In the latest thriller to entice readers and in the mode of Steig Larsson's excellent Millenium trilogy, "Three Seconds" provides a ride through terror. Piet Hoffman … more
This novelette looks at the world of domestic violence. It is not a pretty picture. Set in present-day Boston, Truvi and her four boys are living with Jake, her boyfriend (two … more
2nd Lt. Roy Banks is questioned about the murder of Lt. Jessica Lamoreaux. He tells investigators that he doesn't know anything about the killing. Then, the reader learns of events leading up to the … more
In a well acclaimed, tender, coming of age story, "The Time Traveler's Wife," opens with Claire Abshire, age twenty, and Henry De Tamble, age twenty-eight, accidentally meeting at her library. … more
Jen Knox has exposed herself in this powerful memoir. This is a book that every young woman who thinks she can just take over her life and run with it should read. It is a tribute to the author's great … more
This was a book that I didn't think I would like, but gave it a try. I wasn't crazy about the whole time travel theme, but LOVED it!!! One of my favorite books ever. I have not seen the movie, so am curious … more
Musical Chairs is the gritty memoir of a smart young woman, Jen Knox, who fell into the life of a stripper. This is not polished writing, but it is what it tells—stripped down to the bone and honest. … more
Pros: Rachel's goal is ultimately accomplished... Cons: But not without heartache on the part of mother, daughter, and readers. The Bottom Line: You want … more
This book is one that truly touched my heart as I read, lifting me up and dashing me down with the main characters in their daily struggle. It speaks to the heart as a true love story should, exciting … more
First and foremost, a romance and a love story - love of parents, love of wives, love of friends, love of children and love of life. But Niffenegger has not neglected to remind us life also includes servings … more
I've read this book for a few years to my niece and have now started with my infant son. It reminds me of the phone game I played with many of my relatives as a young child..."I … more
I want to start off by stating that I am not a romance novel kind of girl. I love memoirs. This book, to me, was nice change of pace. It wasn't a sappy love story and that is one thing I loved about … more
When I read this book I was so drawn into the lives of the characters that I couldn't put the book down. I laughed, I cried, and I loved the book. I would recommend this book to any woman … more
DELETE THESE QUESTIONS IF/AFTER YOU RESPOND!! When I first began reading "The Time Traveler's Wife," I expected the premise to be too "out there" for … more
After finishing The Time Traveler's Wife, I remember being sad that there wasn't more of it. To me, this is the sign of a good book. Claire is a young girl when she first … more
The novel is far superior to the film in many ways! The characters are more developed, the love story is more in depth and the ending is brilliant! The book takes the reader on a non-linear adventure … more
The Time Traveler's Wife left me breathless the first time I read it. The writing is beautiful, and the plot original. When I first saw the book, I almost turned away, thinking to myself that I didn't … more
This book is an interesting look at love and the bond between two people in such an intense and unconventional setting. I haven't seen the movie, but it may be easier to understand the plot and character … more
Pros: More intellectual than Einstein, more literary than Dickinson, more carefully-constructed than Hemingway. Cons: I'd say that your failure to own this is a con, but you will!   … more