Congratulations to Katie, who gave The Girl of His Dreams
by Donna Leon 4 out of 5 “watering pots”, and won the drawing for 2 dinners at the Copper Rocket Pub!
A big thank you to the Copper Rocket Pub for their generosity, and to Katie for her great reviews!by Donna Leon 4 out of 5 “watering pots”, and won the drawing for 2 dinners at the Copper Rocket Pub!
There will be 2 winners for June 28th - 2 free entrees at Qdoba's Mexican Grill, and 2 tickets to the Enzian Theater. Keep reading, and returning those great reviews!
Rated 5 out of 5 "watering cans":
The Help by Katherine Stockett, reviewed by Sarah.
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, reviewed by Jean: "This delightful yet profound novel has truths to tell us all about human relationships and what really matters in life. You'll experience lots of laughs, too, as you float through Huck's experiences with him. A great character in a deservedly-classic book."
Deliver us from Evil by David Baldacci, reviewed by Sarah.
4 and a half "watering cans":
Blind Side: The Evolution of A Game by Michael Lewis, reviewed by Mr. Kay: "Very interesting book by Michael Lewis trying to be David Halberstam. The story is of a disadvantaged black kid from the Memphis slums who through the benefits of being 'adopted' by a rich family overcame developmental and social deficiancies to go on to college and become a star in the NFL. Along the way it examines the historical development of NFL linemen, exposes the NCAA and the cost of being born poor. Actually, amazingly stuff that appeared unbelievable in the movie actually happened (except one....). "
4 "watering cans":
Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows, reviewed by Jennifer: "Learned so much about the island of Guernsey and occupation of the Germans during World War II. Nice read!"
What's Wrong by Laurel Blossom, reviewed by Jean: "Some shard, often painful looks at life by an interesting poet who doesn't lack insight and wit. Privately printed for the Rowfant Club of Cleveland in 1987, this is, alas, a rare book, given to me by a different poet."
About Face by Donna Leon, reviewed by Katie: "Really good! Brunetti investigates the shadowy, toxic world of the island of Marghera, and the way in which toxic waste is stored and disposed of."
Bodies in Winter by Robert Knightly, reviewed by Mr. Kay: "Kinda like a roller coaster ride: started out slowly, climbed to a climax of sorts, then coasted for a while after the action stopped. Actually, the middle was pretty good: good cops versus bad cops covering up bad cop stuff. A couple of likeable protagonists, but everyone else suffered from 'cya' syndrome."
Trough A Glass Darkly by Donna Leon, reviewed by Katie: "In this book, Commissario Brunetti investigates a man murdered on the island of Murano in front of a blazing furnace of the glass factory. Good!"
Uniform Justice by Donna Leon, reviewed by Katie: "Commissario Brunetti investigates a suicide of a youg man found hanged at a military academy. He is plunged into the strange and stormy politics of his country's elite. I enjoyed it and especially that it takes place in Venice."
