2019-08-29 05:08
The Book of SpellsWritten by John J. MillerIllustrated by: GKS CreativePublisher: KOKR PublishingISBN: 978-1-7326380-0-6The synopsis of this book is terrific. Sadly, it's like those movie tr… Read More
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2019-05-16 18:01
Top Ten Books from 2016An illicit kiss at a christening wrecks two marriages in Los Angeles but blends the six children from different families. As we follow them over the next half century… Read More
2019-05-16 17:37
In “Asymmetry,” two seemingly unrelated sections are connected by a shocking coda. The first, “Folly,” is the story of a love affair. It narrates the relationship bet… Read More
2019-05-16 16:47
The Perfect Wifewritten by JP DelaneyISBN: 1524796743published by Ballantine Books an imprint of Penguin Random Houseavailable August 6, 2019 My Review:The Perfect Wife is a cros… Read More
2019-04-25 06:40
Curse of the Dead-Eyed Dollby Thomas Kingsley TroupeMiddle-Grade, YouthHorrorISBN 13: 9781631633485Available - September 1, 2019Flux an imprint of North Star EditionsThe Synopsis:Alejandro P… Read More
2019-04-06 22:05
The Missing Barbegaziby H.S. NorupISBN 10: 178691812ISBN 13: 978-1782691815Jolly Fish Press My Review: This is a magical, imaginative, and fun, fast read for middle graders. The story focuse… Read More
2019-03-25 02:56
While You Sleepby Stephanie MerrittPegasus BooksKindle Edition ASIN: B07GRCTQLTMarch 2019My Review:I was anxious to read While You Sleep. The creative and inviting cover art had… Read More
2019-03-22 11:39
The Last Book Partywritten by Karen DukessISBN 10: 1250225477ISBN 13: 978-1250225474Pages 256July 9th, 2019Henry Holt & Co."This book was like having extra icing on an already delicious… Read More
2019-03-21 21:03
The Invitedwritten by Jennifer McMahonISBN 10: 0385541384ISBN 13: 978-0385541381Pages 384April 30th, 2019published by DoubleDay BooksMy Review:The synopsis and well-designed cover art… Read More
2019-03-09 22:16
Liar Liar Harriet Blue series book #3written by James Patterson & Candice Foxread by Federay HolmesMy Review:Harriet Blue was introduced to readers in a 176-page BookShots p… Read More
2019-03-09 20:43
Anne of Green Gableswritten by L.M. MontgomeryPages 384ISBN 10: 1782264434ISBN 13: 978-1782264439from Sweet Cherry PublishingSeptember 6, 2018My Review: You may have watched the… Read More
2019-03-06 00:52
Bottle Grove: A Novelwritten by Daniel HandlerISBN 10: 1632864274ISBN 13: 978-1632864277240 PagesBloomsbury PublishingAugust 27th, 2019 My Review: If you have read even one of the Lemo… Read More
2019-02-22 21:50
Liesby T.M. Logan ISBN10: 1250182263 ISBN13: 978-1250182265Hardcover, 432 Pages My Review:If you love reading mystery-thrillers, you are going… Read More
2019-02-18 23:44
Pay Attention Carter Joneswritten by Gary D Schmidt224 PagesISBN 10: 0544790855ISBN 13: 978-0544790858Published by Clarion BooksFebruary 2019*Newbery Honor Winner*National Book Award Finalis… Read More
2019-02-13 22:23
The Night Window #5 A Jane Hawk Novelwritten by Dean Koontz432 PagesISBN 10: 0525484701ISBN 13: 978-0525484707published by Bantam My Review: You should know before you even… Read More
2019-02-08 16:22
Trevor Lee and the Big Uh Oh!written by Wiley Blevinsillustrated by Marta Kissi160 Pagespublished by One Elm Books an imprint of Red Chair PressSeptember 1, 2019ISBN 10:… Read More
