Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Reviews

Penguin Luck by Kay Mupetson Penguin Luck by Kay Mupetson

The novel focuses on the life of Doreen Lowe, a junior law associate who lives in Manhattan with her father Max and three ghosts. Yep, you read that correctly, I did say ghosts – because Doreen is struggling to balance her personal needs and dreams with the ghosts of her father’s past.


America, Welcome to the Poorhouse by Jane White America, Welcome to the Poorhouse by Jane White

If you prefer not to think about your personal finances then you should probably read America, Welcome to the Poorhouse. White paints a pretty bleak, but eye-opening picture about the state of America’s personal finances. She talks about how you can turn your 401(k) into a pension so that you can have the retirement lifestyle you hope for. She also shows you how to get out of credit card debt.


Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

I’m not the only person who has discovered that the GTD system can actually help keep your life on track either. Just ask Google. A search for Getting Things Done will deliver over 136 million results! You’ll find books and articles by David Allen, books and articles about David Allen, software that helps you implement the GTD strategy and people talking about how they use software to implement the GTD strategy. It’s a worldwide phenomenon!


Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult Handle with Care by Jodi Picoult

Willow is born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (more commonly known as Brittle Bones disease) and after a disastrous vacation to Disney World her father Sean meets with an attorney. The lawsuit they are encouraged to file is one of wrongful birth – suggesting that Sean and Charlotte (the mother) should have been made aware earlier on in her pregnancy that Willow suffered from this life-threatening condition. The fly in the ointment? Charlotte’s OB is also her best friend! The story is based around the lawsuit and the devastating effect it has on Charlotte’s relationship with Piper (the OB), Sean, Amelia (her eldest daughter) and Willow.


Shotgun Shopping – How to Materialize Anything You want Through the Metaphor of Shopping by Sheevaun Moran Shotgun Shopping – How to Materialize Anything You want Through the Metaphor of Shopping by Sheevaun Moran

It’s a quick read – I polished it off in less than an hour – and it does contain some useful tips and insights. It all got a little bit too new age for me though in the penultimate chapters!


Passion by Louise Bagshawe Passion by Louise Bagshawe

Bagshawe is back with a bang – It’s gripping, it’s thrilling, it’s trashy, it’s total escapism – and I loved every minute of it, from the first page to the last!


Too Close to Home: A Thriller by Linwood Barclay Too Close to Home: A Thriller by Linwood Barclay

From the first page to the last Barclay leads you on a rollercoaster tour of secrets and revelations; from a secret affair to a plagiarised novel and a good deed turned bad – this one will keep you guessing right until the end.


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6 stars

Between Me and the River – Living Beyond Cancer: A Memoir by Carrie Host Between Me and the River – Living Beyond Cancer: A Memoir by Carrie Host

When this mother of three received the shocking diagnosis that would change her life she felt like she was dropped into a raging river; a river which she refused to drown in as she worked with her doctors in conjunction with natural medicines to try and fight this incurable cancer that had taken over her body.


The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist

The Unit by Ninni Holmqvist is an intriguing insight into a world where dispensable people must give themselves over to medical science for the good of society.


Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister's Memoir by Heather Summerhayes Cariou Sixtyfive Roses: A Sister's Memoir by Heather Summerhayes Cariou

Sixtyfive Roses is Heather’s account of her family’s journey into the world of Cystic Fibrosis. When her little sister Pam is diagnosed with CF at the age of six, Heather promises to be her protector, and die with her so she doesn’t have to suffer alone. At the time of diagnosis Pam was given months to live.


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5 stars

Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen

I’m not the only person who has discovered that the GTD system can actually help keep your life on track either. Just ask Google. A search for Getting Things Done will deliver over 136 million results! You’ll find books and articles by David Allen, books and articles about David Allen, software that helps you implement the GTD strategy and people talking about how they use software to implement the GTD strategy. It’s a worldwide phenomenon!


Passion by Louise Bagshawe Passion by Louise Bagshawe

Bagshawe is back with a bang – It’s gripping, it’s thrilling, it’s trashy, it’s total escapism – and I loved every minute of it, from the first page to the last!


Too Close to Home: A Thriller by Linwood Barclay Too Close to Home: A Thriller by Linwood Barclay

From the first page to the last Barclay leads you on a rollercoaster tour of secrets and revelations; from a secret affair to a plagiarised novel and a good deed turned bad – this one will keep you guessing right until the end.


Change of Heart: A Novel by Jodi Picoult Change of Heart: A Novel by Jodi Picoult

I picked up a copy of Change of Heart ahead of my nine hour flight to Orlando because Picoult always delivers on page-turners that keep me occupied and intrigued from cover to cover – this one didn’t dissapoint!


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Twilight series

Breaking Dawn Special Edition Announced (The Twilight Saga) Breaking Dawn Special Edition Announced (The Twilight Saga)

If you missed the Twilight Concert Series at the back end of next year then you’ll be pleased to read that Stephenie Meyer is releasing a Special Edition of Breaking Dawn. The hardcover book comes with a DVD of the concert series and a reproduction of Justin Furstenfield’s hand written lyrics for the song My Never.


Midnight Sun draft made available after leak Midnight Sun draft made available after leak

Midnight Sun draft released by Stephenie Meyer. The Midnight Sun Draft tells the story of Twilight from Edward’s perspective and was leaked on the net


Breaking Dawn Breaking Dawn

Breaking Dawn starts out with the fabulous wedding between Bella and Edward – and then takes the reader on a roller coaster ride, full of twists and turns, with a bit of blood and gore and romance thrown in for good measure.


Book Review | Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer Book Review | Eclipse by Stephenie Meyer

Meyer does not disappoint in the final part of the Cullen trilogy – the love triangle continues as Bella fights to combine her obsessive love for Edward with her friendship with her soul-mate Jacob


New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2) New Moon (The Twilight Saga, Book 2)

Vampires, werewolves and romance – what more could you ask for in a novel? Meyer weaves a fabulous tale in this second book in the series


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