Thursday, August 29, 2013

Book Review: Some of My Best Friends are Black

Tanner Colby

A really great look at America after the civil rights movements in the 60s. With anecdotes and plenty of facts.

Tanner Colby looks at Busing in Birmingham, racially driven real estate in Kansas City and affirmative action in the New York advertising world. He ends with a look at the Catholic community in Louisiana and it really is an amazing story. Political, funny, honest, and sometimes incredibly sad, but never boring.

(Reviewed by Ginny)



Book Review: Oddly Normal

John Schwartz

When Jeanne Schwartz found her 13 year old son in the bathroom surrounded by pill bottles, her and her husbands' worlds were completely turned upside down. Oddly Normal is the heart-breaking, inspirational story of how Jon and Jeanne Schwartz helped their son come to terms with his sexuality. Filled with statistics that every person, gay or otherwise, should be familiar with. Very interesting!

(Reviewed by Emily)

Book Review: A Perfect Evil

Alex Kava

Was an innocent man executed for horrible crimes or is there a copy cat killer on the loose? A small town is paralyze with fear and FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell is called in to help solve the case.

First book in the Maggie O'Dell series. If you like this one, there are more to read!

(Reviewed by Vickie)

Book Review: Natural Remedies for Healthy Living

Reader's Digest

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! On occasion you may find yourself in a bind and not know how to proceed. Do you suffer from fatigue? Would you like to know how to make your own fragrances but are not sure how to go about it? Are you having trouble deciding what plants to put in your garden this year? In this book you will find home remedies, nutrition guides, helpful hints and more! In truth this book offers practical and simple solutions.

(Reviewed by Coralito)

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Book Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane

Neil Gaiman

When a man returns to his childhood home for a funeral, he begins to remember all the strange and scary things that happened to him as a child. A frightening nanny, monsters, and his changing parents cause the boy to look for help in a strange place: three women who live in a nearby old farmhouse.

(Reviewed by Ginny)

Book Review: Me Before You

JoJo Moyes

Not a typical romance. Louisa takes a job working for Will–he's grumpy and bossy and she "refuses to treat him with kid gloves."

"...a heartbreakingly romantic story that asks, 'What do you do when making the person you love happy means breaking your own heart?"

A good read! Tear-jerker!

(Reviewed by Susan)