2019-02-04 18:27
Judgmentby Joseph Finder400 Pagespublished by DuttonISBN 10: 110198581XISBN 13: 978-1101985816Can one choice change your life? You bet! Just ask Juliana Brody. Superior Court Judge, and the… Read More
2019-01-23 22:33
The Ancient Nineby Ian K. SmithSt. Martin's Press432 PagesISBN: 1250182395ISBN 13: 978-1250182395Review:A mystery within a mystery, wrapped in legacy and lies. . .No one knows for certain if… Read More
2018-12-20 03:08
Castle on Sunset Life, Death, Love, Art, and Scandal at Hollywood's Chateau Marmontby Shawn Levy384 PagesMay 7 2019Double Day &nbs&hell…Read More
2018-11-20 05:34
Feared (Rosato & DiNunzio #6) written by Lisa Scottolinenarrated by Kate BurtonUnabridged Audio 10 hours, 40 minutesMy Review:Kicking things off, an old foe still harbo… Read More
2018-11-16 06:06
The Forbidden Door A Jane Hawk Novel (#4)written by Dean Koontz480 pagesOctober 2018Published by Bantam A division of Penguin RandomhouseMy Re… Read More
2018-10-17 22:02
#23Past Tense A Jack Reacher Novel written by Lee Child ISBN 10: 0399593519ISBN 13: 978-0399593512 November 5th, 2018Delacorte PressSynopsis:Family secrets come back to ha… Read More
2018-10-17 21:55
The BlackHouse Lewis Trilogy #1written by Peter Mayread by Peter Forbespublished by Hachette Audio Unabridged Edition ISBN-13: 9781549174148ISBN-10: 1549174142Visit author P… Read More
2018-09-18 22:18
The Fifth To Die by J.D. BarkerISBN: 0544973976ISBN13: 978-0544973978 Pages 544 Visit author J.D. Barker online"J.D. Barker is building a reading experience, not simply writing bo… Read More
2018-09-06 16:57
The Lady Sherlock Series The Hollow of Fearwritten by Sherry Thomas336 Pagesrelease date - October 2nd, 2018Berkley Publishingclick to visit Berkley of FaceBook … Read More
2018-09-03 21:39
The President is Missingwritten by James Patterson & Bill Clintonread by Dennis Quaid, January LaVoy, Peter Ganim, Jeremy Davidsonpublished by Hachette Audio ISBN 10: 1… Read More
2018-09-02 23:38
The Little Shop of Found Thingsby Paula Brackston320 PagesSt. Martin's PressISBN 10#:1250072433 ISBN13#: 978-1250072436Review:Readers - don't you love finding a story that takes you away? Aw… Read More
2018-07-30 18:18
The Thief of All Light A Santero and Rein Thrillerwritten by Bernard Schafferpublished by Kensington Books276 PagesJuly 31, 2018ISBN 10: 1496717139ISBN 13: 978-149671713My… Read More
2018-07-25 16:34
ASIN: B079KH8YD3 Model #: FRP01 Recommended age: 3 years+dimensions: 3.2 x 15.5 x 12.8 inche… Read More
2018-07-25 16:15
Hunting Annabellewritten by Wendy Heardpublished by MIRA336 Pages available December 18, 2018My Review:Holy-Molie! Hunting Annabelle is the absolute definition of a psychological thriller. N… Read More
2018-07-25 14:08
The Other Woman (Gabriel Allon #18)written by Daniel Silva Unabridged Audio, Harper Audioread by George GuidallVisit Daniel Silva online My Review:Over the last decade plus I have only misse… Read More
2018-07-23 17:49
I, a Squealerwritten by Richard Burns 154 PagesISBN 10: 0983166552 ISBN13: 9780983166559Twin Feather Publishing Synopsis:The year was 1965. The Beatles, Elvis Presley, and The Rig… Read More
2018-07-22 19:53
Why To Kill A Mockingbird Matters What Harper Lee's Book and the Iconic American Flim Mean To Us Todaywritten by Tom SantopietroSt. Martin's PressSynopsis:Tom Santopietro, an autho… Read More
