Saturday, December 19, 2009

Steve Berry - The Paris Vendetta

Okay - I finished! This book was by far the best of the Cotton Malone series to date. I love'd it!! I'm a little bit saddened though, but I'm not going to tell you why. I am so ready for his next book - the guy can't write fast enough for me. Steve Berry has got to be my favorite author. To anyone out there..........Read this book.
ISBN:978-0-345-50547-7

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

The Paris Vendetta - By Steve Berry

Half way through this book and I'm loving it! It's hard to put down. I'll have more to write when I finish. In the mean time, pick up a copy for yourself - make it an early Christmas present. Check back soon..

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella

I just finished "Twenties Girl" by Sophie Kinsella [Real name Madeline Wickham] and I thought it was such a cute, quirky, and sentimental story. The main character is Lara Lington. Her great Aunt, Sadie, has died at the age of 105. Sadie's ghost comes back to haunt Lara until Lara can find her great aunt's missing necklace, which Sadie cannot be buried without. During her quest, Lara discovers what Sadie was like in her 20's and with the [unwanted] help of her aunt, finds the perfect man. Lara also discovers a great deal about her own family. I found this book an easy read and a nice change from the murder mysteries/suspense novels I usually pick up.
ISBN: 0385342020

Saturday, November 28, 2009

Author - Steve Berry

Steve Berry's Cotton Malone series, 1 - 4
The Templar Legacy: Cotton Malone is a ex top operative for the Justice Dept. He is now a rare book dealer, owning a book store is Sweden. He is unexpectedly called back into action to help his former supervisor, Stephanie Nelle. Together they have to crack a mystery that is centuries old; locating the legendary wealth of the Knights Templar. I love history and this book will take you on an archaeological adventure. ISBN# 034549377X
The Alexandia Link: Cotton Malone's son has been kidnapped and once again he has to use his ties with the Justice Department to help him find the person(s) responsible for taking his son, and what they want is finding the lost Library of Alexandria. Again, more history surrounding the events in this book. A definite page turner. ISBN# 0345497120
The Venetian Betrayal: This time we find Cotton joining forces with his old friend Cassiopeia Vitt. Together they serch for the lost tomb of Alexander the Great, while trying to out guess the evil Irina Zovastina, a former Soviet republic who is now in the Central Asian Federation. She is a blood thirsty woman, and is determined to surpass Alexander the Great as history’s ultimate conqueror. I loved this book, it was hard to put down! ISBN# 0345504453
The Charlemagne Pursuit: Cotton Malone, as a child, was told that his father died in a submarine disaster in the North Atlantic. Now, he sets off to find the truth about the disaster that took his Father's life. Meanwhile, two sister's whose Father was on that same sub know something Malone doesn’t: strange clues discovered in Charlemagne’s tomb. They are also trying to find out about their Father.- who had Nazi ties. The first few chapters were hard to get into to but it picked up and the end was really good and a little bittersweet. ISBN#0345509633
The Paris Vendetta: Comes out in December..........can't wait. Check back later for my review.

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

206 Bones - By Kathy Reichs

Protagonist Temperance Brennan (Tempe) is a Forensic Anthropologist. In reconstructing the 206 bones in the human body, she can begin to investigate the violent end to one's life. In this book, Tempe is incriminated for mishandling an autopsy in the case of a missing heiress. Someone wants her out of the way, but why? Tempe finds herself fighting for her life, trapped and bound. Her writing keeps you interested from the first page. If you like a good murder mystery, then these books are worth your time. Kathy Reichs books are the basis for the T.V. show "Bones".

ISBN: 0743294394

Monday, November 9, 2009

I enjoy reading so I thought it would be fun to share my thoughts and views on books that I've read, and to let you know what I plan on reading coming up. I'm hoping my reviews will inspire you to pick up a book and read too.


Granted, not everyone has the same taste as I do, so I welcome any feedback; comments and suggestions will be greatly appreciated. While criticism will be appreciated, it will be taken with a grain of salt. Keep in mind I am not a professional reviewer, I just want to share what I like and what I don't like - it's bound to happen.

Check back periodically to see which book I've reviewed, maybe we'll even agree.