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  • 15 and 16

    Posted by Julie Woo, 12 months ago

    15 - Irish Girls About Town - Maeve Binchy. This is a collection of short stories by female Irish writers, including my favorite author, Marian Keyes. The book was alright not spectacular though.

    16 - I've Got Your Number - Sophie Kinsella. This is a light fun chick lit novel that I read in one day. If you like funny romantic novels you will enjoy this one.

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    Posted by Robert Augustine, 12 months ago

    - Robert Ballard's Titanic

    - By Robert Ballard


    My first book for 2012 was an amazing read. It is about Robert Ballard and his journey to find the most famous ship wreck of all time, the Titanic. The story of the Titanic takes place on April 14 1912. She is the largest passenger steamship in the world at the time, and was quoted as to be unsinkable. On her maiden voyage from Southhampton to New York City, at 11:40 pm, she hits an iceberg and sinks to the bootton of the ocean, and takes with her 1500 souls to their watery graves. 74 years after the sinking Robert Ballard finds the wreck of the great ocean liner, 2 miles down on the bottom of the North Altantic ocean. Robert brings back some of the most amazing pictures of the Titanic in her final resting place. The book tells his story of his search, his recovery and his preservation of the world's most historic ship.

    A book trailer Spoof or mini mockumentary

    Posted by Joanna, 12 months ago

    Charity mentioned in a post that she had read a book after watching a book trailer and at that point I had not heard of book trailers but since then I saw one on The Bone Cage which was done in fun and I know the participants in the filming had a lot of fun.

    A spoof trailer on The Bone Cage. Watch to the very end for final punch line!"

    Below is the link to the video on U Tube

    I thought it was very funny

    www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiLEsAjWv1w&feature=player_embedded

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    #36 -- The Guardian -- A great book by Canadian Author that I believe Many of you will enjoy!!!!

    Posted by Joanna, 12 months ago

    36. The Guardians by Andrew Pyper. CANADIAN [9] - - For all of you who like scary stories this is the one you should read this year.

    A gripping novel of psychological suspense about four men [Trevor, Randy, Ben and Car]l haunted by a secret from childhood.

    As noted on the back cover it is being developed for a feature film, hurry and read the book before the film comes out. I picked this up and did not put it down until the book was finished.

    I highly recommend The Guardian and it has the added bonus of being written by a Canadian ; I plan to read his earlier novels - - 4 ½ Stars

  • # 26 to 35 --Catching up on Postings

    Posted by Joanna, 12 months ago

    26. Good Faith by Jane Smiley - - The seduction of average America taken in by the dream of a big win be it in Real Estate or Gold. How easily one can be taken in / deceived by the big talker with a bigger dream. Written in 2003 - - 3 STARS
    27. A Case of Exploding Mangos by Mohammed Hanif - - A plane with Pakistan’s Military Dictator and an USA Ambassador among its passengers crashes and Under Officer Ali Shigri takes us through the events leading up to the crash as well as the possible causes (one might be a case of exploding Mangos) 4 STARS
    28. Mckettricks of Tate by Linda Lael Miller - - I picked this one up on the beach very light wouldn’t recommend – 1 Star
    29. The March Hare Anthology – CANADIAN [7] – A collection of Poetry, short stories & excerpts of novels. It commemorates 20yrs of one of Canada’s Literary festivals (Newfoundland) Contributors include Michael Winter, Lisa Moore, Lynn Coady, Bernice Morgan, Lorna Crozier, Joan Clark, Patrick Lane, Al Pitman, Michael Ondaatji --- and the list goes on and on
    30. Euphoria by Connie Gault - -CANADIAN [8] - -The story of the life of Gladdie McConnell ; the story takes us from Toronto to rural Saskatchewan to Regina (during and after the cyclone of 1912) 3 1/2 Stars
    31. Midnight Sons by Debbie MaComber – Also a beach pickup and very light 1 STAR
    32. The Whole Truth by David Baldacci –an interesting novel which involves PM or perception Management; the manipulation of facts or information which is fed to the public thru the mass media and internet. This thriller really makes one think. 3 ½ Stars
    33. The Vision by Dean Koontz – written in 1977 this must be one of Kuntz’s older novels – about 200 pgs long this novel is an exciting scary read. 3 ½ stars
    34. Mystery by Jonathan Kellerman – an Alex Delaware Novel. 3 Stars
    35. Blow Out by Catherine Coulter – Part of the FBI Thriller series, fast entertaining read, Agents Sherlock and Savich are helicoptered back to Washington to head up the investigation of the Murder of a Supreme Court Justice while at the same time they are looking into the 30 yr old murder after Savich has a psychic encounter with the victim. 3 Stars

