| Reviews 1 to 12 of 12 |
Show
results per page.
|
Page: |
Helpful Score: 1
In the 1960's Robert Nichols moved his family to Sellerstown NC to serve as pastor at a local church. Their life there was fine for a time and then a powerful member of the community (not even a member of the church) began to harass, threaten, and initiate violent attacks on Nichols and his family.
This is a true story by one of the now-grown children. The story in and of itself is sad and horrific. The writing is poor. The description of the events that the family endured over 7 years went on and on and other parts of the story were totally unnecessary. It angered me that Robert and his wife would allow their children to stay in a place where threats and fear and dynamite bombs and other atrocities became their way of life. ... No one in the church or in the town did anything to stop this man. It is a story of forgiveness which is always a good thing but I think after one or two bombings the family should have been out of there!
This is a true story by one of the now-grown children. The story in and of itself is sad and horrific. The writing is poor. The description of the events that the family endured over 7 years went on and on and other parts of the story were totally unnecessary. It angered me that Robert and his wife would allow their children to stay in a place where threats and fear and dynamite bombs and other atrocities became their way of life. ... No one in the church or in the town did anything to stop this man. It is a story of forgiveness which is always a good thing but I think after one or two bombings the family should have been out of there!
Laura P. (hemmputnam) reviewed on + 1155 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I think it's important to note that this book was originally published in 1944. I'm thrilled to see that it has been rereleased, but today's reader should be warned that it's not exactly a contemporary view of nursing school and hospital work. I grew up reading my mom's books from this series and fully enjoyed the trip down memory lane this story provided.
Death Takes Priority (Postmistress, Bk 1)
Author:
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Linda Y. (LindaKay) reviewed on + 6 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
Clean cut mystery story line with interesting facts about the postal service added. I read all 3 books in the series and wished there were more. Taken place in a small town with a murder of one of the residents and the newly arrived postmaster gets involved in solving the murder. Feel comfortable having my teenage granddaughter reading it.
Dauntless (The Lost Fleet)
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Audio CD
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Audio CD
Audrey A. (Arosea) reviewed on + 457 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 1
I was hesitant about this one as I'm not one for outer space battle stories, but the characters, particularly the main character, got my interest. He is a man worthy of hero worship who was thought to be dead, but was found in stasis and ends up in charge of a modern fleet because of dastardly actions by their rivals, murdering the admiral in charge of the fleet. Before he leaves he puts John Geary in charge until he returns, but he doesn't and neither does those who accompanied him. They were murdered at the 'peace' talks, and Geary is suddenly in charge. Resented by some, worshipped as a hero by others, after a hundred years in stasis he is suddenly back in command and many lives depend on him. Good story. I'll read the next.
Helpful Score: 1
This was a sweet story of family and love, with lots of warmth and humor. I love the author's small-town stories, which are full of quirky and relatable characters.
Lila returned home to tiny Ditto, Texas when her Aunt Gracie died and left Lila her estate. It is up to Lila to make the more than one-hundred-year-old house her own. Bittersweet memories of growing up there make sorting through Aunt Gracie's effects an emotional experience, most notably going through the sympathy cards. There are rumors that Gracie had some big secret, but no one has discovered what it is.
Aunt Gracie's best friend and neighbor, Jasper, is a fun addition to the story. He is a feisty old gentleman with plenty of stories about the good old days. I loved how they comforted Lila and gave her insight into her beloved Aunt Gracie. Jasper was family to Lila, and watching the two together was often amusing, as was her insistence on a trip to the hospital when he was sick. Jasper was equally protective of Lila, and I laughed out loud when he dealt with the unwelcome visitors.
A newcomer to town, Connor recently left the military and works for his grandfather, Emmett. Emmett leases Lila's strawberry fields and is set to turn his businesses over to Connor. He's laid back and charming and shows a decided interest in Lila. I enjoyed seeing his kindness and support when she needed it and the twinkle of humor ever-present in his eyes. There are some sweet scenes of them together. My favorite is the picnic by the river. You can see them falling for each other; there's no drama, just a steadily growing attachment.
The book is mainly about Lila's journey through her grief over Aunt Gracie's death. Listening to Jasper's stories and those told by others helps Lila see her aunt as the strong woman she was. Little things lead to unexpected revelations and a desire to change her life. The scene where Lila cleans out Gracie's closet was fantastic, with the memories it stirred up.
