Hannah’s List
Debbie Macomber
Mira
www.DebbieMacomber.com
www.MIRABOOKS.com
On the one year anniversary of the death of Dr. Michael Everett’s wife Hannah, he receives a letter from his brother in law. Written by Hannah, it tells Michael that she wants him to consider one of three women to marry because she does not want him to be alone the rest of his life. He at first does not believe he can ever find anyone to replace the only love of his life. With some coaxing by his brother-in-law and others, he does carry out his wife’s last request. Macomber based “Hannah’s List” on a situation that was told to the author by some friends. Macomber makes the story come alive with believable characters and realistic conflicts that drive the story along. “Hannah’s List though marketed as a romance, is a character driven tale that should please any reader who wants a fast paced enjoyable read. It is easy to see why Macomber has such a huge following because she tells a great story that is filled with memorable characters.
Did Success Spoil Jayne Mansfield?
Frank Feruccio with Damien Santroni
Foireward by Kimmie Rosenthal founder of the Jayne Mansfield Online Fanclub
Outskirts Press Inc
www.outskirtspress.com
Did Success Spoil Jayne Mansfield? tells the tragic story of one woman’s sad life to become a major star. Mansfield would do almost anything to gain the fame she sought. Her life was a series of tragedies unlike other women who were placed on a higher level. The author tells many things Mansfield did to compete against other leading sex symbols. even dying her hair blonde. She wanted fame and fortune and she worked hard to get it, unlike others who had it all handed to them and did not value what that had. Her unfortunate death in a massive car collision that could have been avoided was tragic. The title of the book was a play on words of one of her major movies “Will Success Spoil Rock Hunter?” Ferruccio, a fan of the actress, has done a great job of telling her story. “Did Success Spoil Jayne Mansfield? will appeal to anyone who wants to know more about this actress.
The Happy Hollisters
by Jerry West; illustrated by Helen S. Hamilton
The Svenson Group, Inc
www.TheHappyHollisters.com
Jerry West originally wrote “The Happy Hollisters” and 32 other novels in the series back in the 1950s and the 1960s. Like many books of that time, they have been out of print until now when the Svenson Group has begun to re publish the novels and they plan to bring back all 33 books. So far there are three back in print. “The Happy Hollisterrs” is a fun book with a series of mysteries that Pete, Pam, Ricky, Holly, and Sue help solve. Also there is Joey Brill the neighborhood trouble maker. The writing is fast with believable characters and fun situations. “The Happy Hollistes and the 32 other novels now have a whole new audience, to appeal to of young adults and adults who read them as children.
The Beatles Discography Volume One The 60’s
Stephen E Donnelly
Outskirts Press Inc
www.outskirtspress.com
Donnelly has researched every disc of the Beatles from the very beginning to the year 1970. “The Beatles Discography”is the most complete guide to every record recorded in that time frame. There are pictures of the covers of albums, lists of songs, year it was released and lots more info. No Beatle fan should miss “The Beatles Discrography.”
Now You See Her
Joy Fielding
Atria
www.simonandSchuster.com
Fielding is back with “Now You See Her,” another great rollercoaster thrilling ride of suspense. Marcy Taggart’s life is a shambles. Two years she lost a daughter in a freak accident. Now divorced she is in Ireland, when she is convinced she has seen what appears to her to be her daughter. She cannot get anyone to believe her. No one wants to believe it is at all possible that her daughter could be alive. Fielding builds the suspense in generous doses and readers will not be disappointed. Fielding once again shows why she is at the top of the list. Fans of suspense novels will love “Now You See Her.”
Playing for Pizza
John Grisham
Dell
www.bantamdell.com
www.jgrisham.com
“Playing for Pizza” starts with a quarterback who played for the Cleveland Browns until they lose in the AFC championship game to Denver. His career is now coming to an end. He hears there is a team in Italy that is looking for a player in the NFL to take the helm of the team and lead it. Grisham shows why he is considered to be one of the best master story tellers with this great novel. It is not a legal thriller but a very good story with likable characters and a very fast paced writing style. “Playing for Pizza” is an often overlooked novel that should please both sports fans and readers of Grisham.
Unforgettable At Any Speed
Quixote Press
Marknewhousebooks.com
We have been in love with the automobile since it was created. In “Unforgettable At Any Speed” 111 tales by the 60 authors show us why that is still true. The stories are funny and revealing by many talented authors who have many different perceptions that all are pleasurable reading. Any car buff or fan of “Car Talk” on NPR should love reading “Unforgettable At Any Speed.”
10th Anniversary
James Patterson & Maxine Paetro
Little Brown and Company
Hachette Book Group USA
www.HatchetteBookGroupUSA.com
Lindsay Boxer gets married in10th Anniversary” and is on a new case. Meanwhile Yuki Castellano is prosecuting her biggest case and she is determined to win it no matter what. These are two of the women in the Women’s Murder Club. There are also new conflicts between several of the members and the writing once again is fast paced that rushes the story along to the exciting end. Fans of Patterson and his other writers will love “10th Anniversary.”
The Panic Zone
Rick Mofina
Mira
www.RickMofina
www.MIRABOOKS.com
I’ve read other books in the series and “The Panic Zone” is another great read. Mofina is a great story teller with page turning suspenseful tales that grab the reader from the first page and lead all the way to the end. Jack Gannon is back pursuing the clues that take him to South America. The story unfolds quickly and the conflicts and characters drive the story along until the page turning end. “The Panic Zone is for anyone who wants a fast and furious suspenseful novel.
