I'm halfway into this book.
I know I don't look like the type who would dig a good mafia murder novel, but I love this book!!
Friday, July 29, 2016
Friday, July 15, 2016
No Way Up / Mary Connealy
My latest review is No Way Up by Mary Connealy. I received the book through Bethany House Publishing.
No Way Up starts with action in the first chapter. An avalanche takes down the patriarch of the Cimarron Ranch and he sets the rest of the story in motion. The three siblings are forced to live together as dad wishes while he's away recovering. The siblings then face danger from a mysterious shooting on the nearby mesa. Sadie and ranch-hand Heath decide to scale the mesa to find out who is taking aim at them.
The story is set in the 1800's in New Mexico. I think it would be an enjoyable read for both men and women because it has a good balance of both romance and adventure. I'm particularly glad the romance doesn't take anything away from the story, it's subtle yet sweet and doesn't interrupt the action..
The only part I found slightly confusing was the reveal of the shooter was quite detailed, I had to read it a few times to put all the pieces together. But, it does set it up nicely towards book number two in this series.
Check it out! Good western for all ages.
No Way Up starts with action in the first chapter. An avalanche takes down the patriarch of the Cimarron Ranch and he sets the rest of the story in motion. The three siblings are forced to live together as dad wishes while he's away recovering. The siblings then face danger from a mysterious shooting on the nearby mesa. Sadie and ranch-hand Heath decide to scale the mesa to find out who is taking aim at them.
The story is set in the 1800's in New Mexico. I think it would be an enjoyable read for both men and women because it has a good balance of both romance and adventure. I'm particularly glad the romance doesn't take anything away from the story, it's subtle yet sweet and doesn't interrupt the action..
The only part I found slightly confusing was the reveal of the shooter was quite detailed, I had to read it a few times to put all the pieces together. But, it does set it up nicely towards book number two in this series.
Check it out! Good western for all ages.
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Where The Light Gets In / Kimberly Williams-Paisley
My latest Blogging For Books review is for Where The Light Gets In by Kimberly Williams-Paisley.
I don't personally know anyone with dementia, so I can't imagine how devastating it must be to go through this disease with a loved one. Kimberly Williams-Paisley does the perfect job of describing the feelings that happen after you hear the diagnosis and dealing with the disease with your loved one. It's written very honestly and captures all the ups and downs.
The book is not just about Kimberly's reaction but also the toll it takes on her siblings who take turns caring for their mother, and her father who has to cope with losing his wife while she is still alive. The book is not entirely depressing or sad to read, it strikes the right balance of hope and uplifting moments too.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with this disease in their family.
I don't personally know anyone with dementia, so I can't imagine how devastating it must be to go through this disease with a loved one. Kimberly Williams-Paisley does the perfect job of describing the feelings that happen after you hear the diagnosis and dealing with the disease with your loved one. It's written very honestly and captures all the ups and downs.
The book is not just about Kimberly's reaction but also the toll it takes on her siblings who take turns caring for their mother, and her father who has to cope with losing his wife while she is still alive. The book is not entirely depressing or sad to read, it strikes the right balance of hope and uplifting moments too.
I would highly recommend this book to anyone dealing with this disease in their family.
Tuesday, July 5, 2016
A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay
Loved this book. I never heard of Paul Tremblay before, but he's excellent. If you're looking for a thriller-this takes the cake.
The story is about this family whose eldest daughter Marjorie starts to act...possessed. But the question is- Is she really??? The family turns it into a reality show and things spin out of control. I don't want to give away the plot, but I'll say this - Marjorie's possession is not everything you think it is...yet, there is something creepy about her that isn't quite right.
The book takes place in flashbacks by Marjorie's younger sister, Merri. Merri is now an adult writing a book about the experience and voicing her opinions about the exorcism on a blog where she uses a pseudonym. Through Merri we get an new view of everything that happened years before.
Creepy, suspenseful, not a back that will put you to sleep. Great stuff! I love finding a new author I love!
The story is about this family whose eldest daughter Marjorie starts to act...possessed. But the question is- Is she really??? The family turns it into a reality show and things spin out of control. I don't want to give away the plot, but I'll say this - Marjorie's possession is not everything you think it is...yet, there is something creepy about her that isn't quite right.
The book takes place in flashbacks by Marjorie's younger sister, Merri. Merri is now an adult writing a book about the experience and voicing her opinions about the exorcism on a blog where she uses a pseudonym. Through Merri we get an new view of everything that happened years before.
Creepy, suspenseful, not a back that will put you to sleep. Great stuff! I love finding a new author I love!
Friday, June 17, 2016
A Haven On Orchard Lane
My latest review for Bethany House Publishing:
Judge a book by it's cover on this one! I just love it! The old English cottage filled with blooming gardens and a 'Come on in " open gate...it's the prettiest cover I've seen in a long time and it reflects the story well.
The main characters are Charlotte and her estranged daughter Rosalind, although (spoiler alert) they don't estranged for long, which I'm happy about because it wouldn't be the same without their mother-daughter relationship. The two of them are brought together after Charlotte's mini-breakdown and stay at the titled cottage on Orchard Lane, England, during the 1880's.