The epilogue was terrific. I loved seeing them ten years down the road and seeing what their lives were like.
Lila returned home to tiny Ditto, Texas when her Aunt Gracie died and left Lila her estate. It is up to Lila to make the more than one-hundred-year-old house her own. Bittersweet memories of growing up there make sorting through Aunt Gracie's effects an emotional experience, most notably going through the sympathy cards. There are rumors that Gracie had some big secret, but no one has discovered what it is.
Aunt Gracie's best friend and neighbor, Jasper, is a fun addition to the story. He is a feisty old gentleman with plenty of stories about the good old days. I loved how they comforted Lila and gave her insight into her beloved Aunt Gracie. Jasper was family to Lila, and watching the two together was often amusing, as was her insistence on a trip to the hospital when he was sick. Jasper was equally protective of Lila, and I laughed out loud when he dealt with the unwelcome visitors.
A newcomer to town, Connor recently left the military and works for his grandfather, Emmett. Emmett leases Lila's strawberry fields and is set to turn his businesses over to Connor. He's laid back and charming and shows a decided interest in Lila. I enjoyed seeing his kindness and support when she needed it and the twinkle of humor ever-present in his eyes. There are some sweet scenes of them together. My favorite is the picnic by the river. You can see them falling for each other; there's no drama, just a steadily growing attachment.
The book is mainly about Lila's journey through her grief over Aunt Gracie's death. Listening to Jasper's stories and those told by others helps Lila see her aunt as the strong woman she was. Little things lead to unexpected revelations and a desire to change her life. The scene where Lila cleans out Gracie's closet was fantastic, with the memories it stirred up.
The epilogue was terrific. I loved seeing them ten years down the road and seeing what their lives were like.
Hiding in Plain Sight: The Invention of Donald Trump and the Erosion of America
Author:
Genre: Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genre: Politics & Social Sciences
Book Type: Hardcover
Helpful Score: 1
This book has a lot of great content. It is well-researched and has many citations, and goes into detail about Trump-related topics that should have been explored before the election and during the Trump presidency (e.g. his connection to Jeffery Epstein, the security risk posed by Jarrod and Ivanka) that were instead minimized by the press in favor of scandal and flashy headlines about weird Trump utterances.
My issue was the writing style. In what was likely an attempt to make the book more readable the author inserts anecdotes about her life and family and how events affected her personally. She also likes to quote herself, and some of the quotes are lengthy and take up almost an entire page. Yes, you saw this coming and no one heeded your warnings. Yes, being an anti-Trump journalist is dangerous. And yes, our national parks are beautiful. But I didn't pick up this book to read about those things.
Despite my quibbles, this is still an important read, especially during an election year when Trump's bromance with Putin seems to be continuing.
My issue was the writing style. In what was likely an attempt to make the book more readable the author inserts anecdotes about her life and family and how events affected her personally. She also likes to quote herself, and some of the quotes are lengthy and take up almost an entire page. Yes, you saw this coming and no one heeded your warnings. Yes, being an anti-Trump journalist is dangerous. And yes, our national parks are beautiful. But I didn't pick up this book to read about those things.
Despite my quibbles, this is still an important read, especially during an election year when Trump's bromance with Putin seems to be continuing.
From Here to the Great Unknown: A Memoir
Author:
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Parenting & Relationships
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Biographies & Memoirs, Parenting & Relationships
Book Type: Hardcover
Helpful Score: 1
From Here to the Great Unknown by Lisa Marie Presley, Riley Keough. This is Lisa Marie Presley's story in her own words written by her daughter, Riley Keough. Lisa's story about smashing golf cars in the yards of Graceland, about the unconditional love she felt from her father, about getting dragged screaming out of the bathroom with her father dead on the bathroom floor, about living in LA with her mom, getting kicked out of schools, always in trouble, about her relationship with Danny Keough, Michael Jackson, Nic Cage, and Michael Lockwood, about motherhood, deep addiction, about grief from her son's suicide. It's the last words of the only child of an American icon. I really enjoyed this book and learning more about Lisa Marie Presley. She definitely was a somewhat lonely person filled with lots of grief. Her story is one that is filled with someone trying to come to terms with her father and his drug addiction which lead to her leading a drug-filled life too. Her daughter, Riley, seems to be the only family member who was able to be a voice of reason in a household filled with addiction. If you like memoirs then you would love to read this book. I'm interested in getting a copy of the audio in order to get a true feel of the book. Highly recommended!