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    Book I read & Audio Books for May

    Posted by Bookworm, 12 months ago

    1. The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister-Audio Book-4/5
    2. Guilty Wives by James Patterson-Audio Book-4/5
    3. Traveling with Pomegrantes by Sue Monk Kidd-Audio Book-2/5
    4. The Nex Always by Nora Roberts-Audio Book-5/5
    5. The Witness by Nora Roberts-Audio Book-5/5
    6. A Red Herring with Mustard by Alan Bradley-Audio Book-3/5
    7. What It Was by George Polecanes-Audio Book-2/5
    8. Standoff by Sandra Brown-Audio Book-3/5
    9. Calling Mr. Lonely Hearts by Laura Benedict-336 Pages-5/5
    10. Stay Close by Harlan Coben-Audio Book-4/5
    11. The Expats by Chris Pavonoe-Audio Book-3/5
    12. Defending Jacob by William Landry-Audio Book-5/5
    13. Wedding Ring by Emile Richards-Audio Book-4/5
    14. The Christmas Shoppe-Melody Carlson-168 Pages-4/5
    15. The Replacement Wife by Eileen Goudge-Audio Book-4/5
    16. The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann-Audio Book-5/5
    17. Hemingway Deadlights by Michael Atkinson-288 Pages-2/5
    18. Midnight in Austenland by Shannon Hale-277 Pages-3/5
    19. Deja Vu by Fern Michaels-Audio Book-4/5
    20. Home Free by Fern Michaels-Audio Book-4/5
    21. More Than Friends by Barbara Delinsky-Audio Book-4/5
    22. A Woman's Place by Barbara Delinsky-Audio Book-3/5
    23. The Cove by Ron Rash-Audio Book-3/5
    24. Fifty Shades Darker-Audio Book-5/5

    #11 to 25 --includes 5 Canadian Authors

    Posted by Joanna, 12 months ago

    11. The Shooters by W E B Griffin – DEA agent is kidnapped by drug runners; a Long book but entertaining and worth reading 3 7/2 ***
    12. Good Harbor by Anita Diamant – The author of The Red Tent has produced this novel of female friendship. Kathleen, along time resident of Gloucester has been diagnosed with breast cancer and Joyce has come to Gloucester to follow her dream of writing a book. Te two women form a bond as they walk the stretch of Cape Ann beach and talk. 3 ½ ***
    13. The Alexandria Link by Steve Berry – After his son has been kidnapped C Malone, Former US Spy turned Antique Book Dealer, has set out to an ancient document which will shake the worlds three major religions. An action filled thriller 4 ****
    14. Half Blood Blues by Esi Edagyan CANADIAN [2] - - The winner of the Giller Prize as well as finalist for both the GG and Man Booker -- The story of a group of Jazz musicians in 1940 Paris. One of the Musicians Hiero, who is black, was never heard from after being arrested by the Nazis. I would highly recommend this book. 4 ½ ****
    15. End of the Line by Stephen Legault CANADIAN [3] - - Mystery - - it is winter of 1884 and the construction of the CPR has reached the continental divide in the rugged Rocky Mountains, Murder and a lone crippled Mountie to solve the crime. I enjoyed this mystery and it helped that this is an area of our country that I am familiar with. 3 ½ ***
    16. Hang Down Your Head by Janice MacDonald CANADIAN [4] – A new (for me) female Mystery writer – Randy is working at the University of Alberta (Edmonton) when she finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. She is the prime suspect and it just so happens the lead investigator is her boyfriend Steve!! A fun Mystery. 3 ½ ***
    17. Six Meters of Pavement by Farzana Doctor – CANADIAN [5] – This novel is set in the tight knit East Indian & Portuguese Communities of Toronto and is about families dealing with loss and differences and how friends help the many varied characters survive the difficult times. 4 ****
    18. A Single Thread by Marie Bostwick – Story of four women whose paths cross at a quilting class/shop. 3 ***
    19. Dead Heat by Dick Francis & Felix Francis – Death at a horse race. Mystery OK but I still do not really like books with co- authors [one which is a best seller] 2 ½ **
    20. Rise and Shine by Anna Quindlen – The story of two sisters: Megan, one of the country’s highest rated talk show hosts and Bridget, a social worker in the Bronx. One morning Megan decides to blurt out “the truth’ on air and this changes both their lives and gives us the chance to see into their lives. Book was OK and a fairly quick read. 3 ***
    21. Specimen Days by Michael Cunningham - - Cunningham is the author of ¨The Hours == Specimen Days is Three stories bound together by place, some objects and the poetry of Walt Whitman. The first part takes place in late 1800´s, the second in the early 2,000 sometime after 9/11 and the final 150 yrs later. An interesting novel
    22. Eyes of a Child by Richard North Patterson == one of Patterson’s earlier novels – it takes us through the court room drama as well as the police work on a murder case.
    23. Creed’s Honour by Linda Miller == 1 stars very light reading (romance)
    24. The Housekeeper by Melanne Walker == an interesting scary story about Jamie a just orphaned back cover ¨Jamie Hall finds a boy tied to a tree & sets him loose, she unwilling instigates a fatal chase and a force of evil that will haunt her for the rest of her life¨.
    3 1/2 stars
    25. Switch by Grant McKenzie – CANADIAN [6] –First mystery novel of a former Calgary Sun reporter who covered the body beat. Fast read which holds the reader’s attention. Worth reading for all mystery lovers - - 3 STARS

