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- Personal Finance Tips For You by Nocita Carter
[Book-Reviews:Personal-Finance] This is an excellent resource guild for young people just starting a career. The book gives many tips on how to deal with your personal finances in tough economic times. Older people can also learn a few things from this book too!
- Why Should You Read Book Reviews?
[Book-Reviews] A book review is one person's view of what they thought of a book they have read. After you read book reviews, you are likely to get several opinions. You might get some that rave about how enjoyable the book was to read. You will get others who might disagree and point out what they did not like regarding this very same book.
- Dare to Die by Carolyn Hart - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Annie tries not to get involved in the investigation but it is so hard for her to do. When Max and Annie are in danger they feel it is time to get involved.
- Max by James Patterson - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Max is the fifth book in this series with Maximum Ride and her flock. In the last book, The Final Warning, the flock was working on global warming.
- Secrets to Happiness by Sarah Dunn - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] The cover of this book really caught my eye and made me want to read this novel. The funny thing is the dog on the cover is not even in this book! Anyway, the cover is simply adorable and animal lovers will appreciate it.
- All the Colors of Darkness by Peter Robinson - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] What does Orthello have to do with this new Peter Robinson mystery? When you find out, you will discover that Peter Robinson is a very clever writer.
- Lethal Legacy by Linda Fairstein - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Tina Barr, librarian, is assaulted by a man seen running from her apartment by a neighbor. The strange thing is he is dressed in a firefighter suit. Why? Why does Tina disappear before she is examined in the emergency room?
- Blood and Bone by William Lashner - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Did Kyle's father really die of a heart attack? Kyle is being stalked by the Philadelphia Mob Boss and is being offered "hush money" by a U.S. Senator. Why? What is going on?
- Sundays at Tiffany's by James Patterson - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Have you ever had an imaginary friend as a child? If so, you will find this book a very entertaining read.
- In the Shadow of the Master - Edited by Michael Connelly - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] The purpose of this book is to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Edgar Allan Poe's birth. The book is a collection of the best of Poe's tales dealing with mystery and death. I'm sure we can recall the titles like The Raven, The Tell-Tale Heart and The Pit and the Pendulum.
- Nemesis by Jo Nesbo Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Nemesis begins with a startling surprise and does not let up throughout the 500 pages in this book. During a bank robbery, the manager is given only twenty-five seconds to fill a bag with money. The bag was not full within the twenty-five seconds and the hostage was executed.
- Beat the Reaper by Josh Bazell Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Whether it is a secret in your past or a skeleton in your closet, they usually come back to haunt you! Peter was raised by his grandparents. One day he found them brutally murdered.
- Never Tell a Lie by Hallie Ephron - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] You will never look at a garage sale the same again after reading Never Tell A Lie. David and his pregnant wife, Ivy, decide to hold a garage sale as a means of getting rid of items left in the attic by the previous owner of their home. Melinda, who is someone from their high school past, stops by at the sale.
- A Matter of Justice by Charles Todd - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] If someone is determined to get revenge, they will do it no matter how long it might take. A Matter of Justice begins with an English soldier committing acts of violence against his own soldiers. He and the other person working with him later go on and end up doing quite well in the field of banking.
- Chimney & Co - The Poetic Story of a Family Cat By Pamela Douglas - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Pets] Who is Chimney? He is a family cat and he is telling his story in poetic form in the book "Chimney & Co". Chimney starts the poems at a time when he was very young and they continue up through his mature years.
- Hyam the Cat Who Talked Too Much By Pamela Douglas
[Book-Reviews:Pets] This book is a book of poems about Hyam, a cat who is an actor. The poems are well suited for any age level, including adults.
- The Paper Bag Christmas by Kevin Alan Milne Book Review
[Book-Reviews] This is a wonderful book that will help people remember and appreciate the true meaning of Christmas. One word of warning - have a tissue ready.
- Ghost at Work by Carolyn Hart Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Bailey Ruth Raeburn returns to earth as a ghostly sleuth in order to help solve a crime. Is she successful?
