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I'm a reader who enjoys posting comments and recommendations about the books I read. You will not find a synopsis with my recommendations because you can just click on the book title for a link to www.goodreads.com for a synopsis and reviews by other readers. I prefer the 3 Reason format: the reason I chose to read it; the reason I liked (or disliked) the book; and the reason I recommend it.

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

The ConfessionThe Confession by John Grisham

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


I thought it was "Just OK Grisham" which is still a lot better than so many other writers. It will be hard to recommend to other readers for Grisham has written better and more entertaining legal thrillers.



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Monday, December 27, 2010

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

Worth Dying For (Jack Reacher Series #15)Worth Dying For by Lee Child

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


When my request for library copy became available, I immediately read #15 because I could not wait to see how Reacher got out of the last mess at the end of 61 Hours.

It took awhile for Mr. Child to work the explanation into this storyline but he did.

This book is another enjoyable read for fans of the series.



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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Stories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of ChristmasStories Behind the Best-Loved Songs of Christmas by Ace Collins

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


This book was a pleasant reading experience that can be read in small doses to enhance enjoyment of the holiday season.



If this review is similar to the last book by Ace Collins on which I commented,it is because Mr. Collins recycled much of his material in these two books, and he tells his stories in similar styles.







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25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever25 Days, 26 Ways to Make This Your Best Christmas Ever by Ace Collins

My rating: 2 of 5 stars


This book was a pleasant reading experience that can be read in small doses to enhance enjoyment of the holiday season.



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Friday, December 17, 2010

Running Blind (Jack Reacher Series, #4)Running Blind by Lee Child

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Just when I thought I had who-dunnit figured out and thought it was confirmed by the clues, Lee Child again twisted the plot.

Touche!



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Monday, December 13, 2010

Tripwire (Jack Reacher Series, #3)Tripwire by Lee Child

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


What a creepy villian and his henchmen! However hard reading about mental torture was, it was important for this reader to have the scenes of manipulating torture to people Reacher does not know and even more offstage violence to the two cops to really want this villan destroyed by Reacher.



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Monday, December 06, 2010

The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White MotherThe Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother by James McBride




I enjoyed the narration by Andre Braugher and Lainie Kazan so I recommend this for those who will listen to an audiobook. I'm not sure that I would have enjoyed reading this book as much as I enjoyed the audio version.



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