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Lisa S. (Naiad) - Reviews

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Across the Years (Desert Roses, Bk 2)
Across the Years (Desert Roses, Bk 2)
Author: Tracie Peterson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/5/2006
Helpful Score: 1


A very good read. Historical fiction of early Arizona and the Harvey Girls.


Bluebeard's Egg and Other Stories
Bluebeard's Egg and Other Stories
Author: Margaret Atwood
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 29
Review Date: 12/5/2006


Eclectic assortment of stories by Margaret Atwood, a wonderful Canadian author.


The Book of J
The Book of J
Author: Harold Bloom, David Rosenberg
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 12/5/2006
Helpful Score: 1


An eye-opener. Well-documented expose of an Old Testament book written by a woman that was concealed by the patriarchal society.


Bride of Pendorric
Bride of Pendorric
Author: Victoria Holt
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 3/1/2007


A thriller along the lines of Bluebeard.


Buffalo Gals and Other Animal Presences
Review Date: 10/29/2006


Excellent short stories; stretches the mind. leGuin is always a good read.


The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, Book 1)
The Butlerian Jihad (Legends of Dune, Book 1)
Author: Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/2/2007


Quick read. Nice historic prelude to DUNE, but not the same depth as Frank Herbert's writing.


The Coelura (Coelura, Bk 1)
The Coelura (Coelura, Bk 1)
Author: Anne McCaffrey
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/5/2006


A beautiful little book by Anne McCaffrey, author of the Pern novels, and many other science fiction books.


Darwinia
Darwinia
Author: Robert Charles Wilson
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/5/2006
Helpful Score: 1


Very intense, thought-provoking science fiction.


The Deep Range
The Deep Range
Author: Arthur C. Clarke
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 12/18/2006


Interesting near-future idea of humans herding whales for use as meat. Lots of solid science, especialy ecological principles, for a book writtne in 1957. Clarke has always been good at writing hard science fiction.


Forty Thousand in Gehenna
Forty Thousand in Gehenna
Author: C. J. Cherryh
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 4/2/2007


Very intricate story. Complicated and thought-provoking.


Harris and Me
Harris and Me
Author: Gary Paulsen
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 13
Review Date: 9/23/2011


We LOVE this book! I and my children have read it several times and each time we laugh and cry. I have gotten copies for friends and family, too.


Lady Queen Anne
Lady Queen Anne
Author: Margaret Hodges
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 4/2/2007


Excellent biography of Queen Anne, who ruled England from 1702-1714. She ahd a sad life, but ruled well.


The Peacable Kingdom
The Peacable Kingdom
Author: Ardyth Kennelly
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 1/11/2007


Interesting fictional biography of a feisty 19th century Mormon woman in Utah.


The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew, No 5)
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew, No 5)
Author: Carolyn Keene
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/19/2010


Another excellent Nancy Drew mystery. My children loved it!


Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand
Stars in My Pocket Like Grains of Sand
Author: Samuel R. Delany
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 12/5/2006


Interesting, unusual science fiction novel.


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