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c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] Ray & Yolanda [Relationship] Dating [Against] They rip on each other in their bio, what will they be like when they're in an uncomfortable situation in a foreign country? [For] | Numerous personal accomplishments make them sound like a formidable team. | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] John & Scott [Relationship] Lifelong friends [Against] John is afraid of flying. He does realize that this isn't the Amazing Race Family Edition, right? [For] | They sound like they're in the race for the adventure, not to find out if their relationship will work out. Thank God. | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] David & Lori [Relationship] Dating [Against] David is afraid of heights. Bring on the bungee jumping! Also, David's in a band and it's possible that that band sucks. [For] | Nerds! Everybody loves nerds. Lori's job as the assistant manager at Pizza Hut is a refreshing change from most reality show contestants | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] Eric & Jeremy [Relationship] Friends [Against] Pretty boys have won too often. It's time for the old, the ugly and the nerdy to win. [For] | These former track stars should shine when it's literally a race to the finish mat. | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] Fran & Barry [Relationship] Married 40 years [Against] They seem spry and all, but the older folks on this show just don't remember how to hurry. [For] | I drew this team in my office pool. She's an accomplished mountain climber and he was a surgeon in 'Nam. | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] Lisa & Joni [Relationship] Sisters [Against] They're on the race to "reconnect" with each other. Is a high pressure race the right place to do that? Shouldn't they just go out to brunch? [For] | These Amazons are each over six feet tall. They describe themselves as loud and rambunctious. The female Frats? | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] Joseph & Monica [Relationship] Dating [Against] At least from their bio, there's nothing really interesting about them. [For] | They're so pretty. Plus, Monica is doing to the Race to try to pay off her student loans. Heh, you gotta love that. | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
c2c9c8b9_ocrats__February_2006_Archives__For | [Team] Wanda & Desiree [Relationship] Mother and daughter [Against] Desiree describes her mom as "overprotective". How expected. How about a cautious daughter and her wild mom as a team? [For] | Part of the reason they're racing is to experience other cultures. Good for them. | [] | Dummocrats: February 2006 Archives | For | http://www.dummocrats.com/archives/2006_02.php | 10/1438042987171.38_20150728002307-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_417627532_7.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Cup cakes, cake pops and macaroons [What’s out] 3 tier cakes [0] | Dessert | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Antique gold is back! Colored gemstones are in! [What’s out] Diamonds [0] | Jewelry | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Saree, Lehenga style saree [What’s out] Lehenga [0] | Outfit | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Ball gown by an Indian designer [What’s out] Lehenga [0] | Reception Outfit | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Jewel-tone heels encrusted with gems and crystals preferably wedges or kitten heels [What’s out] Plain ol’ satin pumps [0] | Shoes | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Fuschia, mint green, white, yellow, navy muted gold, silver [What’s out] Indigo, maroon, red, dark green [0] | Colors for your outfits | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Gemstone chandeliers [What’s out] Diamond chandeliers [0] | Earrings | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Long and layered [What’s out] Short neck chokers [0] | Necklaces | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Seychelles, Mauritius, Andamans(India), San Miguel de Allende [What’s out] Hawaii, Rajasthan(India), Cancun [0] | Honeymoon vacations | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Pouch like with a bright colored pouch and all details as inserts in it [What’s out] Plain old wedding card that looks well… like a card. [0] | Invitations style | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Velvet, chiffons, goergettes, net and sheer silks [What’s out] Heavy silk, brocades [0] | Saree fabrics | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] The real deal – an array of ethnic dishes special to the bride and grooms taste [What’s out] Continental, array of cuisines displayed from the world over [0] | Food | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Offbeat arrangement that double as favors [What’s out] Generic big flower arrangements [0] | Centerpieces | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Donation to the charity of your choice, online store that supports philanthropy. [What’s out] Macy’s, Williams Sonoma [0] | Wedding registry | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Who captures moments between the moment, the new age photographer who captures the little details [What’s out] Who captures the wedding but not the moments [0] | Photographer | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Minimalistic and natural, pink lipstick [What’s out] Dark eyes or strong lips [0] | Makeup | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Wispy easy hairdos which look a bit undone, or hair down [What’s out] Too tight curls, big 80’s style layers or curls [0] | Hairdo | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Sleeveless, ideally low back [What’s out] With sleeves [0] | Blouse | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] English cucumber sandwiches [What’s out] Mini burgers [0] | Appetizers | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Mohito [What’s out] Cosmo [0] | Drink | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Colored diamonds or emeralds, sapphires [What’s out] A big Diamond rock [0] | Engagement ring | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Antique setting in white gold or platinum [What’s out] Yellow gold [0] | Engagement ring setting | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Yellow, Fuschia, Coral [What’s out] Red, Dark Green [0] | Colors for your wedding | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Ainvayi Ainvayi – band baaja baraat [What’s out] Mehendi lagakey rakhna [0] | Bollywood wedding song | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
12d1d10c_ian_Wedding_Network_by_Divanee__0 | [What’s in] Be original – make your own by mixing 3 dances on youtube [What’s out] JK wedding dance on youtube [0] | Wedding dance | [] | What’s In, What’s Out – A Simple Chart to Help Plan Your Wedding | The South Asian Wedding Network by Divanee | 0 | http://weddings.divanee.com/2011/06/15/whats-in-whats-out/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00053-ip-10-236-191-2_249543349_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Gillian Flynn [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] This one was interesting for awhile but in the end became so whacky and far-fetched I just couldn’t wait for it to be done. For me, this had great potential but did not live up to it. [Date Reviewed] 2014-10 [Title] | Gone Girl | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Chris Bohjalian [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] I really enjoyed The Sandcastle Girls and hoped for a similar experience with this book. Although it was enjoyable, it was much more pure fiction, with only tangential references to the real Buffalo soldiers. A family loses twin daughters in a tragic flood and several years later takes in a foster child, a young African American boy. A fairly engaging story and easy read, but I was a bit disappointed that the story of the Buffalo soldiers was not more entwined in the story. [Date Reviewed] 2014-10 [Title] | The Buffalo Soldier | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Louise Longo [Genre] Non-Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] (Bradley) A true tale of the very sad story of a Mom, Dad and 5 year old who decide to take a sailing trip together. The book is a very quick and easy read, but very emotional. It also drives home for any sailor or cruiser, that you never, ever get into a life raft until you are stepping up into it, as the boat is literally sinking. From an experienced sailors perspective, Louise does not address many of the key questions, and as it happened before internet in 1994, there is not a lot of other information out there. It is a great read for those cruising to drive home some key points on preparing for the worst. It is also a very good read for the non sailors, to get a sense of the true challenges of cruising. [Date Reviewed] 2014-10 [Title] | Let Me Survive | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] John Kretschmer [Genre] Non-Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] (Bradley) John is an extremely well respected sailor author, but this book has two faults in my opinion. One, it is written almost exclusively for those who are serious sailors or those thinking about purchasing a boat and heading offshore. This book not for the general public Two and more importantly – I disagree with so much of what he says and how often he ends up in bad weather. That is not to say that for those thinking of purchasing a boat, there is not some excellent information and insights in the book. It is just that I fear those just joining the cruising world might get the wrong idea on some critical issues. I also believe John missed a key cruising sailboat, Oyster, that have clearly demonstrated they are ocean capable. I do not believe there is any other brand of boat that has so many circumnavigations under its hulls. Why he elected to leave this boat out, I do not know, but I suspect it may be a price issues. There are far better sailing books to spend one’s time on. [Date Reviewed] 2014-10 [Title] | Sailing A Serious Ocean | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Non-Fiction [Genre] Alexandra Fuller [Rating] ** [Description] Author’s memoir of growing up white in Africa during turbulent times. Colorful and interesting, the book focuses mostly on personal issues and tragedies within a somewhat eccentric family with the historical events of the times in the background. Personally I would have enjoyed the historical events to be in the forefront, but otherwise enjoyed the book. [Date Reviewed] 2014-04 [Title] | Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Non-Fiction [Genre] Eric Metaxas [Rating] ** [Description] (Bradley) Eric Metaxas approaches his topic with such a personal agenda and religious bias, that I felt he was unable to objectively define what makes great men. He elected to write 7 short Bios’ on George Washington, William Wilberforce Jackie Robinson, Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Eric Liddell, Pope John Paul II and Charles Colson. While I will grant him the first three, and stand on the fence regarding Bonhoeffer, the last three do not qualify as great men. They may have done a great deed or two, but they certainly did not