The Left Hand of God: Taking Back Our Country from the Religious Right
Author:
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
Author:
Genres: Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction
Book Type: Paperback
Helpful Score: 1
Though this was written in 2007, there was a lot that really rang true for me still today as we just passed the 2024 Presidential Election.
American Rapture
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Science Fiction & Fantasy, Horror
Book Type: Hardcover
Helpful Score: 1
A lurid road trip through an apocalyptic Wisconsin that weaponizes lust and plagues our protagonist with the guilt and shame of her extremist faith. It's simultaneously a scathing condemnation of religious extremism and a nuanced exploration of her guilt and shame through a defiant sexual awakening that fills these pages with effectively pitch-black satire.
This is a dark, dark book, with a likable cast of characters, a very good dog, and a brilliantly realized, thematically powerhouse final act that razes all expectations with the wrath of a cruel and punishing God. I may not necessarily agree with all of Leede's ideas, but I was impressed, shocked, and utterly destroyed by the way she brings them to life.
This is a dark, dark book, with a likable cast of characters, a very good dog, and a brilliantly realized, thematically powerhouse final act that razes all expectations with the wrath of a cruel and punishing God. I may not necessarily agree with all of Leede's ideas, but I was impressed, shocked, and utterly destroyed by the way she brings them to life.
Helpful Score: 1
While interesting to me, I think you have to be a serious student of World War II to appreciate this book. It was interesting to read the sometimes conflicting accounts of German commanders as to how they prepared and reacted to the D-Day invasion. These accounts were written after the war when the writers were Allied POWs in response to Allied interest in the German response to the invasion.
Allied intelligence questioned many of the surviving German commanders after the war on many areas of interests, not just D-Day. However, the editor limited his coverage to just the D-Day preparations and response.
Allied intelligence questioned many of the surviving German commanders after the war on many areas of interests, not just D-Day. However, the editor limited his coverage to just the D-Day preparations and response.
Gingerbread Danger (Amish Candy Shop, Bk 9)
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Author:
Genres: Literature & Fiction, Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
Helpful Score: 1
Dollycas's Thoughts
Harvest Ohio is celebrating Christmas in a big way with a lifesize Candy Land game on the village square right next to the animals in the live nativity scene. Bailey King's candy-making factory is also having its grand opening, which includes tours and treats for visitors. Her parents are coming to town for the holidays too.
The game, the factory, and all the shops are big hits but then one of Bailey's new employees dies outside of the factory in what appears to be a tragic accident. Bailey's fiancé and recently appointed county sheriff Aiden Brody, is investigating to find out what happened. Of course, Bailey is doing a little investigating too. The young Amish man was mixed up in some terrible things but that doesn't stop Bailey from working to get him justice.
_____
In this 9th Amish Candy Shop Mystery Bailey is busier than ever now that her candy-making factory is open so planning her wedding to Aidan is the last thing on her mind. But then her parents come to town and her mother and Aiden's mother double down on getting a date set and the nuptials done as quickly as possible. Bailey also spends a lot of time taking care of her future mother-in-law's pig, Jethro. Margot Rawlings, the local community organizer, expects Bailey to be at her beck and call for anything she needs as well. Again Bailey has the patience of a saint and does her best to handle everything thrown at her. The woman needs to learn to say "No!" but she has too big of a heart for that. All the characters Ms. Flower has created for this series are so well-developed but still have room to grow. I feel I could make myself right at home in Harvest because I know all the prominent Amish and Englishers well and my way around the town.
Ms. Flower introduces another Amish family and a wedding planner in this story. Cleverly crafted and well-described, they were easy to add to the Harvest landscape. Swissmen Candyworks was described perfectly too, inside and out, as was the Candy Land game on the town square.
The mysteries put forth in this book are complicated. In addition, to the death, now a confirmed murder, someone is robbing local businesses. Could these crimes be connected? Bailey needs to know what happened to her employee but someone isn't happy about her sleuthing. Aiden wants her to leave everything to him and his deputies but we all know that isn't going to happen. It is always fun to tag along with Bailey, usually accompanied by Jethro, as they follow the clues and talk to suspects. The showdown was very entertaining as I thought I had it all figured out but the conclusion was as complex as the mysteries themselves.
