The winner of the oil change and tire rotation and balance at Maitland Tire Company is Musarrat, for submitting the review of Mountain Between Us by Charles Martin.
Beth is the winner of 2 free meals at Qdoba Mexican Grill, for her review of From Beginning to End: The Rituals of Our Lives by Robert Fulghum. She writes,"I have long been a fan of Robert Fulgham. Each of his books is precious to me for many reasons. It's like carrying on a converstion through a series of books. Sometimes we disagree. Most often I laugh. Occasionally, I cry. I always learn something. From Beginning to End is a resource for me. A guide for living my life, the way I want to and how to share my life with others. This book has taught me how to 'read' others, 'read' myself, and celebrate who we are and how we fit into this amazing world! It has given me the courage to explore, be creative, be different, be fanciful, be curious, to be me!"
Thank you as always to everyone who participated, and I look forward to your reading reviews in the future! Next week's drawing prizes are 2 tickets to Enzian Theater or a free pizza at NYPD Pizzeria!
Thank you as always to everyone who participated, and I look forward to your reading reviews in the future! Next week's drawing prizes are 2 tickets to Enzian Theater or a free pizza at NYPD Pizzeria!
One Day at a Time by Daniel Steele, reviewed by Musarrat.
Every Last One by Anna Quindlen, reviewed by Jean: "A moving story of love and loss that buildes believable characters and illustrates one way to grieve. It's also a painful reminder that our ordinary life can change in mere minutes."
Eat, Love, Pray by Elizabeth Gilbert, reviewed by Katie: "Needed to reread before the movie - a book about self-discovery and taking responsibility for one's own happiness and contentment. Plus, some parts are so funny!"
Shabby Chic by Rachel Ashwell, reviewed by Paula: "I think Rachel must be a very giving person besides being outrageously creative. Because in this book she is willing to tell all her 'secrets,' to bare all, (bare wood, that is) of not only designing in a style she created but of how to live the shabby chic way. She is very visual and I find her drawings make her book easy to read and fun to impliment. The book includes what shabby chic style looks like (and feels like) how to successd at achieving it by example and taking the reader through her entire process. She includes where to shop, what to look for, how to repair, clean, paint furniture and clothing, etc.. She is delightful to read - and this economy makes her style all the more desirable."
Lunch in Paris by Elizabeth Bard, reviewed by Alice.
A Monstrous Regiment of Women by Laurie King, reviewed by Alice.
Without Mercy by Lisa Jackson, reviewed by Katie: "I thought Jackson did a great job developing the story - suspenseful and entertaining but I just didn't believe the ending."
Damaged Goods by Gerry Boyle, reviewed by Mr. Kay: "Gerry Boyle is a favorite of mine. He writes human-scale thrillers with simple plots, real people, and page-turning action set mostly in rural Maine. Damaged Goods deals with redemption and devotion to children. Couldn't recommend more highly.
The Tender Bar by J. R. Moehringer, reviewed by Sally.
Royal Murders by Dulcie Ashdown, reviewed by Alice: "Written baldly, with no wit, the author leaves nothing for the sincere reader about the Dark and Middle Ages. Beginning with the Renaissance, the author offers more detail but totally without humor and insight. The author also seems to have discarded the practice of beginning paragraphs with sentences that announce the subject, resulting in paragraphs that relate to sentences, sprinkled throughout the previous paragraph(s). Following her thoughts is difficult, and proving her point to the reader is impossible without organization."
Roses by Leila Meacham, reviewed by Jill: "Fantastic book! Didn't think I would want to read such a long book but the characters pull you in. You care what happens to them and see through it! Fabulous!"
The Burning Wire by Jeffery Deaver, reviewed by Katie: "Lincoln Rhyme continues to solve mysteries. This one is the use of electricity as a weapon, and it was very entertaining."
The Virgin of Small Plains by Nancy Pickard, by Katie: "Excellent! I love Nancy Pickard's writing. I'm going to read them all! A young man finds the body of a young woman. The sheriff, the doctor and the judge all seem to be hiding what happened."
The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck, reviewed by Lori.
