by Greg Isles, 2006, Pocket Books This suspense novel takes place in Natchez, Mississippi, and paints a dark picture of that community with gangs, drugs, political corruption, etc., running rampant. The books itself was a pretty good page-turner, but the … Continue reading →
by John Lewis Gaddis, 2010, Penguin Books This book was on my dad’s Kindle which I inherited after he passed away. Dad always had an interest in George Kennan’s career and had read many of his books. Since I already … Continue reading →
by Ross Macdonald, 1960, republished in 2010 by Vintage Books, a division of Random House I chose this book for my Kindle as I was going on a month vacation and needed a book that would be light reading. Another … Continue reading →
by Ken Follett, 2004, Signet Publishing This is a typical Ken Follett suspense novel: exciting and suspenseful with good characterizations. It has, however, not much in the way of lasting impressions or value. Also, there are times when I, as … Continue reading →
by Geraldine Brooks, 2011, Audible Audio Edition, narrated by Jennifer Ehle This audiobook is written well and is interesting as it depicts the life of early settlers on what is now called Martha’s Vineyard. It also depicts some of the early … Continue reading →
by John Grisham, 2006, Audible Audio Edition, narrated by Craig Wasson, 2006 I listened to this book on CD driving down to Florida from Rhode Island this year. I didn’t pay much attention to it when I checked it out … Continue reading →
by Norman Mailer, 1968, The New American Library I picked this book up and decided to try it again as I had tried to read it back in 1968 in college when I belonged to a book club. I found … Continue reading →
by Stephen King, 2011, Scribner, New York My first comment on this book is that it is long … very long. While the book was interesting and the concept is thought-provoking, it did bog down a bit at times. Stephen … Continue reading →
by Ken Follett, 2008, New American Library, Penguin Books Ltd., London I am a bit conflicted on this book. Follett is a very good writer who can keep the pace going in his novels, at least to some extent. This … Continue reading →
by Tatiana de Rosnay, Read by Simon Vance, 2010, Macmillan Audio I was really looking forward to this novel as I really enjoyed Sarah’s Key. Also, I have really liked everything that Simon Vance has done previously. Oh, how I … Continue reading →