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Kathleen B. (compkatthewriter) - - Reviews

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Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, Bk 1)
Angels & Demons (Robert Langdon, Bk 1)
Author: Dan Brown
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/9/2008
Helpful Score: 1


If you like Dan Brown that is a plus when reading this book, because he writes the same as in the 'The DaVinci Code', I felt like I was reading the 'The DaVinci Code' all over again except it had different characters and the plot was different, the tone, the ambience all the same, not much different, just a copycat version but the names have been changed. Wish they could have found someone else besides Mr. Hanks to be the main character in both movies. He doesn't fit the character. They needed someone younger, as much as I find Hanks a good actor, this is one time he's not.

Mrs. B.


An Ant's Day Off
An Ant's Day Off
Author: Bonny Becker
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 10/1/2019


Oversized paperback with a teacher's name on the inside? or someone's name on the inside. Otherwise in good condition.


Bad Boy
Bad Boy
Author: Olivia Goldsmith
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 91
Review Date: 9/30/2008
Helpful Score: 1


Mz. Goldsmith has done a superb job in writing a real funny novel with Jon errr, Jonny and his true love yet doesn't know it, Tracie. It tickled my sides and made me laugh pleasantly. I like to laugh because something is funny, not because someone or something thinks its funny and that I should laugh. 3 thumbs up, Olivia. Keep up the good work. I am getting ready to read your "The bestseller".


Birthright
Birthright
Author: Nora Roberts
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 618
Review Date: 9/9/2008


One of Nora's more enjoyable and better books.
Mrs. B.


Digital Fortress
Digital Fortress
Author: Dan Brown
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/9/2008
Helpful Score: 1


One of Dan Brown's better books. But than I am more computer science savvy, than DaVinci curious.
Mrs. B,.


Do I Have To?: Kids Talk About Responsibility
Do I Have To?: Kids Talk About Responsibility
Author: Loewen, Nancy
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 10/1/2019


A cute book to read. It has a name and a blacked out stamp on the inside of the cover. Otherwise in good shape.


The Egyptologist
The Egyptologist
Author: Arthur Phillips
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/9/2008
Helpful Score: 5


I had anxiously awaited to receive this book to read, only to find out it is basically written in journal style/letters style, with little other than 1st person dialogue. Really felt discouraged on it, probably why there was a quick turn around in putting it back on my bookshelf to trade after receiving it the first week of September 2008. No thanks I'll pass on this author if this is how he writes, I was piqued with curiosity with his 'Prague' but lesser now.
Mrs. B.


Howard Hughes: The Secret Life
Howard Hughes: The Secret Life
Author: Charles Higham
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 15
Review Date: 1/4/2009


It starts out okay, but then it just goes and goes and goes, and before you know it you are having to force yourself to open it up and read it. The author adds a lot of nuances throughout the book in masse, that Hughes was a closet homosexual. I had heard rumors and still don't care if he was. He really wasn't anyone fantastical to remember, considering his accountant was the one who really made the Hughes fortunes for Howard. So he could play with his planes, and waste his money on his escapism ideals of movies. All in all if you have the time and want to the insight into this mans life, this is the book.


K is for Killer (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 11)
K is for Killer (Kinsey Millhone, Bk 11)
Author: Sue Grafton
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 420
Review Date: 1/4/2009
Helpful Score: 1


Is it me or are these books starting to lose their originality and freshness?


The Knight's Conquest (Harlequin Historicals, No 673)
The Knight's Conquest (Harlequin Historicals, No 673)
Author: Juliet Landon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 25
Review Date: 10/12/2009


Its a nice little romance book dated in the chivalry, knights era. Eloise has been badly damaged by a string of bad luck with husbands. But her healing powers, au naturale, will bring the one she will adore and love to her side forever. Not bad, I read it in 8 hours.


Love and Marriage.
Love and Marriage.
Author: Bill. Cosby
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/4/2009


Bill Cosby again, is enormously funny. ROFL, I mean it.


A Man, a Can, a Grill : 50 No-Sweat Meals You Can Fire Up Fast
A Man, a Can, a Grill : 50 No-Sweat Meals You Can Fire Up Fast
Author: David Joachim
Book Type: Board book
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 14
Review Date: 8/23/2008


Good for anyone, especially for the college guy, who isn't into cooking or the single female who doesn't have time to cook.

Mrs. B.


Motor Mouth (Alex Barnaby, Bk 2)
Motor Mouth (Alex Barnaby, Bk 2)
Author: Janet Evanovich
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/4/2009
Helpful Score: 1


I don't get into NASCAR, but this is a book that should be made into a movie, it is hil-ar-ious! Funny, funny, funny, from dead bodies in trailer to missing parts as appetizers for bowzer, not real name. From Puerto Rican chicks that think they're detectives or something religiously funny. A must read.


Murder Ties the Knot (Haunted Souvenir Shop, Bk 4)
Murder Ties the Knot (Haunted Souvenir Shop, Bk 4)
Author: Christy Fifield
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 25
Review Date: 1/9/2023


It's winter in Keyhole Bay, Florida, and while the tourist trade is slow, souvenir shop owner Glory Martine is busy with her best friend's wedding. But between managing preparations, the bride's in-laws, and a haunted parrot named Bluebird, Glory makes plans to catch a killer.

I am very unhappy that this is the last book in Mrs. Fifield's series of mysteries, 'The Haunted Souvenir Shop" mysteries. It saddens me that I am not going to read anymore about Bluebird or Glory's spunky good-natured attitude, or if she is ever going to get engaged or wed or bookstore across the street beau.


A Paper Life
A Paper Life
Author: Tatum O'Neal
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/4/2009
Helpful Score: 7


This gal has had a rough life as a child, as an actress, as a daughter, as a wife, I am so glad she is now finally, whewwwwwww, able to have some enjoyment in her life. From her narcissistic non mother, and her eqotistical, violent, wife and girlfriend beating father, Ryan O'Neal, to the people he let abuse her and violate her, to constantly degrading her humanness and accomplishment. To her a*****hole husband, McEnroe, whom we all know what he's like. This woman needs a break. She may have had her digs in, but that's only because she was forced into actions in order to survive amongst the giants of humans in the Hollywood scenes and the 60's and the 70's and the pre-protection of children laws. Hooooooraahhhh for you Tatum. Good autobiography, she's brutally honest with herself and others. A very good read. I didn't put it down but once since I started reading it, and I'm not into bios.


The Tofu Cookbook
The Tofu Cookbook
Author: Cathy Bauer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 10/11/2012
Helpful Score: 1


It has helped me decide that this is the route I do want to go for my health, and it won't be hard.


Treasury of Classic Stories: Favorite Animal Stories to Share
Review Date: 10/1/2019


Top part of binding is detaching. There is a dedication writing on the inside of cover from a grandmother to her grandson. A purple crayon line on the opposite page. Two pages on their bottom corner are dog-eared, slightly. Other than that, the book is in good condition ready for some more loving hands to read it.


Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum, Bk 8.5)
Visions of Sugar Plums (Stephanie Plum, Bk 8.5)
Author: Janet Evanovich
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/4/2009


The story is light and easy to read if you don't have a better book lying around begging to be read. It is quite confusing regarding the beginning and her companion. Through out the book her companion leave you with confusion and wondering what is his deal in the book. Kind of dumb. I give it a rating of Wouldn't buy it in the store, but would read it on a free trade rating.


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