The 2016 Summer Reading Club has ended. Thank you to all who participated and those who wrote book and DVD reviews. Raffle tickets were drawn and the prize winners are:
1st prize - Theresa Hearney (Nook)
2nd prizes - Pat Sturm ($25 gift card to Applebee's)
Lydia Phillips ($25 gift card to Applebee's)
3rd prizes - Donna Sowul ($15 gift card to Panera Bread)
Rachel Ether ($15 gift card to Panera Bread)
Susan Roth ($15 gift card to Panera Bread)
Thanks again for making our Summer Reading Club a success. We hope you all will join the 2017 Adult Winter Reading Club, beginning in the first week of January.
Lindenhurst Memorial Library
Tuesday, August 16, 2016
Monday, August 15, 2016
Last Minute Travel Secrets
Title: Last Minute Travel Secrets: 121 Ingenious Tips to Endure Cramped Planes, Car Trouble, Awful Hotels, and Other Trips from Hell.
Author: Joey Green
Last Minute Travel Secrets has a wealth of information about surviving when traveling. It is the "necessity is the mother of invention". For example, one beach ball can be used as a pillow when you are stranded at an airport's waiting room. The ball is lightweight, small when deflated, and easy to carry.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Joan O'Brien
Author: Joey Green
Last Minute Travel Secrets has a wealth of information about surviving when traveling. It is the "necessity is the mother of invention". For example, one beach ball can be used as a pillow when you are stranded at an airport's waiting room. The ball is lightweight, small when deflated, and easy to carry.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Joan O'Brien
Friday, August 12, 2016
Devil in the Grove
Title: Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America.
Author: Gilbert King
A very well-written book about segregation in the South. Its main focus is the famous "Groveland Boys" case fought mainly by Thurgood Marshall as well as others. It took place in Florida where I didn't even realize segregation was so horrific. It gave me a whole new perspective of the horrible treatment of blacks in the Deep South. A very informative book, hard to read in spots because of the "horror" in it, but well worth it overall.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Gilbert King
A very well-written book about segregation in the South. Its main focus is the famous "Groveland Boys" case fought mainly by Thurgood Marshall as well as others. It took place in Florida where I didn't even realize segregation was so horrific. It gave me a whole new perspective of the horrible treatment of blacks in the Deep South. A very informative book, hard to read in spots because of the "horror" in it, but well worth it overall.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
I Can't Believe I'm Knitting
Title: I Can't Believe I'm Knitting (DVD)
A great source of knitting for beginners. It gives step-by-step instructions that are very easy to follow. Although I learned to knit about five years ago, I hadn't done any knitting in the past two years and this was a great brush-up course for me.
Rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
A great source of knitting for beginners. It gives step-by-step instructions that are very easy to follow. Although I learned to knit about five years ago, I hadn't done any knitting in the past two years and this was a great brush-up course for me.
Rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Thursday, August 11, 2016
My Life in Ruins
Title: My Life in Ruins (DVD)
A charming and comical film about a woman who feels stuck in her life and disconnected from her ancestral country. This soon changes as she goes on a tour of Greece where she finds her zest for life and love.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
A charming and comical film about a woman who feels stuck in her life and disconnected from her ancestral country. This soon changes as she goes on a tour of Greece where she finds her zest for life and love.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
Title: Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (DVD)
It's a very exciting movie that puts a modern twist on the classic Greek myths. The viewer follows Percy on his journey of discovering himself and his true potential while learning about trust, forgiveness, and believing in yourself.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
It's a very exciting movie that puts a modern twist on the classic Greek myths. The viewer follows Percy on his journey of discovering himself and his true potential while learning about trust, forgiveness, and believing in yourself.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Wednesday, August 10, 2016
An Untamed Heart
Title: An Untamed Heart
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Ingeborg loses the man she loves to death. Her mother suggests she go to America with a widower and his four-year-old son. She's not sure as she's still in love with her first love.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Ingeborg loses the man she loves to death. Her mother suggests she go to America with a widower and his four-year-old son. She's not sure as she's still in love with her first love.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Streams of Mercy
Title: Streams of Mercy
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Anji is recently widowed in Norway but returns to Blessings, North Dakota with her children. She meets a minister newly arrived in town. He wants to marry her but takes a job as a pastor in another state. The town is also hit with a bout of diphtheria. Who will survive and will Anji marry her pastor?
