Book Professor http://booklikes.com/photo/crop/50/50/upload/avatar/8/e/azure_8e906a0a5fc4841c4cb4576670818182.jpg PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com 2019-01-22T15:01:37+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/rss review: Colorado Mandala by Brian Heffron 2013-12-26T09:54:00+00:00 2013-12-26T09:54:00+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738832/colorado-mandala-by-brian-heffron PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com review: Tainted Waters 2013-12-08T00:00:00+00:00 2013-12-08T00:00:00+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738811/tainted-waters PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
What did you enjoy most about the book? The journey to seek justice was able to keep my interest from start to finish and although the plot reminded me of the movie, Edge of Darkness which was directed by Martin Campbell.

What have you read that is similar to this book? Dan Brown's books. His books and Maggie Thom's have a strange sinister mystery running in the background and the main characters seem to be in a race against time to solver the mystery and murders.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: Dear Adam 2013-12-02T00:00:00+00:00 2013-12-02T00:00:00+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738833/dear-adam PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
Did the actions of the characters seem plausible? I felt Eden was immature. I can't put my finger on it but something about the way she spoke and responded although plausible did not reflect her age and I know more than book club member felt this way.

Did you feel you were experiencing the time and place in which the book was set? Other than obvious references to social media and blogging, the timeline was not significant for this reader so while I was drawn into the relationship of the main characters, the time and place were not obvious to me.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: The Secret Of The Sacred Scarab 2013-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 2013-11-23T00:00:00+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738834/the-secret-of-the-sacred-scarab PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
Are the characters well-developed? Every single one. From the evil Dr.Khalid to the boys, their grandmother and aunt, readers are able to discover each character at length and you do not have unanswered questions about their backgrounds or behaviours.

Did you like the writing style? Very much. If you have grown up with Enid Blyton, the Hardy Boys or Nancy Drew, you will definitely like this book. Fiona Ingram's overall tone is original and works well with the story.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: Zeb and the Great Ruckus 2013-11-15T00:00:00+00:00 2013-11-15T00:00:00+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738835/zeb-and-the-great-ruckus PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
How realistic was the characterization? The characterization is realistic. It is also fun and entertaining. Zeb and Flip are such fun to be with, the reader almost forgets the challenge they face. Their expressions, situation and thought process is credible, orignal and adventurous.

Is the POV consistent? Thankfully, yes. This book has been well-edited and is a joy to read. The POV stays consistent throughout and the reader doesn't lose focus of Zeb and Flip on their adventure. Looking forward to reading more books by the author.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: Unloched 2013-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 2013-11-12T00:00:00+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738836/unloched PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
Why would you recommend or not recommend this book? I would recommend this book to anyone who doesn't mind the settings overpowering the scene. In no way was this a bad thing but to readers who like a clear separation between backdrop and characters then this is not the book for you.

Did the book description relate to the story? Loved it. It was clear, to the point and made me want to pick up the book to discover what it was that separated the twins. The title was especially imaginative and gave whole new meaning to the story.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: Guinevere: On the Eve of Legend 2013-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 2013-11-03T00:00:00+00:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738837/guinevere-on-the-eve-of-legend PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
What was the book's central question, and how was it answered? Most importantly this book was focused on lessons that Guinevere learns. She also learns not to judge. I also think the book is about freedom.

Did you learn something new from the book? Yes. I have always liked Arthur and Merlin so this was an interesting angle as to how this author interprets and shares the legend. I also loved her additional discussion questions and ideas at the end of the book. Came in very handy for us at the book club.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: The Way Home 2013-10-22T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-22T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738812/the-way-home PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
Content (overall theme, idea and setting) - The story was emotional, sexy and touching. It was easy to imagine myself as one of the characters I would have preferred if there weren't as many sex scenes because I don't think so many made the story meaningful in any way but these weren't such a big deal that you lost sight of what was actually happening to Cassie and Hawk.