2018-07-11 16:04
The Smiling Manwritten by Joseph KnoxISBN 10: 0857524402ISBN 13: 978-0857524409Hardcover, Pages 416Crown (Penguin Randomhouse)My Review:Having read the first book (Sirens) in Joseph Kn… Read More
2018-06-30 23:02
Liar, Liarwritten by Lisa JacksonHardcover, 416 PagesISBN 10: 1617734675ISBN 13: 978-1617734670Kensington PublishingMy Review:3.5 StarsMom, aka Didi Storm, was a professional impersona… Read More
2018-06-27 18:28
Woodstock 1969 The Lasting Impact of the Counter Culture152 PagesSkyhorse Publishing I received a paperback ARC with black & white photos. There are grammatical and editorial… Read More
2018-06-16 13:19
DII 70" Round Table ClothChambray Barn RedAvailable in 8 colorsClick HEREReview:☆2.5 Stars 70" Round, Barn Red Table ClothThis TABLE CLOTH is difficult to review - there's my opinion b… Read More
2018-06-14 05:49
The Most Magnificent Thing written by Ashley SpiresPublished by Kids Can PressReview:4.5 ☆'sHow many times have you heard - "For-Get-It! It wasn't supposed to look like that!"&nbs&hell…Read More
2018-06-12 05:17
End Gamewritten by David Baldacci ISBN: 1455586609Pages: 416Grand Central PublishingClick HERE to Visit David Baldacci Review: 3.5 ☆'sImmersive yourself in the highly e… Read More
2018-06-11 18:49
The Secret TokenMyth, Obsession, and the Search for the Lost Colony of Roanokewritten by Andrew LawlerISBN 13: 978-0-385-54201-2Pages 448published by DoubledayApril 2018Review:Maybe the… Read More
2018-06-05 02:11
Full SizePrice: $128.00ASIN: B004S34N7GItem Model #: 31A306Natura Bisse The Cure Sheer Eye, 0.5 Oz… Read More
2018-05-30 13:49
Mary B: a novelthe untold story of Pride & Prejudicewritten by Katherine J. Chenpublished by Random HouseJuly 24, 2018Pages 336ISBN 10: 0399592210ISBN 13: 978-0399592218My ReV… Read More
2018-05-28 13:03
Spindrift and the Orchidwritten by Emma Trevayne Middle-Grade, Ages 8-12Simon & Schuster PublishingSynopsis:A girl finds herself entrenched in a dark mystery after the… Read More
2018-05-10 22:23
The Cutting Edge A Lincoln Rhyme Novel (Book #14)written by Jeffery Deaver Hardcover, 448 pages Grand Central PublishingApril 10, 2018ISBN10: 1455536423ISBN13: 978-14… Read More
2018-04-29 15:00
Marital Advice to my Grandson, Joelwritten by Peter DavidsonSweet Memories Publishing152 Pages ISBN-10: 0692998152ISBN-13: 978-0692998151Synopsis:When my grandson, Joel, got engaged, I decid… Read More
2018-04-25 15:32
Elrene Home FashionsONE 52" x 84" PanelASIN # B01N8XHE8UMODEL # 26865853698… Read More
2018-04-25 15:18
2018-04-25 15:03
ETA Hand2Mind 1" Foam Cubes ☆2.5 Stars The hand2mind 1-inch Foam cubes are literally light as a feather. The set was described as having a total o… Read More
2018-04-25 14:35
The Coffin Maker (book #1)written by Breeann AllisonJoin author Breeann AllisonSynopsis:Twenty-three-year-old Jesse Burns lives a tranquil life as the coffin maker in the enthusiastically ee… Read More
2018-04-25 11:07
The President's Daughter (book # 1)written by Micky O'Brady Join author Micky O'Brady on Synopsis:When her father is elected President, seventeen-year-old brainiac Alix Forrester is recruite… Read More
2018-04-17 22:54
Ollie Ollie In Come Free A Memoir of Swallowed TimeWritten by Anne Bernard BeckerSynopsis:In the 1950's and 60's families are expected to deal with death pri… Read More