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    Posted by Joanna, 12 months ago

    I'm going to try to get caught up on my postings by the end of May. This list contains a few books that I would not recomend but I'm going to list all the books. I will mark any books by Canadian Authors; the first one is Ladies Night at the Finibar Hotel which has a story by Emma Donoghue who is now a Canadian.

    1. The Brightest Star in the Sky by Marian Keyes ==¨ By the queen of Irish Chick Lit¨ An interesting story that I picked up on the Beach, the book is over 600 pgs long but it is a fast read, I was about 50 pages in when I realized the first 45 pages were missing. This did not seem to interfere with the story but I’m not sure what I missed. The story tracks the lives of the people who live at66 Star Street and there is something mysterious going on. Pretty good chick lit
    2. Ladies Night at Finbar´s Hotel {by Maeve Binchy, Clare Boylan, Emma Donoghue (CANADIAN [1]) Anne Haverty, Eilis N Dhuibhne, Kate O´Riordan, Deirdre Purcell – An interesting collection of short stories each written by a female Irish Writer. All stories take place on a Friday night in a different room. The reader is not told which writer wrote which story. An interesting concept and an entertaining book. 4 ****
    3. S is for Silence by Sue Grafton == a Kinsey Milhone mystery - I always enjoy Grafton’s novels 3 ½ ***
    4. Killing Time by Linda Howard – Mystery. Not my favourite 2 **
    5. Who’s afraid of Virginia Woolf by Edward Albee -- Reading this play which was a movie staring Elizabeth Taylor brought back memories of this movie -- I enjoyed reading this play 4 ****
    6. Secret Fantasy by Carly Phillips – A book I picked up on the beach – really simple; would not recommend –1*
    7. Sarah’s Sin by Tami Hoag- Also picked up on the beach ; another light book, would not recommend 1*
    8. All The Queen´s Men by Linda Howard – not my favourite Mystery writer 2 **
    9. Don’t Blink by James Patterson (with Howard Roughan) – This book was OK but I don’t like books co authored with a best selling author, I kind of feel it is cheating. 2**
    10. Bad Blood by John Sandford –A Virgil Flowers Thriller – Virgil is brought in to Minnesota to help solve a murder at a local grain elevator, As Virgil Unravels the case he uncovers a multigenerational, multifamily conspiracy. Shocking – I will read more of Sanford 3 ½ ***

  • 36 - 40

    Posted by Cathy, 12 months ago

    1. Drop Dead Healthy -by A.J. Jacobs
    With his trademark mix of humour and research, AJ writes of his quest for health by studying the literature and trying things out for himself. Well worth the read.