lead an exemplary life. Part of my issue with his selection process is Eric’s putting on a pedestal those men who were able to recruit new believers in his religion. While I gladly accept anyone’s personal belief structure, I feel this need by most of the worlds major religions to continue to prove themselves by actively and sometimes force ably recruiting new converts is one of the fundamental problems the world faces today. In addition I felt Eric missed several men who had a far greater positive impact on the world than Colson, Pope Paul II, Liddell and Bonhoeffer. What about Sam Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Winston Churchill; just to name a few of the more obvious candidates. [Date Reviewed] 2014-04 [Title] | Seven Men: And the Secret of Their Greatness | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Fiction [Genre] Jonathan Kellerman [Rating] ** [Description] I love Kellerman and his Alex Delaware series but this one just didn’t do it for me. A fairly obvious perpetrator with a pretty unbelievable (silly) motive overcomes the characters and otherwise good writing. [Date Reviewed] 2014-04 [Title] | Killer | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Dan Brown [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Robert Langdon, hero of the DaVinci Code, races to piece together a mystery based on Dante’s Inferno. At times the book seems more of an art history lecture than a thriller but it has its good points. A bit disappointing at the end, but a good read. [Date Reviewed] 2013-12 [Title] | Inferno | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] David Baldacci [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Former Secret Service agents King and Maxwell take on a young client whose father has disappeared following a secret mission in Afghanistan. Working both with and against other agencies, not know who to trust, the pair help to unravel a deadly mystery. A decent read. [Date Reviewed] 2013-12 [Title] | King and Maxwell | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] David Baldacci [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] The second in the John Puller series, the hero. a military investigator, is on leave to recover from events in the last book when he learns his aunt is dead. Riuled an accident. Puller learns from his father that his aunt wrote a letter telling of some strange happenings in the town of Paradise. Puller sets off to investigate and uncovers some very strange things indeed. While there are some holes, its a good book for this genre and a likable and believable hero. [Date Reviewed] 2013-12 [Title] | The Forgotten | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Sandra Brown [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Like the other Sandra Brown books I’ve read, this one is not believable, filled with characters who are completely inconsistent from one interaction to the next, lots of sexual tension between characters, a silly plot, but lots of fun. Her books are not literary classics, and you may not want to admit you read them, but when the next one comes along, you read it anyway. [Date Reviewed] 2013-08 [Title] | Bittersweet Rain | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] J.A. Jance [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] I enjoyed this author’s JP Beaumont and Joanna Brady novels but this one wasn’t quite the same caliber. The hero, a female TV anchor who is fired for being too old finds out her husband is a schmuck and starts writing an online blog. There is a mysterious death and the book seems to dance around a bunch of women’s issues, but is not entirely choesive. It’s OK, a good summer beach book, though you can probably do better. [Date Reviewed] 2013-08 [Title] | Edge of Evil | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] W.E.B . Griffin [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] I have enjoyed Griffin’s Badge of Honor and The Corps series, and this is the third book in his Presidential Agent series. For me, the whole series is just OK. It seems to be less historical and more fictional, relying on characters and a story that don’t have the same feel of reality as his other works. This was an OK continuation of an OK series. [Date Reviewed] 2013-08 [Title] | The Hunters | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Tea Obreht [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] An interesting debut novel by a young author, this story is set in a fictional Balkan state recovering from years of war. Told through the eyes of a young woman doctor and her grandfather, the story combines interesting characters, stories of war and its effects, elements of supernatural/fantasy, a a tiger. While the writing style is engaging and the characters all interesting, the book ends without a strong conclusion/moral/central theme. This author has great potential and I look forward to her future works. While this book was enjoyable, it wasn’t great for me. [Date Reviewed] 2013-08 [Title] | The Tiger’s Wife | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Jonathan Kellerman [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] While his house is being renovated, Alex Delaware accepts an invitation for an all expense paid trip to a Pacific island to assist in a research project. Lo and behold, a mystery starts to unfold, featuring some local murders and long ago intrigue. Not my favorite of the Delaware series, but still a good read [Date Reviewed] 2013-08 [Title] | The Web | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] David Baldacci [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A new series featuring John Puller, a combat