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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Cute illustrations and an engaging introduction to a âmostly goodâ dog.
Oakley, the main character in author Kristen Grainger's fun children's picture book, Oakley, mostly good, is a charming and lovable goof of a mutt. I enjoyed, and I know my boys would have liked reliving his antics every night during story time before settling down to sleep. Just like my sons when at the age for bedtime stories, Oakley is still learning and, sometimes, makes mistakes. This message would be a valuable one to share and compare with both children and the adults in their lives. I particularly liked the style of illustrations by Sophie Barlow for Oakley and Mavis, the ever-patient cat. We, too, have had our own Mavis and one or two Oakleys in the house as well over the years.
OAKLEY, MOSTLY GOOD is perfect for sharing with family, in the classroom, and in after-school programs.Author:
Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Horror
Book Type: Hardcover
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Book Type: Hardcover
This is a wonderful story and I recommend it. Officially McKinney was credited with killing over 40 Japanese soldiers. But this is based on the accounts of eyewitnesses. However, he actually killed well over that, perhaps as many as 100, as many died in the shallow river and their bodies drifted away. It's important to note McKinney always felt bad about killing these soldiers.
However, while the author tells McKinney's story well, he makes a number of historical mistakes. Some of them are exceptional. And being who I am, I have to list them.
On page 86, he states Admiral Halsey "led the Navy fleets." Halsey always commanded the Third Fleet. Admiral Spruance commanded the Fifth Fleet. The problem is both fleets were mostly the same ships. The fleet number depended on who was in command at the time. This confused the Japanese, and allowed one fleet commander and his staff to be planning the next major operation while the other fleet commander and his staff were engaged in an actual operation. He makes the same mistake on page 120. Many writers of World War II history still don't understand this.
On page 93, he has the Japanese army planning to invade Australia. This was never a part of Japanese planning, as they didn't have sufficient resources to do so. They simply wanted to neutralize Australia.
As filler for his book on several pages in different sections of the book, the author discusses German plans to supply the Japanese with enough material to build an atomic bomb. This is substance to this story as a German or Japanese submarine loaded with materials and plans for a bomb and perhaps a jet fighter was sunk by the British in the Indian Ocean near the end of the war. I remember reading about it in several books, but can't recall specific details. Where the author really blunders is he has German Admiral Doenitz in command of that submarine. Doenitz was commander of the German submarines fleet until 1943. In that year he became the commander-in-chief of the entire German Navy. At war's end, after Hitler committed suicide, he became the leader of Germany for about a month before Germany's unconditional surrender. So he never left Germany. How the author made such a stupid blunder bewilders me.
On page 255, he has Private John McKinney promoted "one grade" to sergeant after his heroic stand. Well, actually that would be three grades. After private the next rank a soldier would normally hold is private first class, then corporal, and after corporal a sergeant. This is another really silly mistake. Obviously, the author never served in the military.
But it is not hard to look up the real facts. The book was published in 2017, and all of that information was available online, even if he just searched Wikipedia. Mistakes like these makes you wonder about mistakes the author made which you didn't find.
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Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Be forewarned. . . this novel is one of the most gruesome and disturbing books I have ever read. But it is also very compelling and kept me turning the pages. What really happened to Michael and his real family was very shocking. I did see some of it coming but it was mostly unexpected. Ahlborn really knows how to draw you into the story. Her setting for this was also very interesting. It took place in the late 70s or early 80s and she described the time period very well especially with her references to the music and movies of the time. Not sure where Ahlborn gets her weirdness but I'm sure I will be reading more of her.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Paperback
The Abbey and its surrounding lands belong to the Ui Fidgente,
a people who find it difficult to accept the king whose armies defeated their own a few years ago. Many are sworn enemies of the Kingdom of Muman. Thus the conflicting evidence and individuals make unraveling why the deaths these deaths occurred. At times one wonders whether Sister Fidelma and Brother Eadulf can survive this situation. I found the plot the most interesting of the books in this series to date. It's exciting and throught provoking.
I always looked forward to the next book and did this one too, however, I didn't care for it at all, I didn't like the storyline and the 'retreat'? just seems like a sham all the way through
I know there is a next book #20 and I'll get it but I think it's time to move on from this series, after 19+1 books what else can happen to Josie?
I kept hearing about Bonnie Garmus's Lessons in Chemistry, but it took me a while before I finally got around to finding out what all the talk was about. I decided to listen to the audiobook, and I found Miranda Raison's narration perfect. She brought Elizabeth Zott to life.