- ReBecoming - The Way of Opportunity by J.R. Maxon
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] Can we control our destiny? After reading ReBecoming, you will be convinced that you can and will do so in the future.
- Against Medical Practice by James Patterson and Hal Friedman Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] This book is a true story of Cory who suffers from a terrible disease. It's almost beyond comprehension to think that after thirteen doctors and approximately sixty medications, Cory's symptoms were still unchecked.
- Testimony by Anita Shreve Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] The headmaster of a private school is handed a videotape by his secretary. What is on the tape? He was shocked when he viewed the tape. What does this mean to everyone involved?
- The Mercedes Coffin by Faye Kellerman Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Two execution type murders occur fifteen years apart. They appear to be very similar. Could they be related?
- Pieces of My Heart by Robert J Wagner Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Biographies-Memoirs] This is a must read book for any Robert Wagner fan. He has written a memoir about the six decades of his very entertaining life.
- The Decade of Blind Dates by Richard Alther Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Peter Bauman is a gay, divorced painter. Now, at the age of 45, he is looking for someone to be his soul mate.
- How to Deal With Grief
[Home-and-Family:Death-Dying] What is grief? How do we deal with the loss of someone close to us? It is not an easy task.
- Rules of Deception by Christopher Reich
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Did Dr. Jonathan Ransom, a surgeon for Doctors-Without-Borders, really know his wife? Apparently not!
- The Bourne Sanction by Eric Van Lustbader
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Eric Van Lusbader has been doing an excellent job with Robert Ludlum's "Bourne" series. The Bourne Sanction is not exception.
- Ready For the Defense by Mike Langan Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Hank Fisher can never say his life is dull. After all, there is the time when he was assaulted in court. Then there is his mother who is pressuring him to get married. She was starting to wonder if he was gay.
- The Last Oracle by James Rollins Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Commander Gray Pierce, a Sigma Force leader, is walking across the DC Mall when a homeless man heads toward him. Thinking that the man wanted money, he gets out his wallet. Just as he was about to hand him a twenty-dollar bill, Gray noticed that the man's hand was not empty. There was a strange looking coin in it. He was surprised because it was the first time a homeless man tried to pay him.
- Mercy Street by Mariah Stewart
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] On a spring evening four high school students, three boys and a girl, met at a park in Conroy, Pennsylvania. The next day two of the boys are found shot to death. The third boy and the girl disappear. There are no leads as to their whereabouts. The Chief of Police begins to wonder whether they are victims or if they participated in the shooting.
- Things to Do When Visiting a Casino
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Casino-Gambling] There are many other things to do in a casino besides gambling. Here are a few tips to keep you busy.
- Money Management and Self-Discipline in the Casino
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Casino-Gambling] Money management is very important when you are going to the casino. Here are a few tips on self-discipline.
- Hit and Run by Lawrence Block
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Hit and Run is a real thriller and one of the best books I have read in a long time. Lawrence Block is a master at the thriller!
- The First 30 Days - Your Guide to Any Change by Ariane DeBonvoisin
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] To most people, change can be stressful. Think about how many changes you have gone through in your life. Change is something we cannot avoid. This book is a guide to help you through change with as little stress as possible.
- The Murder Notebook by Jonathan Santlofer
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Nate Rodriguez has a special ability. As a result, he is assigned to a task force investigating several murders in New York City.
- Loose Girl by Kerry Cohen
[Book-Reviews:Biographies-Memoirs] Kerry was only eleven when her parents divorced. She longed for attention and it did not take her very long to figure out how to get it - by using her body to lure boys and men. Kerry's mother left home to pursue her dream of becoming a doctor.
- The Organ Grinder and the Monkey by Sam Moffie Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] This is a very interesting novel about three protagonists, very different from each other, who share something in common. The reader will follow their intriguing journey.
- Aquarium Fish Species
[Pets:Fish] There are many important decisions to make before going shopping to buy fish. Be sure to make several decisions before you go to the pet store.
- Knowledge Is Power Series - The Beginning By Ronnie Gale Turbane
[Book-Reviews:Business] This is an excellent guide for anyone seeking employment. It will also be a valuable resource for managers or facilitators.
