revolution without me. by Jesse Ventura (
) |
| Summary: | Jesse Ventura is an interesting person. Weather you like him or not. Ventura, has amazing insight to the political process through obvious actions. Here is a guy who is a thinker. Some people may think his theories are crazy, At least they will make you think. Jesse Ventura is forward thinker, Like it or not. He may very well some day run for president, and he will win. Mark my words. |
| Reviewed
by: | Jorge Maldonado (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian (
) |
| Summary: | Great read with a completely unexpected ending. It'll make you wonder about the fragility of the mind. Bohjalian takes you on a ride in which you start wondering which parts of the novel were real and which were unreal! |
| Reviewed
by: | RD (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | dracula by bram stoker (
) |
| Summary: | THE ULTIMATE BATTLE FOR GOOD AND EVIL IS FOUGHT IN THIS BOOK.SOMETIMES EVERYONE WANTS TO BE IMMORTAL TO BE ABLE TO SEE YOUR CHILDREN AND THE REST OF YOUR BLOODLINE TO SEE ALL THE CHANGES IN THE WORLD BUT IS THE THOUGHT OF DRINKING BLOOD FROM LIVING THINGS WORTH IT UNLESS YOU STRUCK A DEAL WITH YOUR LOCAL BLOOD BANK.IT WILL REMAIN A QUESTION WITH GOOD POINTS ON ALL SIDES. |
| Reviewed
by: | ELIZABETH EVANS (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | eleven on top by Janet Evanovich (
) |
| Summary: | I love the Staphanie Plum series this series is so funny ands this book really picked me up. Stephanie plum tried working for Ranger but she still runs into trouble!!!! |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Enterprise: By the Book by Dean Wesley Smith & Kristine Kathryn Rush (
) |
| Summary: | A good new series for the Star Trek fan. I just hope the book series lasts longer than the TV series. Captain Archer and the crew of the Enterprise attempt a first contact with a race known as the Fazi. At the same time they discover another race on the same planet that appears to not be as highly developed as the Fazi. A series of unfortunate events follows and the question us, will Captain Archer's views on first contacts change? Read the book to find out.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Escape by Carolyn Jessop and Laura Palmer (
) |
| Summary: | This was an interesting book. It's amazing that this kind of thing (polgamy) still goes on today. Knowing that Carolyn Jessop and her children escape made me want to continue reading her disturbing story to the end. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kelly A. Freels (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky (
) |
| Summary: | This is a story of a caucasion couple who give birth to a baby with seemingly African-American characteristics. It takes this couple on a search of their ancestry. It also intertwines family and friends reactions and relationships. I enjoy the stories of this writer. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky (
) |
| Summary: | A white couple are overjoyed at the birth of their 1st child, a little boy. However, the baby has definite African-American features! Where did these features come from? The father loves his wife very much, and tries to believe in her, but guess what? Their next door neighbor and good friend is a divorced African-American. And the father begins to wonder if his new son is actually his friend and neighbor's? Meanwhile, the mother starts researching both her and her husband's family backgrounds. She is sure the answer lies in past ancestors. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lin Exline (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky (
) |
| Summary: | This is the second book I have read by this author and I see more on the horizon. Ms. Delinsky does an excellent job exploring family relationships and making choices in our lives and the consequences. This novel tells the story of a white couple who give birth to a baby with seemingly African-American characteristics. There are doubts, mistrust, myteries; but above all the love for a child. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky (
) |
| Summary: | I really enjoy books by Barbara Delinsky and this was was especially good. A WASP woman married to a WASP man...both from very white,upper middle class families....gives birth to her first child. The couple and their families and friends are so happy, until it is realized that this baby has definate African-American features. Not a lot of these features, but enough to be noticeable. This book tells about what happens to the wife/mother and father/husband and all the family members and friends as they grapple with how could this happen? It is really an interesting story that makes you think about a lot of things you may never have thought about before. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lin Exline (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Farewell Summer by Ray Bradbury (
) |
| Summary: | The book was good. Ray Bradbury is a talented writer. I recommend this book. It was interesting and held my attention. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kimberly Ruediger (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | fearless fourteen by janet evanovitch (
) |
| Summary: | another great Stephanie Plum book. she is an accident waiting to happen. the story was funny. grandma is such a believable person. this is a quick and easy read. all her Stephanie Plum books are. loved it and can't wait for the next one. |
| Reviewed
by: | pat cliver (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich (
) |
| Summary: | I love the Stephanie Plum novels!!!! They are always filled with good story lines and are funny! |
| Reviewed
by: | Aimee Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich (
) |
| Summary: | Here it is; the long awaited Stephanie Plum book and true to form, it does not disappoint. There is a very unique set of characters and situations that have you laughing out loud. My only complaint; settle this thing with Morelli already... |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth McCullough (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich (
) |
| Summary: | As with all the Stephanie Plum books i've read enjoyed this book alot. As usual Stephanie gets herself into several funny incidents along with her pal Lula. This book has some very funny laugh out loud scenes. This is a quick, great summer read. |
| Reviewed
by: | Suzanne Musser (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Fearless Fourteen by Janet Evanovich (
) |
| Summary: | Keeping with tradition, Stephanie Plum gets into several, funny incidents while she is out bounty hunting. The book is light and has some funny, laugh out loud scenes. It is a quick ready, great for summer. |
| Reviewed
by: | Bonnie Silver (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Forever... by Jude Deveraux (
) |
| Summary: | The first Darci Monroe in the series. It was very good. It kept my interest. I really like Jude Deveraux. If you like her, you won't be disappointed. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lisa Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Freezer Cooking Manual from 30-Day Gourmet by T. Wohlenhaus and N. Slagle (
) |
| Summary: | What a great idea - cook once and eat for a month. It does look like a lot of work for one day, but the end result looks great. I may purchase the book and give it a try. This book includes many pull-out worksheets. There is also a website for support. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lisa Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire by Jim Cymbala (
) |
| Summary: | Great inspirational book that informs the reader about the beginnings of the Brooklyn Tabernacle in NYC. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Guilty by Karen Robards (
) |
| Summary: | This was a light murder-mystery romance about a young woman with a shady past that comes back to haunt her. Kate White has succeeded despite harsh younger years and is now an attorney with the Prosecutor's office. But a tragic escape event by inmates triggers a life threatening time for her and her son. A handsome cop enters the picture, but can she trust him? This was an uninspiring summer read. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult (
) |
| Summary: | Another fantastic book by Jodi Picoult. Her books really make you think about the situation and what you would do if you were put in the same position as the characters in the book. This book was about a man who allegedly killed a girl and her father, was convicted and sentenced to death row. Years later the girls sister needs a heart transplant, mysterious things begin to happen. The mother has to make the decision whether to accept the heart of a man who killed her other child. Can she learn to forgive the man who committed the ultimate sin. I recommend this book highly. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kim Gould (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Highland Spirits by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | Set in the Scottish higlands and London, England in 1765.
