Title: We Killed: the Rise of Women in American Comedy
Author: Yael Kohen
Great stories of real live women in American comedy - Joan Rivers, and many others.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Gina Ehrlich.
Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
The Last Breath
Title: The Last Breath
Author: Kimberly Belle
This book is a murder mystery. It explores the possible wrongful murder conviction of a man who was put in jail for killing his wife. He has terminal cancer, and has come under house arrest to die. The book explores the interaction of the man and his three grown children sixteen years after their mom was murdered.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Kimberly Belle
This book is a murder mystery. It explores the possible wrongful murder conviction of a man who was put in jail for killing his wife. He has terminal cancer, and has come under house arrest to die. The book explores the interaction of the man and his three grown children sixteen years after their mom was murdered.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations that Will Change Your Life
Title: Gratitude and Trust: Six Affirmations that Will Change Your Life
Author: Paul Williams
Helps you understand and cope with life - Love It!
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Gina Ehrlich.
Author: Paul Williams
Helps you understand and cope with life - Love It!
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Gina Ehrlich.
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
The Giirl on a Train
Title: The Girl on a Train
Author: Paula Hawkins
A woman who is in the middle of her own personal crisis, witnesses events that unfold from her seat on a commuter train. This book is a classic "whodunit". If you enjoyed Gone Girl, try this one!
Fiction; rated 2 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
Author: Paula Hawkins
A woman who is in the middle of her own personal crisis, witnesses events that unfold from her seat on a commuter train. This book is a classic "whodunit". If you enjoyed Gone Girl, try this one!
Fiction; rated 2 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
Monday, February 23, 2015
Pogue's Basics: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (that no one Bothers to Tell You) for Simplifying the Technology in Your Life
Title: Pogue's Basics: Essential Tips and Shortcuts (that no one Bothers to tell You) for Simplifying the Technology in Your Life
Author: David Pogue
A collection of very useful technology hints and tricks that can help everyday users in a variety of problematic situations. The book was written in an extremely entertaining manner. A great book to buy and keep as an excellent reference source.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman.
Author: David Pogue
A collection of very useful technology hints and tricks that can help everyday users in a variety of problematic situations. The book was written in an extremely entertaining manner. A great book to buy and keep as an excellent reference source.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman.
I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
Title: I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend
Author: Martin Short
The award-winning actor entertains us with stories from his life and career. But in this heartfelt memoir, he also talks about suffering the loss of his parents and his wife of 30 years.
Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman.
Author: Martin Short
The award-winning actor entertains us with stories from his life and career. But in this heartfelt memoir, he also talks about suffering the loss of his parents and his wife of 30 years.
Non-fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman.
Brownies and Broomsticks
Title: Brownies and Broomsticks
Author: Bailey Cates
Book 1 in The Magical Bakery Mystery series - Kate joins her aunt and uncle in opening a bakery and notices her aunt adding mysterious herbs to the recipes and learns her aunt is a witch as she is - though she doesn't know it. A nasty customer is murdered outside the bakery and Uncle Ben is the prime suspect. Katie tries to solve the case to clear his name. Book is fun read - a mystery, self-discovery, romance and cooking class all in one. I liked the light-hearted writing style yet captivating mystery all in one.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Author: Bailey Cates
Book 1 in The Magical Bakery Mystery series - Kate joins her aunt and uncle in opening a bakery and notices her aunt adding mysterious herbs to the recipes and learns her aunt is a witch as she is - though she doesn't know it. A nasty customer is murdered outside the bakery and Uncle Ben is the prime suspect. Katie tries to solve the case to clear his name. Book is fun read - a mystery, self-discovery, romance and cooking class all in one. I liked the light-hearted writing style yet captivating mystery all in one.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Friday, February 20, 2015
Power Play
Title: Power Play
Author: Catherine Coulter
This book is about the United States Ambassador to London and attempts made on her life and the political repercussions that follow. It also follows a husband and wife FBI team and the threats to their lives as they try to solve the mystery of who is trying to kill the U.S. Ambassador. There are a lot of twists and turns as we follow along, trying to solve the mystery with the book's characters.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Catherine Coulter
This book is about the United States Ambassador to London and attempts made on her life and the political repercussions that follow. It also follows a husband and wife FBI team and the threats to their lives as they try to solve the mystery of who is trying to kill the U.S. Ambassador. There are a lot of twists and turns as we follow along, trying to solve the mystery with the book's characters.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
The Scarlett Letters: the Making of the Film "Gone with the Wind"
Title: The Scarlett Letters: the Making of the Film "Gone with the Wind"
Editor: John Wiley, Jr.
