Doubleshot
by Raymond Benson
I've been a James Bond fan since his first book came out in Playboy (my husband's mag). This one was exciting but doesn't live up to Ian Fleming.
Rating: 4 our of 5
Reviewed by Dawn
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Best Friends Forever
by Jennifer Weiner
Rating: 4 our of 5
Reviewed by: Debbie
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Anna Karenina
by Leo Tolstoy
Wonderful classic. Great way to learn more about Russian history.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Desiree
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God's Gift to Women
by Michael Barsden
Couldn't even finish it!
Rating: 1 out of 5
Reviewed by: Dawn
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Medusa
by Clive Cussler
Not his best, but still enjoyable for his fans.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Suzanne
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High Country
by Nevada Barr
Enjoy the National Park settings however doesn't that girl ever get tired of being chased and almost killed?
Almost makes you afraid to go into a park no matter how beautiful and peaceful they are.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed: by Dawn
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Fingerlickin Fifteen
by Janet Evanovich
Stil very funny with the normal amount of laugh-out-loud scenes. Stephanie and the other characters in the Plum nut house have become old friends. Even though you know what's going to happen, it's so funny you laugh anyway.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Suzanne
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The Longest Road Home
by John Grogan
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Jonathan
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Remember When
by Nora Roberts
A great summer read! Fast paced and very well written. Nora Roberts combines thebest of her romance and mysteries to a wonderful mystery over generations.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Emily
Friday, July 24, 2009
Friday, July 17, 2009
2009 Adult Summer Reading Program Reviews July 13 - 18
The magician
Michael Scott
The second book in the Nicholas Flamel Series, this book continues the adventures of twins Josh and Sophie as their magic powers are awakened in hopes of saving the world from the Dark Elders. Scott has a wonderful gift of story telling, and advances both the characters and the adventure at a quick pace. A real page-turner, it makes you not want to stop until the end - when you then must begin book three.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Scott
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Where the red fern grows
Wilson Rawls
I read this to my daughter, this is a great book to read to your children. It is about a young boy who wants some hunting dogs. He asks his parents, but they can't afford them. So, the young man works and saves his money for two years, and finally gets his dogs. This book teaches about hard work, faith, family and devotion. My daughter is 5 and she loved it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Nancy Jo
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Solar Living Source Book
John Schaeffer
This is a great reference book to read if you are researching solar power and green living. It explains the history of solar power and explains how it works. It also discusses hydro and wind power. The book also contains details of many products to help you achieve a sustainable lifestyle.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Claire
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Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell
This book really challenges and essentially turns on its head everything we have been taught about what makes someone successful. The next lesson is this - be prepared to take advantage of any opportunities/ chances that come your way!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Cheryl
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Love your life
Victoria Osteen
A great book on life's perspective. Let go of the old and receive the new. Today is a new beginning and the best is yet to come.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Girija
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Faithful Spy
Alex Berenson
Keeps you wondering on which side this spy is. I would read this first time author again.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Dawn
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Last man standing
David Baldacci
Bloody but holds your interest.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Dawn
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Hard truth
Nevada Barr
Starts slow. Is a little unsettling to hear about children being mistreated.
Reviewed by: Dawn
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Michael Scott
The second book in the Nicholas Flamel Series, this book continues the adventures of twins Josh and Sophie as their magic powers are awakened in hopes of saving the world from the Dark Elders. Scott has a wonderful gift of story telling, and advances both the characters and the adventure at a quick pace. A real page-turner, it makes you not want to stop until the end - when you then must begin book three.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Scott
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Where the red fern grows
Wilson Rawls
I read this to my daughter, this is a great book to read to your children. It is about a young boy who wants some hunting dogs. He asks his parents, but they can't afford them. So, the young man works and saves his money for two years, and finally gets his dogs. This book teaches about hard work, faith, family and devotion. My daughter is 5 and she loved it!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Nancy Jo
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Solar Living Source Book
John Schaeffer
This is a great reference book to read if you are researching solar power and green living. It explains the history of solar power and explains how it works. It also discusses hydro and wind power. The book also contains details of many products to help you achieve a sustainable lifestyle.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Claire
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Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell
This book really challenges and essentially turns on its head everything we have been taught about what makes someone successful. The next lesson is this - be prepared to take advantage of any opportunities/ chances that come your way!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Cheryl
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Love your life
Victoria Osteen
A great book on life's perspective. Let go of the old and receive the new. Today is a new beginning and the best is yet to come.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Girija
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Faithful Spy
Alex Berenson
Keeps you wondering on which side this spy is. I would read this first time author again.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Dawn
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Last man standing
David Baldacci
Bloody but holds your interest.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Dawn
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Hard truth
Nevada Barr
Starts slow. Is a little unsettling to hear about children being mistreated.