Since her early childhood, Penelope has seen a dark handsome ghost and his deerhound walking in the woods near her home and she has decided that he is the perfect man. Now she is going to London with her family and leaving the highlands and her ghost.
Since his childhood, Michael has had troubling dreams of a Scottish castle and the feeling of doom. In an attempt to save his family home, he is taking his sister to London hoping she'll attract a wealthy husband.
When Michael and Penelope meet, they are attracted but their personalities clash. She reaqlizes he is the personification of her ghost when she sees him with his deerhound and proposes marriage to help him save his home. Michael agrees but then his sister disappears and Penelope follows her. Can he reach them in time and will they find love? |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Highland Treasure by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | Set in the highlands of Scotland in 1753 the heroine, Mary, has the gift of second sight. Her beloved was murdered, her beloved's brother blamed her when his brother was murdered returning from visiting her. Since she expects never to love again, she accepts a marriage proposal from a man offering her kindness and a home because she fears being a burden to her family. When she dicovers his kindness was a front for evil, she backs out of the betrothal before the wedding.
He needs her for her gift and refuses to let her go. She escapes and returns to her home only to be attacked by the evil man and rescued by her beloved's brother who offers her the protection of his name.
Can this unlikely pair find true love? |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | HOLY SPIRIT by BILLY GRAHAM (
) |
| Summary: | I LIKED THIS BOOK |
| Reviewed
by: | ALBERT MCCULLOUGH (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Home Song by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer (
) |
| Summary: | This is a sequel to Cape Light. This is similar to the first book but has a touch of suspence thrown in to the story. The same characters living their lives in the small town of Cape Light. This book is easy to read and follow the story of each character involved. The first book ended with an engagement, so one just expects this book to start with a wedding, however, that is not the case. The couple have to struggle through various trials, one in particular that may lead to them to not getting married. I hope I have intrigued your interest.
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| Reviewed
by: | Peggy Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Home Song by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer (
) |
| Summary: | This is a sequel to Cape Light. This is similar to the first book but has a touch of suspence thrown in to the story. The same characters living their lives in the small town of Cape Light. This book is easy to read and follow the story of each character involved. The first book ended with an engagement, so one just expects this book to start with a wedding, however, that is not the case. The couple have to struggle through various trials, one in particular that may lead to them not getting married. I hope I have intrigued your interest.
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| Reviewed
by: | Peggy Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Home to Holly Springs by Jan Karon (
) |
| Summary: | This book is a MUST READ for all "Mitford" fans!!!!! Father Tim goes home to Mississippi and finds out what happened to folks he used to know. Don't forget your box of tissues!!! |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | How Far Light Must Travel by Judi K. Beach (
) |
| Summary: | This is a book of amazing poetry. It is in three sections. The first are memories from her childhood. The second are poems of the daily things. And lastly there are poems dealing with loss. Judi's attention to detail is sharp and exposes her awareness of all that is around her. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | How to talk to Anyone,Anytime,Anywhere by Larry King (
) |
| Summary: | This book is a self-help book on communication. Larry King,who does a lot of communicating, gives many helpful hints and examples of how to talk to anyone. Informative, but not over the top. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | I Kissed Dating Goodbye by Joshua Harris (
) |
| Summary: | This book is helpful for parents who have children entering into the dating age as well as for teens who are soon to be or are dating. Some very good practical advice. The only thing that I did not like about the book was the use of so many different translations of the Bible.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | In Cold Pursuit by Andrews, Sarah (
) |
| Summary: | Mystery about murder in Antarctica. The story blends in some info about research is being done by scientists on that cold landscape. An quick read and good for a hot day to think about all that ice and snow. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kelly Davenport (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Interior Motives by Ginny Aiken (
) |
| Summary: | This was a great book to finish out the series. It tied everything together from the other two books and yet it was just as good! |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth Waltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Kentucky Heat by Fern Michaels (
) |
| Summary: | This book is the second in a series thart ties into the vegas trilogy so if you read that and liked it you will like this too |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke (
) |
| Summary: | This book is about a bakery owner who always gets caught up in looking for murderers. In this book it's her friend who is killed and humorously she helps solve the crime. Now if sshe can only solve her personal life she would be fine. |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | King of Storms by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | This is the last book in a series about 6 sisters and how they meet and marry their respective husbands.
