Spin a Wicked Web, a Home Crafting Mystery by Cricket McRae.
Although this is the third book in the series, it is the first I've read. I've already put books one and two on hold at the library since I enjoyed this book. It was a quick read with an interesting mystery, but perhaps a few too many suspects.
Regardless of any plot flaws, I give it 3.5 stars for the average female reader. Another half-star if you're a spinner, or wanna-be spinner. Actually, anyone who likes playing with fiber should enjoy the background story wherein Ruth teaches Sophie Mae to spin her own yarn. Makes me want to break out my wheel.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Book #21
The 8th Confession by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro.
This eighth book in the Women's Murder Club series is, as usual, an action-packed page turner. I enjoyed it more than some of the previous ones, so a 4 star rating.
This eighth book in the Women's Murder Club series is, as usual, an action-packed page turner. I enjoyed it more than some of the previous ones, so a 4 star rating.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Book #20 (Audio)
Manhunting by Jennifer Crusie. Read by Renee Raudman.
More silly romance for the summer. Only 6 CDs. Cute story of a 30-something successful business woman who decides to pursue marriage the way she pursues all her other goals - with a plan. There's no real surprise when the man she falls for doesn't meet any of the requirements of her plan.
I'll go with 3.5 stars - enjoyable, but no real urgency to keep listening. This is not the "I'll just sit in the car for a few minutes even though I'm home because I really want to know what happens next" type of story. But, then again, it doesn't try to be.
Warning: When I first started listening, the reader's voice really grated on my nerves, but I got used to it, and by the second CD, it didn't bother me.
More silly romance for the summer. Only 6 CDs. Cute story of a 30-something successful business woman who decides to pursue marriage the way she pursues all her other goals - with a plan. There's no real surprise when the man she falls for doesn't meet any of the requirements of her plan.
I'll go with 3.5 stars - enjoyable, but no real urgency to keep listening. This is not the "I'll just sit in the car for a few minutes even though I'm home because I really want to know what happens next" type of story. But, then again, it doesn't try to be.
Warning: When I first started listening, the reader's voice really grated on my nerves, but I got used to it, and by the second CD, it didn't bother me.
Book #19
Summer on Blossom Street by Debbie Macomber. The fourth book in the series about a yarn store in Seattle (A Good Yarn) and the people around it. It revisits the characters from the previous books and adds some new ones to the mix.
Ok, I admit I like a happy ending and I'm not a huge fan of conflict, so this book was a nice, relaxing read for me. As such, I'm giving it 4.5 stars. Call it a "beach read" or "chick lit", but I really enjoyed it.
Anyone who prefers great literature and lofty themes should steer clear of Debbie M and her novels.
Ok, I admit I like a happy ending and I'm not a huge fan of conflict, so this book was a nice, relaxing read for me. As such, I'm giving it 4.5 stars. Call it a "beach read" or "chick lit", but I really enjoyed it.
Anyone who prefers great literature and lofty themes should steer clear of Debbie M and her novels.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Book #18 (Audio)
Cold Case by Kate Wilhelm. Another interesting mystery featuring attorney Barbara Holloway.
I was annoyed that they switched readers from Anna Fields to Carrington MacDuffie, until I remembered hearing something about Anna Fields dieing in a freak accident. Now that I check the copyright, I see this book came out after her untimely death.
This was an enjoyable story of an attorney defending a writer accused of not only a current murder, but also that of a young woman killed 22 years ago. Some red herrings leave the reader struggling along with the attorney to figure out whodunit.
I give this book 4 stars. Ms. Wilhelm knows what to include in the story, as well as what to leave out.
I was annoyed that they switched readers from Anna Fields to Carrington MacDuffie, until I remembered hearing something about Anna Fields dieing in a freak accident. Now that I check the copyright, I see this book came out after her untimely death.
This was an enjoyable story of an attorney defending a writer accused of not only a current murder, but also that of a young woman killed 22 years ago. Some red herrings leave the reader struggling along with the attorney to figure out whodunit.
I give this book 4 stars. Ms. Wilhelm knows what to include in the story, as well as what to leave out.
Book #17 (Audio)
Magic Hour by Kristan Hannah. I think this would have been a good story if the narrator was better. I cringed whenever she did the dialog. The plot focuses on a "wild" girl who emerges from the woods and the resulting efforts to get her to talk so her family can be found.
Three stars is a generous rating for the audio version.
Three stars is a generous rating for the audio version.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Book #16 (Audio)
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
Life in a small southern town. Everyone knows the story from either reading the book or seeing the movie.
Honestly, I don't know what all the hype is about this book. I listened to the audio version of this book and I'm so glad I did. Sissy Spacek's narration made the story come alive for me. Without it, I doubt I would have even finished it.
I give the book 3.5 stars, but I probably would have given it only 3 stars were it not for SS's fine reading.
Life in a small southern town. Everyone knows the story from either reading the book or seeing the movie.
Honestly, I don't know what all the hype is about this book. I listened to the audio version of this book and I'm so glad I did. Sissy Spacek's narration made the story come alive for me. Without it, I doubt I would have even finished it.
I give the book 3.5 stars, but I probably would have given it only 3 stars were it not for SS's fine reading.
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