    2. The Beginner’s Goodbye -by Anne Tyler
    Tyler is one of my favourite authors and she doesn’t disappoint in this story of a widower carrying on with his life.

    3. Journey for Justice -by Mike McIntyre
    Interesting Winnipeg true crime book about the Candace Derksen murder case, focusing on how the family survived the 1984 tragedy and the police investigation resulting in the 2011 trial of Mark Edward Grant.

    4. Dear Photograph -by Taylor Jones
    A book that started as a blog; I found the photography and captions captivating.

    5. Catching Fire -by Suzanne Collins
    Thumbs up for this second installment in the Hunger Games trilogy.

    23-33

    Posted by DLOTS, 12 months ago

    Those not reviewed, soon will be. Those reviewed can be found on my profile.

    23 - Nightside #11 A Hard Day's Knight...........................Simon R Green Paranormal/Horror 4 Stars
    24 - Song of Ice and Fire #2 A Clash of Kings.....................George RR Martin Fantasy 5 Stars
    25 - Nightside #12 The Bride Wore Black Leather.................Simon R Green Paranormal/Horror 3 Stars
    26 - The Omen Machine...............................................................Terry Goodkind Fantasy 1 Star
    27 - I Shall Wear Midnight............................................................Terry Pratchet YA Fantasy 4 Stars
    28 - Secret Histories #4 From Hell with Love.............................Simon R Green Paranormal/Horror 5 Stars
    29 - 11/22/63.....................................................................................Stephen King Sci-Fi/Horror 5 Stars
    30 - Dark Tower #4.5 The Wind Through the Keyhole................Stephen King Fantasy 5 Stars
    31 - The Innocent.................................................................David Baldacci Thriller 5 Stars
    32 - Star Wars Fate of the Jedi #9 Apocalypse....................Troy Denning Sci-Fi 4 Stars
    33 - Star Wars Darth Plagueis......................................Jame Luceno Sci-Fi 3 Stars

    One More

    Posted by Julie Woo, 12 months ago

    The Serpent's Shadow is the final book in the Kane Chronicles. Rick Rioardans young readers book on Egyptian mythology. It was an action packed conclusion, and would definitely recommend anything by this author.

    I started off so strong I don't know what happened....

    Posted by Julie Woo, 12 months ago

    I read 8 books in one month and I've read 6 in the past 3 months. I don't think I will make 50 for the year if I keep this pace going.

    Sorry my review are not that long

  • THREE MORE ...

    Posted by Christine L, 12 months ago

    28. UNINVITED GUESTS by Sadie Jones. The Torringtons live on an estate that is about to be foreclosed upon. It is the eve of eldest daughter Emerald’s birthday and despite everything they are determined to welcome their invited guests and celebrate properly. After seeing off their stepfather, who is going on an attempt to stave off the foreclosure, they are informed of a nearby train wreck and the fact that they are to receive the survivors until the railway company can arrange to pick them up. Sure enough, a small group of shell-shocked people soon arrive on their doorstep. Something is not quite right about the group, and they are given tea and shut into the morning room, so as not to interrupt the birthday festivities. Neither the survivors nor the homeowners are happy about the arrangement and sure enough, chaos ensues. Chaos is given a hearty helping hand by a single mysterious stranger who seems to know much more about the family than he should.

    I was expecting to like this book. It is billed as a combination mystery, ghost story and English social comedy. For me it was none of the above. Oh, there were humourous moments, and some mystery, but overall it just failed to deliver because everything seemed so improbable. I know its fiction, but still? It lacked the elegance of a good Edwardian story. The only saving grace in this book is the character of Smudge, the youngest daughter. She charmingly walks to the beat of her own drum and for the most part also cannot fathom what is happening in her own home. A feeling she had in common with this reader.

    29. WIND THROUGH THE KEYHOLE by Stephen King. We revisit with Roland Deschain and his ka-tet in this addition to the dark Tower series. As a sudden and deadly starkblast (storm) traps our travelers Roland once again assumes the roll of story- teller. Going back in his memories to the time when he was a very young gunslinger sent to find out more about an elusive “skinman”, a shape shifter plaguing a small town in Mid-World. There he meets a young witness and another impending starkblast. As he is holed up with his young witness he tells him the story of Tim Southeart. And an interesting tale it is.

