Category Archives: Reviews

Reviews of books, films, television series and other media.

Reflections on the Adventure

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Taminar

“If adventure has a name, it must be Indiana Jones.” That was the tagline for one of the movies, maybe Indy 2. It’s come to mind often in the weeks leading up to the release of Indy 5. In my … Continue reading →

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The Tough-As-Nails Regency Heroine Returns

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Taminar

Fortunately for me, I was able to start reading book two of the Olivia Featherstone Regency Adventures series right after I finished reading book one. “A Perilous Liaison” picks up right where “An Intriguing Deception” left off, and that was … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Physician’s Dilemma

Posted on April 8, 2022 by Taminar

K. Lyn Smith became one of my favorite authors when I read the first book in this series, “The Astronomer’s Obsession.” Smith’s newest tale, “The Physician’s Dilemma” is similar in all the best ways. The heroine, Charlotte Grace, has worked … Continue reading →

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I Discovered a Fantastic New Romance Author

Posted on October 31, 2021 by Taminar

I recently joined BookSirens, a website for readers who love to share their opinions about books. After scanning through the available titles, I selected a sweet Regency romance called “The Astronomer’s Obsession.” I had never read anything by the author, … Continue reading →

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Another top-notch thriller from Hank Phillippi Ryan

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Taminar
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Book Review: The First to Lie

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Taminar

Hank Phillippi Ryan has a new book out. “The First to Lie” is a pretty terrific mystery, but this isn’t going to be so much a book review as an author review. I just love Hank’s books. The first ones … Continue reading →

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Mystery-Thriller Giveaway

Posted on April 20, 2019 by Taminar

What would you do if your child was abducted, brutalized and left for dead? That’s the question at the heart of CounterPunch, a new novella by Patrice Williams Marks.   This book really packs a punch, too. It’s told primarily … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Other Woman (Mystery)

Posted on July 28, 2013 by Taminar

Hank Phillippi Ryan made her novelist name with the Charlotte McNally Mysteries, starting with “Prime Time” in 2009. Those were taut, well-plotted mysteries in a short form. Now, she’s digging in and deepening the plots for long-form novels. The first … Continue reading →

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Paper Towel Overload!

Posted on April 27, 2013 by Taminar

How many times have you stared at the paper towels or toilet paper, looking at the various options and wondering what’s the best deal? It’s not even just which brand is best, but does it really make a difference if … Continue reading →

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Film Review – Les Misérables – a vivid portrayal of revolution

Posted on January 2, 2013 by Taminar

I held off a week, but that’s as long as I could wait to see the film adaptation of the stage adaptation of Victor Hugo’s film about the French class structure and revolution. I’ve seen the musical on stage twice, … Continue reading →

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