The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America757 reviews
Erik Larson

Vintage, 2004

magical

+ Read It!
+ Like the preparation for the Olympics in China - not everything is as it seems
+ Exciting History
  
  











  



  
7th Heaven (The Women's Murder Club)109 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Loved 5th, missed 6th, loved 7th

+ I Like it! Good read for series junkies!
+ Women's Murder Cllub

I have become a huge Patterson after reading the 5th Horseman, lapsed on the 6th Target and found my way back for 7th Heaven. I just love the play on numbers. This is the 7th novel in his Women's Murder Club series and the book starts off in as far a place from heaven as possible with victims found ...
  
  











  



  
The Innocent Man84 reviews
John Grisham

Dell, 2007

Amazing read!

+ Innocent Man A Must Read
+ Book Review: The Innocent Man by John Grisham
+ An American Tragedy
  
  











  



  
The Host: A Novel536 reviews
Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Over 500 reviews -- what can I add?

+ Good but lacking characterization
+ A True Masterpeice of Literature (A+ Grade)

I have read and very much enjoyed Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. She gives her characters weaknesses and nobilities that challenge them, while keeping a terrific plot line running. In this latest book, her characters are faced with questions of basic humanity -- what is good and what is evil? ...
  
  











  



  
Did Lizzie Borden Axe for It?13 reviews
David Rehak

Angel Dust Publishing / Lulu.com, 2008

An enlightening book for both pro and con LIZZIE followers!

+ No axe for this book!
+ "Key ingredients for a great crime story"

I had the privilege of editing the first version of this book for author David Rehak. This is an excellent, updated version with a new cover that I find appropriate for the book's content. Did Lizzie Borden Axe For It? is Rehak's first nonfiction book, for which he did extensive research. Rehak ...
  
  











  



  
Darkly Dreaming Dexter229 reviews
Jeff Lindsay

Vintage, 2006

Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay

+ Audio 8cds Not for the faint hearted!!!!!!!

Darkly Dreaming Dexter This book was a great read. Even if you watched the show first. However the Dexter in the show is different than the one in the book. This book neatly wraps up the charcter that is Dexter and does so quickly as well as humorously. I love the wit and sarcasm, i think it tops ...
  
  











  



  
Hold Tight120 reviews
Harlan Coben

Dutton Adult, 2008

A thriller

+ Plenty of action, with intersecting plots that don't come together until the end...
+ Wow wow triple wow!
+ Thought provoking thriller
+ Great Book- Impossible to Put Down
  
  











  



  
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time1437 reviews
Mark Haddon

Vintage, 2004

What a great read

+ Bigger than just a story about autism
+ Full of Surprises! An Unexpected & Intelligent read!

This was an absolutely wonderful journey with an inspired and inspiring hero. This is simply a must read.
  
  











  



  
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective35 reviews
Kate Summerscale

Walker & Company, 2008

The Dark Side Brought to Light

+ definitely a don't miss!
+ Chilling, Tragic Victorian Mystery
+ A factual book for fiction lovers too
  
  











  



  
The 6th Target (Women's Murder Club)136 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

6th Target

as usual James Patterson has given us a spell binding adventure in law and order with the Womens Club. I am looking forward to the TV series. I miss Alex Cross and would love to read more of his adventures. Dianne
  
  











  



  
The Revolution: A Manifesto636 reviews
Ron Paul

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Dr. Paul Cured my Apathy!

+ Another GREAT WORK by Ron Paul
+ An honest citizen in Congress
+ Ron Paul-The Revolution
  
  











  



  
3rd Degree (The Women's Murder Club)169 reviews
James Patterson, Andrew Gross

Grand Central Publishing, 2005

j.p. roxs

+ James Patterson
+ Never a disappointment

i absolutely love James Patterson!!! In this 3rd installement of the women's murder club 3rd degree is a book you dont want to put down. Each chapter leaves you wanting more i couldnt wait to see the ending. The part I did not expect was when they killed off the d.a jill. I didnt expect that to ...
  
  











  



  
Moment of Truth in Iraq: How a New 'Greatest Generation' of American Soldiers is Turning Defeat and Disaster ...108 reviews
Michael Yon

Richard Vigilante Books, 2008

Mike gets it right

+ Awesome
+ Must read
+ Well Done!
+ Pulitzer Prize! This book is dead on!
  
  











  



  
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith719 reviews
Jon Krakauer

Anchor, 2004

Enlightening and a great read!

+ Krakuer takes a different direction

I am of Mormon heritage and no longer belong to that church. This book was extremely enlightening, well-written, and answered a lot of questions I have had.
  
  











  



  
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao170 reviews
Junot Díaz

Riverhead Hardcover, 2007

Worth the spanish dictionary!!

+ Well-deserving of the Pulitzer!
+ a blend of two worlds
+ A delectable Dominican dish of (mostly) unsavory, (oft cursed) characters
+ Wow for Wao
  
  











  



  
The Host: A Novel536 reviews
Stephenie Meyer

Little, Brown and Company, 2008

Over 500 reviews -- what can I add?

+ Good but lacking characterization
+ A True Masterpeice of Literature (A+ Grade)

I have read and very much enjoyed Stephenie Meyer's Twilight series. She gives her characters weaknesses and nobilities that challenge them, while keeping a terrific plot line running. In this latest book, her characters are faced with questions of basic humanity -- what is good and what is evil? ...
  
  











  



  
The Revolution: A Manifesto636 reviews
Ron Paul

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Dr. Paul Cured my Apathy!

+ Another GREAT WORK by Ron Paul
+ An honest citizen in Congress
+ Ron Paul-The Revolution
  
  











  



  
The 6th Target (Women's Murder Club)136 reviews
James Patterson, Maxine Paetro

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

6th Target

as usual James Patterson has given us a spell binding adventure in law and order with the Womens Club. I am looking forward to the TV series. I miss Alex Cross and would love to read more of his adventures. Dianne
  
  











  



  
The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective35 reviews
Kate Summerscale

Walker & Company, 2008

The Dark Side Brought to Light

+ definitely a don't miss!
+ Chilling, Tragic Victorian Mystery
+ A factual book for fiction lovers too
  
  











  



  
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith719 reviews
Jon Krakauer

Anchor, 2004

Enlightening and a great read!

+ Krakuer takes a different direction

I am of Mormon heritage and no longer belong to that church. This book was extremely enlightening, well-written, and answered a lot of questions I have had.