Race War America’s Worst Nightmare
La-Temus Marshall
Outskirts Press Inc
www.outskirtspress.com
The author tells in “Race War America’s Worst Nightmare” a what if novel that is a cautionary tale which hopefully will never happen. The United States has fallen on hard times. To fix the problems a politician decides to put the races and ethnic groups into separate zones of the country. The idea for the novel is not so far fetched as many readers might think. I won’t tell what happens but the author has thought out his tale very well with a convincing argument why this kind of thinking would not work. The work moves along to its conclusion. “Race War Americas Worst Nightmare” is for the nay sayers who believe this could never happen.
Parent Talk The Nine Conversations to Have with Your Aging Loved Ones
G Scott Middleton
Xulon Elite
www.xulonpress.com
As our loved ones get older we are faced with many different things we are going to have to do for them. “Parent Talk” gives us many different options we need to be aware of to take care of loved ones as they age. Some of the issues the author tosses out are when is it time for an elder person to stop driving, nursing homes and health care options, brining in someone to help at home, how to try to stay healthy, acovers. The author also provides a glossary of terms and agencies that can be very helpful. The writing is in easy to understand terms and there is a lot of helpful information provided. “Parent Talk” is an excellent resource for anyone facing this type of situation.
Ghosts of St. Augustine
Dave Lapham
Pineapple Press Inc
www.pineapplepress.com
www.davidlapham.com
America’s oldest city is filled with stories of supernatural things going on. “Ghosts of St. Augustine” is one of a series of books from Pineapple Press that details many bizarre encounters with ghosts in different locations throughout the city. Most of the meetings are harmless but all are very interesting and they all give a new perception that St Augustine is a ghost ridden town. Lapham has researched thousands of accounts and tells the stories in easy to read tales. “Ghosts of St. Augustine” is great research material for anyone writing fictional horror stories or any fan of ghost stories.
Remembering Fort Myers The City of Palms
Prudy Taylor Board
The History Press
www.historypress.com
Prudy Taylor Board reveals many different little known facts in “Remembering Fort Myers.” Some of the things she exposes are how the city was named, the many movers and shakers who built the city, historical homes of interest, and famous people who lived there. The writing style is easy to read and readers will enjoy learning the history of the city. “Remembering Fort Myers is a valuable resource for those who want to know about that part of the state of Florida or for anyone who is thinking about moving to the area.
Portfolio Volume II
Jasmine Becket-Griffith
www.strangelin.com
“Portfolio Volume II” picks up where Volume I left off with many charming pieces by a very talented artist. Most striking are two things: the striking colors and the eyes of the girl in each of the depictions that are all so different. Many of the pieces that are in the volumes also show up in her card series “Oracle of Shadows & Light” With the cards there is a little book inside the box of cards that tells a little more about the works. “Portfolio Volume II and “Oracle of Shadows & Light” are bound to please the Scifi/ Fantasy fans who attend conventions and are alway looking for different works of art to purchase.
Mr. Monk on the Road
Lee Goldberg
Signet
www.penguin.com
The Monk brothers are on a road trip that is just hilarious . The two siblings with all their quirks are traveling in an RV. Along the way Adrian and Ambrose solve some cases and find out all about life in the newest installment of this popular series of novels. “Mr. Monk on the Road” is another laugh out loud mystery bound to please the millions of Monk fans.
An Agent Speaks a Primer for Unpublished Writers
Joan West
Fireside Publications
www.firesidepubs.com
Joan West who is an author, publisher, agent gives in “An Agent Speaks a Primer for Unpublished Writers” practical advise to novice writers who need to know about this industry. West explains the process of getting an agent, finding the right agent, self publishing a book, marketing, and lots of other things new writers do not know. “An Agent Speaks a Primer for Unpublished Writers is a wealth of information for new writers to help them avoid making costly mistakes.
The Highly Effective Habits of 5 Successful Authors
Outskirts Press Inc
www.outskirtspress.com
The tips by the authors are insightful and practical ways to market their works to different audiences. One thing one of the authors forgot is, it is not all done alone. Those who helped you are to be recognized for their contributions. “The Highly Effective Habits of 5 Successful Authors” is a book that all authors should read about how to effectively market their books.
Echo Nouveau The Art And Life of a Working Girl 1995-2010
All art and text by Echo Chernik
www.echo-x/echonouveau
“Echo Nouveau The Art and Life of a Working Girl 1995-2010” is a three level book by a very talented artist. On one degree it is the story of one woman’s journey to being an award winning artist. On another it is a profile of the work of advertising campaigns that she has done. Many of them are very familiar to readers. The last stage is a book for novice artists to learn how and where to market their artwork. “Echo Nouveau The Art and Life of a Working Girl 1995-2010”shows the remarkable achievement of one artist and is a title that is a perfect fit for anyone’s coffee table.
The Seeker Is the Sought. Poems of Lovers’ Joys, Lovers’ Empowerments
Marvin Richard Montney
Outskirts Press Inc
www.outskirtspress.com
“The Seeker Is the Sought” is a great title but I did not understand one single poem the poet has in this collection. Some of them I read several times to try to get some idea of what he is saying and could not get anything from any of his work. “The Seeker is the Sought” is sure to find an audience in the literary circuit because there is so much symbolism.
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