Follow the making of the "Gone with the Wind" movie through the letters of Margaret Mitchell. A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of an iconic film.
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Lisa Smith.
Editor: John Wiley, Jr.
Follow the making of the "Gone with the Wind" movie through the letters of Margaret Mitchell. A fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the making of an iconic film.
Non-fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Lisa Smith.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Second Nature
Title: Second Nature
Author: Nora Roberts
The main character works for a magazine and tries to get an interview with a "recluse" author. She does but with twists and turns along their relationship. Would recommend this book although I'm partial to Nora Roberts. She brings you into the book so you can feel and hear and see everything that is in print.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth.
Author: Nora Roberts
The main character works for a magazine and tries to get an interview with a "recluse" author. She does but with twists and turns along their relationship. Would recommend this book although I'm partial to Nora Roberts. She brings you into the book so you can feel and hear and see everything that is in print.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth.
The Diva Wraps it Up
Title: The Diva Wraps it Up
Author: Krista Davis
Set around Christmas time; the main character Sophie tries to figure out who murdered her friend. Or is it two or three murders? She's funny and so believable. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth.
Author: Krista Davis
Set around Christmas time; the main character Sophie tries to figure out who murdered her friend. Or is it two or three murders? She's funny and so believable. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth.
The Choice
Title: The Choice
Author: Nicholas Sparks
The main character tries to "marry" his lady. Then they are in a car accident and she is in a coma. He's okay but they both made living wills. If she was in a coma she wants him to pull the plug so he doesn't resent her. Does he? Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth.
Author: Nicholas Sparks
The main character tries to "marry" his lady. Then they are in a car accident and she is in a coma. He's okay but they both made living wills. If she was in a coma she wants him to pull the plug so he doesn't resent her. Does he? Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth.
The Vacationers
Title: The Vacationers
Author: Emma Straub
This book is about a family that travels to Mallorca, Spain with some friends. The trip gives them a chance to examine their lives back home.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Emma Straub
This book is about a family that travels to Mallorca, Spain with some friends. The trip gives them a chance to examine their lives back home.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Monday, February 9, 2015
Dying to Read
Title: Dying to Read
Author: Lorena McCourtney
Cate takes a temp job as a private investigator working for her uncle - the simple case turns into anything but. Book has it all - murder, missing persons, death threats and attempts with a romance at same time with a modern day knight in shining armor who keeps coming to the rescue. Fun read with enjoyable characters.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Author: Lorena McCourtney
Cate takes a temp job as a private investigator working for her uncle - the simple case turns into anything but. Book has it all - murder, missing persons, death threats and attempts with a romance at same time with a modern day knight in shining armor who keeps coming to the rescue. Fun read with enjoyable characters.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Severed
Title: Severed
Author: Frances Larson
A history of severed heads lost and found.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Author: Frances Larson
A history of severed heads lost and found.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Gold Coast
Title: Gold Coast
Author: Nelson DeMille
Set on the North Shore of Long Island, "The Gold Coast", this is a fast-paced legal thriller that will enthrall anyone living in this area. Many recognizable locations make this book seem so real . . . like taken from the pages of Newsday!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman.
Author: Nelson DeMille
Set on the North Shore of Long Island, "The Gold Coast", this is a fast-paced legal thriller that will enthrall anyone living in this area. Many recognizable locations make this book seem so real . . . like taken from the pages of Newsday!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman.
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
An Act of Love
Title: An Act of Love
Author: Nancy Thayer
This story follows the drama that happens within a blended family with step-parents and step-siblings. We follow the drama that a major event reveals about the characters and how they cope with it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Nancy Thayer
This story follows the drama that happens within a blended family with step-parents and step-siblings. We follow the drama that a major event reveals about the characters and how they cope with it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
The Hot Flash Club
Title: The Hot Flash Club
Author: Nancy Thayer
This book follows four women as they join forces to help each other through the next chapter of their lives. They form the Hot Flash Club. Nothing can stop them now as they look to fulfill their journey together, both as friends and allies.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Nancy Thayer
This book follows four women as they join forces to help each other through the next chapter of their lives. They form the Hot Flash Club. Nothing can stop them now as they look to fulfill their journey together, both as friends and allies.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Bride of New France
Title: Bride of New France
Author: Suzanne Desrochers
A historical fiction novel set in France. An orphaned girl is trained by nuns to be a proper girl. The girls are then sent to New France (Canada) to be married off with colonists. The historical information is detailed and interesting.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
Author: Suzanne Desrochers
A historical fiction novel set in France. An orphaned girl is trained by nuns to be a proper girl. The girls are then sent to New France (Canada) to be married off with colonists. The historical information is detailed and interesting.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
On the Record
Title: On the Record
Author: K.A. Linde
The second book of the Record series, it continues the story of college student Liz and her secret boyfriend, who happens to be the senator.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
Author: K.A. Linde
The second book of the Record series, it continues the story of college student Liz and her secret boyfriend, who happens to be the senator.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
Off the Record
Title: Off the Record
Author: K.A. Linde
A college reporter meets an upcoming politician and a secret affair ensues.
