Trying to get all the book reviews received and posted. Since being in graduate school takes up all of my time it is taking longer to get the book reviews up and posted in a timely manner. Please be patient. Happy Thanksgiving!

By: Ralph Covert, G. Riley Mills, Wilson Swain

Category: Book , Picture storybooks

Ralph Covert and G. Reilly Mills have penned a remarkable tale of adventure, heroism and a very creative read that your child will adore.  They’ve also crafted a beautiful, mystical method to explain exactly how toys become toys before ending up in Santa’s big red bag; your child’s eyes will light up. After reading this to my grandson, he said “read it again, please”.  He had me read it to him 4 times before giving it a rest for the night, after reading; he flipped through the pages till time for bed.  A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas is an instant holiday favorite and is a classic to be cherished.

Wilson Swain’s illustrations fill each page, which will mesmerize your child and have them dreaming of A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas.  This little treasure is a must for all parents and grandparents. M

Venezia: Food and Dreams

Venezia: Food and Dreams.  While Venezia contains a number of uniquely delicious recipes, it cannot be called cookbook but perhaps more appropriately referred to as a work of art. It is among the most beautiful books I’ve seen with a flower and food decorating the cover which is so inviting it also comes with a black velvet ribbon bookmark.

The dedication page reads, “For Venice – may you stand strong and beautiful forever.” The full-color,page filled photographs by Manos Charzikonstantis are spectacular. I absolutely love this beautiful work of art! The pages are beautiful works and this is a book to treasure as well as dream about.  Now I want to go to Venice!

How Noah Knew What To Do
Author: Karen Moore
Illustrations by Pete Kerston

How Noah Knew What To Do is a wonderfully written children’s book by Karen Moore with bright vivid colorful illustrations by Pete Kerston. It is the story of Noah, which is easily understandable, as well as sensible biblical life lesson geared for toddlers and younger children. The story is written in rhyme which my grandson absolutely loved, it is also an easy ready. This children’s book can be enjoyed by the entire family, or may be enjoyed from the younger child that is reading on their own. Between the rhyming of words and the beautiful illustrations your child will be delighted with this one.

Mafia Son

Mafia Son, is the story that gained national notoriety in 2007 as a result of former FBI agent Lin DeVecchio’s sensational murder trial, in which Sandra Harmon testified, this is an unforgettable tale of violence, wealth, and sex, set in a world where a man’s word is both everything and nothing. This is a true crime thriller, Sandra Harmon has written a psychological portrait of a man who changed paths and went to the right path and ended up paying the price for his choice.  A story of one of the most notorious families in the history of organized crime, this story is fast paced and will keep the reader on the edge of their seat.  In my opinion this was a great read and would recommend to anyone who is into true crime novels.  This is one you will not be able to put down.

Deon Meyer lives in Melkbosstrand on the South African West Coast with his wife and four children. He has written five novels, this being the first that I have read.  This is a fast paced thriller which is the unfolding story of South Africa in the past and present. This story tells the story of the land of Africa, the slaughtering of animals out of pure greed.  Meyer creates vivid scenes through environmental description, describing the local settings, the animals, as well as the racial interactions of South Africa’s people/population.  This is a terrific and unusual thriller and I am thankful I have discovered this author.  Happy to say I am a fan and will be buying his other 4 novels.  This is a must read, after reading Blood Safari has left me yearning for more and entertained.

C J Lyons is the author of Lifelines and Warning Signs, she is a master storyteller.  If you like medical thrillers and detailed procedures you will love the books from the relatively new author C J Lyons.  We are honored to have been sent review copies of the above titles and will be posting the final reviews of both within a few days.

Title: Conquer the Fat Loss Code
Author: Wendy Chant
Publisher: McGraw-Hill

Wendy Chant is the author of Cracking the Fat Loss Code and this is the second which picks up where Cracking the Fat Loss Code ends. It is more than evident that the author has taken the time to write for ordinary individuals, making this a very understandable life changing strategy to the way of healthy living. These two books are not diet books but are a life changing strategy to long term health. The recipes inside are delicious and easy, and will be a hit with the entire family. My daughters wedding is in August and I hope to be slimmer and have a tonner body. Highly recommended for those wanting to shed a few pounds, increase muscle tone and live a healthier life.

Since purchasing my new Kindle 2, amazon has in less than 2 months come out with a newer Kindle with a bigger screen.  The new Kindle Dx is a little more expensive, of course with technology and all the advances we know that when we buy a new piece of technology that it will become obsolete or outdated with a newer version probably before we open the package.

So below is the comparison, to help you make an informed decision as to which Kindle is right for you.

I can say that I am totally please with my Kindle 2 and like the compact size as I can slip it easily into my purse or tote bag.

Compare Kindle DX with Kindle (Comparatively speaking):

Kindle DX

Display	9.7″ diagonal e-ink
Size	10.4″ x 7.2″ x 0.38″
Storage	3,500 books
PDF Support	native PDF reader
Rotating Display
3G Wireless
Books in Under 60 Seconds
Text-to-Speech
Whispersync
Price	$489.00
Availability	Pre-order now

Kindle

Display	6″ diagonal e-ink
Size	8″ x 5.3″ x 0.36″
Storage	1,500 books
PDF Support	via conversion
Rotating Display
3G Wireless
Books in Under 60 Seconds
Text-to-Speech
Whispersync
Price	$359.00
Availability	Now