Update: Due to be released in paperback on September 23, 2014 with new cover! [simpleazon-image align="left" asin="B00BXKY6VA" locale="us" height="160" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51N3ExPJfxL._SL160_.jpg" width="106"][simpleazon-link asin="B00BXKY6VA" locale="us"]The Banks of Certain Rivers[/simpleazon-link] by Jon Harrison My rating: 4 of 5 … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Banks of Certain Rivers by Jon Harrison
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Book Review: The Natural by Bernard Malamud
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0374502005" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41A0lhBmB7L.jpg" width="332"]>[simpleazon-link asin="0374502005" locale="us"]The Natural[/simpleazon-link]> by Bernard Malamud My rating: 4 of 5 stars From a literary standpoint, The Natural is a fine novel. The imagery sets the dark, unsettling tone that … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Natural by Bernard Malamud
Book Review: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson My rating: 4 of 5 stars I hate science, but thanks to Bill Bryson, I devoured a 500 page book about it. Humorous anecdotes, eccentric scientists, fascinating footnotes, and a delightful way with words and images that engage and amuse. Bryson writes to the reader who comes to the table with no aptitude for science just a … [Read more...] about Book Review: A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
Book Review: The Likeness (Dublin Murder Squad Book 2) by Tana French
The Likeness by Tana French My rating: 5 of 5 stars Brilliant mystery and suspense! The storyline is inventive and captivating. The characters have depth and come to life on the page. French has a magnificent way with words, deftly painting images fraught with tension. I also appreciated the snarky humor and authentic Irish dialogue. A compulsively readable … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Likeness (Dublin Murder Squad Book 2) by Tana French
Book Review: One Plus One by Jojo Moyes
[simpleazon-image align="left" asin="0525426582" locale="us" height="500" src="http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51I0E1YP-tL.jpg" width="331"][simpleazon-link asin="0525426582" locale="us"]One Plus One: A Novel[/simpleazon-link] by Jojo Moyes My rating: 4 of 5 stars Basically, what you'd expect from a romantic comedy but more character driven than plot driven. Initially, … [Read more...] about Book Review: One Plus One by Jojo Moyes