October 31, 2005 – 2:59 pm
The Series of Unfortunate Events seems to be getting better and better–The Miserable Mill is my favorite yet! So, I think the wait was worth it. Some important writing devices in the book were the advanced vocabulary, clever humor, and, of course,the misery. Also, Lemony Snicket doesn’t get sidetracked! Count Olaf is never blocked out of the story, but the spotlight is not always on him, either.Ideal personalities of the main characters were not fiddled with either. Cautious, yet brave, Violet; smart, resourceful Klaus; and violent, puny, Sunny kept all eager readers anticipated during this intrigueing book.
Book Description
Mr Poe delivers the three Baudelaire orphans, Violet, Klaus and little Sunny, to their new guardian, the owner of the Lucky Smells Lumbermill in Read More »
October 28, 2005 – 2:55 pm
Incredible story. It is hard not to sound silly, but it literally does keep you glued to the book. It just keeps getting more un believeable. You fill find you jaw hitting the floor. Be sure not to read late at night because you will find the hours go flying by while you can’t put the book down.
Book Description
A missing little girl named Maggie Rose. A family of three brutally murdered in the projects of Washington, D.C. The thrill-killing of a beautiful elementary school teacher. A psychopathic serial kidnapper/murderer who calls himself the Son of Lindbergh. He is so terrifying that the FBI, the Secret Service, and the police cannot outsmart him-even after he’s been captured.
Gary Soneji is a mild-mannered mathematics teacher at a Washington, D.C., private Read More »
October 27, 2005 – 7:28 am
Can You Keep A Secret has all the makings of a good read. It is funny, romantic at times, exciting, and put together in an easy-to-read, fun fashion. You’ve got to like Kinsella’s wit. She makes an approach that should be considered “done before” but it doesn’t seem that way when she does it. Stories that would otherwise sound cliche, don’t fall into that trap when Kinsella tells them. Admittedly, the book can be very predictable at times. Of course all this chaos would “coincidentally” arise when she has confided all her secrets in a man whom she thought was a stranger. Nonetheless, it is guiltless fun, worth the read, and very entertaining. Can You Keep A Secret is a good read. Read More »
October 26, 2005 – 4:11 pm
I was one of the fortunate few that actually bought this book new. I’ve never been disappointed by Laurell’s books, but this one struck me more than the others. Though not my favorite of her books, I think it shows that human element better than the others. The heroine is definitely fallible. A woman with noble intentions still slipping ever so slightly to the “Dark Side”. It seemed like the book started in the middle of a chronicle and it should continue on. I pray that this story continues. It is truly a work of art
From the Publisher
Author of the New York Times bestselling Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter series, Laurell K. Hamilton has brought the supernatural to light-and has given readers a vision of a world aflame with electrifying suspense and violent passions. In this, her debut novel, her rich imagination spreads its wings to fly-in a tale of a woman known as sorcerer, prophet, and enchantress… Read More »
October 25, 2005 – 6:06 pm
While living at Spiderwick estate, Simon the brother the Jared and Malery is kidnapped by evil goblins and trapped in a bird cage. While looking for clues into their brothers disappearance they found the seeing stone in the barn. This leads them on the biggest adventure of their lives. If you are the kind of person who enjoys goblins, gremlins and adventure this is the book for you. If not you may wish to choose another. I recommend this book and enjoyed it very much.
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When Mallory and Jared attempt to rescue Simon from goblins, they use a magical stone which enables them to see things that are normally invisible. Read More »