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Modesty (Excuse Me, Miss Series #2) by Phillip Thomas Duck
Book Review, Rape, Relationships, Series

Modesty (Excuse Me, Miss Series #2) by Phillip Thomas Duck

The second book in Phillip Thomas Duck’s Excuse Me, Miss series follows Terri Welker who photographs philandering men in the act for James Boston Investigations.  One day she finds out

November 15, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life, How to Get Through Life’s Holes Without Getting Stuck in Them! by Judith A. Belmont and Lora Shor
Book Review, Nonfiction, Self-Help

The Swiss Cheese Theory of Life, How to Get Through Life’s Holes Without Getting Stuck in Them! by Judith A. Belmont and Lora Shor

This is a self-help or wellness guide that “moves you through life’s holes without getting stuck in them”.  Containing analogies to Swiss cheese, the guide explains the Swiss Cheese Metaphorical

November 10, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Bird Catcher by Laura Jacobs
Birds, Book Review, Library Thing Early Reviewers, Relationships

The Bird Catcher by Laura Jacobs

Margret Snow is lonely and figuratively lost at sea.  After the tragic loss of her husband, Charles, she loses interest in her promising job of dressing windows at her friend

November 3, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
AuthorsPal

Author Interview with Stephan Labossiere

Welcome to my first author interview.  I’m thrilled to present Stephan Labossiere, author of the intriguing How to Get a Married Woman to Have Sex With You…If You’re Her Husband. 

October 26, 2011May 24, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
How to Get a Married Woman to Have Sex With You…If You’re Her Husband by Stephan Labossiere
Book Review, Bostick Communications, Nonfiction, Relationships, Self-Help

How to Get a Married Woman to Have Sex With You…If You’re Her Husband by Stephan Labossiere

This is a quick reference guide for men (although women can learn a lot as well) written from a man’s point of view.  Mr. Labossiere believes “[the book] will, at

October 26, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Finding Frances by Janice M. Van Dyck
Book Review, Death, Family Relationships, PR by the Book

Finding Frances by Janice M. Van Dyck

Frances Baldwin is resigned to die.  She has been diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure and her quality of life is diminishing, but convincing her

October 20, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
One Day by David Nicholls
Book Review, Contemporary, Relationships, Romance

One Day by David Nicholls

Emma and Dexter meet in college, have one night together, and become good friends.  Being friends is not Emma’s choice, but Dexter’s playboy lifestyle and irresponsible attitude are what they

October 17, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Is Journalism Worth Dying For?: Final Dispatches by Anna Politkovskaya
Book Review, Journalism, Murder, NetGalley, Nonfiction, Russia

Is Journalism Worth Dying For?: Final Dispatches by Anna Politkovskaya

Anna Politkovskaya was a correspondent for the Novaya Gazeta newspaper and was an outspoken critic of the Kremlin and its policies in Chechnya. The definition of a hero in many

October 5, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Voyager (Outlander, Book 3) by Diana Gabaldon
Action & Adventure, Book Review, Historical, Romance, Scotland, Series, Time Travel

Voyager (Outlander, Book 3) by Diana Gabaldon

At Jamie’s insistence Claire fled for her and her baby’s life back to the 20th century to escape the bloody fight at Culloden.  Twenty years late in the 1960s Claire

September 22, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Suvs Suck in Combat: The Rebuilding of Iraq During a Raging Insurgency by Karry Kachejian
Book Review, Iraq War, Military, Nonfiction

Suvs Suck in Combat: The Rebuilding of Iraq During a Raging Insurgency by Karry Kachejian

First of all, I want to thank all of our troops for serving over in Iraq and Afghanistan in all aspects of the job. Your courage under fire was and

September 19, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Book Review, Germany, Holocaust, Memoirs, Nonfiction

Hey Kids, Want Some Chocolates?: My Family’s Journey to Freedom by Melitta Strandberg

“I guess sometimes the search for freedom is enough to keep one alive.” Melitta and her family’s  experience in Nazi Germany in WWII was something that no one wants to

August 23, 2011September 9, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani
Book Review, Coming of Age, NetGalley, Random House, YA Fiction

The Whole Story of Half a Girl by Veera Hiranandani

Sonia has learned that her father has lost his job and he isn’t acting like himself. She wonders what he does in his study that makes him feel better. That’s

August 11, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
Book Review, Nonfiction, Self-Help

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert

Liz Gilbert’s life was a mess. She wanted a divorce, she fought off and on with her lover and she just wanted to go away. And go away she did

August 5, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Edge of Evil (Ali Reynolds #1) by J.A. Jance
Book Review, Contemporary, Series, Suspense, Thriller

Edge of Evil (Ali Reynolds #1) by J.A. Jance

Ali has lost her job, her marriage, and her best friend all in a few days. The job and marriage are a wash due to replacements with younger women, but

August 2, 2011September 25, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
A Land Beyond Ravens by Kathleen Cunningham Guler
Bardsong Press, Book Review, Dark Ages, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Series

A Land Beyond Ravens by Kathleen Cunningham Guler

In Britain’s Dark Ages, Marcus ap Iorwerth is a master spy and swordmaster who manipulates kings, warlords, and the church to keep his family and his people safe as well

July 29, 2011September 15, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
The Last Estate by Conor Bowman
Book Review, Historical Fiction, Library Thing Early Reviewers, Romance

The Last Estate by Conor Bowman

Christian was heir to the oldest winery in Gigondas, France.  He lost his brother, Eugene, in the war and his ruthless and unfeeling father is grudgingly leaving the vineyard to

July 29, 2011September 15, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, Book 2) by Diana Gabaldon
Book Review, Fantasy, Historical, Romance, Series, Time Travel

Dragonfly in Amber (Outlander, Book 2) by Diana Gabaldon

This wonderful story continues.  I admit I was a little leery about the beginning because it started in the 1960’s with Claire’s present life and was too slow in my

July 29, 2011September 15, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
A Courtesan’s Guide to Getting Your Man by Celeste Bradley and Susan Donovan
Book Review, Erotica, Historical, Library Thing Early Reviewers, Prostitution, Romance

A Courtesan’s Guide to Getting Your Man by Celeste Bradley and Susan Donovan

Books with transitions between times is a difficult feat to keep both periods interesting and I found this book fell short. It is set in 19th century London and present-day

July 23, 2011September 15, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Aging, Book Review, Nonfiction, Self-Help

Aging Well by Dr. George Cromack

This is a self-help book that is “presented in an interactive format so that people can practice applying some of the tools of the manual while getting coaching.”  It basically

June 22, 2011September 15, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson by Ryan Thomas Skinner
Africa, Book Review, Children's Fiction, Music

Sidikiba’s Kora Lesson by Ryan Thomas Skinner

This is the story of a young boy named Sidikiba who lives in a small town in West Africa.  He is the descendant of Jeli Mady Wuleng who, as Maude

June 22, 2011September 15, 2020 by Sharon Clayton
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