5 StarsTimelessIt’s in the future, but the future is not so far off. It’s one of those stories thatyou can’t put down until the end. You read it, reread it and feel satisfied and content at the end. Rules and rebellion, and questioning life. Lissie is a young character in a very grown up work,
Read More from: http://writeramyshannon.wixsite.com/bookshelfreviews/single-post/2017/08/11/The-Tree-Of-Rebels-by-Chantelle-AtkinsThe Magician’s Workshop, Volume Two by Christopher Hansen and JR Fehr
5 StarsA magical (pun intended) sequel I enjoyed the first book in the series, and was introduced to the myriad of great characters, but that book set the tone for this one, which has more depth and action than the first one. The reader gets taken on a mysterious and magical journey and was wonderfully
Read More from: http://writeramyshannon.wixsite.com/bookshelfreviews/single-post/2017/08/13/The-Magicians-Workshop-Volume-Two-by-Christopher-Hansen-and-JR-FehrThe Wrestling
A look at British wrestling from the 1920’sto the end of World of Sport, Simon Garfield’s book is often overlooked now, but it is a real hidden treasure. The latter part of this book is unusual. Instead of a conventional narrative it is pieced together from interviews with wrestlers, giving several views on each event.
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This is an indepth examination of the notorious Montreal screwjob. It contains statements and comments from those directly affected, fitted to an author-constructed narrative timeline. It is well-researched, and covers the point of view of both sides, the events that lead up to it, and a little of the fallout. There are two main problems
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As light entertainment, a book to leave out to entertain guests, or something to hide in a desk drawer and while away a few minutes break, this is ideal.
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A P.I. discovers she’s a witch, but has to balance solving cases with her powers with getting legally admissable evidence, and the food demands of her talking cat. Clever, funny, and a light entertaining read.
Read More from: http://paperbackraider.com/review/witch-is-when-it-all-began/Left For Dead
Nick Ward’s retelling of the 1979 Fastnet race disaster and how he was left for dead is a read that is slow to start, but once it does is hard to put down.
Read More from: http://paperbackraider.com/review/left-for-dead/Why not Catch-21?
Gary Dexter’s history of book titles is worth considering for a few evening’s light read and something you can dip in and out of.
Read More from: http://paperbackraider.com/review/why-not-catch-21/False Starts, Near Misses and Dangerous Goods
“False starts…” is a collection of ancedotes from railway workers and managers working for British Rail. This is more interesting than funny, although there are a few chuckles in it.
Read More from: http://paperbackraider.com/review/false-starts-near-misses-and-dangerous-goods/Like the Wideness of the Sea
In the ongoing discussions about the ordination of women to the priesthood, Maggi Dawn has penned this short tract to say her piece. A former priest who has taken a hiatus from the Church of England it should be no surprise that she argues in favour, but her experiences in the Church make for interesting
Read More from: http://paperbackraider.com/review/like-the-wideness-of-the-sea/Review: Chasing Secrets
Synopsis: Elite Guardians bodyguard Haley Callaghan may be in South Carolina, but when a photo leads investigators in West Ireland to open a twenty-five-year-old cold case, her life is suddenly in danger. Haley knows how to take care of herself; after all, she’s made a career out of taking care of others. But after an
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/07/review-chasing-secrets/Review: Second Chance Cowboy
Synopsis: Dancer Larissa Martine is ready to start over and Las Vegas seems like the perfect city for a shiny new beginning. But first, to honor her pact with her girlfriends, she wants to make a quick stop in Cheyenne, WY to make amends with her first love, the guy she left to chase her
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/08/review-second-chance-cowboy/Review: The Crowns of Croswald
Synopsis: In Croswald, the only thing more powerful than dark magic is one secret… For sixteen years Ivy Lovely has been hidden behind an enchanted boundary that separates the mundane from the magical. When Ivy crosses the border, her powers awaken. Curiosity leads her crashing through a series of adventures at the Halls of Ivy,
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/review-the-crowns-of-croswald/Review: Pancakes and Corpses
Synopsis: Soon to be divorced Julia South never expected to be caught up in solving a murder, until she discovered the body of her cafe’s most awkward customer. With a new smug Detective Inspector in town who underestimates her every move, Julia makes it her mission to discover the real murderer, before her village friends
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/review-pancakes-and-corpses/Review: Protecting the Enemy
Synopsis: Protecting the Enemy was originally published as Honor Bound. It has since been expanded, revised, and re-edited. Twelve years ago, I gave up the love of my life because my family made the relationship impossible. Now that Ali has come back to me, I’m not going to give her up again. It’s been years
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/09/review-protecting-the-enemy/Review: Expresso and Evil
Synopsis: The 6th book in the BESTSELLING Peridale Cafe Cozy Mystery series! When a coffee shop opens in the village, Julia is surprised when her customers flock to the new business, leaving her café almost empty. A failed protest against the corporate chain store leaves Julia wondering if her café can survive, but she suddenly
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/review-expresso-and-evil/Review: Macaroons and Mayhem
Synopsis: Excitement blossoms through Peridale when a prestigious gardening magazine picks the village as the spotlight for their next issue, but that joy quickly turns to dread when members of the local gardening society, The Peridale Green Fingers, start dying one by one after their obituaries are sent to The Peridale Post the day before
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/10/review-macaroons-and-mayhem/New Release: The Mercenary by Petra Landon
Synopsis: She’s a prisoner of the Imperial Forces. He’s a nomad with a private mercenary army. Can a desperate girl’s risky gamble and a fierce warrior’s love turn the tide of war and alter the balance of power in their slice of space? In a distant corner of the galaxy, Quadrant Five burns in the
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/12/new-release-the-mercenary-by-petra-landon/Review: The Promise of a Letter
Synopsis: A letter brings him back to his Amish family. It will take someone truly extraordinary to make him stay. Roman is on the verge of leaving the Amish ways. Feeling confined by the strict rules, he longs to do something more with his life. But when things don’t go as planned, Roman’s prospects outside
Read More from: https://urbanbookreviewsrus.wordpress.com/2017/08/12/review-the-promise-of-a-letter/Review: The Scot Beds His Wife
Synopsis: The Scot Beds His Wife is the next lush, captivating Victorian romance in the Victorian Rebels series by Kerrigan Byrne. They’re rebels, scoundrels, and blackguards—dark, dashing men on the wrong side of the law. But for the women who love them, a hint of danger only makes the heart beat faster. Gavin St. James,
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