ASRP Reviews

Images of America along the Route 100 Corridor Revisited by Patricia A. Stompf Blackwell
Interesting – Loved the old pictures and history of our local area

A Summer to Remember by Mary Balough
It’s entertaining, romantic and humorous in it’s portrayal of the “battle of the sexes.”

Too Late to Say Goodbye: A True Story of Murder and Betrayal by Ann Rule
Intriguing study of murder.

Lawman by Diana Palmer
Palmer has written over 100 books, and in all of her stories she follows the same formula. If you’ve read any of her books, you’ll recognize her style. Lawman is no different from any of her other stories… the names change, and the professions MIGHT change, but the settings remain similar as well as the conflicts. Why does she have such a following, you might ask? Maybe we all enjoy an occasional story that doesn’t require any special attention to detail and when it’s over, we close the cover and realize the it won’t be long before another “cookie cutter” romance will be published. If you enjoy watching movies or TV programs for the second, third, of fourth times, maybe Palmer is the author for you.

Double Take by Catherine Coulter
Coulter’s latest FBI thriller is packed with many of the same characters from her last book, Point Blank, and true to form, Coulter keeps the pages filled with suspense and slight touches of romance. FBI Special Agent Cheney Stone, (new to this story) interrupts the attempted murder of Julia Ransom along a San Francisco pier. Six months earlier, Julia’s husband, famous psychic August Ransom, was murdered, and the SF police are doggedly determined to pin the murder on Julia. However, this attempt on Julia’s life has all the earmarks of a “hit crime,” so Cheney brings in Coulter’s regulars, FBI Special Agents Savich and Sherlock for assistance.
At the same time these events are happening, Sheriff Dixon Noble from Virginia (also from Point Blank) is notified that his kidnapped and presumed dead wife has been sighted at a SF party married to a wealthy businessman. Watch what happens when all these FBI agents, police, hit men and doppelgangers converge on the streets of San Francisco. Someone should make a TV series around that title, huh?

Blackbird House by Alice Hoffman
She’s my favorite author and this book did not disappoint.

The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Neffenegger
Loved it! Quite unique idea – almost believable. Wonderful love story.

The Shape Shifter by Tony Hillerman
Fast read. Love the history of the Navajo Indians and their beliefs. Great mystery.

Memories of My Melancholy Whore by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Sad how someone can be so lonely.

When French Women Cook: A Gastronomic Memoir by Madeleine Kamman
Well written beautiful memoirs of growing up and food before World War II. Tons of recipes after each chapter… some good such as walnut cupcakes… oh la la. Others not so yummy… head of fish mashed well with mayo… yuck!

Prayers for the Dead by Faye Kellerman
Somewhat educational on Jewish and Catholic beliefs

Myths, Lies and Downright Stupidity: Get Out the Shovel – Why Everything You Know Is Wrong by John Stossel
Very informative. Lots of Facts to back up what the author says.