The book is a pleasant mix of history, romance and adventure set in Scotland in the ear 1381. This book follows the youngest sister and her future husband as they foil the villan and protect legendary Templar treasure. |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Kiss of the Bees by J.A. Jance (
) |
| Summary: | This suspenseful horror story has enough drama and pathos to keep any mystery fan on the edge of their seat. Set in the Western U.S., it is a tale that weaves several years of dysfunction family life into a story of revenge and outrage. The author has successfully presented the story through the blended family's Caucasian and Native American points of view. Anyone who enjoys Native mysticism and ritual along with horror, should enjoy this novel. |
| Reviewed
by: | Carolyn Barnes (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Lean Mean 13 by Janet Evanovich (
) |
| Summary: | I can't get enough of this series. These books make me laugh and they have romance in them as well. It is a good mix and I tell all my friends to read them |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Left for Dead by Pete Nelson (
) |
| Summary: | A non-fiction book about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis during World War II and how the survivors of that sinking rallied around their captain and eventually cleared his name after 50 years of trying. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | legends of the west volume 1 by brock&bodie thoene (
) |
| Summary: | must read this volume 1 |
| Reviewed
by: | albert mccullough (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | legends of the west volume 2 by brock & bodie thoene (
) |
| Summary: | continues from volume 1 |
| Reviewed
by: | albert mccullough (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Let Every Nation Know by Robert Dallek and Terry Golway (
) |
| Summary: | If you are interested in the life of President John F. Kennedy, this book is for you. The authors take a look at 30 of President Kennedy's speeches and gives us some insight to what was going on at the time of the speech. An added bonus to this book is a CD that accompanies it with excerpts from the speeches that are covered in the book. I would recommend that you listen to the speech after you read the chapter that it relates to. I highly recommend this book.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Life Goes On by phillip Gulley (
) |
| Summary: | Light fun reading with humor and interesting characters. Helps you view life and whats important in a new perspective. |
| Reviewed
by: | Toni Gilbert (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Life is Just What You Make It - My Story So Far by Donny Osmond & Patricia Romanowski (
) |
| Summary: | This is a great book for Osmond fans of all ages. If you want to find out what went on "behind the scenes" in the Osmond family, read this book. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Little Pink Raincoat: (Life and Love In and Out of My Wardro by Gigi Anders (
) |
| Summary: | I could not put her book down once I started to read it .
Gigi Anders writes in a pleasurable way while really getting to the heart of every woman's genuine feelings of apprehensions about their relationships. Little Pink Raincoat is a compilation of mini-profiles in shopping and romantic audacity.
Each chapter highlights a different wardrobe item and what it means to her - how she obtained it and is all about the men in her life at that particular time in her life.
This stylish, amusing book recounts her encounters with her dual passions with clothing and men.
Taken from the back cover
"Ten vignettes chronicling ten choice sartorial items and the ten corresponding boyfriends.... A tasty, universal, uplifting, pop cultural meditation on the things we crave and the lengths we'll go to get them, Little Pink Raincoat is ten short chapters organized around one freakin' fabulous and hard-to-come-by item" -- either clothing, an accessory, or a kind of makeup"
The items and boyfriends are all from Anders' real life, "a ligthearted memoir of her real (extremely jammed) closet and her bed."
Excerpts:
"All I can say is that this pink raincoat is like a pretty, retro look," said my friend Mindy, a Washington, D.C., wardrobe stylist. "Very sweet, optimistic, and friendly, like grosgrain ribbon. Very Kennebunkport, yet uber-feminine."
"Then my sartorial soul mate Sarah Jessica Parker should have one! She even modeled for the Gap, albeit After Pink Raincoat, so she might've missed it. Plus, SJP's perfume Lovely and its print ads are all cotton candy pinkety-pink-pink."
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| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Living with a Greyhound by Cynthia Branigan (
) |
| Summary: | We just adopted an exracing greyhound. This book is filled with great pointers and ideas for this wonderful breed. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lisa Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Love's Evidence by Jeanette Sparks (
) |
| Summary: | A very good read. I enjoyed it alot. |
| Reviewed
by: | Suzanne Musser (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Made in the U.S.A. by Billie Letts (
) |
| Summary: | Oh, I love it when I can't put a book down! After their caretaker abruptly drops dead in a Wal-mart, Lutie McFee and her brother, Fate head on a road trip in search of their father. Letts has a gift for creating quirky, endearing characters, even if some of the plot twists and dialogue get a little corny. It's a satisfying tale of redemption. |
| Reviewed
by: | Christina Chichester (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Manhattans and Murder by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain (
) |
| Summary: | This is a light quick read murder she wrote mystery. The NY setting adds interest and there are many unexpected events. The ending seems almost anti climatic. |
| Reviewed
by: | Toni Gilbert (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Manhattans and Murder by Jessica Fletcher & Donald Bain (
) |
| Summary: | This is a light quick read murder she wrote mystery. The NY setting adds interest and there are many unexpected events. The ending seems almost anti climatic. |
| Reviewed
by: | Toni Gilbert (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Meet me at the Boardwalk by Erin Haft (
) |
| Summary: | I have to say that “Meet Me at the Boardwalk” is a MUST read book for the summer!
Growing up in a resort town of SeaShell Point, best friends Jade, Megan and Miles, have spent their lives catering to the rich vacationers who come to SeaShell Point and in their free time, they are chilling on the boardwalk. But this summer is one that the three friends will “never” forget.
I would recommend this as a perfect summer read for any young adult!!! I love that the book takes place near the beach which makes it an awesome book to take to the beach! I rate this book 5 stars because it’s one of those books that once you start reading, it’s hard to put it down!!!!
|
| Reviewed
by: | ~ Andrea Shimer~ (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Meet Me at the Boardwalk by Erin Haft (
) |
| Summary: | Summer Reading Book Review:
Meet Me at the Boardwalk by Erin Haft
I have to say that “Meet Me at the Boardwalk” is a MUST read book for the summer!
Growing up in a resort town of SeaShell Point, best friends Jade, Megan and Miles, have spent their lives catering to the rich vacationers who come to SeaShell Point and in their free time, they are chilling on the boardwalk. But this summer is one that the three friends will “never” forget.
