Men & Dogs -- Book Review

When Hannah Legare was eleven , her father went on a fishing trip in Charleston Harbor and never came back. And while most of the town accepted Buzz's disappearance , Hannah remained steadfastly convinced of his imminent return. More than twenty years later, Hannah's new life in San Francisco is unraveling. Her marriage is on the rocks; her business is bankrupt.After a disastrous attempt to win back her husband, she is shipped to her mother's home to " rest up" and she is once again sucked into the mystery of her missing father. ( Back of the book)

I have read her previous book of Girls in Trucks and it was okay for me.

I love her covers of her books, they visually mean something and have to do with the book topics.

There were 2 Point of Views of Palmer, and Hannah. Palmer is Hannah gay brother.

I loved the random thoughts in this book. I loved the chapter titles . Palmer and Hannah were both remembering times when they were younger and how it made them to be the people they are today. This book is about family relationships or lack of them.

Hannah is trying to come to terms with her dad's disappearance and with her marriage falling apart. When she comes home, her old boy friend is a minister and his wife works for Palmer..

This book takes place over 1 month and the changes that Hannah faces while at home.

Book review= 3

Thanks to Little Brown for the book and this is my Honest review.

Fiber One Yogurt/Safeway Giveaway

I've have been given the opportunity to try Fiber One Yogurt through Safeway and Myblogspark and I do love yougurt.

Safeway family of stores is doing a deal where you can purchase 2 4packs for $4 through Febuary 9th. Fiber One has only 50 calories , and 5 grams of fiber and 0 grams fat.

Since I'm participating in this I will be getting a Fiber One yogurt coupon, and $50 GC to Safeway too thanks to Myblogspark & Safeway.

But that's not all I'm giving away a $50 giftt card to a Safeway families of store. to you the reader.Goes through Feb 10.

To Enter :

What is your favorite yogurt flavor ??

Now & Then-- Book Review

Anne O'Shea has failed at marriage, shed her job at the law firm, and she is trying to recreate herself when she and her recalcitrant nephew are summoned to the past in a manner that nearly destroys them.Her twenty first century skills pare as she struggles to find her nephew in nineteenth century Ireland.( Back of the book)

This was chick lit and some mystery. This was a light book. I did enjoy the book and enjoyed the characters and time time travel. Anne even mentions Outlander...

Anne had the struggles , while her nephew had the easy life in Ireland. This book was about families, and the choices we make whether bad or good. Loved the romance in the book too.

Book Review= 3

Thanks to Frank for the book and this is my Honest review

Magic Under the Glass-- Book Review

Nimira is a music hall girl used for dancing for pennies. So when a wealthy sorcerer Hollin Parry hires her to sing accompaniment to a mysterious piano playing automation, Nimera believes it will be the start of a better life. ( Back of the book)

I guess there was come controversy over this cover-- I can see why there was a problem with it. This isn't who I pictured on the cover and nothing like the descriptions. I had pictured someone Indian not this model.

Nim is a dancer and works and sings for Hollin a rich Gentleman. Nim works with the automation and slowly falls in love with him over 3 weeks time. Hollin and his wife are also prisoners ...which didn't make sense. Nim hardly freaked out at all.

This was a fast read for me. Sad to say this book didn't live up to the hype that I heard online about ...Glad that I'm passing the book on.

I would let my daughter read this book. Loved the time period, romance. Sounds like a series to me.

Book Review= 3

This is already out in Book stores now.

Thanks to AroundtheWorld tours for the book and this is my Honest review.

How Clarrisa Burden Learned to Fly-- Book Review

This is the story of one woman who life until now has seemed fairly normal. She is thirty something , married , and goes about her daily routine as a writer. .However , it is soon discovered that Clarissa's life has been burdened by ghosts and indifferent husband-- and like a butterfly in a chrysalis , she is poised on the precipice of change.( Back of the book)

I loved the Cover

This book takes place over 1 day..

There are no chapter breaks and this made the book drag even more and I understand why chapter titles

Clarissa was thinking random thoughts through out the day.

She is trying to write another novel, has an interview, has ghosts living in her house which seem to influence her at time.

There were also angels around the house. They do play a part in the book.

This book is different, and it was difficult for me to read because of the talks of killing her husband , and randomness , and no chapter titles.

I had to read something different to make it though this book. You Might like it but this book wasn't for me.

Book Review=2

Thanks to Grand Central for the Book and this is my Honest review.This Book comes out in April 2010.

*** 75 Followers Contest

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Thats it. This contest Goes til Feb 5th

Week iN Review

Reviewed some books
Dentist didn't happen for kids-- They told me that they don't like him so we are going back to the dentist that the kids like
Made plans to help for certain events for MLM at Mall and Museums Day
Going to participate in the Blog carnival with a Friend of mine.
Figuring out to get to the BEA ( Book Expo of America ) this year. I would really want to go to New York.

Reading some more books/Reviews coming..
75 followers contest will be happening next week. Good Prizes from ME -- I hope you like it

The writing prompt I wanted to do was Best Advice ever received: I got it from my mom but I know its been around for a long time:

Pick your Battles
Keep Moving Forward

No big plans this weekend. DH has been busy with work on a project , Small ville is new tonight.