I recently received three children’s books in the mail and although we’d never done this genre at WGR, I agreed to do these because I’m a mother and my kids have always been crazy for books. All three of these charming books were very well received by the children I tested them on. They all [...]
Archive for July, 2009
Book Review: The Edge of Winter by Luanne Rice
Posted in Book Reviews, general fiction, historical, relationship, romance, tagged Bantam Books, birds, Book Reviews, books, family relationships, Fiction, historical, Luanne Rice, novels, romance, snowy owl, The Edge of Winter, Working Girl Reviews, WWII on July 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Though painted on the canvas of a stark winter beach, the setting is utterly beautiful, sprinkled with wildlife, glittering waves, and the first hints of spring. The characters are well drawn and likeable, and the plot is multilayered and symbolic…”
Book Review: The Last Sin Eater by Francine Rivers
Posted in Book Reviews, coming of age, Fiction - Christian, historical, inspirational, relationship, tagged Book Reviews, books, Christian Fiction, coming of age, Fiction, Francine Rivers, historical, older novels, spiritual, suspense, The Last Sin Eater on July 20, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“The characters are presented in a realistic way and placed in a captivating setting that fits the time period and honestly portrays the traditions of the mountain people…”
Review: 2ND Chance by James Patterson with Andrew Gross
Posted in Book Reviews, contemporary, mystery, suspense, thriller, tagged 2ND Chance, Andrew Gross, Book Reviews, crime drama, James Patterson, mystery, suspense, thriller, Women's Murder Club, Working Girl Reviews on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“The chapters are short and sharp, with most under five pages in length, making for quick and easy reading and adding greatly to the aura of suspense. 2ND CHANCE is a nail-biter if ever there was one…”
Book Review: FOUR WIVES by Wendy Walker
Posted in Book Reviews, contemporary, Fiction - Women's, relationship, tagged Book Reviews, books, contemporary novels, family relationships, Fiction, Four Wives, new in paperback, novels, St. Martin's, stay home moms, suburbia, Wendy Walker, women's fiction, women's friendship, Working Girl Reviews on July 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“FOUR WIVES is about women and sentiment, passion and marriage, motherhood and most of all friendship. I defy you not to find a small bit of yourself within its pages…”
Review: Love Changes by Marsha Casper Cook
Posted in Book Reviews, contemporary, Fiction - Women's, general fiction, relationship, tagged Book Reviews, books, Fiction, Love Changes, Marsha Casper Cook, women's fiction, Working Girl Reviews on July 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
“Love Changes confronts some serious issues such as gambling, adultery, mental illness, abortion, and self preservation…”