I would recommend this as a perfect summer read for any young adult!!! I love that the book takes place near the beach which makes it an awesome book to take to the beach! I rate this book 5 stars because it’s one of those books that once you start reading, it’s hard to put it down!!!!
|
| Reviewed
by: | Andrea (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Mistaken Identity by Don & Susie Van Ryn and Newell, Colleen and Whitne (
) |
| Summary: | This is an awe inspiring book that tells how 2 young women were mistaken for each other at the scene of an accident and what happened afterwards. Have a box of tissues ready when you're reading it!!! |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Mistakes Were Made, But Not By Me by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson (
) |
| Summary: | A fabulously enlightning book about the devious, downright destructive role of self-justification in our lives and how we all might be better off if we could learn to live with out it. |
| Reviewed
by: | Christina Chichester (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Murder on the Menu by Miranda Bliss (
) |
| Summary: | This is a great book! Miranda Bliss is an amazing author and she writes very captivating stories. Even though this is her second book in this series it is still as good as the first one. The book itself is very clean and very few swear words. This book includes recipes and they are very good. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth Waltz (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | murphy's trail by gary paulsen&brian burks (
) |
| Summary: | i liked this book |
| Reviewed
by: | albert mccullough (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Nasty People by Jay Carter, Psy.D. (
) |
| Summary: | This book gave some insightful advice on how to deal with "bullies" in your life. |
| Reviewed
by: | Aimee Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | No One You Know by Michelle Richmond (
) |
| Summary: | Twenty years after her sister Lila's murder, Ellie has a chance encounter with the chief suspect, who had only been convicted by the press and is now living in exile. Ellie begins to search for the truth about what happened. What's interesting about this author is that she works in details about her characters' lives that educate the reader about very disparate, very interesting things. In this case, the reader learns about the coffee business and coffee tasting, the competitive world of mathematics and the craft of writing. Unfortunately, I found myself getting impatient with being sidetracked in this slow-moving plot. |
| Reviewed
by: | Christina Chichester (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Odd Hours by Dean Koontz (
) |
| Summary: | This is the 4th in a series of books with the character Odd Thomas. While I am an avid Koontz fan, this book left me lacking. Odd is now on a new adventure with his newest sidekick Frank Sinatra. Now I know that Koontz is leading us to the next book, I felt that this was more a commercial project to tide him over. Koontz usually gives more grit and background to his characters besides Odd and this was not done. I had questions throughout the whole book. The use of Odd's ghost pal was underused and the climax too simple. In past books, Odd found unusual ways to dispatch the bad guys. In this book,he becomes a one man killing machine and I felt this was too easy a solution and not in character. I also felt that while I love Koontz's ability to decribe things so well, spending a chapter describing the underside of a pier was too much. Did he go under one himself? I look forward anyway to the next installment, perhaps it will clear up my questions. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | PARTY BASICS FOR NEW NESTERS by Maria McBride (
) |
| Summary: | I LOVE it! It is technically geared for newlyweds but I must tell you that I think it is useful for EVERYONE, not just newlyweds. It is a welcoming , trendy guide to entertaining that is absolutely perfect . After Marie Mcbride helps you through the basics, setting a table, stocking the pantry, and telling you what bar tools are necessary to have on hand; she offers up ideas for parties from Earth Day to Labor Day that will stimulate and inspire you to find a reason to celebrate. The celebrations are arranged by event, and each chapter is delightfully planned and filled with beautiful photographs that capture the stylish decor, table settings, and menu options that are simple enough for you to recreate.
I love her approach to entertaining - that casual can be chic and that newlyweds make great hosts.
There are two primary reasons why you need to add this book to your book collection.
Reason #1
Mcbride persuades the reader to step out of the box and think about the things you have on hand. It might be as easy as reusing your souvineer shells from that beach excursion or some treasured stones; but these simple essentials will promote a party atmosphere, without costing you a fortune.
Reason # 2
This book is jam-packed full of eco-friendly party choices. She implements the use of natural fibers, like burlap napkins or recycled cardboard drink coasters, and tells you ways to reuse and recycle. With a few imaginative twists, old materials become beautiful table top elements. And, green flourishes.
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| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Plague Ship by Clive Cussler (
) |
| Summary: | A great adventure story with the return of some great characters. Clive Cussler consistently returns each time with a gripping page-turner. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth McCullough (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Playing for Pizza by John Grisham (
) |
| Summary: | I have read two other Grisham books and they were both good ("The Client" and "The Pelican Brief"), but I believe this one is my favorite.
This book is about making good on second or third chances and about growing-up. The main character, Rick Dockery, makes a wonderful transformation that leaves you cheering at the end for him.
I highly recommend this book.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Playing for Pizza by John Grisham (
) |
| Summary: | Why would a second-string highly-paid NFL quarterback play in Italy for thousand dollars less and pizza? This is the premise for Grisham's novel. The book gives a picturesque look at the countryside of Italy, its brand of football and interesting character descriptions, along with good main character development. You do not have to be a football fanatic to like this story. It is a good fun-loving story for anyone. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roger King (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Profiles in Courage by John F. Kennedy (
) |
| Summary: | This book is for anyone who enjoys history. I learned more about men like John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, and Sam Houston through the reading of this book than I did as a student in school and through teaching history now for 4 years. Even if you do not appreciate John F. Kennedy as President, you will find this book to be very well written and worth your time invested in reading it. It is no wonder that he won a Pulitzer Prize for the writing of this book.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | PT 109 John F. Kennedy in World War II by Robert J. Donovan (
) |
| Summary: | As a student of history, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I would recommend this book not only to those who are interested in learning more about John F. Kennedy, but also to those who enjoy reading about World War II. For anyone not familiar with the PT 109 or what happened to her and her crew, you will not want to pass this book up. I have always enjoyed books with search and rescue efforts in them. |
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | Puppy Chow is better than Prozac by Bruce Goldstein (
) |
| Summary: | This is a true story of a man's diagnosis of manic-depression and his search for a cure. He begins a medication but finds it is not quite enough, so his therapist recommends a puppy. He begins his search and finds just the right dog, a black Labrador. He details his adventures and "misadventures" of training, and loving his dog "Ozzy" and healing and learning to live with his mental illness. It was a quick read and I enjoyed it, but it also is the typical Labrador story. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Rattled by Debra Gallant (
) |
| Summary: | THis book was about a married woman who is spoiled and has to have the best of everything. When she moves into her dream house though she can't imagine what lies ahead of her. It is a comical book to a degree. I enjoyed reading it |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Redesigning 50 by Oz Garcia (
) |
| Summary: | This book is an excellent comprehensive guide to healthy aging and staying active physically and mentally. Oz Garcia's book has provided me a very feasible eating strategy, customized for those of us who have past that 50 mile marker. His book emphasis is on healthy aging with foods; that have truly enhanced my skin, boosted my energy level, and jump started my metablism. Giving me a vigourous feeling that I have not felt in awhile. Garcia also brought in a number of big - name experts that offer up their guidance from cosmetic treatments, supplments, to detoxification. A choice section provides tips on dining out from Garcia and Chef David Bouley- telling us how we can eat healthy and still enjoy that evening out. Adina Niemerow and Roni Deluz give tips on how to safely detox, Joel Warren and Edward Tricome talk about hair tips, Bruce Dean gives advice on Beauty and makeup, and from David Barton exercise insights. To all 'Baby Boomers' this is the all inclusive, easy - to - follow guide we have been waiting for to help us age gracefully yet stay healthy in the process.