2018-04-11 01:04
The Sixth Day A Brit In The FBI Thriller (book #5)written by Catherine Coulter and J.T. EllisonISBN -10: 1501138170ISBN -13: 978-1501138171528 PagesGallery BooksSynopsis:When several m… Read More
2018-04-10 00:48
The People vs Alex Crosswritten by James Pattersonread by Andre BlakePublished by Hachette Audio Visit James Patterson's website hereSynopsis:Alex Cross is on the wrong side of the law. Serv… Read More
2018-04-09 22:36
The Dinosaur Detectives In The Amazon Rainforestwritten by: Stephanie Baudetillustrator: Illary Casasanta ISBN10: 1782262946ISBN13: 978-1782262947Sweet Cherry Pu… Read More
2018-03-31 23:48
The Broken Girlsby Simone St. JamesISBN10: 0451476204ISBN13: 978-0451476203336 PagesMarch 2018Berkley Publishing Synopsis:Vermont, 1950. There's a place for the girls whom no one wants--the… Read More
2018-03-27 21:55
City of Endless Night (#17 Pendergast series)written by Preston & Childread by Rene' AuberjonoisPublished by Hachette AudioVisit Preston & Child's WebsiteHere … Read More
2018-03-26 20:50
Haunted A Detective Michael Bennett ThrillerISBN:1478975806ISBN13: 978-1478975809 written by James Patterson & James O. Bornread by Danny Mastrogiorgio6 CD's 6.5 Hour Published by… Read More
2018-03-23 05:31
I Will Find You Solving Killer Cases from My Life Fighting Crimewritten by Detective Lt. Joe Kendaread by Detective Lt. Joe KendaHachette AudioSynopsis:Detective Lt. Joe Kenda, s… Read More
2018-03-23 02:27
March 4th, 2018 the 90th annual Academy Awards were handed out. Most went to those expected to take the coveted trophy home. Here's a list of the winners!**Best PictureCall Me by Your NameDa… Read More
2018-03-02 07:32
Dangerous GroundMy Friendship with a Serial Killerby M. William PhelpsHardCover, 350 Pages ISBN 13: 978-1-4967-0952-3ISBN 10: 1-4967-0952-7Visit M William Phelps Online "Da… Read More
2018-03-02 05:39
The Escape Artist written by Brad Meltzer 434 PagesISBN 10: 1455559520ISBN 13: 978-1455559527Grand Central PublishingMy Review:Question: What do you get when you combine a mor… Read More
2018-02-01 22:04
Talk To The Pawby Melinda MetzISBN: 978-1-4967-1216-5February 2018 Review If you love cats you will love this book. If you love the modern Cinderella stories where the reader sees what… Read More
2017-10-21 00:49
A Legacy of Spiesby John Le Carre'ISBN: 978-073522511Pages 264Published by Viking a division of Connect w… Read More
2017-10-12 23:35
Hilde Cracks the Case Hero Dogwritten by Hilde LysiakA Branches Book published by Scholastic It looks like a reporter's notebook, is filled with 'pencille… Read More
2017-10-04 23:47
Exposed A Rosato & Dinunzio Novel by Lisa ScottolineHardcover, 338 PagesISBN: 978-1250099716St. Martin's Press Connect with Lisa Scottoline &nb&hell…Read More
2017-08-28 18:40
Death Unscriptedby M.K. GraffASIN: 978-0990828723Bridle Path PressPages 314Connect with author M.K. Graff There's a lot to like about this book. A long list of character… Read More
2017-07-26 14:55
The Cuban Affairby Nelson DeMille 448 PagesSimon & Schuster PublishingAvailable now for Pre-Order, On Sale Everywhere Sept. 19th, 2017Quote Me: A Cuban Affair is classic, smarty-mo… Read More
2017-07-25 23:32
