Critter Chronicles
Book Reviews
Book Review: The Passage by Justin Cronin
The Passage by Justin Cronin 766 pages, paperback. Also available in hardcover and ebook formats Published 2010 Genre: Fiction Publisher’s Description: “An epic and gripping tale of catastrophe and survival, The Passage is the story of Amy–abandoned by her mother at the age of six, pursued and then imprisoned by the shadowy figures behind a … Continue reading
Book Review: Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Kevin Leman
Making Children Mind Without Losing Yours by Kevin Leman 272 Pages; available in hardcover, paperback, and ebook formats Published August 2000 Genre: Nonfiction; parenting advice Publisher Description: “Are you ready to stop pulling your hair out? Dr. Leman, father of five, will help make raising a child less daunting. He will show you how to … Continue reading
Book Review: Clean Food by Terry Walters
Clean Food by Terry Walters 290 Pages, hardcover Genre: Nonfiction; Cookbook Published 2007 Publisher’s Description: “More than a cookbook, CLEAN FOOD is an encouraging, easy-to-understand guide to eating closer to the source and benefiting from the rich nutritional profile of the freshest, in-season, locally grown ingredients. Terry Walters provides valuable information that empowers you to … Continue reading
Book Review: The Midwife’s Confession by Diane Chamberlain
The Midwife’s Confession by Diane Chamberlain 432 pages Genre: Fiction Published April 2011 Author’s Description: “‘Dear Anna, What I have to tell you is difficult to write, but I know it will be far more difficult for you to hear, and I’m so sorry. . . The unfinished letter is the only clue Tara and … Continue reading
Book Review: Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner
Fly Away Home by Jennifer Weiner 416 pages, hardcover; paperback and e-book formats also available Genre: fiction Published May 2010 Reviewer Description: “Sylvie Serfer Woodruff is stunned when her husband, Senator Richard Woodruff, is exposed by the press for having an affair with a staffer. Though Sylvie is humiliated, she agrees to stand by Richard’s … Continue reading
Book Review: Room by Emma Donoghue
Room by Emma Donoghue 352 pages, hardcover; also available in paperback and e-book formats Genre: Fiction Published September 2010 Author’s Description: “To five-year-old-Jack, Room is the world…. It’s where he was born, it’s where he and his Ma eat and sleep and play and learn. There are endless wonders that let loose Jack’s imagination – … Continue reading
Book Review: 13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson
13 Little Blue Envelopes by Maureen Johnson 336 Pages, hardcover. Also available in paperback and e-book formats Genre: Young Adult Published September 2005 Author’s Description: “Here’s the deal: Aunt Peg, the New York artist and the person Ginny Blackstone depended on to make her life interesting, took off to Europe without a word three years … Continue reading
Book Review: The Perfect Reader by Maggie Pouncey
The Perfect Reader by Maggie Pouncey 288 pages, hardcover; also available in paperback and e-book formats Genre: Fiction Published June 2010 Publisher’s Description: “Flora Dempsey is the headstrong only child of Lewis Dempsey, a college professor and world famous critic. When Lewis passes away, Flora returns to her New England hometown to act as his … Continue reading
Book Review: Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult
Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult 480 pages, hardcover; also currently available in e-book format Genre: Fiction Published March 2011 Publisher’s Description: “Popular author Picoult tackles the controversial topic of gay rights in her latest powerful tale. When music therapist Zoe Baxter’s latest pregnancy ends in a stillbirth, her husband Max decides he can’t handle … Continue reading
Book Review: The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
>So far this year, The Art of Racing in the Rain has been the best book I’ve read. To sound cliche, I couldn’t put it down and while I wanted to hurry up and finish is so I knew how it would end, I also didn’t want the story to be over because the very … Continue reading
