Blood Hound by James Osiris Baldwin My rating: 3 of 5 stars I usually start a review with a short, spoiler free synopsis of the book's plot, but as much as I tried, I couldn't put one together for this book. Not that there wasn't one, but it seemed to take a back seat to … Continue reading Friday Review: Blood Hound (Hound of Eden #1) by James Osiris Baldwin
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Friday Review: Chill Out, Fido! by Nan Kene Arthur
Chill Out Fido!: How to Calm Your Dog by Nan Kene Arthur My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book was recommended to me when I needed some tips on helping my dog to calm down and behave in a less hyperactive way. The book is organized into two parts. The first talks about the … Continue reading Friday Review: Chill Out, Fido! by Nan Kene Arthur
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Friday Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The Time Traveler's Wife by Audrey Niffenegger My rating: 2 of 5 stars This book was quite the sensation when it first came out, and has gotten many very positive reviews. I just can't understand why. I found it boring and tedious, with a one-dimensional plot that just restated itself over and over. The premise … Continue reading Friday Review: The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
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Friday Review: American Fairy Tales: From Rip Van Winkle to The Rootabaga Stories (Compiled) by Neil Philip
American Fairy Tales: From Rip Van Winkle to the Rootabaga Stories by Neil Philip My rating: 4 of 5 stars Twelve stories penned by American authors such as Nathaniel Hawthorne, Louisa May Alcott, Washington Irving, Carl Sandburg, and others. The stories are all uniquely American in some way, and many depart from the familiar European … Continue reading Friday Review: American Fairy Tales: From Rip Van Winkle to The Rootabaga Stories (Compiled) by Neil Philip
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Friday Review: I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (and Misunderstood) Pet by Ken Foster
I'm a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America's Most Beautiful (and Misunderstood) Pet by Ken Foster My rating: 5 of 5 stars I will admit to being prejudiced toward liking this book from the start. I love pit bulls. I own a pit mix. Every pittie I've known has been a sweet, lovable clown. I expected … Continue reading Friday Review: I’m a Good Dog: Pit Bulls, America’s Most Beautiful (and Misunderstood) Pet by Ken Foster
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Friday Review: Against the Light by Dave Duncan
Against the Light by Dave Duncan My rating: 3 of 5 stars The Woodbridge family are worshippers of the Mother, an old faith that has been supplanted by the Children of the Light. The followers of the old faith are endowed with various talents which enable them to influence the actions of others, seem invisible, … Continue reading Friday Review: Against the Light by Dave Duncan
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Friday Review: My Reading Challenge
I do the Goodreads reading challenge every year. It's not a set list or anything like that. You just decide how many books you want to read this year, and then track them at the site. The way I work it is, I set a goal, and if I reach that goal by the end … Continue reading Friday Review: My Reading Challenge
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Friday Review: Floor 21: Descent by Jason Luthor
To read my review of the the first book in the series, Floor 21, go here. FLOOR 21: Descent by Jason Luthor My rating: 4 of 5 stars Floor 21: Descent picks up where Floor 21 left off. The remnants of humanity, or at least all that we know of, are living in what is … Continue reading Friday Review: Floor 21: Descent by Jason Luthor
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Friday Review: Grave Measures (Grave Report #2) by R.R. Virdi
Grave Measures by R.R. Virdi My rating: 3 of 5 stars Vincent Graves is back. This time, he wakes up in the body of Charles, who is in a mental institution. All Vincent knows, as usual, is that Charles is dead (otherwise Vincent would not be inhabiting his body) and that his death was caused … Continue reading Friday Review: Grave Measures (Grave Report #2) by R.R. Virdi
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Friday Review: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer My rating: 3 of 5 stars Yes, it's a kids' book. Middle grade, I believe, although I am no expert on categorizing children's books. Hey, I have a lower grades book on my reading list, too. If it intrigues me, I'm going to read it. And the thing that intrigued … Continue reading Friday Review: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