|
| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Remember Me? by Bridget Kinsella (
) |
| Summary: | This book is a cute Summer read. A young woman wakes up from an accident and it's 3 years later. She is totally different from the woman she was and she sets out to find out what happened and who she "really" is. Fun, humorous, mystery,and a little romance too. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Retired Racing Greyhounds for Dummies by Lee Livingood (
) |
| Summary: | After adopting an ex-racing greyhound, we needed a good reference guide as this was new to us. This book has proved an invaluable resource. It is a must-read for new owners. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lisa Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Road Map to Holland by Jennifer Graf Groneberg (
) |
| Summary: | The author of this book gives an "insiders" look into life with premie twins, one of which has Downs syndrome. Very down to earth and realistic. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | rogue by danielle steel (
) |
| Summary: | a man when faced with a tradgedy realizes how important his family becomes and tries to fix his mistakes.how a love gone sour becomes new and exciting. |
| Reviewed
by: | elizabeth evans (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Sail by James Patterson (
) |
| Summary: | Mr. Paterson has done it again. He has written a thrilling page turner without the assistance of his favorite characters, Alex Cross or the women of the Murder Club. He developed believable characters and a villian you love to hate. This very good suspenseful chiller involves a newly remarried female doctor who decides she wants to have a togetheress vacation with her three children on her family sailboat. The trip itself quickly turns into disaster, aided by the tenseness of the relationship between the doctor and her kids underlying emotional problems. Will the Dunne family survive this vacation? And is there a plot to see that the Dunne family does not return from this vacation? You will find this book difficult to put down.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Roger King (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | Sail by James Patterson (
) |
| Summary: | A great beach read; fast paced and easy to follow. Not much character development, which is actually typical of Patterson as of late. A nice twist at the end. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth McCullough (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Senators Wife by Karen Robards (
) |
| Summary: | The book is OK. It is a fast read and starts off with a bang. |
| Reviewed
by: | Teresa Perez (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Shop Your Closet by Melanie Charlton Fascitelli (
) |
| Summary: | I may have done a little happy dance when the book arrived, because god knows I need all the help I can get in organizing my closets!!!! Fascitelli opens the book with some good solid advice, including specific instructions for "editing" your closet, tossing what you don't wear, buying the right size, and not to be persuaded by sale prices, and avoiding fasion trends. She advocates ruthless dismantling, which I agree wholeheartedly with. Of course, I had already DONE that, but okay! We're on the same wave length, clearly. She goes on to lay out the basics of the stylish wardrobe, and again, this is useful; that little black dress, the menswear shirt, the cashmere sweater-all good pieces, and worth having in your closet.
This is most definitely a useful book which tells us how to utilize our closet space. Most of us are horders. First we should let go of clothes that we have not worn in over two years. Then organize all the clothes into piles, one for throwing away, giving away and one for keeping. Her tips are very practical and useful. Different typpes of clothes and shoes of course need different types of storage space. And you are provided tips to accomplish this too. She also tells us to clean everything, which will make them last longer and eliminate any bug problem. There is also a chapter devoted to storage of Meds,CD's & other kinick Knacks too. I especially liked her tips on packing for a trip. She also explains how to create closet space when a significant other moves in.
I liked the advice. I am a pack rat. Now I am going to reduce my wardrobe and keep only those clothing items that I need.
|
| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Silence in the Snowy Fields by Robert Bly (
) |
| Summary: | This is Robert Bly's first book of published poetry. The poems are about his life in Minnesota. The poems are delicate and sweet. They are a foretelling of his poetry to come. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Sisters by Danielle Steel (
) |
| Summary: | When tradegy hits four sisters pull together to help each other. I couldn't put this book down. |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Size 12 is not Fat by Meg Cabot (
) |
| Summary: | A very cute book that is easy to put down and pick right back up again. The main character is very lovable and this is the first in a series. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth McCullough (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See (
) |
| Summary: | This captivating novel – with its plot different then any other I have ever read– occurs in 19th century China; when girls had their feet bound, and their lives were expended in isolation with only a solitary window from which to look out on the world. These unfortunate women were illiterate, isolated, and lonely and they were not expected to think, or be creative, or even have emotions. But in one far-off county, women created their own secret code, nu shu – "women's writing" – the only gender-based written language to have ever been found in the world. A handful of girls were paired as "old-sames" in poignant matches that lasted throughout their entire lives. They communicated by painting letters on fans, embroidering messages on handkerchiefs, and composing stories; thus attaining their hopes, dreams, and accomplishments through sharing.
One elderly woman conveys her relationship with her "old-same," their arranged marriage, the pleasures and heartbreaks of motherhood—until a dreadful misunderstanding written on their secret fan threatens to tear them apart. With the aspects of emotional resonance of Memoirs of a Geisha , Snow Flower and the Secret Fan probes into one of the most strange and unexplained yet treasured relationships of all time—female friendship.
