July 13th "Master the Art of Reading" Drawing Winner and runners-up

The winner of the 2 First Watch entres is...

Joanne , who reviewed LeMay : The Life and Wars of General Curtis LeMay by Warren Kozak!

She writes," An excellent biography of General LeMay. He could and would do everything!"

The runners-up are:
BRAVOs:

Roadside Crosses by Jeffery Deaver, reviewed by P.A. :"Surprise ending. Tells interesting things about the possible destruction of lives due to the modern computer, games, blogs, etc.."

Lust for Life by Irving Stone, reviewed by Nancy: "One of the best books I have ever read!"

Trouble of Fools by Linda Barnes, reviewed by Katie.

Big Dig by Linda Barnes, reviewed by Katie: "I've just discovered Barnes - I intend to read them all! Carlotta is great! :)"

Dead Eyes by Stuart Woods, reviewed by Joanne: "Another story that holds your interest to the very end."

Florida's Hurricane History by Jay Barnes, reviewed by Tracy: "Interesting book. Let's hope we don't have any hurricanes to add to it this year. Amen."

Selected Poems by Gwendolyn Brooks, reviewed by Jean.

Murder One by William Bernhardt, reviewed by P.A.: "Great read- couldn't put the book down!"

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, reviewed by Melissa.

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, reviewed by Lucy.

The Lost: A Search for Six of Six Million by Daniel Mendelsohn, reviewed by Lucy.

The Skinny: On Losing Weight Without Being Hungry by Louise Anonne, reviewed by Monika.

Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout, reviewed by Karen: "Very interesting series of stories in a town in Maine with one character as a common thread."

Slow Kill by Michael McGarrity, reviewed by Barbara: "8 out of 10."

Resilience by Elizabeth Edwards, reviewed by Jean: "A beautifully-written, heart-wrenching reflection on the adversities of life faced by Elizabeth Edwards: the death of her young son, her cancer diagnoses, and the adulterous affair of her husband John."

Snapshot by Linda Barnes, reviewed by Katie.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert, reviewed by Anonymous:"One of the most entertaining books I've read. I lived her every moment right with the author as she told her quest for love and what she went through to find it. She has such a talent for description, I could taste what she ate and visualize what she saw."

Glass Castle by Jeanette Walls, reviewed by Anonymous: " You could feel the pain of the author as she wrote about her disadvantaged life, growing up poor and then realizing her mother chose to ignore the fortune that she had to live a life of extreme poverty. The ending was at least more uplifting, as the author had become a very successful professional. I like true stories better than novels, and this story was gripping."

Snake Tattoo by Linda Barnes, reviewed by Katie.

Hardware by Linda Barnes, reviewed by Katie:"Love Carlotta!"

Dead Silence by Randy Wayne White, reviewed by Barbara: "9 out of 10, where 10 is Bravo!"

Steel Guitar by Linda Barnes, reviewed by Katie.

The Dispossessed by Ursula LeGuin, reviewed by Rochelle: "This book bordered on the philosophical at times, which I really enjoyed. I also loved the discourses comparing and contrasting various forms of government with anarchism, talking about the merits and pitfalls of each, but still leaving it up to the reader to draw their own conclusions. Someone had recommended this book to me, and I am glad I actually read it!"

Such a Pretty Fat by Jennifer Lancaster, reviewed by Mary.

Bright Lights, Big Ass by Jennifer Lancaster, reviewed by Mary.

Bitter is the New Black by Jennifer Lancaster, reviewed by Mary.

BOOs:
Promises in Death by J. D. Robb, reviewed by Dorothy: “I did not like the main character in this story and I found much of the plot unbelievable.”