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This book is an excellent source of information for anyone who is even thinking bringing a puppy into their home. And the center photos, while not necessary, are completely adorable.
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Book 594: Puppies for Dummies
Puppies for Dummies, by Sarah Hodgson, Wiley Publishing, 2006.
This book is an excellent source of information for anyone who is even thinking bringing a puppy into their home. And the center photos, while not necessary, are completely adorable.
This book is an excellent source of information for anyone who is even thinking bringing a puppy into their home. And the center photos, while not necessary, are completely adorable.
Thursday, March 15, 2018
Book 593: The Innocent Mrs. Duff/The Blank Wall
The Innocent Mrs. Duff/The Blank Wall, by Elisabeth Panxay Holding, Quality Paperback, 2002.
Both of these stories are suspenseful and very well-written. The first story is not so much about Mrs. Duff as it is Mr. Duff; she doesn't even get to react very much. The second story is about a middle-aged mother of teens, but she is more of a reactor than actor.
Both of these stories are suspenseful and very well-written. The first story is not so much about Mrs. Duff as it is Mr. Duff; she doesn't even get to react very much. The second story is about a middle-aged mother of teens, but she is more of a reactor than actor.
Tuesday, March 13, 2018
Book 592: A Knight in Shining Armor
A Knight in Shining Armor, by Jude Devereaux, Pocket Books, 1989.
This book was my guilty pleasure in my early twenties. I probably read it at least three times back then. After that, I put it away and didn't read it again for several years -- until now.
Most of what enchanted me in the first place still at the very least held my interest. I remember being struck then how well this book was researched for it 'just being a romance'. I still found it well-researched. I may have found the motives of the main character a little difficult to understand now, but in my twenties, they would have made perfect sense to me.
This book was my guilty pleasure in my early twenties. I probably read it at least three times back then. After that, I put it away and didn't read it again for several years -- until now.
Most of what enchanted me in the first place still at the very least held my interest. I remember being struck then how well this book was researched for it 'just being a romance'. I still found it well-researched. I may have found the motives of the main character a little difficult to understand now, but in my twenties, they would have made perfect sense to me.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Book 591: Sleeping Murder, Murder at the Vicarage
Sleeping Murder, Murder at the Vicarage, by Agatha Christie, Dodd, Mead & Company, 1976.
This book was a delightful two-for-one. It was interesting reading the last Miss Marple story first, and then reading the first Miss Marple, but if you are feeling rebellious, read them in the opposite order. It doesn't really matter; they both are wonderful and should be read.
This book was a delightful two-for-one. It was interesting reading the last Miss Marple story first, and then reading the first Miss Marple, but if you are feeling rebellious, read them in the opposite order. It doesn't really matter; they both are wonderful and should be read.
Saturday, March 10, 2018
Book 590: The Blank Wall
The Blank Wall, by Elisabeth Panxay Holding, Skeffington, 1947.
This book is supposed to be about Lucia Holley, a mother trying to raise her two teenage children while her husband is a captain in the second world war. It is supposed to be, but Lucia is a reactor, and not an actor. All of her reactions are to protect her children and live-in father. Far more interesting is Donnelly. His motives are as murky as his morals.
This book is supposed to be about Lucia Holley, a mother trying to raise her two teenage children while her husband is a captain in the second world war. It is supposed to be, but Lucia is a reactor, and not an actor. All of her reactions are to protect her children and live-in father. Far more interesting is Donnelly. His motives are as murky as his morals.
Saturday, March 3, 2018
Book 589: God's Guest List
God's Guest List, Debbie Macomber, Simon & Schuster, 2010.
This book takes a very long time to say that God brings people into our lives for a reason. If you like the long, winding, rambling path, you would probably like this book. If not, leave this book on the shelf, and just know that God brings people into our lives for a reason.
This book takes a very long time to say that God brings people into our lives for a reason. If you like the long, winding, rambling path, you would probably like this book. If not, leave this book on the shelf, and just know that God brings people into our lives for a reason.
Friday, March 2, 2018
Book 588: Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, John Berendt, Vintage Books, 1994.
I first read this book when I was living in Florida and had never visited Savannah. I didn't understand it. Now I live in Charleston, SC, and have visited Savannah a few time. I get it. Characters in the South really are this quirky. And Savannah and Charleston may be 'sister cities', but Charleston is the prim and proper sister, and Savannah is the sister who throws the best parties.
I first read this book when I was living in Florida and had never visited Savannah. I didn't understand it. Now I live in Charleston, SC, and have visited Savannah a few time. I get it. Characters in the South really are this quirky. And Savannah and Charleston may be 'sister cities', but Charleston is the prim and proper sister, and Savannah is the sister who throws the best parties.
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