Nancy Drew Clue Book #8 World Record Mystery is not your grandmothers (or mother’s) Nancy Drew. There have been several covers over the years, some updating the setting and variety of different series. Based on Caroylyn Keene’s concept, this series is a very modern upgrade to our girl sleuth. She has “one of each” friend (the girly-girl and the tomboy), she has video games and each girl has a cell-phone. They are about third or fourth grade (old enough to be on their own, but […]
Next up at bat is a mystery series sure to make a home run!
Years ago, I picked up Ballpark Mysteries #01 The Fenway Foul-Up by David A. Kelly (illustrated by Mark Meyers). While I was not jumping up and down and yelling, “Kill the Ump!” over it, I was thinking “This is good.” I was recommending the series when it was appropriate. Yet, I never read another in the series until the other day. Sadly, book 14 The Cardinals Caper, was damaged. I picked it up before we had to process it as damaged, and spent a nice […]
When does this woman have time for her comedy?
My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One Night Stands is my AlabamaPink cbr10bingo book. I figured it would be the most fun after reading the other titles descriptions. I also would never pick this book up on my own as I am not a fan of Ms. Handler. Chelsea Handler focuses on a few of her favorite, or at least interesting (to her), sexual encounters. If you are looking for porn, thankfully, this is not it. Considering her reputation, this is tame. Sure, she swears and talks […]
Ti-double-grr-er!
I have never really been a tiger fan. Now, do not get me wrong, I really think they are magnificent creatures. But never said, “I LOVE TIGERS! I picked up National Geographic Readers: Tigers by Laura Marsh as it was a damaged copy at work. But it was still readable. And I was “Oh nice, an easy reader on tigers.” And was expecting a few facts. Instead I got a lot of facts, really bad jokes (what do you get when you cross a tiger and […]
Looking for a punch in the gut? Read this.
I have one word: DAMN! I noticed this cover. It was very odd. But lately people are trying to go with more “artistic” covers and things that “have not been done before.” Of course, by doing that, they have already done it, therefore it is not new. I still gave it a more careful look. Noticed it was Jack Gantos (SCORE!) and then saw the title. A Suicide Bomber Sits in the Library Well, that’s a bit of light reading isn’t it? I picked it […]
Not my idea, was it yours?
Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness by Anastasia Higginbotham
Not My Idea: A Book about Whiteness (Ordinary Terrible Things) is one of those books you will love or hate. You will think every piece is a gem or the worst bull you have ever heard. And I am not just talking about “liberals” will like and “conservatives” will not. I am not talking about “racists” will dislike it and “non-racists” will like. There is a lot going on and it will bring up a lot of thoughts, feelings and discussions. Not all of which […]
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