Lisa Reads: The Islam Quintet: Shadows of the Pomegranate Tree, The Book of Saladin, The Stone Woman, A Sultan in Palermo, and Night of the Golden Butterfly by Tariq Ali I have to admit it: I know virtually nothing about … Continue reading →
This was a short offering from audible.com, written by John Scalzi and narrated by Zachary Quinto. I didn’t expect to like it. Some of the recent stories that were “Only from Audible” Specials have been quite lame. I mean REALLY … Continue reading →
I admit it, I am addicted to true crime TV shows and books. I think I like the fact that (on TV, anyhow) the slow accumulation of details leads to the truth of the matter. The police involved are … Continue reading →
Ralph W. Braun. Rise Above: How One Man’s Search for Mobility Helped the World Get Moving . The Braun Corporation. Kindle Edition. 2016. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20830191-rise-above I thoroughly enjoyed this book, but I’m a sucker for biographies about people who DO stuff. … Continue reading →
Lisa Reads: The Complete Sherlock Holmes – The Heirloom Collection By: Arthur Conan Doyle This was another L-O-N-G audiobook, 58 hours to be specific. It didn’t feel that long, though. It is a collection of short stories and novellas about … Continue reading →
Lisa Reads: Employment Options: The Ultimate Resource for Jobseekers with Disabilities and Other Challenges by Paula Ruben Viellet (My Employment Options) I am distinctly ambivalent about this book, but I will give it tentative positive review. After all, it is … Continue reading →
Lisa Reads: A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire #5) by George R.R. Martin Oh my goodness! My head hurts! I didn’t see that coming! Okay, that is pretty much what I’ve been saying for this entire … Continue reading →
Lisa Reads: A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire #4) by George R.R. Martin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13497.A_Feast_for_Crows I have to admit it: of the books in this series, this one is my least favorite. I don’t know why, though. … Continue reading →
The Count of Monte Cristo By: Alexandre Dumas Narrated by: Bill Homewood Length: 52 hrs and 41 mins Unabridged Audiobook Release date: 08-04-11 Language: English Publisher: Naxos AudioBooks https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Count-of-Monte-Cristo-Audiobook/B005GFQ5WQ I have seen several movie versions of “The Count of Montecristo,” … Continue reading →
Lisa Reads: Storm of Swords Book III: Game of Thrones by George RR Martin Man… These books are WEARING me OUT! That doesn’t mean I don’t like them. They are complicated and intense and well-written. He foreshadows so skillfully that … Continue reading →