Fiction: rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
Author: K.A. Linde
A college reporter meets an upcoming politician and a secret affair ensues.
Fiction: rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Grumpy Cat.
The Christmas List
Title: The Christmas List
Author: Richard Paul Evans
It's a book about a businessman who is selfish and greedy. They print his obituary by mistake and he sees all the comments about himself. He finally knows what people think of him. He makes a list of people he did wrong and sets out to make it right. Great book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Richard Paul Evans
It's a book about a businessman who is selfish and greedy. They print his obituary by mistake and he sees all the comments about himself. He finally knows what people think of him. He makes a list of people he did wrong and sets out to make it right. Great book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
In the Service: Workers on the Grand Estates of Long Island 1890s-1940s
Title: In the Service: Workers on the Grand Estates of Long Island 1890s-1940s
Author: Elly Shodell
It was about the estates on Long Island and the people that worked in them. They mostly came from England, Ireland and Scotland. In the 1920s the wages ranged from $70 a month for parlor maids and $130 a month for superintendents (who oversaw the hired help). They had room and board, medical care and retirement benefits.
At least 250 of Long Island historic mansions have been destroyed due to selling off property and trouble finding hired help. They were mostly working in factories and businesses during the World Wars.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Elly Shodell
It was about the estates on Long Island and the people that worked in them. They mostly came from England, Ireland and Scotland. In the 1920s the wages ranged from $70 a month for parlor maids and $130 a month for superintendents (who oversaw the hired help). They had room and board, medical care and retirement benefits.
At least 250 of Long Island historic mansions have been destroyed due to selling off property and trouble finding hired help. They were mostly working in factories and businesses during the World Wars.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
The Sunflower
Title: The Sunflower
Author: Richard Paul Evans
About a man and a woman that meet on a missionary trip in Peru. Paul is a doctor and runs an orphanage. Christine had her fiance leave her a week before her wedding. Both are afraid to love again. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Richard Paul Evans
About a man and a woman that meet on a missionary trip in Peru. Paul is a doctor and runs an orphanage. Christine had her fiance leave her a week before her wedding. Both are afraid to love again. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Dance Upon the Air
Title: Dance Upon the Air
Author: Nora Roberts
Takes place on an island full of folklore. About a woman trying to escape her past and look to the future. She needs courage and "magic" to believe in herself. Book one of the Three Sisters Island trilogy.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Nora Roberts
Takes place on an island full of folklore. About a woman trying to escape her past and look to the future. She needs courage and "magic" to believe in herself. Book one of the Three Sisters Island trilogy.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
American Sniper: the Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
Title: American Sniper: the Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History
Author: Chris Kyle
Chris describes his feelings and jobs he had as a Navy SEAL. Combat is one of them. He describes what war does to his marriage and relationships with his two children. He talks about his fellow warriors during combat and after. He talks about how the government affects his job as a SEAL and how America views the Iraqi war. It read of isolated incidents and didn't read like a novel. But it was good. I learned a lot about, government bureaucracy and marriages during wartime.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Chris Kyle
Chris describes his feelings and jobs he had as a Navy SEAL. Combat is one of them. He describes what war does to his marriage and relationships with his two children. He talks about his fellow warriors during combat and after. He talks about how the government affects his job as a SEAL and how America views the Iraqi war. It read of isolated incidents and didn't read like a novel. But it was good. I learned a lot about, government bureaucracy and marriages during wartime.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Monday, February 2, 2015
Finding Noel
Title: Finding Noel
Author: Richard Paul Evans
The two main characters meet at a diner. They both come from broken homes but the circumstances are different. Their families have secrets. In their perseverance, faith in God and love for each other they find each other. Great ending.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Richard Paul Evans
The two main characters meet at a diner. They both come from broken homes but the circumstances are different. Their families have secrets. In their perseverance, faith in God and love for each other they find each other. Great ending.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Lost December
Title: Lost December
Author: Richard Paul Evans
The main character is Luke. His father is CEO and owner of a Fortune 500 million dollar corporation. He sends Luke to college to explore his independence but he gets mixed up with friends that use him for his money. When he has no more money his friends leave him. Now he's ashamed to ask for help from his father. It's about his life and the people he meets getting his life back on track; what he "thought" he wanted and what he "really" wants. It's about a father's love and a single mother's interaction in Luke "coming home". Great book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Richard Paul Evans
