Letty Carahan has found her sister, Tanya, dead and is now on the run. Making things more interesting is that she has “abducted” her neice, Maya, as well. Did she actually find her dead or is SHE the murderer as Tanya’s ex is claiming? As the story unfolds, we are left to decide who the actual murderer is. See what you think as you follow along in The Newcomer – A Book Review. The Newcomer is the 28th book that Mary Kay Andrews has authored but the 18th under this pen name. Her pen name was inspired by the names of her children. The change in name also found her writing in... Continue Reading
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*Contains spoilers – Contains Book Club Discussion Questions* How far would you go to save your own life? It’s a compelling question that thankfully most of us have not had to think about. However, the two main characters in this book do! Both Claire and Eva are plotting ways to save themselves but both for different reasons. Do they succeed? Dive into my new post about The Last Flight – A Book Review. Author, Julie Clark, does a fantastic job hooking you from the very beginning. We quickly meet both main characters and then are taken back and forth between their lives in an easy... Continue Reading
Would you let your child be saved by a convicted killer? Some immediately would say yes and some would hesitate due to the “evil” of that person and not wanting them associated with their child. Jodi Picoult has consistently been one of my favorite authors. Her books dare you to understand BOTH sides of very controversial issues and once again she has created a very thought provoking book. Please be aware that my book review of A Change of Heart does include some spoilers. June Nealon has faced a lot of heartache…more than the average person. Through this book we meet numerous characters... Continue Reading
Title: Noble Chaos: A Novel Author Brent Green Audiobook narrated by Jack de Golia Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes Let me begin my review with this disclaimer: Brent Green’s Noble Chaos, is a book that powerfully resonates in my heart. It speaks deeply to me, as not only was I a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison during the early 1970s, but Madison is my hometown. Which means I was there during the 1960’s, when that campus became a hotbed of student activism, with student protests mostly focused on the highly unpopular Viet Nam war. In high school, I had a part-time... Continue Reading
I’m a member of Goodreads and always participate in its Reading Challenge every year. This year’s personal challenge was to read 30 books; so far I’ve exceeded that at 32 and still have a couple more on my bookshelf. As a writer, I’m a voracious reader. I believe reading makes me a better writer. I think all writers feel that sentiment about their writing. While I love books, I also read newspapers, magazines, blogs, and various Internet sites. Even cereal boxes. Here are the books that claimed some of my precious time this year. I spent an inordinate amount of time... Continue Reading
Pap Pap goes to Paris By Janie Dempsey Watts, Illustrated by Lyn Martin Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes Snow globes and the winter holidays always seem to go together, so this is a wonderful time for me to share author and grandmother Janie Dempsey Watts’s delightful picture book about Ricky, his parents and his grandfather, who are lucky enough to live together. The book, available in both paperback and Kindle, is beautifully illustrated by Lyn Martin, who has previously illustrated more than 35 children’s books. Not quite 30 pages long, the book is a perfect length for bedtime storytelling,... Continue Reading
I’m in awe! I really don’t know how else to sum up my feelings after reading, “I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. My first thoughts go to the old saying, “You never know what goes on behind closed doors.” While I have learned this to be true as I have gotten older, this memoir smacks you in the face with the raw truth of this saying. Raising children creates many different situations as a parent that you never thought about when you first brought your sweet little baby home. One of the biggest lessons that I worked hard to instill in our children was to always appreciate... Continue Reading
Title: Boomers, Zoomers, and Other Oomers: A Boomer-biased Irreverent Perspective on Aging Author: Marcel Strigberger ISBN-10#:0995950121 Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes Canadian author Marcel Strigberger says he is a humorist trapped inside the body of a former litigation lawyer. You might think that is a unique resume starter, and you’d be correct. I’m pretty sure I don’t know of any other retired attorneys who can say that they have also worked as a stand-up comedian, sharing the stage with big-name humorists like Howie Mandel, Bob Saget and Jim Carrey. Although (sidebar here)... Continue Reading
Title: Stretching for 50+: A Customized Program for Increasing Flexibility, Avoiding Injury and Enjoying an Active Lifestyle, 2nd Edition Author: Dr. Karl Knopf ISBN-10#: 1612436714 Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes This slim, 128-page book is designed for people who know that health and fitness are only achieved by staying active and doing as many good things for themselves as they can, says its Introduction. Most of us Boomers were taught a number of outdated fitness rules that could actually cause us more hard than good, says the author, who explains that it is not so much about “more... Continue Reading
Title: Core Strength for 50+: A Customized Program for Safely Toning Ab, Back, and Oblique Muscles Author: Dr. Karl Knopf ISBN-10#: 978-1-612-43101-7 Reviewed for the NABBW by Anne Holmes From swinging a pickle ball paddle to lifting and toting a grandchild, or even hauling a bag of groceries, your core strength is everything. Balance, agility and youthful stature are just a few of the benefits of a toned and powerful midsection. This handy paperback book, Core Strength for 50+, has everything you need to: • Improve your posture • Enhance your athletic performance • Keep your low back... Continue Reading