Reading and Reviewing: Something for Everyone!
When not writing or chasing chihuahuas around the backyard, I'm usually reading. Here are the best from the last few months. Check out all my reviews on Amazon.com
Hocus Pocus
by Kurt Vonnegut
32 used & new from $2.83 Creative Satire! Vonnegut has created a fictional satire comparing a prison riot to Vietnam. His main character, Gene Hartke narrates the story with flashbacks fromhis life as soldier and teacher. With small political jabs but deep introspectionabout weapons, bombs and ruling the Universe, even a nod to Tralfamadore,his fictional planet from Slaughterhouse Five. The book asks brave questions byusing humor to instill humility. Who’s in charge? Who ordered you to follow protocoland would you follow those orders if it meant everyone would die?
BLACK DIAMOND
(McLean Twins Book 1)
by Jennifer Loiske When Innocence Meets Evil I usually shy away from books about witches and demons but Jennifer Loiske’s book pulled me into her pages, gripping my attention with carefully constructed descriptions and a fascinating plot. Move over J.K. Rowling, there’s a new wizard in town and it might be this author and her book about Shannon and her dad. If sleep is important to you, I suggest you don’t read this before falling asleep because you’ll keep turning pages, wanting to find out what happens next. Fortunately, it’s well written, easy to read and there are magical spells throughout, making sure you’ll enjoy every haunting word!
GOOD QUEEN BETH
by Alan Hardy Daring Spoils of War!
Here’s a book of dark satire combining 50 Shades with theHunger Games in one supercharged mutiny that will surpriseeven those who've seen everything. But first, can you handle real, provocative language that begins in the street and ends up on a sleazy bed?Did I think the author is a misogynist? Yes--but I also think he has great outfitdescriptions and lurid sex scenes culminating on a blood-gorged battlefieldfilled with murder and mayhem. This book about Royals is not for the faint of heart or those easily offended. Fortunately, you’ll know right up front whether you'll want to continue. Sorry for using a pun, but Hardy doesn't beat around the bush and he’ll dare you to decide right up front. Are you voyeuristic enough toturn the pages and find out what happens to Beth and Mandy? Will Jason everget it... well, you know...up...or does HE want to be Queen? Was everythingSandy’s fault or was she just a pawn in a giant game of chess? More importantly,what about the delusional Prince Farts, his out of touch mother the Queen andthat disgusting character the King? Will they have to resort to cleaning up theirown messes? Will basic animal instinct bring down the throne or will a checkmate ensue, proving that power and authority need to rule? Though well written, I'm sad this book exists and I’m sad that Camelot was fantasy. Maybe I’ll watch a reality show now....
Gryffon Master: Curse of the Lich King
(Crystal Sword Chronicles Book 1)
Authors:
Schuldt, Freed,
Shaughnessy, Lemon and White
A Fabulous Yarn
This is the most unusual fairy tale I've had the fortune of reading. First of all, it combines myths and “stories dating back to the beginnings of recorded history.” Secondly, this remarkable book was written or was magically woven, by several authors, into a smooth, well-executed and exciting tale. Like a tapestry worthy of a royal palace, you’ll marvel at the colors, the creative characters and the sprinkling of darkness twisting around the edges and expected in a fabulous yarn. Ragnar is a man who worships Odin and dreams of Valhalla. Ahmad is from a desert near Damascus. Once they land in this ‘far distant’ mystical land full of flying griffons, a frost giant, evil dragons, giant spiders, dwarves and a talking lizard called Calyptro, they get separated and have to keep dodging obstacles of terror around every bend. There seems to be a curse upon both of them but the gryffon called Rostok, a giant scarab and a crystal sword are working with all their new-found friends like a wireless system designated to help them escape the Lich King. Will the rugged man from the North and the slim man from the desert make it home? Read this exhilarating book and find out.
A Suitcase Mystery
by Ned Stevens Big Screen-Style Excitement!