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| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Society's Child by Janis Ian (
) |
| Summary: | With brutal honesty, Janis Ian talks about the highs and lows in her life. She talks about becoming famous during her teen years and the death threats she received due to her first hit song. Throughout the book I laughed, I cried and I read in wonder at her candor. I highly recommend this book. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Somewhere in Heaven by Christopher Andersen (
) |
| Summary: | Many years ago, I was in a movie theater watching the movie "Apollo 13". The story of the journey that was going to be a moon landing....but something went terribly wrong in the space craft and we on Earth did not know if the 3 Astronauts would make it back alive ( they did ). I am old enough to remember Apollo 13 and the scary days of hoping and praying. "Please, let them live God...please!" However, even though I knew the outcome, I found myself sitting in the theater, once again praying..."Please, let them live." That is what happened to me as I read this story of Chris and Dana Reeve's lives and their deaths. The story tells of Chris meeting Dana, their 5 year courtship, their marriage, the birth of their son, Will. Chris' terrible riding accident which left him a quadriplegic. Dana's devoted care and love for him, his death then even more horribly tragic, her death. I found myself reading and though I already knew the endings, I was still praying "Please God, let them live." A sad but ultimately uplifting book. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lin Exline (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
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| Book: | Star Trek: New Frontier - Fire on High by Peter David (
) |
| Summary: | Peter David is probably one of the better Star Trek authors writing at this time. This is book #6 in the New Frontier Series. Captain Calhoun has a little bit of that swagger that made Captain Kirk so popular to Star Trek fans. The plot takes a few unexpected twists and it is a page turner which is why I recommend this book to Star Trek fans.
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| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
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| Book: | Star Trek: New Frontier - Once Burned by Peter David (
) |
| Summary: | This is the fifth book in the Captain's Table series and it focuses on Captain Mackenzie Calhoun of the Starship Excalibur while he served as First Officer aboard the U.S.S. Grissom. This book gives you some insight as to what shaped him to be the captain he became. You do not need to read the others in this series in order to read this one as each can stand alone on its own. I highly recommend the New Frontier series as Captain Mackenzie has a bit of that same swagger as Captain James T. Kirk had.
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| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
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| Book: | Still Growing by Kirk Cameron (
) |
| Summary: | Do you really want to know what went on in Kirk Cameron's mind during the "Growing Pains" years? Read this book. He's not afraid to tell about his Christianity, which really impressed me. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
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| Book: | Stone Cold by David Baldacci (
) |
| Summary: | This was classic murder / suspense story. Very creative & imaginative. The quick 3-4 page chapters make it difficult to put down. Not to mention the several storylines that all intertwine. Well written. Baldacci is a flat out "Pro". |
| Reviewed
by: | Jorge Maldonado (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Summer Crossing by Truman Capote (
) |
| Summary: | This novel was discovered and published after Mr. Capote's death, but was written well before he became a well-known author. It's a love story between a high society debutante and a young working class Jewish man. Mr. Capote's developing talent was evident in this early work. |
| Reviewed
by: | Carolyn Barnes (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
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| Book: | Texas Fury by Fern Michaels (
) |
| Summary: | THis is an awesome book and it really shows how family sticking together can get you through any situation |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | texas gundown by william w. johnstone (
) |
| Summary: | excellent |
| Reviewed
by: | albert mccullough (at
Evesham Library) |
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| Book: | Texas Heat by Fern Michaels (
) |
| Summary: | I really enjoy reading her books. They really make you take a look at life |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
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| Book: | Texas Sunrise by Fern Michaels (
) |
| Summary: | Again the Coleman family comes on top by standing together. |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | The appeal by John Grisham (
) |
| Summary: | "The Appeal" is another solid legal fiction story. It deals again with familiar territory for Grisham fans. The story line is relatively familiar, David vs. Goliath. Grisham does not disappoint with several twists and turns, He provides another fantastic story.
This is Grisham's 20th novel. I believe I have read at least 10 of them and enjoy his stories. I do not see another movie from this story. |
| Reviewed
by: | J.Maldonado (at
Maple Shade Library) |
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| Book: | The Bread Baker's Apprentice by Peter Reinhardt (
) |
| Summary: | In my quest to bake bread I came across this book. It looked good so I borrowed it. I was a little disappointed -it was very complicated. It was geared more toward a serious, professional baker, not the novice that I am. |
| Reviewed
by: | Lisa Joy (at
Bordentown Library) |
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| Book: | The Cat Who Went into the Closet by Lillian jackson Braun (
) |
| Summary: | A fun mystery with the cats uncovering the clues. I enjoy this series of Cat mysteries. The main characters all appear in each book and give you a sense of being a part of the town of Picax. Fun!!! |
| Reviewed
by: | Toni Gilbert (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | The Easy Hour by Leslie Stella (
) |
| Summary: | It's fun working in a department store for Lisa Galisa but than she becomes a personal assistant for the Elite. In the end she realizes whats important to her |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | The Forbidden Rumi by Nevit O. Ergin (Translator) (
) |
| Summary: | This is a nice volume of poetry by the thirteenth century Sufi mystic Jalaluddin Rumi. The translator has taken all the poetry that couldn't be catagorized by Rumi's scribes or was a bit "unorthodox" and has put them together in this book. The poetry is beautiful and full of wisdom. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls (
) |
| Summary: | The Glass Castle is a memoir of Walls's childhood spent at the mercy of an alcoholic father and unstable mother. It's an absolutely enthralling account of how two very intelligent people could become poverty stricken and homeless. This book has to be read to be believed! |
| Reviewed
by: | Jennifer Gallagher (at
Pinelands/Medford Library) |
|
| Book: | The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (
) |
| Summary: | The book was very good. It was very informative about the Chinese culture because Buck lived is China for many years. The social system is very different than the US. I wouldn't want to live there. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cynthia K. King (at
Bordentown Library) |
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| Book: | The Good Earth by Pearl S. Buck (
) |
| Summary: | The book was very good. It was very informative about the Chinese culture because Buck lived is China for many years. The social system is very different than the US. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cynthia K. King (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Last Summer (of you & me) by Ann Brashares (
) |
| Summary: | This was the Author's first novel written for adults. She has previously written books for young teens. She is the author of The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants. This book was a great read. I could relate to the characters and their lives. The relationship between the characters was believable and the story was beautifully written. I highly recommend this book. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kimberly Ruediger (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin (
) |
| Summary: | This is a wondrful story of trying to understand those who are different from ourselves and learning to respect and even love them. Ursula LeGuin weaves a wonderful world called Winter with complex characters and an interesting story line that takes a lot of twists and turns. It is a page turner, I couldn't put it down. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Moon is always Female by Marge Piercy (
) |
| Summary: | This is a nice collection of poetry. It is in two parts. In the first part the poet deals with the dailiness of life. The second part is based on the yearly lunar cycle. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The New Yorkers by Schine, Cathleen (
) |
| Summary: | I really enjoyed this book. It’s an ensemble of characters on one little street in NYC by Central Park. Throughout the different seasons of the year, they meet and get to know each other mostly through their dogs. It’s an idealistic version of living in New York, but doesn’t come across as pure fantasy. There’s plenty of humor along with some romance and sorrow. Although it took me a few pages to get the characters straight, I thought the endings for each of them turned out well. Not everything ended perfectly wrapped up. As an animal lover and someone who would love to live for a short while in NYC, the New Yorkers was a fun read. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kelly Davenport (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | The Perfect Life by Robin Lee Hatcher (
) |
| Summary: | A Christian fiction selection that encourages the reader to look beyond the "perfect" person and get to know someone for who they really are. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | The Pilgrim's Progress by John Bunyan (
) |
| Summary: | I make it a goal of mine each year to read at least one classic. This year it was John Bunyan's "The Pilgrim's Progress." If you have never read this before, I would encourage you to do so. If it as been awhile since you have read it, let me encourage it to read it again. This book is divided into 2 parts and this time around the second part was my favorite.
