CPL Book Blog

Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:02:38 +0000

Reviewed by DC

This is one of the many Mrs Murphy (a much loved cat) mysteries. Mrs. M, her 2 pet partners and owner Mary Haristeen solve murder mysteries in rural Virginia horse country. You can nearly breath the fresh mountain air in this book, but beware of the greed and corruption all around!

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The Lost Art of Gratitude by Alexander McCall Smith

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:58:29 +0000

Reviewed by DC

The is book 6 of the Isabel Dalhousie mystery novels. Isabel is sweet, well intentioned and seems to be drawn into resolving situations. A wonderful read into a gentle world with a mystery or two around the corner. Start with the first book, “Sunday Philosophy Club.”

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The Last Illusion by Rhys Bowen

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:53:55 +0000

Reviewed by KPB

Interesting historical mystery involving Harry Houdini. A glimpse of life in turn of the century NYC. Well written!

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Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of the Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour by Diavid Bianculli

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:50:35 +0000

Reviewed by SC

For those of us who remember the Smothers Brothers with fondness, this is a great insight on their career, the political times, media and new music for their time. Nice stroll down the lane for mid-40′s and older! They stood for way more than laughs. They were pioneers.

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House Rules by Jodi Picoult

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:46:40 +0000

Reviewed by SC

Another good Picoult book. Though not in love with her ending, was insightful into Asperger’s (autism), and entertaining.

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Dewey: The Small Town Library Cat by Vicki Myron

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:41:12 +0000

Reviewed by BMR

A nice story about a cat adopted by a library and the library adopted by this cat. Each learned from the other.

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Three Weeks With My Brother by Nicholas and Micah Sparks

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:38:53 +0000

Reviewed by BMR

The Sparks brothers explain growing up – death of parents and sister – time together looking back as they visit important places and plan for their future!!

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Stones Into Schools by Greg Mortenson

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:36:11 +0000

Reviewed by JLZ

A must read! A wonderful followup to “Three Cups of Tea.” It is good to know of someone who is so passionate about education for women. Greg is a man we Americans can be very proud of. He is so good at getting the people help.

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The Cross Country Quilters by Jennifer Chiaverini

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:32:45 +0000

Reviewed by JLZ

An enjoyable book with women of diversified backgrounds all having a different reason to attend the camp.

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Round Robin by Jennifer Chiaverini

cplabb — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 20:29:48 +0000

Reviewed by JLZ

A bit about the lives of many quilters who spent a week at a class. Enjoyable!

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