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From the monthly archives:
I recently saw “Apocalypto”. The title of the movie is apt, meaning to “disclose or reveal” a culture in decline — -the Mayans. The story follows one central character, Jaguar Paw. It is through his eyes that we see his way of life crushed by raiders who have taken most of his village or tribes people as […]
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Raintree: Haunted by Linda Winstead Jones, Silouette Nocturne, book #2 in Nocturne series, published June 1, 2007 with 288 pages. Raintree: Haunted features Gideon Raintree, a member of the Royal Raintree family. The reader is told that each Raintree member has a specific gift. When the story opens we learn that Gideon’s gifts include controlling […]
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The Billionaire’s Bidding by Barbara Dunlop, Sil.Desire #1793, copyright 2007, 192 pages. The Billionaire’s Bidding by Dunlop was recently a #1 bestseller on eHarlequin.com so I was curious. So I bought it. And loved it. Story was excellent and a lot of fun. Here is the back blurb for your perusal:
Scrambling to save her family’s company, […]
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On the Edge by Shannon Stacy, copyright 2007, publisher Samhain, LTD. On the Edge is the sequel to 72 hours that I read last year and enjoyed. The stories feature The Devlin Group and their operatives. The Devlin Group work locally as well and globally to help local governments with crime. The Devlin Group is led […]
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Castle of the Wolf by Sandra Schwab, copyright 2007. Castle of the Wolf has a lot going for it without opening the cover: It’s set in Germany and it’s a historical romance with a gothic feel to it without nary a vampire around. This is my first time reading Ms. Schwab but it won’t be the last. FWIW, […]
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The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen, copyright May 2004, available in hardcover and trade paperback formats. YA novel for grades 7 and up: kisses only. This is yet another strong novel about teens dealing with real life. The Truth About Forever speaks of grief and loss as well as living in the moment and […]
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Dennis Lehane's next published novel is a major publishing event. It's been 4 years since Lehane's last book, Shutter Island. On Dennis Lehane's website, there's more info about The Given Day that you can read there.
This is a historical novel. A historical epic that is somewhat of a departure for Lehane. The release date for The Given Day is Sept. 23. Look for a review.
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer. The book that has readers either loving it or hating it. Where will I fall? Look for a review.