Things that strike my fancy…

Right Click

November20

rightclick.jpgI really enjoyed Right Click.  It is LDS fiction.  It is about a young woman who has a broken heart.  Her sister convinces her to use an online dating service to find Mr. Right.  When she finally figures herself out, she is ready to meet someone special.  It is a light, funny and thoroughly enjoyable book.As a disclaimer, I must admit that I know the author.  She is fantastic!  However, I would tell you if I didn’t like the book despite knowing her.  I almost didn’t read it for fear that I wouldn’t like the book and then have to tell everyone.  I was so happy to find that it is a great book.

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Book Review of The Great and the Terrible, Volume 6: Clear as the Moon

December29
great_terrible_v6.jpg The Great and the Terrible, Volume 6: Clear as the Moon
by Chris Stewart
352 pages.
Deseret Book, c2008.
$17.99

I just realized that I missed reviewing The Great and the Terrible volumes 4 and 5. Sorry! They were both terrific. Volume 5 was quite the cliff hanger and I had to wait too long to get volume 6! I think Clear as the Moon was probably my favorite. Stewart really gained momentum by the end of the series. The first book is painful, but necessary to read - so start there and then stick to it. All the others in the series are very enjoyable. As a reminder, these books are about what could happen should the bad guys attack the U.S. in such a way that we all are without power, computers, etc permanently. The story centers on an LDS family.

Book Review of Makeover

November6
Makeover Makeover
by Shannon Guymon
245 pages.
Bonneville Books, c2007.
$12.47

My sister-in-law let me borrow this book. I really enjoyed it. I read it through one night before bed. It’s fluffy and easy to read. There are some serious issues, don’t get me wrong, but it was mostly just fun and happy feelings. If you need a nice, easy read, this one’s for you. It’s LDS fiction written by a mom of 6 from Alpine, UT. What a wonder woman she must be!

Book Review of Surprise Packages

November6
surprisepackages.jpg Surprise Packages
by Nancy Anderson, Lael Littke, and Carroll Hofeling Morris
359 pages.
Deseret Book, c2008.
$17.95

This is the final installment of The Company of Good Women series. I’ve really enjoyed this series. I’ve liked getting to know each of the women in this story. They seem like real people to me. It was a bit drawn out and I felt a bit hit over the head with the themes, but overall I liked it. I feel closure. If you like LDS fiction, you’ll probably like this series.

Book Review of Into the Light

September25
Into the Light Into the Light
by Keith Terry
335 pages.
Covenant Communications, c1995.

Into the Light is the sequel to Out of Darkness. It is not educational, it is not captivating, it is not a page turner. You can skip this one. Out of Darkness is interesting to read for the facts that are within the story, Into the Light does not have the same value. It’s just a long, drawn out story… I don’t like to only read part of a series, so I’m glad that I read it, but I don’t recommend it.

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