carolsnotebook's reviews
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First in the series.

There are some sci-fi elements to this book, simply due to the fact that it takes place in the future, but it's basically a mystery. The one thing I especially liked was that even though the main character's love life is complicated, there's only one man she's interested and it's the same man who's interested in her. I've been getting tired lately of love triangles and relationships that never go anywhere.

Inspiring.
Reading Mother Theresa's letters and thought was fascinating. She was so devoted and faithful, in spite of her"darkness," it's beyond comprehending for me. My one criticism is with the commentary, which was often repetetive.

This was a fun, light read.

Vida Winter, England's most famous and reclusive writer, is nearing the end, and before she goes she wants her amazing life story to be recorded for posterity. For this, she engages a lonely young biographer, Margaret Lea, who has a few secrets of her own. When these two forceful women meet, the stage is set for an ever-mounting series of shocking surprises.

It isn't a perfect book, but it did keep me hooked through the whole story. The main character, Margaret, was a little over the top sometimes, but overall a very enjoyable book.

"Per usual, wizard-detective extraordinaire Harry Dresden is in trouble. He barely escapes an assassination attempt, courtesy of the Black Council of vampires, when Thomas, a vampire who has helped Harry out on occasion, asks him to take a case. With danger closing in, the last thing Harry needs is a sexy succubus and a surprising revelation about his heritage."

This is another fun one. I especially like Thomas in this book.

"Focus on giants—you stumble. Focus on God—your giants tumble."

Offers some good insights on keeping your eyes on God, even during your worst times. Lucado does a great job making the story of David relevant to us today.

"Pet-sitter Dixie, a former sheriff's deputy on leave after the death of her husband and daughter, finds a corpse in the gatehouse of a mansion, but leaves the body for someone else to find. Her new client, a mysterious scientist wracked by pain, owns the mansion, and Dixie ends up caring for him and his pet iguana as she tries to solve the murder and juggle her conflicting feelings for heartthrob Lieutenant Guidry and seductive attorney Ethan Crane."

This was my least favorite of the series. I still like the characters, but I didn't like the biological warfare and research part of the plot.

I love Wiprud's books, and this is no exception. Starting with Garth's "profession", moving through a series of murders, aliens, , UFOs, Mexican wrestling, FBI, USAF, puppy anxiety, a nudist mother and other dysfunctional family elements, it's all funny and about as wacky as you can get.

This did have some good information, some of which I knew, some I didn't. I'll have to try a couple of the recipes before I comment on them.