Title: Master and God: A Novel of the Roman Empire. Author: Lindsey Davis.
The author of the popular Marcus Didius Falco mystery series does not disappoint with this detailed exploration of ancient Rome during the reign of the Emperor Domitian. Events are seen through the eyes of a young Praetorian Guard and a young woman who works as a hairdresser to the imperial family.
Fiction; rated 3 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous
Friday, June 22, 2012
Salvation on Sand Mountain
Title: Salvation on Sand Mountain. Author: Dennis Covington.
Takes reader inside snake-handler churches. While author ultimately rejects the practice, he allows himself to venture into the practice himself . . . driven by a deep desire to understand his forefather's faith.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Mary Crump.
Takes reader inside snake-handler churches. While author ultimately rejects the practice, he allows himself to venture into the practice himself . . . driven by a deep desire to understand his forefather's faith.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Mary Crump.
Hunger Games
Title: Hunger Games. Author: Suzanne Collins.
-- Clear description of characters and places
-- Strong hero in Katniss
-- Very strong emotions
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Philip Johnson
-- Clear description of characters and places
-- Strong hero in Katniss
-- Very strong emotions
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Philip Johnson
The Dictionary of Dreams and their Meanings
Title: The Dictionary of Dreams and their Meanings.
Author: Richard Craze
I liked that it was a very interesting and informative book about dreams. It discusses the history of dreams, theories, and how to better understand our own dreams.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Author: Richard Craze
I liked that it was a very interesting and informative book about dreams. It discusses the history of dreams, theories, and how to better understand our own dreams.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rachel
Hunger Games
Title: Hunger Games.
Author: Suzanne Collins
This book has great crossover appeal, survival and a back-to-the-future type feel, with a great heroine.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Amanda Lotito
Author: Suzanne Collins
This book has great crossover appeal, survival and a back-to-the-future type feel, with a great heroine.
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Amanda Lotito
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Candide
Title: Candide. Author: Jean de Voltaire.
Lent itself so well to Leonard Bernstein's musical interpretation. Voltaire satirizes his surrounding culture with words that cut like the thrust of an epee.
Fiction; rated ?
Reviewed by Walter Price
Lent itself so well to Leonard Bernstein's musical interpretation. Voltaire satirizes his surrounding culture with words that cut like the thrust of an epee.
Fiction; rated ?
Reviewed by Walter Price
A Storm of Swords
Title: A Storm of Swords, Volume 3 of The Song of Fire and Ice. Author: George R.R. Martin.
Full of action and adventure, this is the volume that is the best of the first three. Tragedy continues to plague Westeros as the battle for the Iron Throne continues. Kings and characters are slain while ancient magical forces are awoken. Meanwhile, the last Targaryen princess marches closer to Westeros, her power ever increasing. If you are A Game of Thrones fan, don't wait til next year to continue the adventure. Read the book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Pam W.
Full of action and adventure, this is the volume that is the best of the first three. Tragedy continues to plague Westeros as the battle for the Iron Throne continues. Kings and characters are slain while ancient magical forces are awoken. Meanwhile, the last Targaryen princess marches closer to Westeros, her power ever increasing. If you are A Game of Thrones fan, don't wait til next year to continue the adventure. Read the book!
Fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Pam W.
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