The lesser characters are just as charming. There is Mr.Pearce-the humble book store owner, Mrs. Hooper the town Busybody, Mrs. Deamer-a charmer who makes the perfect friend for Charlotte, and Coral-the meek but growing family cook. Together they make a great little ensemble of characters in this small English haven.
The story flows along in authentic Olde English tone ('by the by' and a 'cuppa' tea while playing 'draughts') with some low level drama. It's the perfect escape that leaves you feeling happy and charmed, with nothing grisly or scandalous. It's a sensible story for all ages.
I haven't read any other books by Lawana Blackwell, but this one makes me want to check out more. Perfect setting, great characters, and worth the time to read!
Judge a book by it's cover on this one! I just love it! The old English cottage filled with blooming gardens and a 'Come on in " open gate...it's the prettiest cover I've seen in a long time and it reflects the story well.
The main characters are Charlotte and her estranged daughter Rosalind, although (spoiler alert) they don't estranged for long, which I'm happy about because it wouldn't be the same without their mother-daughter relationship. The two of them are brought together after Charlotte's mini-breakdown and stay at the titled cottage on Orchard Lane, England, during the 1880's.
The lesser characters are just as charming. There is Mr.Pearce-the humble book store owner, Mrs. Hooper the town Busybody, Mrs. Deamer-a charmer who makes the perfect friend for Charlotte, and Coral-the meek but growing family cook. Together they make a great little ensemble of characters in this small English haven.
The story flows along in authentic Olde English tone ('by the by' and a 'cuppa' tea while playing 'draughts') with some low level drama. It's the perfect escape that leaves you feeling happy and charmed, with nothing grisly or scandalous. It's a sensible story for all ages.
I haven't read any other books by Lawana Blackwell, but this one makes me want to check out more. Perfect setting, great characters, and worth the time to read!
Saturday, June 4, 2016
The Book of Joan by Melissa Rivers
My latest book review for Blogging For Books....
I can tell Melissa Rivers has inherited her mother's comedic genes because this book is filled with 'Rivers' quality' jokes and barbs. Each page has a laugh-out-loud moment, with chapters like Death Be Not Loud, and F's and U's and P's and Q's.
This book is a great capsule of Joan's life, too,you learn about what she was like behind the jokes. Melissa's relationship with her mom will remind everyone a bit of their own mothers; the love, the exasperation, and the admiration as you grow older. It's another reason why the book is so relatable, it's not only about Joan and Melissa, it's those situations we've had with our own mothers that will make you laugh as you read along.
Very Funny, very sweet, and a great weekend read.
I can tell Melissa Rivers has inherited her mother's comedic genes because this book is filled with 'Rivers' quality' jokes and barbs. Each page has a laugh-out-loud moment, with chapters like Death Be Not Loud, and F's and U's and P's and Q's.
This book is a great capsule of Joan's life, too,you learn about what she was like behind the jokes. Melissa's relationship with her mom will remind everyone a bit of their own mothers; the love, the exasperation, and the admiration as you grow older. It's another reason why the book is so relatable, it's not only about Joan and Melissa, it's those situations we've had with our own mothers that will make you laugh as you read along.
Very Funny, very sweet, and a great weekend read.
Thursday, May 5, 2016
Wonderland by Amily Shen
When I first saw this book being offered from Blogging For Books my inner child jumped for joy. The Alice in Wonderland story as a whimsical adult coloring book! Receiving it was like Christmas Day.
I've heard all about the adult coloring book craze but I had yet to take part in it myself, one pack of colored pencils later and I am hooked!
Wonderland is loaded with high quality paper pages. I used colored pencils (fine markers would also work well) whatever you use you will need a sharp point because the details are very fine! Besides the fanciful drawings there is also the classic Alice in Wonderland tale, along with a few other activities like a seek and find that goes through the story, or a page to finish drawing your own version of the butterflies.
There are not just hours of entertainment in this book-there are weeks and months worth! However much detail you want to fill in is up to you. Time flies and you can spend half an hour just perfecting the details on a small corner of a page. It's so relaxing and an activity any age would enjoy.
Five+ stars! Make anyone happy by giving them this book.
I included some images of examples from the pages within the book:
I've heard all about the adult coloring book craze but I had yet to take part in it myself, one pack of colored pencils later and I am hooked!
Wonderland is loaded with high quality paper pages. I used colored pencils (fine markers would also work well) whatever you use you will need a sharp point because the details are very fine! Besides the fanciful drawings there is also the classic Alice in Wonderland tale, along with a few other activities like a seek and find that goes through the story, or a page to finish drawing your own version of the butterflies.
There are not just hours of entertainment in this book-there are weeks and months worth! However much detail you want to fill in is up to you. Time flies and you can spend half an hour just perfecting the details on a small corner of a page. It's so relaxing and an activity any age would enjoy.
Five+ stars! Make anyone happy by giving them this book.
I included some images of examples from the pages within the book:
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