|
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | The Real Deal Guide to Pregnancy by Erika Lenkert (
) |
| Summary: | Pregnant women worry. It's natural. A major question is: What will birth be like and how much will it hurt?
Erika Lenkert answers these questions and many others in a uniquely straightforward and detailed manner. Her experience as a mother has really helped her cut through the doldrums and write in a way that makes complete sense, without being judgmental, which is something very rare in a pregnancy book.
Here you will learn about all of your options from Chapter one's " I am pregnant now What?" To chapter 13's " I am a mom now what?" This book includes food fun,,home remedies,exercises,to pregnancy sex. No stone is left unturned when it comes to your questions. Ms. lenkert realizes that every woman will have a different experience, and each may rely on different tools to help make her experience a positive one.
The techniques defined in this book are both common sense and medical, and readily available. They are described as how-to methods, along with the explanation of why they work.
While this book seems to be a natural read for any pregnant woman, it is also a very useful tool for anyone intending to support or educate laboring families. Dads and other partners included. This book provides many techniques and charts, and it is a a great to handy pocket book for use in labor for the dads and other labor support professionals.
|
| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | The Rest of Her Life by Laura Moriarity (
) |
| Summary: | This book tells the story of the strain a family endures when a teenage daughter accidentally strikes and kills one of her classmates while driving. Reminiscent of Jodi Picoult, Moriarty's rendering of mother-daughter relationships is beautifully honest. |
| Reviewed
by: | Christina Chichester (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | The Rose at Twilight by Amanda Scott (
) |
| Summary: | Set immediately after the War of the Roses in England, this story features a young heiress from the losing side and a handsome knight from the winning side.
After the king gives her in marriage to the knight, she assumes she's just 'the spoils of war' to him. Despite their difference in politics, they are attracted to each other and struggle to find middle ground. |
| Reviewed
by: | Leanne Fleming (at
Bookmobile) |
|
| Book: | The Second Brain by Dr. Gershon, M.D. (
) |
| Summary: | This is an excellent look into digestion and the break through discovery of the independent nervous system of the digestive tract. Though reading it would be easier with a couple of college level anatomy and physiology courses under ones belt, the layperson, if diligent, can glean much of interest and use. Dr. Gershon writes with some rather subtle humor which an understanding of human A&P makes more comprehensible and enjoyable. He also nicely demonstrates the Scientific Method in action, reveals how wrong headed some previous beliefs were about our insides, and, for those who are interested, also explains such arcane bits as the role cyclic-AMP and adenosine diphosphate in an alpha configuration can play in marauding about ones intestines. He also includes an excellent explanation of the mechanisms and effects of cholera, a long time, and frequently fatal, scourge of humanity.
Yummy! (Laugh here)
If you know anyone with digestive troubles, this book may provide a nice mechanical explanation of what they are all about. It is, however, pretty technical, though not entirely or impossibly so for the uninitiated, if they are determined. It is possible to come away with what one wants from the book. One of the book's short comings is the lack of an index, to make it easy to refer back to previously mentioned sections for reinforcement and integration of knowledge presented and gained. All in all, though, a pretty good book and very informative, written in a nice, easy going, enjoyable, style people rarely associate with the sciences. The difference between reading The Second Brain and an Anatomy and Physiology textbook is a pleasurable one. I recommend this book to those who want to learn. |
| Reviewed
by: | Greg Woznicki (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | The Secret Between Us by Barbara Delinsky (
) |
| Summary: | This story is about a mother who takes the blame for an accident that her teenage daughter was responsible for. Their lives unravel as the lie goes wrong. The story reveals other deceptions and bad choices that people make and explores family relationships in the process. A good read about how people can make bad choices for what they think are the right reasons. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | the secret life of bees by sue monk kidd (
) |
| Summary: | This book was excellent. It is a must read. It holds your attention until the very end. A movie based on the book is coming out in November. This book is highly recommended. |
| Reviewed
by: | Kimberly Ruediger (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
|
| Book: | the secret of snake canyon by terrell l. bowers (
) |
| Summary: | i liked this book |
| Reviewed
by: | albert mccullough (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | The Shop on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber (
) |
| Summary: | Sorry, THIS ONE is the #1 in the "knitting" series. I like them all. They combine 2 of my favorite things - fiction books AND knitting. |
| Reviewed
by: | Cindy Torres (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | The Spiritual Alchemist by Natalie Reid (
) |
| Summary: | This is a book about knowing your inner self. Natalie guides you step by step through the process of being able to really look within. There are meditation and writing excercises throughout the book with an accompaning CD to help. The book is full of stories of peoples experiences who have taken this workshop with Natalie. I highly recommend this book it is worth the time. |
| Reviewed
by: | Robrta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Sub by Thomas M. Disch (
) |
| Summary: | This is the story of a woman named Diana who discovers she is a witch. Her powers are limited to metamorphosing people into their totem animals. She discovers her power in conjunction with recovering memories of incest. There is a whole conspiracy revolving around incest in her small community. It was an ok read but I won't be reading it again. It is full of inconsistencies in the story. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Wave in the Mind by Ursula K. Le Guin (
) |
| Summary: | This is a collection of essays and musings by the author. She has a wicked sense of humor and intensly aware of the world around her. It is an interesting read on a variety of subjects written by an intelligent woman who will make you think and laugh. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Whole Truth by David Baldacci (
) |
| Summary: | A scary concept that seems very realistic in today's Internet connected world. A true thriller with a great hero and equally scary antagonist. |
| Reviewed
by: | Elizabeth McCullough (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Witches' Goddess by Janet & Stewart Farrar (
) |
| Summary: | This book is an interesting look at the re-emergence of the goddess in religion. The first part of the book looks at the history of goddess worship and its supression and then looks at its resurgence. The second and third parts of the book look at the different aspects of various goddesses. It is written in a way that is easy to follow and keeps the interest of the reader. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | The Witness by Dee Henderson (
) |
| Summary: | If you like action, suspense,and romance without all the blow by blow, grit, and blood baths of other reads, you will like
Dee Henderson's novels. The heroine of this one has seen too much and been running a long time, but finds the right man and learns to trust again.
