Review:It is impossible to relay the charms and style of Tom Robbins to those who haven't read him. Like Kurt Vonnegut before him, to merely explain a plot summation has no choice but to fall pitifully short. This is why we haven't seen Robbins' books made into movies, at least that I'm aware of, and why Vonnegut's movie versions of "Slaughterhouse Five" and "Breakfast of Champions" fell flat on their faces - it's prose that works here, and in today's junk entertainment society far too many are out f... Read more

Review:Robin Hobb is an exceptional writer and she did not disappoint with this final book to Fitz and the Fool's saga. I cried many, many tears. After following these two characters for 20 years, it was heart wrenching to say goodbye. Read more

Review:This book had me guessing what would happen next. It was a great read and the audio version was a great listen as well. It made me smile and life my brows and want to cry and it's not your typical fairy tale either. Read more

Review:Chloe and Bennett are by far my favorite couple in the Beautiful series, and this book did not disappoint. My only criticism is that it ended more abruptly than I would have liked. I would love to one day see how they interact with the **spoiler alert** five kids of their own her father would like for them... I love the passion and the love/hate arguing that fuels much of their interaction. There were many humorous moments throughout the book and some great one liners. I will miss this series an... Read more

Review:Whew!!! This is one of the hottest series I have ever read. I must admit, I never dreamed I would like something like this but it was INCREDIBLE! I will warn you, it is pretty risqué but HOT, HOT, HOT! And that goes for all three... Kaleb, Zane & Travis. Wow, to grow up in a town with these seven brothers. I wouldn't know who to pick!! :) Read more

Review:This was one of the best books I have read this year, couldn't put it down. Martha Gellhorn was one amazing woman who I knew very little about and loved learning of her gutsy, brave and independent life. Paula McLain is a wonderful writer who gives so much depth to her characters that get fully immersed in their lives. Ernest Hemmingway was a dynamic person who must have been so difficult to live with and love, but love him Marty did. Wonderful book. Read more

Review:Jugs of red wine, the first ever poetry reading for Ginsberg's epic "Howl", Zen Buddhism and mountain climbing...
What more could ANY Dharma Bum EVER dream of?!
I first read this in my early teens and found it a much relaxed less stressed read juxtaposed to "On the road" which Kerouac wrote in a flourish of cracked vicks inhalers rolled up into little balls and tossed into coffee in three weeks.
Gary Snyder is also a "centered" character in the novel (Japhy Ryder). I have ALWAYS suggest... Read more

Review:I'm a huge fan of Steinbeck and couldn't believe I hadn't read "The Pearl" in high school. So, I bought it at Amazon and wasn't impressed with the book. While some of the author's observations about people, human nature, and towns/communities are really good, this book is somewhat blah. It's based on a Mexican folk tale, so I can't fault Steinbeck for the lack of plot, but something just seems to be missing. I also didn't like the end, it was somewhat gory and made me think "ewww" just like... Read more

Review:An excellent series! This series may not create the emotional investment in the characters that I normally require for a 5 star review, but this series makes up for it by delivering a character in superhero style. If you like hero stories, like Thor, Superman, Spiderman, etc. (With a near immortal and near invincible main character,) you will love this series. It's refreshing to be released from the emotional heaviness and massive drama found in books like Twilight. You read this series to find ... Read more

Review:Clive Barker has written a masterpiece. This book is so well written that it is almost painfull to read. Two families, the Barbarossa and the Geary are at each others throats for generations. They share a dark secret that has threatened to tear each apart. The story is about when one of the wives of a Geary learns about the favorite son of the Barbarossa's, Galillee. Rachael meets Galillee and the motions of the trouble between the two familles start once again, which lead to a final confro... Read more