Jeffrey Penn May's Blog, page 11
March 26, 2013
And You Call Yourself A Teacher?
No Teacher Left Standing by Jeffrey Penn May My rating: 4 of 5 stars And You Call Yourself A Teacher? Reluctantly I find myself criticizing a writer who has come closer than most to capturing the chaos of elementary school … Continue reading →
March 7, 2013
Cover Your Book: How important is the cover?
Recently, I read a Huffington Post article by Mark Coker, founder of Smashwords, suggesting that your book cover might need to be upgraded in order to boost sales. This isn’t the first time I’ve read articles extolling the virtues of … Continue reading →
March 6, 2013
You Also Would Have
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs by Tyler Hamilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars Watching the Tour de France was great fun when Lance Armstrong was … Continue reading →
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de F...
The Secret Race: Inside the Hidden World of the Tour de France: Doping, Cover-ups, and Winning at All Costs by Tyler Hamilton My rating: 5 of 5 stars Watching the Tour de France was great fun when Lance Armstrong was … Continue reading →
September 27, 2012
Stay Close by Harlan Coben
Stay Close by Harlan Coben My rating: 3 of 5 stars Around 2002, I read Harlan Coben’s tight, well-written suspense Tell No One and immediately became a fan. I was excited to read his Myron Bolitar series, not quite as … Continue reading →
August 18, 2012
Three Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside the Mind of a Manager by Buzz Bissinger
Three Nights in August: Strategy, Heartbreak, and Joy Inside the Mind of a Manager by Buzz Bissinger My rating: 4 of 5 stars “3 Nights in August” by Buzz Bissinger was a pleasant surprise, a fast read, great for baseball … Continue reading →
August 17, 2012
Mixed Emotions, Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child
Mixed Emotions, Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child by Greg Child My rating: 4 of 5 stars Mixed Emotions, Mountaineering Writings of Greg Child was published in 1993 and includes previously published stories from the 70s and 80s. However, mountain adventures … Continue reading →
August 2, 2012
“Erotica” Thoughts
While I rarely read erotica, if it’s good writing, I enjoy it and have written favorable reviews. But let’s not elevate erotica beyond it’s due. Generally, it has no redeeming social message. It does not contribute to solving our enormous … Continue reading →
July 30, 2012
Book Review: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption
Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand My rating: 5 of 5 stars The narrative in Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption is so immediate, fast-paced and emotionally … Continue reading →
July 29, 2012
Brutal Journey Book Review
Brutal Journey: The Epic Story of the First Crossing of North America (John MacRae Books by Paul Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars Aside from the first few chapters, Brutal Journey by Paul Schneider was a compelling narrative that … Continue reading →