Elizabeth Zott will strike a chord with most women. Like it or not, most women have dealt with the same problems she has. What makes this story truly wonderful is that no matter the experiences she must endure, Garmus tells her story with a light touch. She never mines the depths, and the reader is never far away from a smile.
Readers may learn a bit about chemistry, research labs, and television in the early 1960s, but that's merely a byproduct. What I loved about Lessons in Chemistry was the cast of characters surrounding Elizabeth Zott. Calvin, the man who loved who she truly was. Her daughter, Mads. Her neighbor and friend, Harriet, and Walter, her boss at the television station. Oops! I almost forgot her dog, Six Thirty, which is based on the author's dog. The story would not be complete without Six Thirty.
Speaking of the author, there's an author interview at the end of the audiobook which everyone should read after they've read the book. (It contains spoilers.) I think it brought me just as big a smile as Elizabeth and her friends and family did.
If you're in the mood for a feel-good story, here it is. I loved every bit of it.
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Genres: Children's Books, Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Every year I try to fit in a couple of classics that I never got to read when I was in school. I saw the audiobook of this book and decided to give it a try. Anne is a very dramatic kid. I couldn't help smiling at some of the things she said. I can see why the Cuthberts decided not to send her back to the orphanage. She definitely grows on you.
This was a full-cast recording with different actors for each voice. I loved it! It was so easy to figure out who was talking. I also loved the surround-sound. You could hear horses clomping, birds singing, crickets chirping...it added so much to the story. My rating: 4.5 Stars.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Paperback
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Genre: History
Book Type: Hardcover
The author did a masterful job of setting the scene and showing how Napoleon eventually lost France. I didn't know (or forgot) that when Napoleon escaped Elba Island, he was taken to a further island (5000 miles from France).
This story covered some interesting facts about Napoleon. He divorced Josephine because he didn't get an heir, and being the proud man he was, he had to blame his wife. He married an Austrian to cement ties with this former foe. When it was time for her to join Napoleon in exile, she passed on the opportunity, saying she had a new love. Ouch.
It is interesting and well-worth reading.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
Read reviews, along the line of Rosemary's Baby, anyone read that one lately? doubt it
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Genres: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense, Romance
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Brittney is like a dog with a bone in that she refuses to back down. Despite the threats, she heads back to Northern Lakes to try to talk to Rory and Evan again. She is shot at and wrecks, ending up in the hospital just as Rory is being released. Instead of avoiding her like he intended, Rory is talked into watching over her until her brother arrives. That includes keeping her from haring off to investigate her crash. Rory has good reason to avoid Brittney. He has secrets that could get him killed if they come out. He also can't deny the unexpected and unwelcome need to protect her.
I loved watching Rory and Brittney team up. Initially, there is some distrust between them. Brittney knows Rory is hiding something big and won't give up until she uncovers it. Rory believes that Brittney would sell her soul for a story without regard for its consequences. As they worked together to identify the attacker, Brittney and Rory became closer and protective of each other. The attacks escalated in frequency and intensity, leading Rory to take desperate measures to keep them safe. Rory's confession was not what I expected and added to my respect for him. The final confrontation was intense and had me on the edge of my seat until it was over. I could feel Rory and Brittney's fear for each other's safety as they faced their unexpected foe. I loved the ending and seeing them admit their feelings for each other.
The book begins and ends with scenes involving the saboteur targeting the hotshot team. It is now clearly a fellow member, but we must determine which one. The pool of possibilities is shrinking, and I can't wait to discover who it is and why they are doing it.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
It's another--lure everyone to a deserted island, power goes out, cell phones don't work, dead body, creepy? not really, old college friends that act foolish etc
This just wasn't a very good or written well book, it was mostly a jumbled mess and I didn't like any of the characters
The Kate Burkholder series remains of remarkably high quality even after 16 novels and numerous novellas and short stories. Those who have read the entire series will recognize some recurring formulas: Kate goes off by herself and almost gets killed (she really could use some funding for additional deputies), there is a tense conversation with the bishop, and Kate and John struggle with emotional intimacy. Nonetheless, I have read and will continue to read every entry of this consistently excellent series.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing an eGalley of this book. The thoughts and opinions shared in this review are my own.
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Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, History
Book Type: Hardcover
Taken as a true account of the USMC during Desert Storm this book leaves a lot to be trusted but taken as a novel, pure fiction, it could be considered a good book.
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Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Hardcover
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