What I liked - The characters were believable. The ghostly appearance is strange but the author weaves this in from page to page in an engaging manner. This is a book I will definitely read again and recommend to others.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: After Death 2013-10-14T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-14T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738838/after-death PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
Why would you recommend or not recommend this book? If you are intimidated by death do not be afraid to read this book. The stories and illustrations are presented in a an open-minded manner where most readers will be able to arrive at their own conclusions. I think this is why I liked the book most and why I would also recommend it to my other book club members.

Did the book description relate to the story? The book description was accurate and even provides a full list of the stories that are available.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: In A Small Town 2013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738839/in-a-small-town PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
If your book was a mystery, tell what the mystery was and how it was solved. The mystery was who fired the shot that wounded Matt Longo. The quest for this mystery shooter takes readers back to discover more about Matt Longo's past and they are actually able to his pain at opening up.

What would you change in the book? There were numerous editing errors and although these do not distract you from the overall story, the formatting was a little difficult to adjust to and the changes between first and third person were not easy to keep up with.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: A Beautiful Glittering Lie: A Novel of the Civil War 2013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-07T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738840/a-beautiful-glittering-lie-a-novel-of-the-civil-war PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
How do you define the central theme in this story. Coming of age. Of course the central theme is war. But how this war then causes the people involved to mature faster than they wanted to, this is the best part of the story.

What did you think of the ending? It was predictable, most parts of the story were and I think this is the only thing that prevented me from giving the book a full 5 star review. Overall, I enjoyed this book and will read other books by the same author.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review.
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review: Five Times More Jesus: Why Christians Should Decanonize the Old Testament 2013-10-06T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-06T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738841/five-times-more-jesus-why-christians-should-decanonize-the-old-testament PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
Do the issues affect your life? I am a practicing Christian so yes, the content of this book affects my life. I was expecting an objective argument but a lot of his thoughts are centered on the negative and comes across as confusing because he himself appears uncertain about what he is writing about.

What evidence does the author use to support the book's ideas? He shares his conversations with other people and their thoughts on the Old Testament. While I can respect the intent for which this book was written with, I cannot respect it's presentations. For a new believer or an old one, this book reflects the writings of someone who is confused about Christianity.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review 2013-10-06T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-06T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738813/post PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
How realistic was the characterization? The fight scenes were realistic but other actions seemed over the top and not how people would react in similar circumstances. For instance, the female team members concentrated so much on physical appearance. If you are defending your country, how you look may not be the first thing that comes to mind.

Did you feel you were experiencing the time and place in which the book was set? Yes, I loved the setting and how the writer explains each surrounding. It truly made me feel like I was there and I look forward to reading the next book in the series as long as it explains sections that needed answering from this book.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review: Night Chill 2013-10-02T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-02T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738842/night-chill PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
Favorite quote …"You can't fight a rock. You're not going to win. This stuff is all technique." This quote isn't only intended for that particular instance and reflects Jack Tremont's entire situation in the story.

How does the setting figure into the book? You know the series on "Haunted" where each episode features a real life family who moves in to a home only to be terrorized by demons and bizarre elements they will never see again. That's what Prescott City is. When the Tremont family moves to this city, their lives change more than they expect although whether it breaks them or brings them closer will only be discovered in the end.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
review 2013-10-02T00:00:00+01:00 2013-10-02T00:00:00+01:00 http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com/post/738814/post PhyllisLight http://PhyllisLight.booklikes.com
What was your favourite quote? "I'm a freak. I'm not counting on God for anything." Most of the dialogue is to the point and that is one of the things I liked about this novel. Readers are not distracted from the overall plot and story with twisted dialogue.

What did you think of the ending? Astounding. At the end of the day, the novel focuses on each of us having a sense of belonging. Even if we feel tortured in our present circumstances, we stay because we belong. When we do not belong, we have no meaning. The ending highlights this in a way, I will remember for a long time. Really good book.

Disclosure - As a Quality Reads Book Club member, I received a free copy of this book from the author via Orangeberry Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. ]]>
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