The winner of the “Master the Art of Summer Reading” mug, book bag and memo pad is… David, who gave a "Bravo" to Rush Limbaugh is a Big Fat Idiot by Al Franken.
And the books reviewed by the runners-up are, in the “Bravo” category:
The Messenger by Daniel Selma reviewed by Robert: “Exciting, well-written, one of his best.”
The English Assassin by Daniel Silva reviewed by Robert: “Tremendous knowledge of places he writes about, and he writes so well.”
The Lovers by John Connolly reviewed by Katie: “I really enjoyed this (1st one I’ve read by him), even though it had demons (??) returning and returning to murder.”
My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult by Katie: “I’d read it several years ago and wanted to reread it before the movie. This author does a wonderful job of giving everyone’s perspective. Really good!”
Cold Choices by Larry Bond reviewed by Chris: Three marks in “Bravo” for this one.
45 Mercy Street by Anne Sexton reviewed by Jean.
Sanctuary by Daniel and Beverly Lewis reviewed by Phyllis.
Bleed a River Deep by Brian McGalloway reviewed by K.: “Splendid fresh police procedural with human characters and a believable plot.”
Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix reviewed by Vickie.
The Saffron Kitchen by Yasmine Crowtcher reviewed by Michele: “This story about the caste system in Iran, love, and loss make you cry and laugh.”
Love the One You’re With by Emily Griffin reviewed by Mary Anne: “Quick, easy, fun read!”
Loving Frank by Nancy Horan reviewed by Nancy.
Adam Canfield of the Slash by Michael Winerip reviewed by Terri: “It’s a Sunshine State Book. I read it so I could discuss it with my daughter.”
The 13th Tale by Diane Setterfield reviewed by Carole.
Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them by Al Franken reviewed by David.
Heart and Soul by Maeve Binchy reviewed by Mary Jane: “You need to read this one!”
And in the “Boo” category:
Fat Belly Diet by Liz Vaccariello reviewed by Monika.
Dog Island and Other Florida Poems by Laurence Donovan reviewed by Jean: “So-so book – the art is good, but the poems, not so great.”
Playing for Pizza by John Grisham reviewed by Bonnie: “A so-so book. A cute, nice travelogue of Italy and food. I would’ve gotten more out of it if I knew football.”
Fugitive by Phillip Margolin reviewed by Katie: “I usually like Margolin’s books, but this one was poorly written and not very good.”
While My Sister Sleeps by Barbara Delinsky by Katie: “It was OK – I didn’t have another to read.”
The World According to Bertie by Alexander McCall Smith reviewed by Kathie: “A so-so book. Smith’s series about Edinburough (originally written as newspaper installments) get a bit tiresome, unlike his ‘No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” novels. I think he has far greater empathy for Botswanans, about whom he writes lovingly. However, I found this worth reading in small doses. Perhaps the writer designed it that way: to be read one newspaper column at a time. He does have a sly sense of humor and a wry knowledge of human nature. Both enable him to help the reader understand and know the characters in his “44 Scotland Street” series in both the ridiculous and sublime aspects.”
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