veteran who is now an investigator for the Army’s Criminal Investigation unit. This case involves a trip to rural West Virginia where some mysterious murders lead down various false paths until the truth is learned. Decent story – good entertainment if you enjoy this genre. [Date Reviewed] 2013-08 [Title] | Zero Day | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Elizabeth Berg [Genre] Historical Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Though a work of fiction, this book was inspired by a true story. Set in Tupelo. Mississippi in the 1960’s, a woman contract polio during her last month of pregnancy and delivers her daughter while confined to an iron lung. Paralyzed for life from the disease, she raises her daughter as a single mom, with the help of a part time caregiver. A good story, well told with good characters, a few laughs, and plenty of emotion and inspiration. [Date Reviewed] 2013-08 [Title] | We are All Welcome Here | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] W.E.B Griffin [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Second in the Presidential Agent series, this story involves the kidnapping of a US Diplomat’s wife in Argentina and subsequent murder of the diplomat. While not one of Griffin’s best, it’s still a good read. [Date Reviewed] 2013-01 [Title] | The Hostage | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Daniel Silva [Genre] Historical Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] First in the Gabriel Allon series, this is the story of a former Israeli assasin who tries to retire but gets called back to help with a terrorist who is an old nemesis. Meant to help illustrate some of the origins of the Israeli-Palestinian conflicts, Silva gives good background on both sides. A bit violent but a decent story with some educational value. [Date Reviewed] 2013-01 [Title] | The Kill Artist | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Clive Cussler [Genre] Historical Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Second in the Isaac Bell series, set in the early 20th century during the era of the railroads, detective Isaac Bell is on the trail of a killer known as The Wrecker who is out to destroy the railroad and its tycoon owner. Reasonably interesting, but not as good as the first book in the series. The good guys win in the end, but certainly have their shares of missteps and errors along the way. [Date Reviewed] 2012-11 [Title] | The Wrecker | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Gregg Hurwitz [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Interesting murder mystery. Drew Danner, a crime reporter, wakes up in a hospital with no memory of the night before. His ex-fiance is dead and he was found with her body covered in her blood. Learning he has suffered from a brain tumor, he has no idea if he is guilty or innocent. This begins a quest for the truth, with many twists and turns along the way. Good story, well developed plot. [Date Reviewed] 2012-09 [Title] | The Crime Writer | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Sandra Brown [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] I have to admit, Sandra Brown is my guilty pleasure, Like her other books, this one is completely unbelievable. Sexy heroine lusts after unsuitable guy, silly plot, lust develops into love, mystery is solved. Intellectually, this is a really dumb book, but it really is fun. I like Sandra Brown when I’m in the mood for a mindless, stress-relieving story. [Date Reviewed] 2012-07 [Title] | Best Kept Secrets | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] J.A. Jance [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another in the Sheriff Joanna Brady series. Good story, doesn’t require too much concentration. A good diversion and entertaining. [Date Reviewed] 2012-05 [Title] | Devil’s Claw | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Wilbur Smith [Genre] Historical Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] I have never read Wilbur Smith before, but there are a dozen of his books that came with this boat so I finally tackled one. It is historical fiction and though I am not sold on the story line or the charaters, the background events – turmoil in Africa during the 60’s and 70’s – is fascinating. [Date Reviewed] 2012-05 [Title] | Golden Fox | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] David Baldacci [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] The fifth of the Camel Club series. Not bad, but this series seems to be losing steam. The plot centers around Camel Club leader Oliver Stone going back to work for the US Government in the wake of a bomb explosion in Lafayette Park. The government naturally is full of horrible people who conspire at every turn, only to be outwitted by Stone. Some high points – Baldacci’s characters are always interesting and the plot involved enough to keep you guessing – but if there is a sixth in this series I’ll probably skip it. [Date Reviewed] 2012-02 [Title] | Divine Justice | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Sandra Brown [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Interesting story that keeps your interest and keeps you guessing. An enjoyable read, though now that I’ve read several books by this author, her characters all seem to suffer from Love at First Sight and confusing lust for love. Not entirely believable, but a goot entertaining yarn. [Date Reviewed] 2012-02 [Title] | The Alibi | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Linda Fairstein [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Murder mystery involving a college faculty and excavation of a former insane asylum. Written by a real-life