If you like excitement, mystery and adventure you’ll find all that here and more. If you enjoy intrigue, espionage, blackmail and murder splashed with something along the lines of the new film--The Imitation Game-- you’ll love reading A Suitcase Mystery. The story begins in Latvia with two suitcases and a missing diary. The war's over but the country is still in turmoil and Ben is only an innocent boy. The diary is extremely important to the Russians and they want it back. Spring ahead to the U.S. where a veterinarian is dead and detective Dokes wants to find out what happened. Of course the FBI is involved andthe story swirls deeper and deeper into more plot twisting action than a six-foot pole dancer auditioning for the circus. Can Ben and his mother run from their past? Meanwhile, agents Sawyer, Books and John Holt areall over the place trying to solve everything but you’ll keep reading just to find out what happens with Berg, his fur business and what aboutthat diary? Why did the limo get hit? Will they be able to decipherwhat they need and what happens when they do?
Love Poems: Listen to your heart...
by Estella Eliot Amazing Collection
It's raining and it's too chilly to write, so I picked a great day to read these tender poems of the heart. Sitting next to my fireplace, classical music plays on the stereo and our Christmas tree twinkles, while my small dogs burrow under this decidedly California-esque, cotton blanket. Some of the author's poems rhyme and others sound like creative ad copy for a chocolate factory. Some are simple as in 'don't leave me' and others are complex. She has experienced love like the pebbles on the beach or the clouds intertwining. Great alliteration, metaphors and talent, went into this collection. I'm so glad to have spent this afternoon enjoying these poems.
One of my favorites is The Poetry Cocktail but all of them warmed my heart.
Rhyming Children's Stories,
Poems and More: 2nd series
by Peter and Pattimari Sheets Cacciolfi Beautiful Stories and Poems
Funny and sweet words from the heart. I especially enjoyedthe poem Morning News. This is a book you can pick up andread out loud when you want to make someone smile.
Most Recent Amazon Purchase: Dry Bones by Carole MordenAny of these titles sound good to you? Have you read some of them?Do you buy books from Amazon?
Hocus Pocus
by Kurt Vonnegut32 used & new from $2.83 Creative Satire! Vonnegut has created a fictional satire comparing a prison riot to Vietnam. His main character, Gene Hartke narrates the story with flashbacks fromhis life as soldier and teacher. With small political jabs but deep introspectionabout weapons, bombs and ruling the Universe, even a nod to Tralfamadore,his fictional planet from Slaughterhouse Five. The book asks brave questions byusing humor to instill humility. Who’s in charge? Who ordered you to follow protocoland would you follow those orders if it meant everyone would die?
BLACK DIAMOND(McLean Twins Book 1)
by Jennifer Loiske When Innocence Meets Evil I usually shy away from books about witches and demons but Jennifer Loiske’s book pulled me into her pages, gripping my attention with carefully constructed descriptions and a fascinating plot. Move over J.K. Rowling, there’s a new wizard in town and it might be this author and her book about Shannon and her dad. If sleep is important to you, I suggest you don’t read this before falling asleep because you’ll keep turning pages, wanting to find out what happens next. Fortunately, it’s well written, easy to read and there are magical spells throughout, making sure you’ll enjoy every haunting word!
GOOD QUEEN BETH
by Alan Hardy Daring Spoils of War!
Here’s a book of dark satire combining 50 Shades with theHunger Games in one supercharged mutiny that will surpriseeven those who've seen everything. But first, can you handle real, provocative language that begins in the street and ends up on a sleazy bed?Did I think the author is a misogynist? Yes--but I also think he has great outfitdescriptions and lurid sex scenes culminating on a blood-gorged battlefieldfilled with murder and mayhem. This book about Royals is not for the faint of heart or those easily offended. Fortunately, you’ll know right up front whether you'll want to continue. Sorry for using a pun, but Hardy doesn't beat around the bush and he’ll dare you to decide right up front. Are you voyeuristic enough toturn the pages and find out what happens to Beth and Mandy? Will Jason everget it... well, you know...up...or does HE want to be Queen? Was everythingSandy’s fault or was she just a pawn in a giant game of chess? More importantly,what about the delusional Prince Farts, his out of touch mother the Queen andthat disgusting character the King? Will they have to resort to cleaning up theirown messes? Will basic animal instinct bring down the throne or will a checkmate ensue, proving that power and authority need to rule? Though well written, I'm sad this book exists and I’m sad that Camelot was fantasy. Maybe I’ll watch a reality show now....
