Review: The Heidi Chronicles

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015 ~ jeannemeeks ~ 4 Comments

A Performance Several weeks ago I reviewed the Heidi Chronicles (see below) and didn't like it. Last night, however, my book discussion group got together to "perform" the play by taking roles and reading aloud. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves ....The wine and good food helped. To add to the play experience, the organizers of our … Continue reading Review: The Heidi Chronicles

Review: The Broken Teaglass

September 18, 2015September 18, 2015 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

Word Nerds Unite! The Broken Teaglass, by Emily Arsenault, is a story for lovers of words . . . Word Nerds . . . enthusiasts who love reading words, but also love learning their definitions, musing on their origins, and finding the best and most accurate words for use in their own vocabulary. Who knew this … Continue reading Review: The Broken Teaglass

“The Rosie Project”- Hilarious

December 20, 2014 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion is full of ironic, smart wit. Those who enjoy obvious, slapstick types of humor may not catch the author’s brand of humor, but it cracked me up. Professor Don Tillman is a geneticist with a very high IQ, a remarkable memory, and some sort of syndrome, probably Asperger’s Disease, … Continue reading “The Rosie Project”- Hilarious

My Review of “Inferno” by Dan Brown

November 16, 2014November 16, 2014 ~ jeannemeeks ~ Leave a comment

Unusual Villains and Moral Dilemmas Dan Brown never fails to weave a suspenseful story. I bought this book, knowing I’d learn something about history, geography, or art, and I certainly did. However, there is a point at which the author’s research gets in the way of the story. I skipped and scanned through many detailed … Continue reading My Review of “Inferno” by Dan Brown

Story Circle Review of “Rim To Rim”

September 22, 2014 ~ jeannemeeks ~ 2 Comments

It's always exciting to have an unexpected review pop up in my e-mails. Here's the surprise of the day from Story Circle Book Reviews. An excerpt from the Story Circle review of Rim to Rim: "The book's characters, who besides the villains and protagonist, include a dewy-eyed young woman, a seasoned Grand Canyon ranger, and an … Continue reading Story Circle Review of “Rim To Rim”