Monday, January 17, 2011

Children's books

I am so excited to see more and more children's books available on the Kindle. I recently gave my grandson (he's 6 and reads on his mother's Kindle) three of the Magic Treehouse books. What a treat to be able to share my love of the Kindle with my favorite little guy!
I have also noticed several other series of books. This grandma could certainly spend some money.

Wednesday, January 12, 2011

On Bear Mountain

The reader knows from the beginning (the first line of the prologue) that the two main characters will meet. When the story itself begins, the two characters alternate from a first person view. Gradually the time between the two narrows until at the point I am reading in the book (about halfway through) each almost becomes a third person narrator for the other.
In the past I have believed that you can tell a really good book because you just can't put it down.
This book is so good that I willingly put it down...so that I have time to reflect on it.
Probably the best fiction book I have read in a year.
I finished it today. Great read.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Shaken

I preordered this quite awhile ago and started to read it last night. Fascinating publishing concept made possible by ereader technology. You can read the same novel with flashbacks or in chronological order.

Friday, November 19, 2010

The Big News in the Kindle World!

Well, at least it is huge news to me.
It is now possible to give someone a Kindle book as a gift!
You can click here for the specifics About Kindle Books as Gifts
Who do you know who would love some books as holiday gifts?

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Something Missing

This book is totally fascinating! It is funny but thought-provoking. It is not a mystery but it is mysterious. The bad guy is a good guy, but he has some disturbing quirks.
Love it!
I'm so excited that I now am able to add a sample of the book right to the blog! Check it out and let me know what you think.

Sunday, September 12, 2010

The Pawn

I just finished The Pawn by Steven James. It was so suspenseful and kept me guessing right up till the end. I loved the character of the daughter. She has such a combination of intelligence and creativity! I have a feeling she will be making major appearances in the remaining books in the series, and believe me, they are all on my "to be read" list!
Other books in the series are The Rook, The Knight and The Bishop.