Gryffon Master: Curse of the Lich King(Crystal Sword Chronicles Book 1)
Authors:
Schuldt, Freed,
Shaughnessy, Lemon and White
A Fabulous Yarn
This is the most unusual fairy tale I've had the fortune of reading. First of all, it combines myths and “stories dating back to the beginnings of recorded history.” Secondly, this remarkable book was written or was magically woven, by several authors, into a smooth, well-executed and exciting tale. Like a tapestry worthy of a royal palace, you’ll marvel at the colors, the creative characters and the sprinkling of darkness twisting around the edges and expected in a fabulous yarn. Ragnar is a man who worships Odin and dreams of Valhalla. Ahmad is from a desert near Damascus. Once they land in this ‘far distant’ mystical land full of flying griffons, a frost giant, evil dragons, giant spiders, dwarves and a talking lizard called Calyptro, they get separated and have to keep dodging obstacles of terror around every bend. There seems to be a curse upon both of them but the gryffon called Rostok, a giant scarab and a crystal sword are working with all their new-found friends like a wireless system designated to help them escape the Lich King. Will the rugged man from the North and the slim man from the desert make it home? Read this exhilarating book and find out.
A Suitcase Mystery
by Ned Stevens Big Screen-Style Excitement!
If you like excitement, mystery and adventure you’ll find all that here and more. If you enjoy intrigue, espionage, blackmail and murder splashed with something along the lines of the new film--The Imitation Game-- you’ll love reading A Suitcase Mystery. The story begins in Latvia with two suitcases and a missing diary. The war's over but the country is still in turmoil and Ben is only an innocent boy. The diary is extremely important to the Russians and they want it back. Spring ahead to the U.S. where a veterinarian is dead and detective Dokes wants to find out what happened. Of course the FBI is involved andthe story swirls deeper and deeper into more plot twisting action than a six-foot pole dancer auditioning for the circus. Can Ben and his mother run from their past? Meanwhile, agents Sawyer, Books and John Holt areall over the place trying to solve everything but you’ll keep reading just to find out what happens with Berg, his fur business and what aboutthat diary? Why did the limo get hit? Will they be able to decipherwhat they need and what happens when they do?
Love Poems: Listen to your heart...
by Estella Eliot Amazing Collection
It's raining and it's too chilly to write, so I picked a great day to read these tender poems of the heart. Sitting next to my fireplace, classical music plays on the stereo and our Christmas tree twinkles, while my small dogs burrow under this decidedly California-esque, cotton blanket. Some of the author's poems rhyme and others sound like creative ad copy for a chocolate factory. Some are simple as in 'don't leave me' and others are complex. She has experienced love like the pebbles on the beach or the clouds intertwining. Great alliteration, metaphors and talent, went into this collection. I'm so glad to have spent this afternoon enjoying these poems.
One of my favorites is The Poetry Cocktail but all of them warmed my heart.
Rhyming Children's Stories,Poems and More: 2nd series
by Peter and Pattimari Sheets Cacciolfi Beautiful Stories and Poems
Funny and sweet words from the heart. I especially enjoyedthe poem Morning News. This is a book you can pick up andread out loud when you want to make someone smile.
Most Recent Amazon Purchase: Dry Bones by Carole MordenAny of these titles sound good to you? Have you read some of them?Do you buy books from Amazon?
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