- A Guitar And A Pen Edited By Robert Hicks
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] When you think about it, a songwriter is really a natural at writing a short story. After all, a song does tell us a story - especially country songs.
- The Painter From Shanghai By Jennifer Cody Epstein
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] The Painter from Shanghai is a story of fiction based on the life of painter Pan Yuliang. Xiuqing is an orphan and left in the care of her uncle who has an opium habit. He told Xiuqing that they are going on a boat trip.
- Does Your Dog Exhibit Bad Behavior?
[Pets:Dogs] Does your dog have bad behavior? Here is an article and resources to help you with this behavior.
- The Body in the Gallery by Katherine Hall Page
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Through Patsy's urging, Faith agreed to take over the café at the museum. Strange things begin to happen. It doesn't take Faith very long to realize that the Aleford's Ganley Art Museum is not what it is cracked up to be.
- Swap By Sam Moffie
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] I'm sure you have all heard stories about two couples who feel they would be better off and/or have more in common if they switched partners. Well, hold on to your seats because that is what Sheldon is up to!
- Frenemies by Megan Crane - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Just imagine how you would feel if you walked in on your boyfriend kissing your friend. That is what happened to Augusta Curtis, better known as Gus. Everything seemed to be going great for Gus.
- Beer Stein Collecting
[Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] A beer stein can be made of many different materials including pewter, silver, wood, porcelain, earthenware, stoneware or glass. You can usually tell a modern stein because it will have a hinged lid. The German terms for steins are as follows: A stein is called a Steinkrug, if it is stoneware, or Glaskrug if it is made of glass.
- The Wrestler From Montreal by Arnold Holtzman
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] How important is a heritage left by a dying mother to her two sons? This is a very moving story that will show the reader just how important this heritage came to be.
- The 7 And A Half Habits of Highly Humorous People by David M Jacobson
[Book-Reviews:Comics-Humor] Where would we be without humor in the world? Would you want to live in a world without humor? I don't think so!
- Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] What are good friends? When someone says to you "Let's be friends forever" do you take it seriously?
- Changing History by How Kuf
[Book-Reviews:Philosophy] Can our present actions change the past and create the future? - the author makes this statement. Just think about that for a moment before you even start reading this book.
- Unlocking the Mystery To Skin Color By Thienna
[Book-Reviews:Health-Mind-Body] Why do men tend to have darker skin than women? Why do the poorest countries have the darkest people? Why do some African American celebrities seem to get lighter over time? Why do I have a tan even when I do not go out in the sun?
- The Crazy School by Cornelia Read Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Educational-Science] Who really needs the help at this school? Is it the students or the staff?
- Beginner's Greek by James Collins
[Book-Reviews:Travel-Leisure] I am sure that anyone who has ever traveled by airplane has often wondered about whom the passenger would be sitting next to him or her for several hours. Will it be someone you like? Will it be some you dislike?
- Manhattan Serenade by Joseph Steven
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Things were not going very well for NYPD Lieutenant James Moran. He had been through a failed marriage when his wife decided to "redefine" herself in California. For the next four years he lived a very lonely life.
- Leaves of Elvis' Garden by Larry Geller Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] Most people know that Elvis Presley was a great spiritual believer. What most people don't realize is just how deep his beliefs go!
- A Book Review Of A Pale Horse By Charles Todd
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] What happens when five boys make plans to raise the devil? You will be surprised!
- Soldier's Heart by Elizabeth D Samet
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] A professor's feeling of accomplishment as her students go off to war and keep in touch from the war zone. Elizabeth Samet, a civilian professor, teaches English at West Point. She began teaching there in 1997.
- Gods Behaving Badly by Marie Phillips
[Book-Reviews:Spirituality-Religion] Just imagine how it would be if the Greek Gods were around today living in our modern world. Through the imagination of Marie Phillips we are taken along for a ride to see what it would be like.