Murder In Plain Englishby Michael Arntfield and Marcel DanesiISBN 13: 9781633882539335 PagesPrometheus PublishingReview:Based on the synopsis of "Murder In Plain English" I thought, WOW - I'… Read More
2017-07-25 19:41
Fall Irmgard, Operation Irmgardwritten by Rand Charles440 PagesPenurious PublishingReview: "Fall Irmgard is like a fine wine or well aged bourbon, it's meant to be sipped and savored sl… Read More
2017-07-25 19:07
Honestly, I never believed a "robot" vacuum could actually clean like shown in the advertisements. Well, I was wrong!!I wanted to know how it worked "real world," and this is how it pe… Read More
2017-07-08 05:36
Fidget Spinner,Helect Fidget Hand Spinner Toy High Speed Stainless Steel Bearing and Aluminum Body Anxiety Relief Toys Tri-Spinner (Black) - H1031 (Toy)REVIEW:Opening the nice, padded, metal… Read More
2017-07-05 23:19
The Switchwritten by Joseph FinderFiction384 PagesVisit Joseph Finder Review: A solid, eerily relevant novel that keeps you reading until you run out of pages.While… Read More
2017-06-27 18:38
The Burial Hour written by Jeffery Deaverread by Edoardo Ballerini14 Hours FictionHachette AudioConnect with author David Baldacci Review Wow - has it really… Read More
2017-06-26 22:58
The Fixwritten by David BaldacciNarrated by Kyf Brewer & Orlagh CassidyUnabridged 12 Hours on 10 CD'sISBN: 978-1-4789-3002-0FictionConnect with author David Baldacci … Read More
2017-05-03 02:06
Masquerading Our Loveby Audrey RichASIN: 978-1946134011Pages 397Connect with author Audrey Rich Synopsis: Junior year has been tough on Thalía Reynari. A ne… Read More
2017-04-30 21:47
156 Fiction Books to Read in 2017 Original Post by BookBub Be warned: Your to-be-read pile is about to get a lot longer! Publishers’ descriptions below.Mysteries and Thril… Read More
2017-04-25 23:18
Unliving The Dreamby Sandra Vischer380 PagesISBN: 978-099693107Connect with author Sandra VischerSynopsis: Things are darn near perfect for Alex Fisher: she runs a successful business… Read More
2017-04-22 20:32
Maggie Elizabeth Harringtonby D.J. Swykert180 PagesConnect with author D.J. Swykert Synopsis: Maggie Elizabeth Harrington is the story of a young woman in the 1890… Read More
2017-04-14 21:22
The Chemistby Stephenie Meyerread by Ellen Archer17 Hours on 16 CDs (Unabridged)Hachette AudioSBN-13: 9781478906568ISBN-10: 1478906561Publisher: Little Brown and Company Connect with au… Read More
2017-04-04 04:25
Little Deathsby Emma Flintread by Lauren Fortgang & Graham HalsteadHachette AudioISBN-13: 9781478969051ISBN-10: 1478969059Publisher: Hachette BooksLONG-LISTED FOR THE 2017 BAILEYS WOMEN'… Read More
2017-03-24 03:19
The Memory of Youby Catherine WestISBN10: 0718078764ISBN13: 978-0718078768320 PagesVisit author Catherine West's websiteThe synopsis does a wonderful job outlining what's going on, so I'm no… Read More
2017-03-23 02:56
Before, During, After by Richard BauschISBN: 0307266265Knopf Publishing368 PagesVisit author's websiteNatasha works as a senator's aide, Michael an Episcopal priest both are unsatisfied with… Read More
2017-03-08 00:57
The Shriek Wrecked dolls are yet another "Monster High" set kids are going ga-ga for!As far as I can tell There are 8 dolls in the set Gooliope Jellington, Catrine, Clawdeen Wolf, Gil Webber… Read More
2017-03-08 00:52
