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April/May Reviews in no particular order.
* Disclaimer. If I run into an occasional typo, I ignore them and don't factor them into my review.
BADLANDS is the second in Ms. Murray’s Savage Lands Trilogy. In it, prehistoric man takes on nature in all her fury and survives.
While Yu’ung’s tribe led by B’o, Yu’ung’s hunting partner, and Shanadar, a rather unique young man😊, journey to a safer land, Yu’ung and Ocha, the proto-wolf, accompany Old One, the tribal elder, on his final journey.
Danger is faced on all fronts by the split tribe. Stalked by predators both two-legged and four-legged, they race to stay ahead of nature, whose rumblings are loud, long, and life-threatening.
Once again, the author delivers a fascinating fictionalized version of man’s history, wrapped in fact. A must read for Jacqui Murray fans—of which I am one—and for those who love prehistoric fiction or just enjoy a good tale.
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This is a short fiction about the dangers of trying to improve on democracy, especially where money, politicians and special interests are concerned. The author takes a simple idea for revising the tax code and leaves the reader wondering, what if….
A well-written, thought-provoking read that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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I enjoyed learning about our 13th President. I knew very little about him. Let me rephrase. I knew nothing about him. 😊
My take aways: He grew up very poor, had little schooling, and pulled himself up by the bootstraps. He read everything he could get his hands on and bought himself a dictionary to familiarize himself with every word he came across that he didn't know. AND he belonged to the Unitarian church, which I didn't realize had been established in the 1800s.
To summarize, I found the book well-written, interesting and salient.
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This is book 34 of 34 in the Magnolia Bluff Crime Chronicles and take place at a camp resort near Magnolia Bluff. As frequently happens in the Magnolia Bluff vicinity, people are getting murdered and it’s happening on Mamie’s watch while she temporarily manages the campsite.
There are plenty of interesting characters to go round in this latest addition of the Chronicles, including two cute dogs and a hedgehog. Christian Cozy Mystery Readers and Christian Romance Readers will especially enjoy this one.
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I had a Marian Devon reading fest. In my humble opinion, no one wrote Regency Romance like Marian Devon. The best in her genre, bar none. When I’m depressed or have jangling nerves from reading too many thrillers, I turn to these old friends. They are light, frothy, humorous and always well-written. Highly recommended if you are looking for fun escapism.
On a personal note, I always love to hear about authors who taught at community colleges. This one taught at Central Piedmont.
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This is the first of the Tractus Fynn Mystery Series
Tractus is a polite, well-spoken, time-traveling detective who soft and hard jumps back and forth through time in pursuit of the murderous Mortimer. He makes friends with Patrick Jardel (again), a small-time reporter with an excellent memory, and enlists his aid in the hunt for Mortimer.
Solving the murders hinge on shoes…or lack thereof.
Besides creating distinctive and well-developed characters, the author excels at world building, making the reader feel they are strolling down the streets of Sand City right beside its citizenry. The mystery is woven into Jardel’s daily life as he tries to solve multiple murders in a timeline that keeps changing.
Recommended for folks that like their mysteries intertwined with small town goings-on or just enjoy a well-told tale.
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And
Are you journaling or writing poetry on the back of a motorcycle like Denise does? There's all sorts of uses for this beautiful notebook. You can find it at the Gratitude Store.
And
Did you know, the term green-eyed monster came from Shakespeare?
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39 comments:
No, I did not know about the green eyed monster and Shakespeare.
Jacqui will be pleased with that review!
I'm glad you enjoyed Jacqui's book. You read a lot of books last month. I always enjoy seeing what you've been reading.
Hi Sandra - Jacqui's books are wonderful reads - I'm so pleased I get to read them and learn from her thoughtful approach to them. I didn't realise Shakespeare coveted the Green Eyed Monster! But I'd never had reason to wonder! Cheers Hilary
Thanks for sharing!
LOL - I have green eyes and have always resented that quote.
All the good expressions come from Shakespeare
You have showcased some interesting reads. I do enjoy reading mysteries. I write poetry on whatever is available when I feel the words start to spill. That is a beautiful journal.
oops - sorry deleted my first comment in error.
Badlands sounds thrilling! I like that there's a wolf in it...
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You're awesome!
Ooh! Lovely recommendations. I'm not typically into thrillers, but I do love me some Dean Koontz on occasion.
EC, You are most welcome. Heh. AND Good job on knowing the Shakespeare quote.
It's great that you review! Thanks for the reading list. https://substack.com/@cleemckenzie/p-162835681
You are a prolific reader and what great reviews. I didn't know that saying came from Shakespeare.
Andrew, Shakespeare was the man. It's stunning the number of phrases that trace back to him.
I love Jacqui's stories:)
Thanks, Natalie:) And yes, I always enjoy a good 'Jacqui read'.
Hils, Jacqui's books are wonderful reads indeed.
YOU, have a grand one. Hope you are feeling well.
Christine, You bet:)
Di, I never thought about that:)
Thanks for the shout out, Sandra! Much appreciated. I like your collection of reviews. I know very little about Fillmore. I'm clicking through on that one.
Mega apologies, EC, I inadvertently hit delete, again,when I was scrolling down and couldn't stop it in time. Derrr.
Gracias por las reseñas. Te mando un beso.
Fillmore just a fairly forgettable president
You really are the best cheerleader for the work of others. And I did NOT know that about Shakespeare!
Innit the truth, CJ?:)
Hi True, Good on you for writing on anything when the words spill. It is a beautiful journal isn't it? A big thank you to Denise for sending it to me.
I can't figure out what is going on with the delete. I've never had this problem before and now I think I've deleted 3 comments so far. Grrr.
Hi Ronnel, The wolves in Badland are very special. You can tell the author has an affinity for them.
Why thank you, F. Stone;)
Hi Crystal, I don't read much Koontz, but I loved Watchers.
Glad you stopped by.
You bet;) Hope you find something you like, Lee.
Hi Birgit, I freely admit it, I'm a bookworm;) Actually, I didn't list all the books I'd read. Heh.
It stuns me how many of Shakespeare quotables live on.
You are very welcome, Miss Jacqui. I enjoyed reading about Fillmore. Some things he did as president I agreed with. Some I didn't. But I loved the way he pulled himself up by his bootstraps and the way he educated himself.
You are most welcome, JP. Sending you hugs
Adam, I blush to admit, I didn't even know he was our thirteenth president nor did I know anything about Franklin Pierce who I'm reading about now.
Jeanie, That's very kind of you to say. Though I must admit, the buds do the same. It takes a village;) It amazes me the phrases that can be traced back to Shakespeare.
What a great list! Jacqui is such an incredible author, and it's always fascinating to see the amount of research and attention to detail she puts into her books.
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