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Barbara M

Barbara M

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I am married, have two sons and two grandsons, and... more »
  • Central, FL, USA
  • member since April 1 2008

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  • The Vintage Caper
    • Rated 4 stars

    A delightful little book. Caution, don't read on an empty stomach but do read with a bottle of wine nearby so you can give into the thirst this is sure to encourage.

    The story is easy-going with beautiful descriptions of several areas of the French countryside, the food, and the wine. There's a little mystery but no suspense. The characters are all very likeable, even the villians. I hope Mayle will continue to give us more of Sam Levitt even if he is based in Hollywood rather than France.

    Barbara M wrote this review 6 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Forever Odd
    • Rated 4 stars

    Odd Thomas is still recuperating from his separation from Stormy, the love of his young life. He's quite sure it is only temporary though. He still keeps the fortune that tells him "You are destined to be together forever." He's still in malaise though and hasn't returned to his job as fry cook (the best fry cook) at the Pico Mundo Grille.

    He's contacted by Dr. Jessup, his friend Danny is in very big trouble. Odd follows his instincts and finds Danny with some very strange characters. From there, he has to find his way out and is hampered by his psychic magnetism which works two ways.

    Very well written, as was the first in the series on Odd Thomas. I shall read more.

    Barbara M wrote this review 13 days ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Stupidest Angel
    • Rated 5 stars

    Delightful in one of the most quirky and absurd ways! It was definitely and horrifying and yet, laugh out loud funny story. These characters remind me of the odd folks that used to inhabit Northern Exposure (old TV show) with a little of the paranormal mixed into the plot.

    Barbara M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book
    • Rated 5 stars

    I grew up with this cookbook. My mom had it and I learned to cook using it. When I married, I was given a new edition and years (many years) later I bought myself the newest edition. There are stains at some of the best recipes!

    Barbara M wrote this review 2 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Lost Symbol
    • Rated 3 stars

    Five words: Get On With It Already! Dan Browns formula mostly works. I love the way he makes me want to look at art and architecture. This one, set it Washington DC, makes me want to take a trip there sometime soon. The information about the Masons was fascinating. But this book could have been done in half the size. I often felt like I was at a lecture, which I probably would have loved, but I was reading an adventure/suspense novel and I didn't care for the mix. Too much lecture and the ending was too drawn out.

    Barbara M wrote this review 3 weeks ago. ( reply | permalink )
  • Decked
    • Rated 2 stars

    Did I expect too much? She seems to be calling attention throughout the story on her mother's reputation. She's no Mary Higgins Clark. I doubt that I'll read more although she may improve.

    Barbara M wrote this review Sunday, November 29 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Iced
    • Rated 0 stars

    Did I expect too much? She seems to be calling attention throughout the story on her mother's reputation. She's no Mary Higgins Clark. I doubt that I'll read more although she may improve.

    Barbara M wrote this review Sunday, November 29 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Memory Keeper's Daughter
    • Rated 0 stars

    Julie B just listened to The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards, on CD. The story was wonderful and the reader was excellent too.

    Barbara M wrote this review Thursday, November 26 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Heartsick
    • Rated 5 stars

    A female serial killer is just one of the twists in this thriller. Just when I thought I found a flaw, it turned into another twist. Well done, fast read, absolutely entertaining for those who love thrillers. I only hope the next in the series can meet the challenge of this introduction.

    Barbara M wrote this review Monday, November 23 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Every Dead Thing
    • Rated 3 stars

    This would definitely be fodder for the gory episodes of Criminal Minds. In fact, for at least two of them. Connolly is a good writer and I enjoyed the "hero" characters but the story was a bit long and could have been two books. There's a bit of the psychic to the story, especially in the New Orleans scenes. I'll probably read more, I liked Bird, and his two lowlife friends Angel & Louis.

    Barbara M wrote this review Thursday, November 19 2009. ( reply | permalink )
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