- Watchman by Ian Rankin
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Is Miles Flint the Watchman or is he the one being watched? Watchman was published in Britain in 1988 and is now available in the United States for the first time.
- Soaring Soul by Sonja D Szimon
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] Soaring Soul is a unique read that will make you do some thinking! This author uses metaphysics to make many points about her theories on several different subjects. Some of the subjects discussed are: Genesis, The Misunderstanding, Fear, The Dream, Envy, Loneliness, Power and many more.
- Come On Down by Stan Blits - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Non-Fiction] Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at The Price is Right? Well, this is the book for you.
- The Poet's Corner by John Lithgow - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Poetry-Playscripts] John Lithgow was raised on poetry. His grandmother would recite epic poems from memory and his father would read funny versus to him. This book is a great introduction to poetry for someone new to this area and it is also an excellent read for those who are seasoned poetry readers.
- Should Old Acquaintance Be Dead by Jean Sheldon - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] The 25th High School Reunion is one that Detective Kerry Grant will never forget! The year was 1981. Kerry was a student at Pulaski High School. She had made arrangements to meet Shayna so they could work on the new stage set.
- Creation In Death By J.D. Robb Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Everyone hoped he had disappeared for good or better yet was dead. No such luck! The Groom was back. Not only does he return to where it all started but The Groom came back for a reason.
- Double Cross by James Patterson Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Two killers - do they combine forces to go after the one man they would like as their next victim - Alex Cross? Alex Cross is enjoying his life now. He has a new girlfriend, Detective Brianna Stone, and things couldn't get much better. The nice quiet life did not last too long for Alex.
- Stone Cold by David Baldacci Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Has Oliver Stone met his match in Harry Finn? You will have to read "Stone Cold" to find the answer.
- Try Dying by James Scott Bell
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Was Jacquelyn Dwyer killed in a freak accident or was she murdered? Tyler, her fiancee, is determined almost to be point of being obsessed to find out the truth.
- Sweetheart Deal By Claire Matturro Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Lilly, an attorney, has a mother who is a little strange. Now she must take on her mother as a client because she is accused of shooting a man.
- Cat Deck The Halls By Shirley Rosseau Murphy Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Joe Grey, Feline P.I. and his friends Dulcie and Kit are just too smart for the bad guys. Why? They have a great sense of smell and can track down what they are looking for much faster than any human.
- Last Rituals by Yrsa Sigurdardottir Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] This book starts off in a way that will really make the reader pay attention. The good thing is that the author does an excellent job of continuing with this fast paced storyline that does not let up throughout the book.
- Hitman by Parnell Hall Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Stanley Hastings is not your normal private eye. In fact, he doesn't even carry a gun. Why would Martin Kessler, a hitman, want to hire Stanley?
- The Almost Moon By Alice Sebold
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] When a situation becomes unbearable, the unthinkable can happen. That is what happened to Helen Knightly. It does not take very long for the terrible act to happen. Helen's mother, Clair, had dementia. Even before dementia, her mother was always very domineering.
- Blonde Faith By Walter Mosley
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] It is hard to envision Easy Rawlings as being down and out but this is how he appears in Walter Mosley's latest novel. In Blonde Faith, we see a very different Easy Rawlings compared to the man we know. His emotional state comes through loud and clear. Things have not been going very well for Easy and his feeling of depression is not getting any better.
- The Wheel of Darkness by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] The stolen artifact has a special power that can bring about the end of the world. Who has it now?
- Still Summer by Jacquelyn Mitchard Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Can "friendship" take on a whole new meaning when a catastrophe occurs? Tracy, Olivia, Holly and Janis were known as the Godmothers back in high school. It is now twenty-five years later and their friendship still remains strong. While Tracy, Janis and Holly went on after high school to live a "normal" life, Olivia married a wealthy Italian.
- The Way Some People Die - By Ross MacDonald
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] What has happened to Galley? Did she run away with someone or meet foul play?
- A Killer's Kiss by William Lashner Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Has Julia come back to Victor Carl because she really loves him or is she setting him up to take the blame for something she has done? Just how far would would go for love?