Great Christian book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Lauraine Snelling
Anji is recently widowed in Norway but returns to Blessings, North Dakota with her children. She meets a minister newly arrived in town. He wants to marry her but takes a job as a pastor in another state. The town is also hit with a bout of diphtheria. Who will survive and will Anji marry her pastor?
Great Christian book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
One Tuesday Morning
Title: One Tuesday Morning
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Story about two men. One a firefighter and one a businessman. They are both in the Twin Towers on September 11! Their identities get switched. One woman's husband is dead and one's alive. The one who's alive thinks he's the one who's dead and finds his family and God through the process.
Does he ever regain his memory of who he really is?
Great book, Christian theme.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Story about two men. One a firefighter and one a businessman. They are both in the Twin Towers on September 11! Their identities get switched. One woman's husband is dead and one's alive. The one who's alive thinks he's the one who's dead and finds his family and God through the process.
Does he ever regain his memory of who he really is?
Great book, Christian theme.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
The Icecutter's Daughter
Title: The Icecutter's Daughter
Author: Tracie Peterson
Merrill lives with her brother and father. Rurik arrives to join his uncle's carpentry business. She falls in love with him but his fiancee comes to town declaring she's pregnant and her brother who wants Rurik to marry his sister due to gambling debts. Does she marry him?
Christian book. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Tracie Peterson
Merrill lives with her brother and father. Rurik arrives to join his uncle's carpentry business. She falls in love with him but his fiancee comes to town declaring she's pregnant and her brother who wants Rurik to marry his sister due to gambling debts. Does she marry him?
Christian book. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Sweet Tomorrows
Title: Sweet Tomorrows
Author: Debbie Macomber
This book continues the story of the Rose Harbor Inn at Cedar Cove. We follow the love story between the owner, Jo Marie Rose, and the handyman named Mark. We also follow the story of a new guest named Emily, and her love story. This inn is said to have the power of healing for all who stay there. Read along, and find out.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Debbie Macomber
This book continues the story of the Rose Harbor Inn at Cedar Cove. We follow the love story between the owner, Jo Marie Rose, and the handyman named Mark. We also follow the story of a new guest named Emily, and her love story. This inn is said to have the power of healing for all who stay there. Read along, and find out.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
The Weekenders
Title: The Weekenders
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
This story is about a group of friends that gather together each summer at Belle Isle, North Carolina. The main character suffers a shocking loss. We follow her story as she has the support of her family and friends. We wait to see if the mystery of what happened to her gets solved.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Mary Kay Andrews
This story is about a group of friends that gather together each summer at Belle Isle, North Carolina. The main character suffers a shocking loss. We follow her story as she has the support of her family and friends. We wait to see if the mystery of what happened to her gets solved.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Getting On
Title: Getting On (DVD)
Senior citizen home where the movie takes place features the everyday lives there. I was bored.
Rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Senior citizen home where the movie takes place features the everyday lives there. I was bored.
Rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
300 Reasons to Love New York
Title: 300 Reasons to Love New York
Author: Marie-Joelle Parent
A book giving locations and places of important people and places in New York City.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Author: Marie-Joelle Parent
A book giving locations and places of important people and places in New York City.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Five Flights Up
Title: Five Flights Up (DVD)
Movie about a senior couple wanting to sell their apartment they have lived in since they first married to find out they are where they belong. The good part of the movie is how many friends they made where they are.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Movie about a senior couple wanting to sell their apartment they have lived in since they first married to find out they are where they belong. The good part of the movie is how many friends they made where they are.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Tuesday, August 9, 2016
The Odyssey
Title: The Odyssey
The graphic novel adaptation of Homer's classical novel, retells the story of Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War. The beautiful illustrations depict the story in great details.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
The graphic novel adaptation of Homer's classical novel, retells the story of Odysseus' journey home from the Trojan War. The beautiful illustrations depict the story in great details.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
The Joy of Less
Title: The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide: How to Declutter, Organize, and Simplify Your Life
Author: Francine Jay
Wonderful guide on how to declutter your home and therefore declutter your brain!
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Author: Francine Jay
Wonderful guide on how to declutter your home and therefore declutter your brain!