    In the forward to the book Mr. King describes this as part 4.5 in the Dark Tower series. Chronologically in the series that may well be where it falls, but it can stand alone as a good tale. It may help to know about the Ka-tet and their travels as background, but they quickly fall to the misty edge of the book once Roland’s story gets started. It is a story within a story, within the framework of Mid-world. For Mr. Kings “constant readers” there is also a reference to “Eyes of the Dragon” and Merlin. It comes together nicely. Mr. King once again shows us what he does best … tells a good yarn with appealing characters and enough action, magic and mystery to keep his reader happy.

    30. THE ROAD TO GRACE by Richard Paul Evans. In this third instalment of the series we once again walk with Alan Christoffersen, eight months into his pilgrimage, this time through the Dakotas and Missouri. Once again there are a few adventures along the way and most assuredly the heartwarming tales that Mr. Evans is famous for.

    I have read all three in The Walk series and enjoyed them. It is Alan’s story and with him I enjoy the people he meets along the way. This one is no different, although I was not pleased with the ending. Kind of saw it coming, but now have to wait until next Spring to know the outcome. But, alas, that is the sad reality of reading a series. If I were forced to note one bad thing about this book it would be that it had a little bit of a “travelogue” tone to it that the first two did not. Interesting, but sometimes I got the feeling that it was a bit of filler.

  • #23 w/greetings from glorious Haliburton!

    Posted by Shanie [Raksha], 12 months ago

    well worth the read!

    Yes, even up North, I r-e-a-d...
    #23 - You Better Not Die by Betty Hechtman - 4 / 5
    The 5th in Ms. Hechtman's "Crochet mysteries" from BPC.
    Each one of these is funnier than the previous one...& this one is a hoot.
    A pinch of murder, a romantic thread, a ponzi scheme, w/a dash of the current vampire craze. Definitely recommend that you take this one along on your next vacation...provided that you can find a copy at your local venue...I got the last one at Bay & Bloor. But look for it! I really had some laughs...some of the characters really resemble some of my former sorority sisters as well as my crafty neighbors!

    Five more read 20/60

    Posted by ChrisM, 12 months ago

    Full length reviews at my blog: www.theludicreader.wordpress.com

  • Just an advisement...

    Posted by Shanie [Raksha], 12 months ago

    We don't know what we;ve lost until it's gone.

    I don't know how many of you have read anything by Marc Strange or remember his work on the iconic Canadian TV show - The Beachcombers. But I would suggest that if you have tried to get his latest "A Woman Chased by Crows" I suggest that you do. The title was released in early May & is being shipped to Bay & Bloor now. I was told by a friend this week that Woman will be his last book. He is dying. We lose a lot of Canadian authors, sometime w/o warning. I am awaiting my copy of this title & I urge you to get one as it is one of his best,

  • A COUPLE OF LONG REVIEWS

    Posted by Christine L, 12 months ago

    I am long winded in my reviews but I was lucky enough to read three books in a row I really, really liked, So sorry, but here goes:

    25. THE DEVIL WILL COME by Glenn Cooper. As a young archaeology student Elisabetta Celestino discovers an interesting array of symbols at a catacomb adjacent to the Vatican. Needing Vatican approval to go ahead with her thesis, she is informed by her professor that no such approval will be forthcoming. Ten years later Elisabetta, now a nun, is contacted by the same professor to ask for her help with an excavation of the same catacombs. Reluctantly she agrees. What she discovers not only rocks her faith but could also be the end of all religion and most definitely the end of her beloved Catholic church.

    Mr. Cooper has developed a tried and true formula for his books as he tells the story through three time periods. In this case Nero’s Rome, Marlowe’s England and current day. Rather than becoming tired and cookie cutter Mr. Cooper makes his formula work in all four of his books. Strange as it may sound, glimpses of the past to fill in the blanks moves the story along very nicely rather than taking away from the ongoing plot. Using this strategy in his writing allows the reader to have a few secrets the characters have not yet discovered. This is an interesting “tool” in his writing style. It’s quite fun! I have thoroughly enjoyed his books from day one, starting with Library of the Dead. The Devil May Come is no exception.

