There were two prizes this week, and in the weeks to come. The winner of the 2 tickets to Enzian Theater was Ted, who reviewed FATSO: Football When Men Were Really Men by Arthur J. Donovan, Jr. and Bob Drury (not rated): "You don't have to be a sports fan to appreciate this book! Fatso is full of tales of both mayhem and irreverence from a by-gone era of football. It also is a biting commentary on how the game has changed in more recent years as (the author) lets loose a barrage of commentary on the game, and nothing is sacred form his shrewd and amusing perspective. Donovan nostalgically recalls the days when football was a game and not a business, played on grass, not astroturf; players relaxed together as a team by good-natured activities, not posing for individual product endorsments. Donovan has appeared on numerous talk shows because of his engaging, funny personality. There's never a dull moment when he speaks. This book is a real hoot - come on now and jump on the joy ride! Try it, you'll like it!"
The winner of the 2 Qdoba Mexican Grill entrees was Lisa, who reviewed No One Noticed the Cat by Anne McCaffrey (5 cans): "A little hard to follow at first. Then it became a great fairytale type of story. Loved the cat angle."
Congratulations to our winners! Thank you to everyone who participated. The following are the reviews for this week:
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, reviewed by Jennifer (5 cans): "I am glad to have read this book. I have always wanted to, but was inspired to pick it up for the 50th anniversary. I was in awe of Harper's ability to write such a classic given that it was her first and only novel. This book is full of great lessons and truths that are still applicable today. Reading this book was a great use of my time and I am better for having done so."
Imperfect Birds by Anne Lamott, reviewed by Jean (4 cans): "This continues the story of Rosie (see Crooked Little Heart) and her partents through struggles with teenage conflicts, problems, drug abuse, and addiction. Well-written and informative indirectly, but not major literature. Good minor league lit, I'd say."
Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel, reviewed by Alice (4 cans): "A new take on Henry VIII and Cromwell."
61 Hours by Lee Child, reviewed by Katie (4 cans): "I love Jack! He ends up in South Dakota on a crashed bus where he's involved in protecting a witness. It has drugs, a drug lord, and a deserted Army base where it all comes together."
Apple Turnover Murder by Joanne Fluke, reviewed by Joanne(4 cans): "Always great fun - these mysteries that are full of recipes are well-written light reading. Always 'G'-rated and entertaining. Lots of enticing recipes in this one, and several amusing plots, along with the murder, which was committed on a much-hated fellow nobody missed much."
Supreme Justice by Phillip Margolin, reviewed by Katie (3 cans): "A death row prisoner has appealed her case to the Supreme Court, where I judge, resigns and another is attacked. Dana is called in to investigate and it leads he to a small freighter containing a dead crew and drugs! She finds a plot that includes some very important people and the CIA. Really good!"
Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen, reviewed by Doris (3 cans): "Story of the Fitzmauriel sisters: one is a TV talk-show host and one is a social worker in Manhattan. Interesting tale of their problems, after Meaghan (TV host) lets slip a profanity and loses her job. 'Engrossing exploration of fame, shame and sisterhood.' Hartford Gourant"