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
What Comes Next and How to Like It: A Memoir
Title: What Comes Next and How to Like It: A Memoir
Author: Abigail Thomas
A memoir that all can relate to regarding dealing with loss and coping.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Author: Abigail Thomas
A memoir that all can relate to regarding dealing with loss and coping.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
A Three Dog Life
Title: A Three Dog Life
Author: Abigail Thomas
A tough look at how life can change in an instant permanently. Very telling on how to move forward.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Author: Abigail Thomas
A tough look at how life can change in an instant permanently. Very telling on how to move forward.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Alex Cross's Trial
Title: Alex Cross's Trial
Author: James Patterson
If you're a Patterson/Alex Cross fan, it's a must read, because you learn a lot about the history of the Cross family, Also, if you liked To Kill a Mockingbird, you will enjoy this read.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Tina Santiago
Author: James Patterson
If you're a Patterson/Alex Cross fan, it's a must read, because you learn a lot about the history of the Cross family, Also, if you liked To Kill a Mockingbird, you will enjoy this read.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Tina Santiago
Tales of Beedle the Bard
Title: Tales of Beedle the Bard: a Wizarding Classic from the World of Harry Potter
Author: J.K. Rowling
Good supplement book to the Harry Potter series. Four individual tales with commentary by original book character Albus Dumbledore.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Philip Johnson
Author: J.K. Rowling
Good supplement book to the Harry Potter series. Four individual tales with commentary by original book character Albus Dumbledore.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Philip Johnson
Being Jazz
Title: Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen
Author: Jazz Jennings
Beautifully written memoir of Jazz's life ae a transgendered child. She is "wise beyond her years" and presents a very realistic look of her "journey" from infancy to high school. Should prove to be a helpful book for others who are getting through this struggle. (List of resources in back of book helpful!)
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
Author: Jazz Jennings
Beautifully written memoir of Jazz's life ae a transgendered child. She is "wise beyond her years" and presents a very realistic look of her "journey" from infancy to high school. Should prove to be a helpful book for others who are getting through this struggle. (List of resources in back of book helpful!)
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by E. Feynman
Compelling Evidence
Title: Compelling Evidence
Author: Steve Martini
Totally different ending than I expected. A great read if you like mysteries.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosemarie Parthe
Author: Steve Martini
Totally different ending than I expected. A great read if you like mysteries.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosemarie Parthe
Saturday, August 6, 2016
Unearthed
Title: Unearthed: Love, Acceptance, and Other Lessons from an Abandoned Garden
Author: Alexandra Risen
While I can appreciate her down to earth style of writing, I did not appreciate the use of profanity in the book. And, while I liked the idea of tying a recipe to a story, I found that they were recipes I wouldn't use.
Non-Fiction; rated 2 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Dishonorable Intentions
Title: Dishonorable Intentions
Author: Stuart Woods
This is a Stone Barrington book so I love that he is creating the story. It is an intense book but fast moving.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rose Parthe
Author: Stuart Woods
This is a Stone Barrington book so I love that he is creating the story. It is an intense book but fast moving.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rose Parthe
Shades of Blue
Title: Shades of Blue
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Brad is about to marry a girl he deeply loves. But he is tormented about a girlfriend he had at 18, got pregnant and they agreed to abort. He can't get married till he apologizes to her and makes peace with her. A three way triangle.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Brad is about to marry a girl he deeply loves. But he is tormented about a girlfriend he had at 18, got pregnant and they agreed to abort. He can't get married till he apologizes to her and makes peace with her. A three way triangle.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
The Pieces of Summer
Title: The Pieces of Summer
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Meredith's husband died months ago, or did he? She's pregnant with their first child. A friend from her past helps her with chores. She's uneasy as she worries what people will think. In the meantime, a man recovers and regains his strength but not his memory.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Meredith's husband died months ago, or did he? She's pregnant with their first child. A friend from her past helps her with chores. She's uneasy as she worries what people will think. In the meantime, a man recovers and regains his strength but not his memory.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
White Christmas Pie
Title: White Christmas Pie
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Will's father abandoned him sixteen years ago. He was left in the care of an Amish couple. He joined the Amish church and is engaged to be married. His father searches for Will. Will is having doubts about being married and having children. His father finds him and saves him after a buggy accident.
Will Will make peace with his dad?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Will's father abandoned him sixteen years ago. He was left in the care of an Amish couple. He joined the Amish church and is engaged to be married. His father searches for Will. Will is having doubts about being married and having children. His father finds him and saves him after a buggy accident.
Will Will make peace with his dad?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Halfway to Forever
Title: Halfway to Forever
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Hannah remarries after losing her daughter and husband to a drunk driver. They foster a little girl that they intend to adopt. A relative appears and they lose her -- or do they?