    26. THE GODS OF GOTHAM by Lindsay Faye. It is 1845 and the potato famine has struck Ireland. Immigrants are coming to America in droves and most of them arrive in New York City. Overpopulation has caused slums to form, gangs to rule, disease to rage unchecked and of course, corruption and crime to run rampant. The year 1845 also sees the formation of the first NYPD. Giving the copper star to political friends, known “enforcers” and some questionable characters is the norm and intimidation rather than police legwork appears to be the way to halt the criminals. Timothy Wilde is the most reluctant of the “coppers” being given the job by his brother’s (questionable) good graces after a fire destroys everything he owns as well as half his face. He is walking home during his first week on the job when a waif of a girl runs headlong into his legs. Street urchins, homeless orphans and child prostitutes are the norm for the Sixth Ward he patrols and Timothy knows he should take her to “The Home”. Something about her tugs at him and instead he takes her to his home. Not knowing this would be the beginning of his first real investigation Timothy trips through the muck and the mud, the haves, the have-nots and the have-nothings of New York and finds he is a good “copper” after all.

    Ms. Faye transports the reader back to a time when Manhattan was divided by colour and nationality, primarily made up of slums, with a few well-to-doers living high and farmland greenery only a carriage ride away. Drawing on her meticulous research into the history of her newly adopted city of residence, Ms Faye produces a book of accurate historical fiction that reads like a thriller.

    27. SACRE BLEU by Christopher Moore. After the apparent suicide of Vincent van Gogh grief stricken friends baker/artist Lucien Lessard and man-about-town/artist Henri Toulouse-Lautrec begin to suspect all is not as it should be in gay Paree. Added to the mix every known impressionist painter, the Moulin Rouge, baguettes, a mysterious “colour-man”, a blue Muse and a liberal dose of cognac and you get Mr. Moore’s humorous look at 19th century impressionism.

    I found this book to be a little step away from Mr. Moore’s usual offering. It definitely smacks of a firm knowledge or diligent research into the Impressionist movement and Paris at the time. Where his other books are bawdy and raucous to the core this one seems a mellower. Don’t get me wrong there are still the obligatory “boobie” and penis jokes for die-hard fans. But this book seems a step out in faith. This book deals with a very specific time period and an equally specific number of real people. Rarely is the period of an art movement as well documented at the Impressionists … photography was available, their works populate current galleries and vast documents still exist … Mr. Moore was brave to tackle it. I also feel that unless the reader has a better than passing familiarity with the artists and works included some of the “inside jokes” might be lost. Only Christopher Moore would refer to “La Grand Jatte” as “the painting of the little monkey in the park”.

    I love the Impressionists and thoroughly enjoyed this book. A very forgiving sense of humour for subjects near and dear to your heart is definitely required as Mr. Moore carries on the tradition he established with his previous offerings; “Lamb” and Fool” proving yet again that nothing is sacred … in this case, not even the colour blue.

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    It's about time I posted! 26 - 35

    Posted by Cathy, 12 months ago

    26. The Four Agreements -by Miguel Ruiz
    Easy to read spiritual self help book that, if taken to heart, could be life changing.

    27. The Running Life -by Donald Buraglio and Michael Dove
    The authors, both accomplished recreational runners, write a running column for a California newspaper, and this is a compilation of those columns, many of which are of local interest. Meh.

    28. Love in a Nutshell -by Janet Evanovich and Dorian Kelly
    Light romance with little of Evanovich’s trademark humour, leading me to believe it was probably mostly written by Ms. Kelly.

    29. The Pact -by Jodi Picoult
    Typical Picoult fare: current topic mixed with lawsuit, this time concerning teen suicide.

    30. The Box Garden -by Carol Shields
    A trip home for her elderly mother’s wedding is a turning point in a woman’s life. Shields at her best.

    31. He Saw Himself in All His Creatures -by Helen Norrie
    This book was written by Helen Norrie, the wife of a former Winnipeg mayor, in remembrance of her son who had a gift for animals.

    32. The Hunger Games -by Suzanne Collins
    Kids set in an arena to battle to the death for entertainment, told from the viewpoint of one competitor. Not a new idea, but written well.

    33. A Stolen Life -by Jaycee Dugard
    I am glad I read this memoir - we all know Jaycee’s story, but this is in her words. It is her story, so don’t expect details about her abductors and she doesn’t share much about her children as she is protecting their privacy.