- Don't Make A Scene by Valerie Block - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Diane Kurasik is approaching her fortieth birthday. If that isn't bad enough to face, she is now being forced from her inexpensive Manhattan apartment. What happens as she tries to find a new apartment?
- The Burnt House by Faye Kellerman Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Is it possible that a terrorist attack has taken place? Could this be a smaller version of the 9/11 terrorist attack or is it something else?
- Dead Connection by Alafair Burke Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] New York now has a serial killer in its midst. Several women have been murdered and the strange thing is the killer always leaves a clue behind. Why?
- Slip and Fall by Nick Santora - Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] What does it take for an honest man to get involved in something scrupulous? Robert Principe's father is a hardworking blue-collar man who put his son through law school.
- North River by Pete Hamill Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Dr. Delaney always dreamed of becoming a surgeon but due to injuries received during the war that was not possible. What is he doing now?
- The Quickie By James Patterson And Michael Ledwidge
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Lies and deceit can do many things to a person. It certainly did to Lauren Stillwell.
- Not A Happy Camper By Mindy Schneider
[Book-Reviews] Have you ever attended a summer camp? If so, this book is bound to bring back some memories for you.
- 100 Ways to Create Wealth by Steve Chandler and Sam Beckford Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Business] If we don't try to achieve what we really want in life, how do we know whether or not we will succeed? 100 Ways to Create Wealth will give you some excellent suggestions - 100 of them!
- The Last Nightingale by Anthony Flacco Book Review
[Book-Reviews:History] The Last Nightingale blends a historical novel with fiction and is loaded with suspense.
- The Flip Side by Flip Flippen Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Self-Help] Be the best that you can be. How? There are several ways. Flip Flippen is the head of the Flippen Group which is one of the fastest growing corporate training companies in the U.S. This book is loaded with ways to help you do just that!
- Stealing the Dragon by Tim Maleeny Book Review
[Book-Reviews:SciFi-Fantasy-Horror] A cargo ship has run aground on Alcatraz Island. Normally, this would not be anything out of the ordinary. This time it was very different! Stealing the Dragon will have you turning the pages to find out!
- Alex Unlimited Volume I - The Vosarak Code by Dan Jolley Book Review
[Book-Reviews:SciFi-Fantasy-Horror] Alexandra can do something extraordinary. She can summon parallel-dimension versions of herself. There is one problem - she is sick and tired of not getting any of the credit for everything she does.
- Identity Murder by Jean Sheldon Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Kerry Grant of the Chicago Police Department is a computer whiz. She goes undercover to teach the mob some computer skills. What happens when she is caught hacking into their computer?
- Blue Springs by Peter Rennebohm Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Charlie Nash is really looking forward to a hunting trip with his father and dog, Taffy. What he thought would be a good time with his Dad turns out to be a nightmare!
- Altared Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Short-Stories] If you have ever been through the stress of planning a wedding, you will enjoy this book.
- Straits of Fortune by Anthony Gagliano Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Mysteries-Thrillers] Is the offer Jack is made too good to be true? Who can he trust?
- Wish You Well by David Baldacci Audiobook Review
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] It can only take a moment to change your life and that is what happened to two young children, Lou Cardinal and her younger brother, Oz.
- Killing Che by Chuck Pfarrer
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Killing Che has plenty of action and moves at a breathtaking pace.
- Black Hats by Patrick Culhane
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] Can you imagine Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson on one side and Al Capone on the other? That is exactly what happens in this exhilarating novel by Patrick Culhane.
- Cover Girl Confidential by Beverly Bartlett Book Review
[Book-Reviews:Womens] Addison had everything she wanted but something went wrong? What was it?
- Boomsday by Christopher Buckley
[Book-Reviews:Fiction] How would you react if you worked very hard to get accepted into Yale and then discovered that your father squandered your tuition money on a dot.com business?
- Hiking for Fun
[Recreation-and-Sports] Hiking can be fun for the entire family. It is a recreational activity everyone can join in and have fun together.
- How to Write a Book Review
[Writing-and-Speaking:Book-Marketing] Important facts to remember when writing a book review
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