Her friend Jade lost a baby and is now pregnant again but finds she has a brain tumor. Does she recover and does her baby survive? Written with an uplifting Christian theme. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Karen Kingsbury
Hannah remarries after losing her daughter and husband to a drunk driver. They foster a little girl that they intend to adopt. A relative appears and they lose her -- or do they?
Her friend Jade lost a baby and is now pregnant again but finds she has a brain tumor. Does she recover and does her baby survive? Written with an uplifting Christian theme. Loved it.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Thursday, August 4, 2016
Monsters University
Title: Monsters University (DVD)
A wonderful movie that captures much of the charm of the original movie. It inspires you to believe in yourself, acknowledge your strengths, and realize that dreams can come true in unexpected ways.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
A wonderful movie that captures much of the charm of the original movie. It inspires you to believe in yourself, acknowledge your strengths, and realize that dreams can come true in unexpected ways.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Calendar Girls
Title: Calendar Girls (DVD)
An inspiring, uplifting and funny movie that encourages women to love and accept themselves for who they are. It shows that stepping out of your comfort zone can be well worth it if it's for a good cause.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
An inspiring, uplifting and funny movie that encourages women to love and accept themselves for who they are. It shows that stepping out of your comfort zone can be well worth it if it's for a good cause.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
The Heat
Title: The Heat (DVD)
The funniest police comedy with Melissa and Sandra playing two totally different personalities. You need to watch this for laughs.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
The funniest police comedy with Melissa and Sandra playing two totally different personalities. You need to watch this for laughs.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Breaking Away
Title: Breaking Away (DVD)
Breaking Away is about a Canadian East Indian hockey team trying to make it big as far as hockey is concerned. I like when they finally make the hockey playoffs.
Rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Breaking Away is about a Canadian East Indian hockey team trying to make it big as far as hockey is concerned. I like when they finally make the hockey playoffs.
Rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Good People
Title: Good People (DVD)
It's a movie full of action but bloody and torture of people even I had to turn my head. Good People is a movie about a couple who find money in their house after finding the tenant dead.
The best part is when things end happily! That's it, not giving you all the movie.
Rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
It's a movie full of action but bloody and torture of people even I had to turn my head. Good People is a movie about a couple who find money in their house after finding the tenant dead.
The best part is when things end happily! That's it, not giving you all the movie.
Rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Zathura
Title: Zathura (DVD)
This movie reminds me of Jumanji. It involves playing a game with events that come to life as one is transported to outer space and everything takes place there.
The best part was when one of the kids make a wish on a star for someone else's happiness.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
This movie reminds me of Jumanji. It involves playing a game with events that come to life as one is transported to outer space and everything takes place there.
The best part was when one of the kids make a wish on a star for someone else's happiness.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Chicken Little
Title: Chicken Little (DVD)
A cute movie basically about a chicken who got hit on the head by something he thought fell from the sky.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
A cute movie basically about a chicken who got hit on the head by something he thought fell from the sky.
Rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by LCP
Wednesday, August 3, 2016
Those Secrets We Keep
Title: Those Secrets We Keep
Author: Emily Liebert
This book is about three women that go on a girls' summer vacation. The main character is friends with the other two, who meet for the first time and also become fast friends. Each woman holds a secret and those secrets eventually come out. This was a great book about friendship, love, and summer vacation.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Emily Liebert
This book is about three women that go on a girls' summer vacation. The main character is friends with the other two, who meet for the first time and also become fast friends. Each woman holds a secret and those secrets eventually come out. This was a great book about friendship, love, and summer vacation.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Falling
Title: Falling
Author: Jane Green
This book explores the main character's life after she left a high profile banking job in New York City to re-locate to Connecticut. We follow her journey as she decides the next chapter in her life. It's a good read with love, romance, and friendships explored.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Author: Jane Green
This book explores the main character's life after she left a high profile banking job in New York City to re-locate to Connecticut. We follow her journey as she decides the next chapter in her life. It's a good read with love, romance, and friendships explored.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Donna S.
Lust & Wonder: A Memoir
Title: Lust & Wonder: A Memoir
Author: Augusten Burroughs
A continuation of his memoir. Not as good as his first memoir.
Non-Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Author: Augusten Burroughs
A continuation of his memoir. Not as good as his first memoir.