district attorney, it’s good enough to finish and OK for this genre. [Date Reviewed] 2012-01 [Title] | The Deadhouse | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Sandra Brown [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A judge’s trophy wife shoots a home intruder – was it self defense or something else? A plot that has you guessing throughout, this is an entertaining read. The lust/love scenario between the detective and the main suspect is a bit overdone and not too believable, but still a good escape for a few hours. [Date Reviewed] 2011-11 [Title] | Ricochet | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] PD James [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A spate of deaths occurs at a seminary and a visiting detective sorts through a host of suspects to find the killer. Entertaining. [Date Reviewed] 2011-10 [Title] | Death in Holy Orders | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] J.A. Jance [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Detective Beaumont, still working for the Special Homicide Investigation Team, teams up with his partner/lover to investigate several cold cases which end up tying together. Not the strongest plot of the series but the characters and story make it a pleasant diversionary read. [Date Reviewed] 2011-10 [Title] | Justice Denied | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Douglas Preston [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A combination Jurassic Park/mystery features FBI Agent Pendergrass on the heels of a suspected brutal serial killer, or is it a strange new life form? Intersting book with just enough credence to be believable. Put aside a few annoying bits – such as every law enforcement agent who is not one of the “heros” breaks down in tears at the first sign of troubel – and its a fun book. [Date Reviewed] 2011-10 [Title] | Relic | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Douglas Preston [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Sequel to Relic and continues in the same vein. Same main character reunited for a recurrence of brutal deaths, must solve the mystery and save the city from evil. Good page turning fun. [Date Reviewed] 2011-10 [Title] | Reliquary | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Temple Grandin [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] The author suffers from austism, yet has earned a PhD and is a specialist in animal behavior because of her ability to “think in pictures” and see the world the way animals do. She has now designed over 50% of the country’s meat slaughterhouse facilities to provide more humane treatment of cattle. There is also a movie about the author which is well worth seeing. [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Animals in Translation | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] W.E.B Griffin [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A new series by the author of popular series about the Marine Corps and NYPD. This is a solid and entertaining novel about a young special forces major who helps his superiors and the President avert a terrorist attack. [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | By Order of the President | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Jonathan Kellerman [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Yet another Alex Delaware novel, this one involves the murder of a teacher at an exclusive prep school. Typically entertaining Kellerman fare, with a decent story. Great beach book. [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Deception | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Dick Francis [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A jockey and trainer are stripped of their licenses after being falsely accused of throwing a race. The jockey launches his own investigation, which leads to lots of intrigue. Standard Dick Francis fare – good story, not too much violence, and lots of horse stories. [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Enquiry | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Jonathan Kellerman [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Alex and Milo (this is another Alex Delaware novel) investigate a double murder at an unfinished building site that leads them down several rabbit holes before finally solving the case [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Evidence | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Scott Turow [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Hippes and revolutionaries from the 60’s grow up to become judges, lawyers, and politicians embroiled in a murder mystery. Interesting, but not my favorite of Turow’s works [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Laws of Our Fathers | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Harlan Coban [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another Myron Bolitar murder, this time Myron goes to Paris to help his former lover solve the murder of her husband. Fun and entertaining, it’s a good blend of humor and bad things (a la the Sopranos). [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Long Lost | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Stuart Woods [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Set on Cumberland Island off Georgia, the story concerns a woman who is hiding from her violent husband on Cumerland Island, where a years old mystery unfolds. We recently visited St. Mary’s, just near the real Cumberland Island, so that made the book more interesting to me. Solid beach reading material [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Palindrome | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Scott