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.The Tin Roof Blowdown (Dave Robicheaux Mysteries)
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by: James Lee Burke

June 17, 2008
Burke uses more metaphors than the poet laureate of the US. Frankly, it's just tiresome. After I wasted several hours reading the last Burke novel ( I had read a couple before and sort of liked them, but was afraid of them becoming the same story rehashed), I swore never to read another one, but the critics' waxing poetic over his Katrina novel broke down my resistance. What a mistake. Same old story -- Dave is plagued by demons, befriends a reformed mobster, and has to deal with an arch villain that threatens his family. Pu - leeze! If Burke were to win the Nobel prize, I'd never pick up another one of his books.
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.The Miracle at Speedy Motors: The New Novel in the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency)
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by: Alexander Mccall Smith

April 15, 2008
I have read and loved the entire series of the No.1 Ladies Detective Agency. That said this one is my favorite. Each book in the series is a mini vacation to a simpler more innocent time in the beautiful African setting. Of all of the qualities that make this series so enjoyable, I think Alexander McCall Smith has captured them best in this book.I don't want this journey to end.
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.T is for Trespass (Kinsey Millhone Mysteries)
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by: Sue Grafton

December 04, 2007
I loved this newest tale in the Kinsey Millhone series. Like a lot of readers, I had begun to think Sue Grafton had run her course and couldn't come up with anything exciting and new. Trespass was a great read. I couldn't put it down. I sincerely hope the rest of the alphabet keeps pace.
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.Where Are You Now?: A Novel
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by: Mary Higgins Clark

April 08, 2008
What a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon! I read my first M H Clark in the late 1970's and she's still able to keep me enticed. Thanks, Mary.
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.The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher: A Shocking Murder and the Undoing of a Great Victorian Detective
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by: Kate Summerscale

April 15, 2008
if you like to read boring history books you'll love this one. if you think you're going to read an interesting historical fiction novel you'll be sorely disappointed.
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.Dexter in the Dark (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
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by: Jeff Lindsay

September 02, 2008
There really isn't much to say in this review that hasn't already been said before. The supernatural aspect introduced in this book is highly contradictory to the first two and makes the book ooze a sort of over-the-top weirdness that makes the entire thing so implausible that it's hard to really get into.

On top of that, I simply found the book to be incredibly boring. Dexter is only followed through one kill early on, and then the rest of the book revolves around him having anxiety attacks. There is such an extensive build-up of what can only be assumed was meant as suspense (and an overly-complex plot with the Watchers and Moloch), that when everything ties up so rapidly in the last twenty pages that it's all incredibly anti-climactic. Deborah's ... Read More:
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.New Complete Guide to Sewing (Readers Digest)
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by: Editors of Reader's Digest

October 24, 2002
this book has been very helpful .detailed instructions and clear photos make this book a joy to use. this book is an excellent reference manual for all levels beg-adv
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.The Comforts of a Muddy Saturday: An Isabel Dalhousie Novel
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by: Alexander Mccall Smith

September 23, 2008
this book has been very helpful .detailed instructions and clear photos make this book a joy to use. this book is an excellent reference manual for all levels beg-adv
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.The Madonnas of Leningrad: A Novel (P.S.)
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by: Debra Dean

February 20, 2007
What a beautifully written, touching first novel! Ms. Dean's gift of moving back and forth, from past to present (and occasionally blending the two) was so effective in illustrating Marina's descent into Alzheimer's. As one who is currently experiencing the natural decline of an elderly father, I found comfort and some degree of understanding in the author's treatment of Marina's way of living in the past and experiencing confusion in the present. The vivid descriptions of Russian life during the siege of Leningrad and the priceless treasures in the Hermitage reminded me of why I love art history. Altogether, an extremely satisfying read...I look forward to the author's next work!
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.Cold Hearted
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by: Beverly Barton

September 01, 2008
Everyone who knew the late Senator Dan Price refuse to believe he committed suicide especially since he seemed to have everything now that he married Jordan. His brother Ryan refuses to accept the official declaration that Dan killed himself. He hires the Powell Private Security to uncover the truth. Rick Carson is assigned to head the investigation.

Rick watches the widow grieve at her husband's grave and can see why she has supporters amongst Dan's family and friends who insists she is a paragon. He wonders if she might be a black widow as he immediately suspects the worst of the twenty-four year old Jordan Price; although he also is mesmerized by her. Everyone in Jordan's tightly knit group insists that is impossible, but Rick remains unconvinced, especially when he learns ... Read More:
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