Julianna Baggott’s "Pure" is set in a post-apocalyptic endless wasteland of a world, populated by mutants who will stop at nothing to survive. They are scarred and deformed, often fused with other humans, parts of other humans, or objects which were nearby when the Detonations...

Who knew Britain has had a super-secret department devoted to the supernatural since . . . I don’t know, before the Vikings? Daniel O’Malley’s novel "The Rook" sketches a history of the Chequy, a venerable organization that has assisted the government through the centuries. We...

From a midwestern state fair, a Celebrity Caribbean Cruise, the effect of TV on the masses, pop culture, tennis, math, and pop culture, to an analysis of David Lynch films, this collection of essays by David Foster Wallace runs the gamut. The seven pieces in...

I'm not a big fan of books on CD's because I find that it takes longer than simply sitting down to read them. However, seeing this book's blurb and realizing that it might actually be worth the extra time to sit and listen to it,...

Retired Intelligence operative, Paul Janson, has a new mission, to get worn out, former operatives from the intelligence sector new useful lives. Janson uses these rehabilitated operatives to form a support group for his second job which includes independent services. Janson's partner, sharpshooter Jessica Kincaid,...

Bernie Krause, author of "The Great Animal Orchestra" brings his great expertise as a naturalist, musician and natural sound expert to his book. This is a review of the audio book. To get the true essence of this book I highly recommend listening to the...

London, 2012, the Olympic games; a fanatic who thinks he is Chronus (Greek god: father of the Olympian gods and goddesses)...says he is going to restore the Olympic games to their former glory...rid the games of the corruption, drugs that enhance the Olympians' performances, and...

Sue Ellen and her uncle Gene were fishing when they found the body of their friend, Mary Lynn, with a sewing machine weighing her down. No one really cared that the girl was dead; they all seemed to think it was a bother. Sue Ellen...

This is a review of the audio version of "Darkness Bound: Chimney Rock" by Stella Cameron. Stella Cameron’s new series "Chimney Rock" is off to a fantastic start with the first book, "Darkness Bound". The setting is Washington State, Whidbey Island’s Chimney Rock. The small...

Moshe Kasher was born into a life so confusing, unique and tumultuous that 'dysfunctional' really doesn't adequately describe it. Anger issues inherited from his gene pool are a struggle, resulting in psychotherapy starting at an early age. After a vacation to California that turns out...

This is a review of the audio version of "172 Hours on the Moon" by Johan Harstad, narrated by Casey Holloway. The title itself grabbed my attention. I could hardly wait to listen to this book. Casey Holloway did a superb job reading this book....

When we begin listening to the audio version of "The Lifeboat" by Charlotte Roganis we discover that Grace has survived the ordeal and is on trial for the murder of Hardie, along with two other women. Grace spins an exciting and heart-wrenching tale but how...

The setting of the audio version of "Edge of Dark Water" by Joe R, Lansdale is East Texas in the 1930s. Angéle Masters narrated the audio book. Her voice has made Sue Ellen come to life. Sue Ellen, Daddy, and uncle Gene were fishing with...

Author John D. Spooner is a well-traveled and highly successful business man whose grandchildren are obviously the apple of his eye. This book is a compilation of the letters he had sent to both of them while they were in their college years. He keeps...

“We All Fall Down” by Nic Sheff picks up where Sheff’s New York Times bestselling memoir “Tweak” left off. “Tweak” leaves Sheff having completed treatment, writing his memoir, and living a rather tedious life of sobriety in Savannah with a friend and two cats. In...

A few years ago I was at a book fair in Bowling Green, KY. I repeatedly walked past the guest speaker, David Baldacci’s booth hoping to catch a glimpse of him and possibly to speak to him. Though I did finally get that glimpse I...

Move over Walker; there’s a new Texas Ranger hero in town. I have always been a romantic at heart, especially when it comes to Texas Rangers. They are true heroes with a thankless job. While listening to "Thunder and Rain" I had to keep reminding...

Early in life people recognized the fact that Joshua Hamilton was going to be a gifted baseball player. He was blessed with parents who were supportive but not pushy. He was soon playing with the older team. He loved playing baseball. In high school Josh...

"Giant George" is the adorable tale of George the Great Dane and his family. Dave Nasser dearly loved his wife and would do almost anything to make her happy. He did not want a dog but he wanted a happy wife and to move to...

"Timeless" is the 5th book in 'The Parasol Protectorate series' by Gail Carriger. I was not familiar with this series and had no idea what to expect. I do not usually listen to vampire books but the cover of this one caught my eye. I...