Author:
Andy Weir
Stars:
4
Review by: ILovemyDaisy
I enjoyed this book and can't wait for the movie. Does
nothing phase this guy? I mean really, stuck on Mars alone and never an
emotional moment? Duct tape and a paper clip are all he needs to survive
anywhere - the MacGyver of space. It got a
bit deep in science jargon, but it's a fun read. Thank you to my
librarian for suggesting it!
Author:
Suzanne Brockmann
Stars:
4
Review by: farmette
There is a fine line between being politically correct and
having a social conscience.. I noticed SB's being PC right away...always
safe sex..condom was mentioned 264 times in the first ten books..at
least.. older men, younger woman... older woman,
younger men.. black/white couples...Asian love interest..an FBI agent
out of the closet in 2002..I now think she has a very commendable social
conscience..turns out, she has a gay son whom she loves deeply, and
believes God made him that way, and that is fine
with her.. she puts her book plots where her feelings and sense of
justice are.. she combines her causes with a WWII hero that is gay..
while she has a lot of sex, it is NOT casual sex..it always is the best
sex the person has ever experienced, and they always
get married..!!!..always...in this book we have Max and Gina getting
together, as well as Molly and Jones.. most of them also have babies
soon after they are married.. hard for me to look at these books as
stand alone books...seems knowledge of the history
of her characters is critical.
Author:
Sarah MacLean
Stars:
3.5
Review by: Saraswati
Reading this
series backwards is kind of fun, but I know the big secret behind the
series. This makes me feel like one of the key characters in that I too
need to keep it a secret. This is about a fallen
Duke who is believed to have killed his father's wife to be and what
happens when the truth finally comes out. A fun summer read.
Author:
Beth Wiseman, Amy Clipston, Kathleen Fuller, & Vannetta Chapman
Stars:
5
Review by: Sallys cats
Other readers of Amish should read the 5 short novels by these people.
Author:
Peter Clines
Stars:
4
Review by: SummerShandy
Awesome. Read
this after reading the author's latest book, The Fold. It's a Sci-fi
story about a group of LA renters trying to determine why their
apartment building is so weird. Some of the elements
in The Fold were actually introduced in this story (like the neon
green roaches with 7 legs).
Author:
Peter Pezzelli
Stars:
3
Review by: BigDa
PG rated. A sweet story.
Author:
Scott Turow
Stars:
4
Review by: Ann Mc
A sequel to Presumed Innocent. Rusty Sabich is arrested and tried by Tommy Molto for the murder of his wife.
Author:
Sarah MacLean
Stars:
4
Review by: Saraswati
This happens
to be the 4th book in this series and the last of this story line. I am
now reading book 3. A little backwards, but still a fun book to read.
If you are a stickler for period romances and
have to critique all the fun out of this book then don't read it. This
is about a gaming hell called the Fallen Angel and one of its founding
members. If I tell you more then I give away the surprise. Enjoy.
Author: Sandra Brown (ed)
Stars:
3
Review by: Saraswati
This is a book
of short stories from multiple authors. The theme is love and murder.
Most of the stories are shorts using the author's known characters.
Like most short stories, most of these feel
unfinished. Still an easy summer read and a way to learn about new
authors.
Author:
Elizabeth Adler
Stars:
3
Review by: Jeanette
A pleasant read. Liked the characters.
Author:
Liane Moriarty
Stars:
5
Review by: Patti K
LOVED IT! Loved everything about it!
Author:
Joanna Scott
Stars:
3
Review by: Smudge
Although I enjoyed the writing, I kept waiting for something to happen: insight into the characters, a major event.
Author:
Diana Orgain
Stars:
4
Review by: Saraswati
This has the
feel of a cozy with a twist. An ex-cop helps out her best friend by
being the Bachelorette on a new reality TV series. The catch is that
1/2 the bachelors are in it for the $ and the
other 1/2 are in it for love. If she selects a $ guy - he gets all the
$$$. If she selects the man of love they share the $ and more gifts.
Unfortunately, there is multiple murders and an EX that will not go
away. WHO DOES SHE PICK????? I really enjoyed
this new series and I hope you do too!
Author:
Mark Billingham et al
Stars:
4
Review by: Saraswati
This is a
murder, mystery thriller written by 20 Authors. Each chapter was
written by a different person. Authors include, but not limited to:
Heather Graham, Stephen L. Clark, Marcia Clark, Mary Higgins
Clark, Charlaine Harris, John Connolly and C.J. Clark. This was much
better than if they all wrote a short story for the book. It flowed, but
you noted the influences. Lee Child was the glue that put it all
together. A great summer read! Enjoy!
Author:
Kat Martin
Stars:
3
Review by: Saraswati
A light thriller of a man still searching for his missing child and a woman that can see her in her dreams. Enjoy!
Author:
Staci McLaughlin
Stars:
3
Review by: Saraswati
Again, this is
a nice series and in some ways doesn't have to be read in order. However,
if you do, it will make a little more sense. The organic chef is
hysterical. Enjoy!
Author:
Staci McLaughlin
Stars:
3
Review by: Saraswati
This is the
next book in the series and, of course, our lovely lead lady is trying to
make a living, but always finds a murder. Here she tries to find a way
to promote business for the organic farm, but
finds herself in a mess. Enjoy!
Author:
Staci McLaughlin
Stars:
3
Review by: Saraswati
This is the
first book in this cozy series where a CA Tech Marketing person loses
their job and returns home to work an unpredictable job at a brand new
organic B&B & Spa. Since it is a COZY there is
a murder, mayhem and the start of falling in love. The organic tips are
a nice plus. Enjoy!
Author:
Katie MacAlister et al.
Stars:
3
Review by: Saraswati
This book
contained three stories about Vampires. The Katie MacAlister story,
"Shades of Gray" is a continuation of another story where a "Beloved"
really wasn't. Now she finds her own. Molly Harper's
"Undead Sublet" is a cute story of vampires coming out and their
struggles along with campy humor and fun. The last Jessica Sims' "Out
with the Fang" brings together multiple paranormal romances and has a
happy ending. Easy, summer read - Enjoy all 3!
Author:
Kat Martin
Stars:
3
Review by: Saraswati
The last book
in this series, but a continuation of the Brodie family history - The
eldest son finds his soul mate. Unfortunately it is not that easy.
Enjoy!