Turow [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another legal mystery, this time involving the disappearance of a law partern along with millions of dollars. Mack Malloy, the central character, is a cop who eventually got his law degree and is assigned to figure out what happened. He is not expected to solve the mystery, but of course he does. Very entertaining with good characters [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Pleading Guilty | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Harlan Coban [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Myron Bolitar returns with a new love interest who has a teenage daughter. Bolitar makes her and a friend promise to call him if they are every tempted to drive while drunk. That call does come, but the girl ends up missing and it’s up to Bolitar to find her. Good entertaining story. [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Promise Me | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Greg Mortensen [Genre] Non-Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A mountaineer gets stranded in rural Pakistan and then spends his life helping to build schools to educate children, mostly Muslim, in poor areas where education is not possible. Some critics question the truthfulness of all the accounts, but nevertheless it is a worthwhile read if you want to gain a better understanding of the “real world” and a Muslim country where things are very different from the USA. [Date Reviewed] 2011-07 [Title] | Three Cups of Tea | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Greg Iles [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Thriller about a child kidnapper. Good page turner and reasonably well written [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | 24 Hours | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Lisa Gradner [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] This book at times show great promise but degenerates into a violent, how many people can be senselessly murdered ending. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Alone | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Harlan Coben [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another in the Myron Bolitar series of murder mysteries. Poor Myron, a sports agent, becomes involved in more murders than you can imagine! But the stories are good and reliable. Good characters and plenty of plot twists to keep it interesting. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Backspin | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Mark Haddon [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Actually a children’s book but I loved this author’s other works. This was interesting but not his best. Short, but definitely more appealing to a young audience. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Boom | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Lincoln Child [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A computer uses artificial intelligence to match up compatible couples with great results – until some of the super couples turn up dead. Good technological thriller. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Death Match | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Lee Child [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Former militray policement Jack Reacher is wandering and gets off the bus in a small town in Georgia where he quickly becomes embroiled in an intricate scheme involving counterfeiting and murder. A good character, this is the first book of a series and I’ll probably read some more of them. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Killing Floor | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] J.A. Jance [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A JP Beaumont mystery where the hero finally checks himself into an alcohol rehab facility, taking him away from Seattle to Phoenix. His roomate, an annoying kid, disappears, setting the stage for another mystery. A decent story. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Minor in Possession | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] J. A. Jance [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] The 13th book in the J.P. Beaumont detective series. Guess I like them if I’ve read this many! [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Name Witheld | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] J.A. Jance [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] This is the 4th book in the J.P. Beaumont series. He is a homicide detective and the books are all entertaining and good page turners. There are 14 books in the series so it’s always reliable when you just want a fun murder mystery. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Taking the Fifth | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Scott Turow [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another legal thriller from Scott Turow. Interesting plot and great characters. A great story with no violence or murder, yet still a page turner! [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | The Burden of Proof | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] J.A. Jance [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another in the J.P. Beaumont series, this one is as good as the rest. Good, fun whodunnit. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Trial by Fury | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Greg Iles [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] An FBI agent works outside the system to unravel the mysterious deaths of spouses of a particular divorce attorney’s clients. A good suspensful thriller. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | True Evil | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Ken Follett [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Bad guys try to steal a deadly virus from a research facility in Scotland. Good story – not Follett’s best, but even so, he’s still better than most. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Whiteout | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Julie Orringer [Genre] Historical Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A novel about various members of a Hungarian Jewish family at the start of WWII. At times interesting, at other times very slow moving. The strength of the book is in showing the effect of the coming war on what had been a normal family. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | The Invisible Bridge | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Jeff Guidry [Genre] Non-Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Billed as the tale of a remarkable friendship between a man an an eagle, this is more a book about the author’s battle with cancer and how his attachment to an eagle at the wildlife rehab center he worked at helped him through. An interesting book, but not the inspirational story it was billed to be. And I’d be curious to hear the eagle’s version of the story. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | An Eagle Named Freedom | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Susannah Charleson [Genre] Non-Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] True story of search and rescue dogs. The author works as a volunteer with a search and rescue team and eventually gets her own puppy to train as a rescue dog. Some good insights, but many of the actual searches described are lacking details and conclusions. Interesting and worth a read, but not written by a real professional writer and it shows. [Date Reviewed] 2011-04 [Title] | Scent of the Missing | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Karen Kijewski [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A fun and entertaining murder mystery thriller featuring female private eye Kat Colorado. [Date Reviewed] 2010 or Before [Title] | Alley Kat Blues | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Dan Brown [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] The prequel to the Da Vinci Code, this is another thriller featuring symbology, science, and the Catholic Church. Much better than Digital Fortress and Deception Point, almost as entertaining as the Da Vinci Code, this book at least will make you think ab [Date Reviewed] 2010 or before [Title] | Angels and Demons | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Barbara Kingsolver [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A well written and enjoyable book about a woman who moves back to her small hometown and embarks on a journey to find herself. The characters all have flaws which make them believable but at times unlikeble too. A good read. [Date Reviewed] 2010 or Before [Title] | Animal Dreams | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Ian McEwan [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Set in England just before WWII this is a story of a big misunderstanding that changes a bunch of peoples’ lives forever. Well written and easy to read but not much point to it. [Date Reviewed] 2010 or before [Title] | Atonement | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Greg Iles [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] A murder-thriller whose hero is an alcoholic forensic dentist who is pregnant by her married lover. After suffering a panic attack at a crime scene, she returns to her childhood home where she is soon consumed by new evidence about the mystery of her father’s death. Though the plot is a bit convoluted at times, there is a serious underpinning to it having to do with childhood sexual abuse, which plays a role in the primary crime. The book does a good job of weaving a serious subject together with a decent story in a well-written thriller. [Date Reviewed] 2010 or Before [Title] | Blood Memory | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Stuart Woods [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Decent murder mystery set in Florida featuring a female private eye. Plot’s a little obvious, but otherwise entertaining. [Date Reviewed] 2010 or Before [Title] | Blood Orchid | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Jonathan Kellerman [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another in the Alex Delaware series, this was not one of my favorites. The story seemed weak. It evolves around a series of murders – but the serial killer in the end hardley seems believable. Nevertheless, it’s a typical Kellerman page turner, with enough interest to justify reading on a nice beach somwhere. [Date Reviewed] 2010 or before [Title] | Bones | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
4c94ddcc_Books___2_Star___Shear_Madness__Title | [Author] Jonathan Kellerman [Genre] Fiction [Rating] ** [Description] Another Alex Delaware/Milo Sturgis murder mystery. Psychologist Delaware consults to the police and helps to nab a killer. Kellerman never seems to write a bad book – they are reliably entertaining, though I’ve probably just read too many suspense thrillers this summer, so I wasn’t overwhelmed by this one. [Date Reviewed] 2010 or Before [Title] | Compulsion | [] | Books – 2-Star | Shear Madness | Title | http://shearmadness72.com/book-lists/books-2-star/ | 10/1438042992201.62_20150728002312-00087-ip-10-236-191-2_213707006_0.json |
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