Non-Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Save Me
Title: Save Me
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Keeps you interested from the start. Reveals how deep the bond between mother and child is.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Author: Lisa Scottoline
Keeps you interested from the start. Reveals how deep the bond between mother and child is.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Dawn Meyer
Tuesday, August 2, 2016
Raised by Wolves
Title: Raised by Wolves
Author: Jennifer Barnes
Bryn is just your ordinary 15-year-old, except she was raised by the Alpha of a werewolf pack. Being human among werewolves is not an easy task and Bryn has to find where she fits in it all.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Jennifer Barnes
Bryn is just your ordinary 15-year-old, except she was raised by the Alpha of a werewolf pack. Being human among werewolves is not an easy task and Bryn has to find where she fits in it all.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Monday, August 1, 2016
Building Wealth with $50
Title: Building Wealth with $50: the 50 Best Dividend Stocks to Buy without a Broker
Author: Mkemo London
For the financially illiterate, like myself, Building Wealth with $50 is a good read. Reading is not too heavy, but covers all the jargon one would need to know in order to begin investing in the glossary. The book is out of date, but nonetheless covers the essentials for direct stock purchasing plan.
Non-Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Jordan
Author: Mkemo London
For the financially illiterate, like myself, Building Wealth with $50 is a good read. Reading is not too heavy, but covers all the jargon one would need to know in order to begin investing in the glossary. The book is out of date, but nonetheless covers the essentials for direct stock purchasing plan.
Non-Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Jordan
The Incomparable Honeybee and the Economics of Pollination
Title: The Incomparable Honeybee and the Economics of Pollination
Author: Reese Halter
There is no other than when it comes to The Incomparable Honeybee. Dr. Reese Halter makes a light but detailed covering on the honeybee - its functions and its service to humanity and the globe. With elements of chemistry, mathematics, history, earth science and social aspects. The Incomparable Honeybee is just stimulating enough to not drop the reader in a baffling technical drool. I highly recommend reading this book and Dr. Halter's message on the honeybee.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Jordan
Author: Reese Halter
There is no other than when it comes to The Incomparable Honeybee. Dr. Reese Halter makes a light but detailed covering on the honeybee - its functions and its service to humanity and the globe. With elements of chemistry, mathematics, history, earth science and social aspects. The Incomparable Honeybee is just stimulating enough to not drop the reader in a baffling technical drool. I highly recommend reading this book and Dr. Halter's message on the honeybee.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Jordan
NYPD Red
Title: NYPD Red
Author: James Patterson
James Patterson at his best! I just love the suspense action and twists and turns that he puts in his books. I love books about cops solving crimes and in NYPD Red James Patterson hits the nail on the head! Very good book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Diane Gaimaro
Author: James Patterson
James Patterson at his best! I just love the suspense action and twists and turns that he puts in his books. I love books about cops solving crimes and in NYPD Red James Patterson hits the nail on the head! Very good book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Diane Gaimaro
What We Find
Title: What We Find
Author: Robyn Carr
The main character, Maggie Sullivan, has a job as a neurosurgeon in Denver. She is currently in the middle of a malpractice lawsuit and unable to practice. She goes to Colorado and the Continental Divide to spend time de-stressing at Sullivan's Crossings, owned by her estranged father, Sully. While there her father and she reconnect. He has a heart attack and Maggie stays longer than she planned. She also finds love with one of the campers who is helping Sully. A story of hope and healing and family.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Author: Robyn Carr
The main character, Maggie Sullivan, has a job as a neurosurgeon in Denver. She is currently in the middle of a malpractice lawsuit and unable to practice. She goes to Colorado and the Continental Divide to spend time de-stressing at Sullivan's Crossings, owned by her estranged father, Sully. While there her father and she reconnect. He has a heart attack and Maggie stays longer than she planned. She also finds love with one of the campers who is helping Sully. A story of hope and healing and family.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Partly to Mostly Funny
Title: Partly to Mostly Funny: the Ultimate Weather Joke Book
Authors: Norm Dvoskin and John Malay
I loved watching Norm Dvoskin on Channel 12 News doing the weather forecast. He always told a joke that made me laugh, smile, or groan. Light summer reading. Very punny.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Authors: Norm Dvoskin and John Malay
I loved watching Norm Dvoskin on Channel 12 News doing the weather forecast. He always told a joke that made me laugh, smile, or groan. Light summer reading. Very punny.
