Monthly Archives: June 2013

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks

Posted on June 30, 2013 by lucky4jill

Nicholas Sparks delivers another book filled with pure love, loss, and drama. Usually, I don’t care for books that jump around from storyline to storyline touching a variety of characters with no apparent connection. However, throughout this book, especially at … Continue reading →

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Night Mare by Dandi Daley Mackall

Posted on June 28, 2013 by lucky4jill

I’ve read all but one book from this series, but this is my favorite.  I love the way Mackall keeps the main story line moving along while pulling in peripheral stories that deal with real life issues for kids, such … Continue reading →

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The Breakthrough by Jerry B. Jenkins

Posted on June 28, 2013 by lucky4jill

I got this book to read because it was on a reading list and I am familiar with Jenkins from some of his other book series. I didn’t realize it was a crime/police novel until I read the jacket and … Continue reading →

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Damascus Countdown by Joel C. Rosenberg

Posted on June 27, 2013 by lucky4jill

I didn’t realize until I started reading this that it was the next installment of the David Shirazi story.  I had read the prior one awhile ago and was disappointed that I had to wait for this one.  However, it … Continue reading →

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Chasing Dream by Dandi Daley Mackall

Posted on June 26, 2013 by lucky4jill

I’m glad the author continued Ellie’s story in this second book in the series.  If you are a young or young at heart horse lover, you will enjoy this story.  However, not only does this book offer a nice horse … Continue reading →

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Yikes by Bill Myers

Posted on June 25, 2013 by lucky4jill

It’s a little sad the adventures of TJ, Tuna, and Herby are ending, but this book stays true to the flavor of the other books in this series.  Tuna and Herby offer up the same misguided “help” that results in … Continue reading →

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Switched by Bill Myers

Posted on June 25, 2013 by lucky4jill

This series for kids is entertaining and funny.  I love the made-up words and the futuristic gadgets that somehow always manage to malfunction to create catastrophe after catastrophe.  Through these catastrophes, TJ learns some life lessons that help shape her … Continue reading →

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All Fall Down by Megan Hart

Posted on June 24, 2013 by lucky4jill

This book is one that stays with you for awhile after you read it.  I did not read the description of the book prior to beginning it, so it took me a couple of pages before I caught on to … Continue reading →

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The Zombie Hero Chronicles: Book One- Genesis by Courtney Ayres

Posted on June 24, 2013 by lucky4jill

I thought this book was very well thought out in regards to the plot and the characters. The author really shows an understanding of boys and their relationships with each other, especially in their communication with one another! Obviously it … Continue reading →

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Morning Glory by LaVyrle Spencer

Posted on June 24, 2013 by lucky4jill

I love this book!  It is my one of my favorites and I have read it several times.  The characters are so real in that they are both damaged by life, have no concept of self-worth, but are just regular … Continue reading →

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