Friday, July 10, 2009

Book Reviews from Master The Art of Reading participants Murder on K Street by Margaret Truman: An enjoyable book that held my interest. I had no idea she could write so well. It takes place in Washington, D. C. and she knows this area well plus the lawyers interaction holds one's interest. Shout down the moon by Lisa Tucker: A young single mother goes on the road with her two year old son to pursue a singing career. Interesting narrative. Things get suspenseful when the father comes back to town. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court by Mark Twain: Better than the movie, but Hank seems far more advanced/educated than his era would allow. Great story though-better than anticipated. Audition by Barbara Walters: Very honest about her life (good and not so good). Her life before TV, her travels to countries all over the world for her TV specials. Lover Enshrined by J. R. Ward: Phury has always been the most self-less brother in the Brotherhood, but will he give up his chance at true love to fulfill his duty as Primate of the Race? Goodnight Nobody by Jennifer Weiner: Very good book. Funny. You keep wanting to see what happens. Ghosts caught on Film by Melvyn Willin: I was a bit disappointed with the book when the author stated that the majority of photos were fakes. There were only a few unexplainable photos. I feel the book was just a thrown-together jumble of other's work/photos. I would not recommend this book to others who are looking for something new or unexplainable. The photos themselves were of poor quality as well. I have seen numerous photos of this subject much better in quality. Saved: Rescued animals and the lives they transform by Karin Winegar: Wonderful stories of animals in danger and rescued and the people that have intervened for them, many of whom have also survived horrible circumstances. Highly Effective Detective by Richard Yancey: Teddy Ruzak "unlicensed" detective "for now". I love "strange" detectives and Teddy is the strangest, most normal, dull, funny, smart, unintelligent man I've ever had the privilege to read. Can't wait for more. 1:59:58 PM

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