Non-Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Lydia's Charm
Title: Lydia's Charm
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Lydia is Amish and moves to Charm with her five year old son. She lives with her mom and grandfather. Her grandfather and son die so she feels alone since she doesn't get along with her mom. She is courted by two men. One a widower with four mischievous children and one single man who is the only one of average height from a family that has dwarfism.
Who will she marry?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Lydia is Amish and moves to Charm with her five year old son. She lives with her mom and grandfather. Her grandfather and son die so she feels alone since she doesn't get along with her mom. She is courted by two men. One a widower with four mischievous children and one single man who is the only one of average height from a family that has dwarfism.
Who will she marry?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
The Silence of Winter
Title: The Silence of Winter
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Her husband is away learning a trade and Meredith finds herself pregnant. She finds out that on his way to the job her husband's bus hits a gas truck and explodes. But it wasn't her husband as he got beaten and robbed at the bus station and is now in a coma.
Does she find out he's alive and does he find out she's having a baby?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Her husband is away learning a trade and Meredith finds herself pregnant. She finds out that on his way to the job her husband's bus hits a gas truck and explodes. But it wasn't her husband as he got beaten and robbed at the bus station and is now in a coma.
Does she find out he's alive and does he find out she's having a baby?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
The Hope of Spring
Title: The Hope of Spring
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Meredith is Amish and trying to get over the loss of her husband. She is expecting their first child in three months. While her husband is in a coma in another town with no ID as he was robbed. She has a friendship with a man from her past as he thinks she's a widow.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Meredith is Amish and trying to get over the loss of her husband. She is expecting their first child in three months. While her husband is in a coma in another town with no ID as he was robbed. She has a friendship with a man from her past as he thinks she's a widow.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
A Revelation in Autumn
Title: A Revelation in Autumn
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Meredith (an Amish widow) is becoming closer to Jonah. He loves her and her new baby son. He starts to court her and maybe marry her. But her husband is starting to remember his past. Can he remember in time?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Wanda Brunstetter
Meredith (an Amish widow) is becoming closer to Jonah. He loves her and her new baby son. He starts to court her and maybe marry her. But her husband is starting to remember his past. Can he remember in time?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Dreams on Ice
Title: Dreams on Ice
Author: Beverly Lewis
Diane dreams of becoming an Olympic skater. Her dreams are dashed when her father decides to move to Colorado. She now has no coach. She tries to adjust and meets people that help her reach her dream.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Beverly Lewis
Diane dreams of becoming an Olympic skater. Her dreams are dashed when her father decides to move to Colorado. She now has no coach. She tries to adjust and meets people that help her reach her dream.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
A Perfect Match
Title: A Perfect Match
Author: Beverly Lewis
Heather and her brother have been ice dancing for years. She really wants to be a free skater but doesn't know how to tell her brother. She does and he gets another partner and she gets to free skate.
Does it work out for her or will her brother take her back as an ice skating partner?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Beverly Lewis
Heather and her brother have been ice dancing for years. She really wants to be a free skater but doesn't know how to tell her brother. She does and he gets another partner and she gets to free skate.
Does it work out for her or will her brother take her back as an ice skating partner?
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Being Jazz
Title: Being Jazz: My Life as a (Transgender) Teen
Author: Jazz Jennings
When Jazz became six years old she was finally allowed to express herself as a girl (in a boy's body). She's had to cope with not being allowed to use the girls' bathroom, not playing on a girls' soccer team, etc.
Jazz has a loving family that supports her. Now she's in her teenage years which brings more physical, social, and emotional challenges. She writes how she copes with these challenges.
Good book. I am Jazz is on TLC TV network.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Jazz Jennings
When Jazz became six years old she was finally allowed to express herself as a girl (in a boy's body). She's had to cope with not being allowed to use the girls' bathroom, not playing on a girls' soccer team, etc.
Jazz has a loving family that supports her. Now she's in her teenage years which brings more physical, social, and emotional challenges. She writes how she copes with these challenges.
Good book. I am Jazz is on TLC TV network.
Non-Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Runaway Mistress
Title: Runaway Mistress
Author: Robyn Carr
Jennifer has a rich boyfriend but when she thinks he killed his wife she runs away. She has a makeover and new name. She becomes a waitress in a small town and meets true friends and a policeman that she falls in love with. Good book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
Author: Robyn Carr
Jennifer has a rich boyfriend but when she thinks he killed his wife she runs away. She has a makeover and new name. She becomes a waitress in a small town and meets true friends and a policeman that she falls in love with. Good book.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Susan Roth
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