Book Review: Prophets and Apostles by Joseph Ponessa & Laurie Watson Manhardt Disclaimers: I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would read and review it. I am a Christian, but not a Catholic, which influences my reaction to this volume. This volume is part of the “Come and See”… Continue reading Book Review: Prophets and Apostles
Month: March 2014
Book Review: The Complete Knifepoint Horror
Book Review: The Complete Knifepoint Horror by Soren Narnia Disclosure: I received this book as part of a Firstreads giveaway on the premise that I would read and review it. One of the interesting aspects of writing is the self-imposed challenge. Poems in a rigid format, an exact number of words, not using gendered words–it can… Continue reading Book Review: The Complete Knifepoint Horror
Book Review: Weird Golf: 18 Tales of Fantastic, Horrific, Scientifically Impossible, and Morally Reprehensible Golf
Book Review: Weird Golf: 18 Tales of Fantastic, Horrific, Scientifically Impossible, and Morally Reprehensible Golf by Dave Donelson Disclosure: I received this book through a Firstreads giveaway in the expectation that I would review it. To make where I’m coming from clearer, I’m not a sports fan, and in specific not a golf fan. I’ve played… Continue reading Book Review: Weird Golf: 18 Tales of Fantastic, Horrific, Scientifically Impossible, and Morally Reprehensible Golf
Book Review: One For the Money
Book Review: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich Disclaimer: I received this book (and the DVD of the movie) as part of a Goodreads giveaway in the expectation that I would review it. Stephanie Plum is an unemployed lingerie buyer in Trenton, New Jersey. Her mother pressures her to take an office job at… Continue reading Book Review: One For the Money
Book Review: George W. Hamilton, USMC: America’s Greatest World War I Hero
Book Review: George W. Hamilton, USMC: America’s Greatest World War I Hero by Mark Mortensen Disclosure: I received this book through a Firstreads giveaway, on the premise that I would review it. Everyone who served in a military in World War One is dead, and we’re rapidly coming up on the centennial of the Great War itself.… Continue reading Book Review: George W. Hamilton, USMC: America’s Greatest World War I Hero
Book Review: Limestone Gumption
Book Review: Limestone Gumption by Bryan E. Robinson Disclaimer: I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. When Big Jake Nunn, former football star and big man around the sleepy town of Whitecross, Florida dies while diving the limestone caves of the Suwannee River, suspicion naturally falls on the… Continue reading Book Review: Limestone Gumption
Book Review: The Rookie’s Guide to Guns & Shooting: Handgun Edition
Book Review: The Rookie’s Guide to Guns & Shooting: Handgun Edition by Tom McHale Disclaimer: I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This is one of a series of “Insanely Practical Guides” on firearms and related matters. This volume primarily focuses on handguns, with brief sections… Continue reading Book Review: The Rookie’s Guide to Guns & Shooting: Handgun Edition
Book Review: Strangers of Different Ink
Book Review: Strangers of Different Ink edited by Richard & Allen Okewole Disclaimer: I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. This anthology of short stories appears to be primarily by authors in the Philadelphia area. Other than that, there doesn’t seem to be a particular theme,… Continue reading Book Review: Strangers of Different Ink
Comic Book Review: Constantine Volume 1 The Spark and the Flame
Comic Book Review: Constantine Volume 1 The Spark and the Flame by Ray Fawkes and Jeff Lemire Disclaimer: I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. John Constantine first appeared in the Alan Moore run of Swamp Thing. At the time, he was a relatively fresh look at… Continue reading Comic Book Review: Constantine Volume 1 The Spark and the Flame
Book Review: Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks
Book Review: Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks by Danielle Robertson Disclaimer: I received this book in a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. The book itself has an extensive disclaimer that it is not a substitute for consultation with a licensed healthcare professional.… Continue reading Book Review: Are You a Monster or a Rock Star: A Guide to Energy Drinks