    34. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle -by Haruki Murakami
    Translated from Japanese, this novel about a marriage gone wrong is an amazing work of imagination.

    35. I am a Pole (And So Can You!) -by Stephen Colbert
    Fast, funny read for all ages.

  • Shanie has not disappeared...was just unavailable...#14 to 22...

    Posted by Shanie [Raksha], 13 months ago

    #14 - File M for Murder - Miranda James - 5+ / 5

    Series: Cat in the Stacks, #3. Started slow, but rapidly became a "I can't put this down" read. The best James mystery to date. Diesel [the Maine Coon Cat] continues to be a pivotal character [James really knows his cats!] & while hints abound, unless you can channel M. Poirot, the conclusion will knock your socks off! A real delight to read, eagerly waiting for the next one.

    #15 - The Busy Woman's Guide to Murder - Mary Jane Maffini - 5++/ 5

    Maffini's 'organizer' series for BCP is great. Charlotte seems to find herself in the right place, but always at the wrong time! The latest Charlotte Adams mystery is no exception - it also deals with a current 'hot' topic - Bullies. The last chapter must be read in one go - you will not be able to put it down! A definite keeper.

    #16 - Organize Your Corpses - Mary Jane Maffini - 5+ / 5

    The 1st title in the BPC Charlotte Adams series is a great read. Really enjoyed all the twists & turns in this story. A great cast of characters. No wonder Maffini has won 2 Arthur Ellis awards & been nominated for a Barry. Highly recommended!

    #17 - Curiosity Killed the Cat Sitter - Blaize Clement - 4.5 / 5

    A fairly new series featuring Dixie Hemingway [no relation], a 'pet sitter' in Sarasota, Florida. Great character presentation, and the story keeps you reading right to the end, just to be sure that you don't miss a critical clue. I really enjoyed the 1st one in the series and am eagerly looking for more. Okay, I do have this "cat thing", but I am sort of a Betty White person...some of my very best friends just happen to be furry & may either bark or purr or meow! This first one is a perfect read for warmer weather [if that e-v-e-r happens].

    #18 - Even Cat Sitters Get the Blues - Blaize Clement - 5++ / 5

    The 3rd in the Dixie Hemingway series. Really, really a terrific read - very hard to put down. it is very obvious that this writer actually knows the ins & outs of a pet sitter's job. I definitely recommend this series, but try to read them in sequence - I skipped the 2nd one & now wish that I hadn't!

    #19 - Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof - Blaize Clement - 4.5 / 5

    4th in the series. Again, a really well-crafted mystery with a number of great characters, human & animal! Her animal characters are as important as her human ones & have pivotal roles in the story. Clement's animal characters are different from Rita Mae Brown's - these animals do not narrate part of the plot, but the plots wouldn't exist without them. Whether or not you like animals, you will definitely enjoy this series.

    #20 - Duplicity Dogged the Dachshund - Blaize Clement - 5+ / 5

    2nd in the Dixie Hemingway series. I've finally figured out why I am finding these books so enjoyable: Ms. Clement has a unique talent not always found in 'cozy' murder mysteries - when she writes about "hurt" & "loss", you are immeiately aware of her depth, honesty, & life experience. it could be from observation, or her own experiences, but she has a very unique aility to convey "loss", whereas many writers get caught up with outlining the gruesome details, Clement deals with the human emotions of the situation. I really like this!

    #21 - Raining Cat Sitters & Dogs - Blaize Clement - 5+ / 5
    5th in the series. Again what I like best is the way the narrative causes the reader to feel as tho' you are sitting at Dixie's kitchen table having a 'cuppa' while discussing her latest adventure! Again, this is very different from other cozy authors and I really do enjoy this difference! This is another engrossing read - I had the time to simply do nothing else but read it from cover to cover! Loved it.

    #22 - Cat Sitter Among the Pigeons - Blaize Clements - 6 / 5!
    6th in the series & yet another engrossing read! 'Lite', but engrossing! For you CSI followers, yes, cat hair DNA can identify a particular cat in the same ways an individual human can be identified! This then, can link an individual human to a particular crime, place, etc. Frankly, given the pace of this story, you may not be able to put this one down!

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