Title: A Slow Burn by: Mary E DeMuth Reviewed by: Ashley Barrett Genre: General Fiction Publisher: Zondervan Date: October 2009 Emory Chance is reeling in the aftermath of her daughter’s murder. Daisy’s absence forces her to face the truth about her own negligent parenting and drug addiction. While nursing her Texas-sized regrets a mysterious cross-stitch proclaiming […]
Inkheart by Cornelia Funke Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Young Adult Publisher: Scholastic Publication Date: June 1, 2005 Reviewed by Lori Twichell Mortimer Folchart (Mo) isn’t your ordinary book binder or book doctor as his daughter, Meggie, refers to him. The title fits. He cares for books as gently as any doctor caring for a patient. But […]
Title: Farraday Road by Ace Collins Reviewed by: Tim George Genre: Suspense Publisher: Zondervan Date: October 2008 After years of producing a number of excellent non-fiction works, Ace Collins has entered the world of fiction with style. His debut novel, Farraday Road, introduces us to Lije Evans and a cast of characters that are hard […]
Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen Reviewed by Lori Twichell Genre: historical, romance Publisher: Algonquin Books Date: May 1, 2007 Jacob Jankowski is a grumpy old man with more than a lifetime’s share of adventures. At the ripe old age of 90 (or is it 93? He can never remember for sure.) he’s seen more […]