The main character is Luke. His father is CEO and owner of a Fortune 500 million dollar corporation. He sends Luke to college to explore his independence but he gets mixed up with friends that use him for his money. When he has no more money his friends leave him. Now he's ashamed to ask for help from his father. It's about his life and the people he meets getting his life back on track; what he "thought" he wanted and what he "really" wants. It's about a father's love and a single mother's interaction in Luke "coming home". Great book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
The Carousel
Title: The Carousel
Author: Richard Paul Evans
It's a wonderful love story between two people that face challenges in their relationship. One being she's rich and he's poor. This book proves that no matter how much two people love each other, their relationship must be strong or they're torn apart. It's about faith, loyalty and sacrifice. Great book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Richard Paul Evans
It's a wonderful love story between two people that face challenges in their relationship. One being she's rich and he's poor. This book proves that no matter how much two people love each other, their relationship must be strong or they're torn apart. It's about faith, loyalty and sacrifice. Great book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
The Europa Conspiracy
Title: The Europa Conspiracy
Author: Tim LaHaye
The book is about Michael, a biblical archaeologist searching for biblical artifacts that could change people's view of "is there a real God". He encounters clues along the way by a friend that is also on his side. Also finding a spark of love between two women friends. Towards the middle of the book he encounters a murderer who tries to thwart his finding the relics as they are evil and planning to make a one world, one economic and one religious kingdom. Book was great. Can't wait to read the final book of the series.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Tim LaHaye
The book is about Michael, a biblical archaeologist searching for biblical artifacts that could change people's view of "is there a real God". He encounters clues along the way by a friend that is also on his side. Also finding a spark of love between two women friends. Towards the middle of the book he encounters a murderer who tries to thwart his finding the relics as they are evil and planning to make a one world, one economic and one religious kingdom. Book was great. Can't wait to read the final book of the series.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Babylon Rising: The Edge of Darkness
Title: Babylon Rising: The Edge of Darkness
Author: Tim LaHaye
Michael again sets off to find another artifact of a god worshipped by the Philistines. He gets closer to finding "the evil 7" planning to take over the world while they thwart his attempt to find the artifact and them. It's a mystery combined with false miracles, false messiahs and thought-provoking messages about the end times. Great mystery but sort of left me hanging. Hope there's a fourth book.
Fiction: Rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Tim LaHaye
Michael again sets off to find another artifact of a god worshipped by the Philistines. He gets closer to finding "the evil 7" planning to take over the world while they thwart his attempt to find the artifact and them. It's a mystery combined with false miracles, false messiahs and thought-provoking messages about the end times. Great mystery but sort of left me hanging. Hope there's a fourth book.
Fiction: Rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
The Locket
Title: The Locket
Author: Richard Paul Evans
The main character loses his mother and finds work at a nursing home. There he meets an elderly woman named Esther who becomes friends with him. She has a person she loved but never married and regrets it. Michael also loses his true love and through Esther gets a second chance. She teaches him about faith and forgiveness through her locket which is a symbol of her missed opportunity and Michael's second chance.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
Author: Richard Paul Evans
The main character loses his mother and finds work at a nursing home. There he meets an elderly woman named Esther who becomes friends with him. She has a person she loved but never married and regrets it. Michael also loses his true love and through Esther gets a second chance. She teaches him about faith and forgiveness through her locket which is a symbol of her missed opportunity and Michael's second chance.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Sue Roth.
The Rake
Title: The Rake
Author: Suzanne Enoch
I loved the time period and I love the historical romances for this reason. I love learning about other time periods and getting to know the spins of each family. This particular author has other books based on the same circle of friends and family. This book gave the history of Viscount Dare and Lady Georgiana and shows how later on they were actually destined for one another and how sometimes we as humans let pride get in our way. Funny how fate works!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Vazquez
Author: Suzanne Enoch
I loved the time period and I love the historical romances for this reason. I love learning about other time periods and getting to know the spins of each family. This particular author has other books based on the same circle of friends and family. This book gave the history of Viscount Dare and Lady Georgiana and shows how later on they were actually destined for one another and how sometimes we as humans let pride get in our way. Funny how fate works!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Vazquez
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