Gingerbread Danger is a charming whodunit full of sweet treats and genuine characters joined by a dastardly few. I loved the Candy Land tie-in. What a fun way to ring in the holiday! The entire Amish Candy Shop Mystery Series is excellent and I highly recommend them all.
Harvest Ohio is celebrating Christmas in a big way with a lifesize Candy Land game on the village square right next to the animals in the live nativity scene. Bailey King's candy-making factory is also having its grand opening, which includes tours and treats for visitors. Her parents are coming to town for the holidays too.
The game, the factory, and all the shops are big hits but then one of Bailey's new employees dies outside of the factory in what appears to be a tragic accident. Bailey's fiancé and recently appointed county sheriff Aiden Brody, is investigating to find out what happened. Of course, Bailey is doing a little investigating too. The young Amish man was mixed up in some terrible things but that doesn't stop Bailey from working to get him justice.
_____
In this 9th Amish Candy Shop Mystery Bailey is busier than ever now that her candy-making factory is open so planning her wedding to Aidan is the last thing on her mind. But then her parents come to town and her mother and Aiden's mother double down on getting a date set and the nuptials done as quickly as possible. Bailey also spends a lot of time taking care of her future mother-in-law's pig, Jethro. Margot Rawlings, the local community organizer, expects Bailey to be at her beck and call for anything she needs as well. Again Bailey has the patience of a saint and does her best to handle everything thrown at her. The woman needs to learn to say "No!" but she has too big of a heart for that. All the characters Ms. Flower has created for this series are so well-developed but still have room to grow. I feel I could make myself right at home in Harvest because I know all the prominent Amish and Englishers well and my way around the town.
Ms. Flower introduces another Amish family and a wedding planner in this story. Cleverly crafted and well-described, they were easy to add to the Harvest landscape. Swissmen Candyworks was described perfectly too, inside and out, as was the Candy Land game on the town square.
The mysteries put forth in this book are complicated. In addition, to the death, now a confirmed murder, someone is robbing local businesses. Could these crimes be connected? Bailey needs to know what happened to her employee but someone isn't happy about her sleuthing. Aiden wants her to leave everything to him and his deputies but we all know that isn't going to happen. It is always fun to tag along with Bailey, usually accompanied by Jethro, as they follow the clues and talk to suspects. The showdown was very entertaining as I thought I had it all figured out but the conclusion was as complex as the mysteries themselves.
Gingerbread Danger is a charming whodunit full of sweet treats and genuine characters joined by a dastardly few. I loved the Candy Land tie-in. What a fun way to ring in the holiday! The entire Amish Candy Shop Mystery Series is excellent and I highly recommend them all.
The Wren in the Holly Library (Oak & Holly Cycle, Bk 1)
Author:
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Hardcover
Author:
Genre: Science Fiction & Fantasy
Book Type: Hardcover
Helpful Score: 1
This was a fun, interesting story. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where monsters arrived out of nowhere and a great war erupted. Finally a treaty was met and now monsters and humans live side by side even though not every side agrees on the deal.
Our main character, Kierse, makes a living from thieving and she is very good at it. That is until she breaks into the wrong home. From there she meets Graves, who is attractive yet intimidating figure. Instead of doing away with her for breaking in, he offers her a job. One that will test everything they believe in.
The characters were great. Kierse was loyal, fierce and fun to read. Graves was a good character as well but he was so secretive, it was hard getting settled down with him. The story was adventurous and never let up. There were some quite steamy scenes scattered in the book. I honestly did a lot of eye-rolling during this period but can see where some would really like it.
The story definitely had a bunch of entertainment and I look forward to book two.
Our main character, Kierse, makes a living from thieving and she is very good at it. That is until she breaks into the wrong home. From there she meets Graves, who is attractive yet intimidating figure. Instead of doing away with her for breaking in, he offers her a job. One that will test everything they believe in.
The characters were great. Kierse was loyal, fierce and fun to read. Graves was a good character as well but he was so secretive, it was hard getting settled down with him. The story was adventurous and never let up. There were some quite steamy scenes scattered in the book. I honestly did a lot of eye-rolling during this period but can see where some would really like it.
The story definitely had a bunch of entertainment and I look forward to book two.
| Reviews 1 to 12 of 12 |
Show
results per page.
|
Page: |
