P"ursued: A Maggie McKenzie Mystery by Lynn Gardner

Pursued: A Maggie McKenzie Mystery by Lynn Gardner

After 6 drafts, this book saw the light of day in magnificent splendor. Lynn takes Maggie off to an assignment in England to take pictures of classic English cathedrals, gothic mansions right out of her gothic romances she used to read, to show tourists how to see England on $100 a day. She is also given an envelope with info on her two brothers she'd thought had died at birth, so she goes in search of them in the villages, never intending to stir up a hornet's nest. While at LAX, she is nearly knocked down by a mysterious man who follows her to England, where she comes across an innocent-looking flash drive in her bag. With the help of Flynn, her twin sister Allyssa, their new friend Rolf, their brother Damon and the newly found grandparents that live in the centuries old huge Gothic mansion Dragonwyck, they get the terrorists who were planning on destroying famous English landmarks and others around the world. This is a must-read for anyone who loves gothic romances or scenic historical England.

Forever Friends Rating A huge 5 stars by Teri
Until Next Time, See You Around the Book Nook

Publisher: Covenant Communications, Incorporated
Pub. Date: May 2009
ISBN-13: 9781598115505
327pp

Pursued: A Maggie McKenzie Mystery by Lynn Gardner

After 6 drafts, this book saw the light of day in magnificent splendor. Lynn takes Maggie off to an assignment in England to take pictures of classic English cathedrals, gothic mansions right out of her gothic romances she used to read, to show tourists how to see England on $100 a day. She is also given an envelope with info on her two brothers she'd thought had died at birth, so she goes in search of them in the villages, never intending to stir up a hornet's nest. While at LAX, she is nearly knocked down by a mysterious man who follows her to England, where she comes across an innocent-looking flash drive in her bag. With the help of Flynn, her twin sister Allyssa, their new friend Rolf, their brother Damon and the newly found grandparents that live in the centuries old huge Gothic mansion Dragonwyck, they get the terrorists who were planning on destroying famous English landmarks and others around the world. This is a must-read for anyone who loves gothic romances or scenic historical England.

Forever Friends Rating A huge 5 stars by Teri
Until Next Time, See You Around the Book Nook

Might As Well Laugh About It Now by Marie Osmond

Might As Well Laugh About It by Marie Osmond

Last Saturday, when our oldest daughter Mary was visiting us, she asked if I'd read Marie's book and I said no, that our library had it and would read it. She said she would leave it for me to read, as she'd just bought it and knew I'd have it read before she could, as she was reading my Donny Autobiography. When I got up the next morning to read my e-mail, Marie's NEW book was sitting on top of my other books!!!! I had no idea she had a new book out!!! After starting this book, I'd read two VERY negative comments about this book on Goodreads and after finishiung the book earlier today, found nothing negative that Marie had said that this one young lady had purported Marie as saying.

Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed Marie's introspective looks into her life and how she laughs at life's little foibles. Marie looks at life the way I do, always looking at the good in everything and everyone. Marie shares her outlook on how she handled her passing out on Dancing With The Stars, her house fire, her managing her hectic life being a mother of 8 children, how much she loves her children, the devastation she felt at losing her parents, her divorce and her battle with Bulimia. If you want to read how Marie uses laughter to get through life's biggest struggles, do yourself a favor and pick this delightful and poignant book up. You'll be glad you did.

Forever Friends Rating 5 Stars by Teri
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Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date: April 2009
ISBN-13: 9780451226389
305pp

The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers #29 by Lilian Jackson Braun

In the last installment of the capers of Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum, we find a new Senior Center in the works and a frisky rendition of CATS is set to thrill the residents of Moose County. Polly is off for a 2 week sojurn to Paris with another female friend, leaving the Apple Barn without concerts. The Librarians Who Lunch are ready to put on a show of their spectacular Art Hats to unite the residents of Pickax and Lockmaster. Everyone except Koko is baffled by the mysterious death by bee sting of a resident. The quirkiness of these townsfolk make these books utterly charming.

Forever Friends Rating 4 Stars by Teri
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Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date: January 2007
ISBN-13: 9780399153907
190pp
Series: Cat Who... Series, #29
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The Cat Who Dropped A Bombshell by Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who Dropped A Bombshell #28 by Lilian Jackson Braun

This latest offering of Qwill, Koko and Yum Yum and all their friends of Pickax are back in another charming tale. The residents are eagerly awaiting Pickax Now, a festival with parades and exhibits celebrating 150 years. Qwill brings archtect Harvey Ledfield into his home to sketch his huge apple barn and when strange things start happening with Harvey around, especially when Koko lands on top of Harvey's head, which Koko had never done before. Harvey's aunt and uncle have not been seen since Harvey's arrival. A woman from California, apparantly in Pickax to bid on a kitty at the kitty auction, leaves a mysterious note for Qwill before leaving. A sudden hurricane causes Qwill and the cats to move back to The Village to weather the storm and Koko sends out her ever-ready YOWL, which means a murder is or is about to occur nearby or not so nearby. This volume has a postscript at the end of the story, not to be missed. I highly recommend this volume, it is a charmer. I enjoy Qwill's limericks and the stories about the townsfolk and the mouth-watering food mentioned in each volume. I highly recommend the two Cat Who Cookbooks to go along with all the books.

Forever Friends Rating 5 Stars by Teri
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Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date: December 2006
ISBN-13: 9780143059301
191pp
Series: Cat Who... Series, #28
Edition Description: Unabridged
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The Cat Who Went Bananas by Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who Went Bananas #27 by Lilian Jackson Braun

In this latest from Lilian, we find Pickax in the midst of their opening of the theatrical production, the town is celebrating the opening of the new bookstore that is replacing the old one. Polly is the new owner and this causes a rift in Qwill's and Polly's relationship. There is much ado about the new marmalade cat, Dundee, that is the bookstore's new mascot. Koko keeps flipping banana peels to the floor, Qwill is frustrated about this monstrosity of an old wooden mansion on top of a hill, but is bewitched by the owner of the mansion and has help with getting stories to write on about this mansion. With the weather turning colder and the high cost of heating his 4 story (40 ft. ceilings) apple barn, Qwill makes plans to move to his condo next to Polly and other friends for the winter. He is suscpicious of the mysterious death of an actor in the play and some other unexplained deaths in Lockmaster. I thoroughly enjoyed this offering and highly recommend this one. It's much better than the two previous I just read. And, if you're wondering how many Cat Who books there are, there are two more with a new one on its way next month.

Forever Friends Rating 5 Stars by Teri
Until Next Time, See You Around The Book Nook

Publisher: Penguin Group (USA)
Pub. Date: December 2004
ISBN-13: 9780399152245
223pp
Series: Cat Who... Series, #27
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The Cat Who Talked Turkey #26 by Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who Talked Turkey #26 by Lilian Jackson Braun

With Pickax getting ready for the groundbreaking of their new bookstore, and the nearby town of Brrr is making plans for their bicentennial, a body is found on Qwill's property. This occurence causes Koko to Yowl when another murder occurs in Michigan, another state away. Koko also gets excited when a mysterious array of wild turkeys appear after not being seen in over thirty years. Koko seems to want Qwill to read a book to he and Yum Yum that Koko can't stand. And, Yum Yum gets upset when she can't find her thimble and has everyone looking for it.

Forever Friends Rating 4 Stars by Teri
Until Next Year, See You Around The Book Nook

Publisher: Jove Pub.
Date: January 2005
ISBN-13: 9780515138757
181pp