Reviewed by: Dawn
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Thursday, July 16, 2009
2009 Adult Summer Reading Program Reviews July 5 - 11
The Girls Guide to Hunting and Fishing
Melissa Bank
While the book moves along at a decent clip, it takes a while to figure out the plot. Not a bad book for a summer read but no the "Great American Novel" either.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Emily
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The Shop on Blossom Street
Debbie MaComber
Wonderful interactions between women who enlighten each others lives.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Yashundra
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Charlie Wilson's War
DVD
Based on a true story, this was an enjoyable "History" lesson.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Nick
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Charlie Wilson's War
DVD
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Claire
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7 pounds
DVD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Gina
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The Main Corpse
Diane Mott Davidson
A quick, easy mystery that also includes truly yummy recipes. I always enjoy Ms. Davidson's style and the fact that her characters are intelligent. A good summer read - be sure to try the chocolate cookies!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Emily
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Where Angels Go
Debbie MaComber
This book details heavenly angels and their interactions with earthly beings!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Yashundra
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The Target
Catherine Coulter
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Gina
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Evan Almighty
DVD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Gina
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The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane
Katherine Howe
We all know the people hanged in Salem in 1692 were not actual witches. However, this book asks "What if there really were witches?" Connie is searching for a lost book which may be a spell book, while also coming to terms with her heritage. The story switches between Connie's research in 1991, and the other women;s stories, starting in the 17th Century.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Debbie
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Melissa Bank
While the book moves along at a decent clip, it takes a while to figure out the plot. Not a bad book for a summer read but no the "Great American Novel" either.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Emily
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The Shop on Blossom Street
Debbie MaComber
Wonderful interactions between women who enlighten each others lives.
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Yashundra
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Charlie Wilson's War
DVD
Based on a true story, this was an enjoyable "History" lesson.
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Nick
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Charlie Wilson's War
DVD
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by: Claire
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7 pounds
DVD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Gina
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The Main Corpse
Diane Mott Davidson
A quick, easy mystery that also includes truly yummy recipes. I always enjoy Ms. Davidson's style and the fact that her characters are intelligent. A good summer read - be sure to try the chocolate cookies!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Emily
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Where Angels Go
Debbie MaComber
This book details heavenly angels and their interactions with earthly beings!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Yashundra
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The Target
Catherine Coulter
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Gina
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Evan Almighty
DVD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by: Gina
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The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane
Katherine Howe
We all know the people hanged in Salem in 1692 were not actual witches. However, this book asks "What if there really were witches?" Connie is searching for a lost book which may be a spell book, while also coming to terms with her heritage. The story switches between Connie's research in 1991, and the other women;s stories, starting in the 17th Century.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by: Debbie
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Thursday, July 2, 2009
2009 Adult Summer Reading Program Reviews June 28 - July 2
The collectors
David Baldacci
Wish I had read this one before I read Stone Cold
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Dawn
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Thursday's at 8
Debbie McComber
Rating: 3 out 5
Reviewed by Yashundra
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The 8th confession
James Patterson
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Claire
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Just to take my heart
Mary Higgens Clark
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
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Lost City
Clive Cussler
Standard Cussler fare: Amazing escapes from impossible situations.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Frank
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Shooter
Starring Mark Wahlberg
DVD
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by Nick
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The Princess Diaries
Starring Ann Hathaway
DVD
Rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Saima
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Obsession
Karen Robards
Good plot but way too wordy. The whole book could have been condensed into half that many pages. Will not be reading this author again.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Reviewed by Dawn
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Stone Cold
David Baldacci
One of those "I can't fix dinner tonight dear because I have to finish this book."
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Dawn
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Break no bones
Kathy Reichs
A South Carolina beach setting makes this perfect Summer reading. It's a good mystery (a little gruesome at times) with a love triangle and a friendship sub plot. There are many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing about the motive, connections between crimes, and the guilty parties.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Monica
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Baby Mama
DVD
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
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Waltz
DVD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
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The Maze
Catherine Coulter
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
David Baldacci
Wish I had read this one before I read Stone Cold
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Dawn
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Thursday's at 8
Debbie McComber
Rating: 3 out 5
Reviewed by Yashundra
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The 8th confession
James Patterson
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Claire
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Just to take my heart
Mary Higgens Clark
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
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Lost City
Clive Cussler
Standard Cussler fare: Amazing escapes from impossible situations.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Frank
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Shooter
Starring Mark Wahlberg
DVD
Rating: 3 out of 5
Reviewed by Nick
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The Princess Diaries
Starring Ann Hathaway
DVD
Rating 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Saima
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Obsession
Karen Robards
Good plot but way too wordy. The whole book could have been condensed into half that many pages. Will not be reading this author again.
Rating: 2 out of 5
Reviewed by Dawn
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Stone Cold
David Baldacci
One of those "I can't fix dinner tonight dear because I have to finish this book."
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Dawn
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Break no bones
Kathy Reichs
A South Carolina beach setting makes this perfect Summer reading. It's a good mystery (a little gruesome at times) with a love triangle and a friendship sub plot. There are many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing about the motive, connections between crimes, and the guilty parties.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Monica
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Baby Mama
DVD
Rating: 4 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
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Waltz
DVD
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
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The Maze
Catherine Coulter
Rating: 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina
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