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Book: A Rose for Melinda
The article this week is about a book that I have read numerous times for its well-written and tear jerking qualities. Lurlene McDaniel will always go down as one of my favorite authors because she...
Book: The Adventures of Bottom the Basset Hound
Last week a reader of my column sent me a book to review. I would like to thank this person for the gift and suggestion. Bottom is a young basset hound who after she got into a bit of trouble, was...
Book: The Tenth Circle
I’ve heard many good things about Jodi Picoult so I thought that this week, I’d give her a try. I am greatly impressed by the way she writes. Her stories are both believable and interesting. Trixi...
Book: Go Ask Alice
For 35 years, this book has shown the true effects of drugs and the consequences that some actually do face. This is the diary of a drug addict. “Alice” was 14 years old when she had her first...
Book: Wake
This book, though odd in how it’s written, is actually really interesting and fun to read. Lisa McMann creates a compelling novel about a girl with an odd gift. Janie has never been normal. She has...
Book: Alaska Twilight
If you should desire it, this book is about facing your fears and overcoming your obstacles. Colleen Coble shows you how even when fear and dread overcome you. I’d recommend this book to adults...
Book: Good Girls
This book is a truly good book, just the right amount of drama and humor. Laura Ruby is one that I will definitely read again. Audrey is a straight A and all around good student, so when gorgeous boy...
Book: Marked
Vampires seem to be a very popular subject this year with writers. This week I’ve read yet another book about vampires and giving another rendition of them entirely. This one is from the view of a...
Book: This is How it Happened
Here is a book that will entertain the women out there who have been wronged by men. The author, Jo Barrett, creates a funny and interesting story of an angry woman who is ready for revenge. Madeline...
Morning Light
Yet another humorous and exciting book this week. Catherine Anderson has written many books but this is the first book I’ve read by her. The story line was immediately captivating. Loni McEwen has...
Book: City of Bones
This book is a fantasy that is so well written that it could be real. I love this author; Cassandra Clare, who is one to watch out for. This book is a page turner and very exciting read. Clary Fray...
Book: Feeling Sorry For Celia
This book is in an interesting format. It’s entirely letters and notes between a whole cast of interesting characters. It’s really an interesting book because it’s very humorous and...
Book: The Testament
The genre of this book is a little different from what I’m used to reading but I think that’s why I thought it was so good. This is the only book I’ve read that can be categorized as legal...
Book: SPEAK
I would use one word to describe this book: Interesting. This is the only book that I have read that is written in what seems to be a monolog format. Anderson writes the characters thoughts, what she...
Book: Nights in Rodanthe
Is it possible to fall in love in less then a week? Well if you are a little skeptical, once you read this book and witness the emotions that Nicholas Sparks bestows on you, you will think otherwise....
A Great and Terrible Beauty
This book has it all: the suspense, the drama, and even a hint of romance to go with it. This is the first book I’ve read by Libby Bray. It’s a success. Gamma Doyle has just arrived at Spence...
Vampire Academy
This book gives you a whole new idea of vampires. The vampire myths you’ve heard have all been changed. New species of vampires are invented. Richelle Mead is really fun and original. I would read...
Good Grief
This is the first book by this author that I have read, but judging on how good this book is I would read more. Lolly Winston can make a story seem likely and relatable. This book shows how a person d...
The Choice
Yet again another stunning novel by Nicholas Sparks who really knows how to pull on your heartstrings. I have found that with Nicholas Sparks’ novels you experience love through his eyes. This is on...