Return to Sender is by Fern Michaels and is probably one of her worst books to date. The only thing that really saves the book is the author. But clearly, she needs a break to revive her creative juices -- or a much better editor. There are some self-published works that had better editing.
Lin was a young mother kicked out of her house. She managed to put her childhood behind her to create a new life for her and her baby. Letters she sent to the baby's father all were marked "Return to Sender." Fast forward 20 years and
Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple
by Jessica B. January 24th, 2013 | Book Review, Fiction
This is the story of Bernadette Fox and her mysterious disappearance. The majority of the story is told from a collection of emails, documents and correspondence collected by Bernadette’s daughter and they shape the backdrop for the disappearance. The rest of the story is told from the daughter’s perspective.
Bernadette is a SAHM, but not very social and she seems to be slipping further and further away. Her husband is a well-to-do Microsoft employee and they lead what is often considered an "enviable" life by American standards.
Usually I am not a huge fan of stories told in a
Bernadette is a SAHM, but not very social and she seems to be slipping further and further away. Her husband is a well-to-do Microsoft employee and they lead what is often considered an "enviable" life by American standards.
Usually I am not a huge fan of stories told in a
An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin
by Jessica B. December 28th, 2012 | Book Review, Fiction
It may be surprising to learn that comedian Steve Martin has written a character driven novel about the art world, centered around a female character, but he has. And he has written a good one at that.
The paperback version of An Object of Beauty was released at the end of 2011 and follows Lacey Yeager, an ambitious young art student, as she maneuvers her way through the New York City art scene.
Surrounded by riches and incredible art, Yeager begins to find ways to work the system to her advantage. She works her way through Sotheby’s private art
The paperback version of An Object of Beauty was released at the end of 2011 and follows Lacey Yeager, an ambitious young art student, as she maneuvers her way through the New York City art scene.
Surrounded by riches and incredible art, Yeager begins to find ways to work the system to her advantage. She works her way through Sotheby’s private art
A Winter Dream: A Novel
by T Akery December 7th, 2012 | Book Review, Fiction, Topic of the Month
It is the winter season. With Christmas right around the corner, the most popular stories are heartwarming tales. A Winter Dream is no exception to this expectation. It is a heartwarming tale that brings hope for the Christmas holidays.
The story is a familiar one taken from the bible, but with a very modern twist. Joseph is son number 12 and the heir to his father's advertising firm. If that isn't enough to draw his sibling's jealousy, the handing down of a Vietnam Navy jacket tips them over the edge. With a little plotting and a theft by Benjamin, the
The story is a familiar one taken from the bible, but with a very modern twist. Joseph is son number 12 and the heir to his father's advertising firm. If that isn't enough to draw his sibling's jealousy, the handing down of a Vietnam Navy jacket tips them over the edge. With a little plotting and a theft by Benjamin, the
11/22/63 by Stephen King
by Jessica B. November 28th, 2012 | Book Review, Fiction
As a long time fan of Stephen King, I have been really looking forward to his take on the JFK assassination. This book mixes the idea of time travel with the Kennedy conspiracies and the dangers of changing history. I listened to the audiobook version, which was over 30 hours long, but narrated by a very skilled reader. At the end of the day, while I do think King is a masterful writer, I think this new work has some serious flaws, and here’s why.
The book, although supposedly about the JFK murder, is mostly the story of one man,
The book, although supposedly about the JFK murder, is mostly the story of one man,