The CEB Women's Bible has a beautiful, deep wine colored board-book style Hardcover with a subtle brick-like design in the background. The title occupies the lower third of the cover a… Read More
2017-03-08 00:46
5.0 out of 5 starsYou can relax if you have a DefenderByRJ McGillFirst this case will ONLY FIT a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 9.7" (Only.)The OtterBox name is synonymous with excellent protection f… Read More
2017-03-08 00:40
I would never have believed I would be so impressed by a thermostat. I'm not a "techie" person so this review is simply my experience using the Ecobee3 Lite.The unit itself is black, sleek… Read More
2017-03-08 00:36
Isotoner Description:* Powered by polartec alpha provides 26% more heat without added bulk* Compressible design* Water repellent* Smartouch technology (forefinger & thumb)** instructions… Read More
2017-03-08 00:32
The Faberware 13 piece set has everything you need to slice, dice, mince, and cut and it looks nice on the kitchen counter. The knives have black and stainless handles and are displayed in a… Read More
2017-03-04 05:02
"If a book is a reader's best friend. . . eStories is the book's best friend." &n&hell…Read More
2017-02-25 22:52
The Wrong Side of Goodbye A Bosch Novelby Michael Connellynarrated by Titus Welliver Unabridged 10.5 hours * 10 CDsHachette Audio Connect with author Michael Connel… Read More
2017-02-18 04:22
No Mans Landby David Baldaccinarrated by Kyf Brewer & Orlagh Cassidy10 CD's 11.5 HoursHachette Audiowww.davidbaldacci.com`No Man's Land is like one of those rare, special, ta… Read More
2017-02-15 08:15
Verified PurchaseThis review is from: Scooby-Doo! Mask of the Blue Falcon (Amazon Video) 4.5☆'sI PURCHASED Mask Of the Blue Falcon for me and my granddaughter. We own nearly every… Read More
2017-02-15 06:44
Cross the Line (Alex Cross series)written by James Pattersonnarrated by Ryan Vincent Anderson & Pete BradburyUnabridged8.5 Hours on 7CDsHachette Audio www.jamespatterson.comHe'sssss… Read More
2017-02-08 22:52
Twenty-Six Seconds A Personal History of The Zapruder Film written by Alexandra Zapruderread by Alexandra ZapruderBiography & Autobiography ISBN: 978… Read More
2017-02-05 07:17
Twenty-Six SecondA Personal History of The Zapruder Film written by Alexandra Zapruderread by Alexandra ZapruderBiography & Autobiography ISBN: 978-1-4789-2416-613 CD's 14 HoursHac… Read More
2017-02-01 09:14
Farberware Self-Sharpening 13-Piece Knife Block Set with EdgeKeeper Technology,Barely 3☆'sThe Faberware 13 piece set has everything you need to slice, dice, mince, and cut and it looks… Read More
2017-02-01 08:20
Details:Available in: Black/Dark Pepper Navy/Lapis &n&hell…Read More
2017-02-01 06:52
The Shackwritten by Wm. Paul Youngread by Roger MuellerISBN: 978-1-4789-1152-47 CD's 8.5 Hourswww.TheShackBook.comThe Shack is a work of Fiction. The Shack tells the story of a miraculo… Read More
2017-02-01 01:33
Filthy RichThe Shocking True Story of Jeffery Epsteinby James PattersonJohn Connolly with Tim MalloyHachette Audio6 CD's 7 Hourswww.jamespatterson.comA powerful billionaire, the sex scandal… Read More
2017-01-22 21:16
ManufacturerEssentialist (ESSOK)ASINB01N2GLLO4Item model number5039Available in: black or whiteSize(s): XS - XLPrice: $29.95Review:Unforgiving & Unflattering This tunic… Read More
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