I previously read the O'Malley series so I expected this one to be good, and was not disappointed. She also spins a good mystery into the whole mix with nice trail of clues with a not too obvious conclusion. So if you are a romantic with a bent for suspense and "who-dun-it" along with it, try The Witness or another of Dee Henderson's works. |
| Reviewed
by: | Jeanne Baker (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
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| Book: | This is How it Happened ( Not a Love Story) by Jo Barrett (
) |
| Summary: | The pivotal idea that sets this book in motion is 'Don't get mad! Get even."
This is exactly what Madeleine Piatro sets out to do after her charismatic boyfriend Carlton Connors lied, used her business plan to set up a company, kicked her out, then dumped her for another woman. So what is a sane woman to do " Hire a Hit man of course .
Pros
Quick, fun and lighthearted reading.
Laughing in the end.
Makes you feel like an old friend of Madeleine's instantly!
Cons
Ends too quickly. I wanted more.
Shifts gears rather abruptly in final section...wasn't quite ready.
"This is How it Happened (Not a Love Story)" is a extraordinary novel: funny, well-written, and with some surprising insights. An ideal book for the Spring season, whether you are in the mood for love -- or blood. There were quite a few little nuggets I took away from this book. When I read books, I usually take notes in my Moleskine and this book took up a lot more pages than most.
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| Reviewed
by: | April Hughes (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Travels in the Scriptorium by Paul Auster (
) |
| Summary: | This is called a fantastical labyrinthine novel. The story opens with a man seemingly imprisoned and the book tells his story. It is up to the reader to figure out why he is there. The tales spun are descriptive but other than that I found it boring. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Tribute by Nora Roberts (
) |
| Summary: | Mystery and romance are a great combination in any novel. Tribute is a little different than her usual novels but a good read. The characters were interesting especially Cilla and Ford. The storyline had twists and turns with a surprise ending. As usual Nora Roberts has written a great novel. |
| Reviewed
by: | Linda Daley (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Turkish Pears in August by Robert Bly (
) |
| Summary: | This is a short book of 24 poems. The poems are ramages where the small sounds drive the poems and create the music in the words. These are wonderful poems from a master poet. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Undead and Unpopular by Mary Janice Davidson (
) |
| Summary: | This is a book from a series in which the main caracter is a writer of mystery books and her main caracter came to life. In this story her book was being made into a movie mayhem insues and leaves you on the edge of your seat with some comedy to it. |
| Reviewed
by: | Theresa Moskowitz (at
Burlington County Library) |
|
| Book: | Underfoot by Leanne Banks (
) |
| Summary: | This is a light, fun romantic read. |
| Reviewed
by: | Suzanne Musser (at
Maple Shade Library) |
|
| Book: | Visiting Lives by Bridget Kinsella (
) |
| Summary: | This is a true story of a woman journalists who befriends an inmate incarcerated for life and ultimately loves him. Along the way, she tells the story of other women involved with prisoners and how they came to be there. This books shows that things are not always as they appear and to not make rash judgments against those who love inmates. It doesn't condone or judge anyone's crimes; it is about the people who love them despite their history. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Corbett (at
Pemberton Twp Library) |
|
| Book: | Wagon Train to the Stars by Diane Carey (
) |
| Summary: | This is the first of six books in the "Star Trek: New Earth" series. This series features the crew from the original Start Trek. As is the case with most of Diane Carey's books, this one started out slow, but once it got rolling, it was very hard to put down. Captain Kirk is leading an armada of ships comprising over 60,000 people to colonize a new world called Belle Terre. But there is someone in this group of people who does not want this expedition to be successful. If you enjoy the original Star Trek series, you will enjoy this book. |
| Reviewed
by: | Les Wallace (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | What Have I Ever Lost By Dying? by Robert Bly (
) |
| Summary: | This is a wonderful collection of prose poetry by one of the premier poets of our time. His sharp observations of the details of the things in this life bring them alive on the page. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roberta Taylor (at
Bordentown Library) |
|
| Book: | Wicked: The Life & Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by Gregory Maguire (
) |
| Summary: | I enjoyed this book a lot. It was the type of book you want to discuss with someone when you finish. |
| Reviewed
by: | Sharon Lazarow (at
Evesham Library) |
|
| Book: | World Without End by Ken Follett (
) |
| Summary: | The novel takes place between the years 1327 to 1361 and tells the story of people in a village named Kingsbridge. The character development of its two main characters, Caris and Merthin and the rest of the many townspeople, is very good. The plot and all of the many conflicts which all the characters face are well done. However it is too long. Mr. Follett is a fine storyteller, but I felt the story did not have to be as involved as it was (over 1000 pages). The story was a sequel to Mr. Follett's other novel, The Pillars of the Earth, which does not have to be read first. |
| Reviewed
by: | Roger King (at
Cinnaminson Library) |
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