Although the puzzles are kind of fun to solve, this is definitely a kids book overall. It also follows the typical Encyclopedia Brown template for a book.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Encyclopedia Brown Cracks the Case
Although the puzzles are kind of fun to solve, this is definitely a kids book overall. It also follows the typical Encyclopedia Brown template for a book.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Make Four Million Dollars by Next Thursday by Stephen Manes
This is another kids book which is also quick to read. The main character tries to follow the instructions of a book which he is reading by the same name. The book has obscure instructions such as wearing a piece of broccoli for a whole day. In the end, the main character learns a llot about himself and accepting what he has.
Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days by Stephen Manes
This is a kids book, which makes it a quick read. The main character reads the book "Be a Perfect Person in Just Three Days", and actually follows the instructions in the book in order to try to become a perfect person in three days. At the end, the main character learns more about himself and that the fact that he's perfect just the way he is.
7th Heaven by James Patterson
This is another book in the Women's Murder Club series. As usual, there are many twists and turns in this suspenseful thriller. Lindsay Boxer is investigating two different cases. One of them is about two young men who like to burn the houses of rich couples while they are in the house. The other storyline is about the famous and well liked son of an ex governor who has disappeared several months ago. Someone confesses to murdering him, but later recants. Although the two storylines do come together, it seems rather forced. Overall, this book is still worth reading.
Cross by James Patterson
Alex Cross' wife is shot by a serial murderer/rapist, but is never caught. 10 years later, he has another chance to catch the murderer. As usual, this Patterson book is a suspenseful thriller, but does not have as many twists and turns as expected.
The Two Minute Rule by Robert Crais
This is an exciting fast paced book. The title refers to the fact that burglars have two minutes to get in and out of a bank before the police arrive. If they take longer than this, they have a greater chance of getting caught. An ex con who just gets out of jail finds out that his son was killed the night before he is released. There is also some controversy about dirty cops who are stealing money. Overall, this is a suspenseful thriller which is pretty quick to read.
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
This book has its humorous parts, but is also on the weird side. The author tells the story of his childhood and his dysfunctional family, which leads to many funny stories.
White and Green Baby Blanket Part 19
I finished crocheting another row of the white and green baby blanket.
The Burglar in the Library by Lawrence Block
This is a pretty interesting book about a burglar/bookseller who also happens to solve mysteries. He goes away on a weekend getaway in order to steal a book but gets caught up in a scandal and must solve a murder when the guests are all snowed in.
You've Been Warned by James Patterson
This is a really weird book. The main character is a ghost or something who keeps reliving the last few days of her life. There are many parts of the storyline which are never explained, though.
Candy Cane Murder by Joanne Fluke
This book actually has three short stories in it. The first is a typical Hannah Swenson mystery by Joanne Fluke. The other two stories were not as good, but still worth reading.
White and Green Baby Blanket Part 13
I finished a few more rows of the white and green baby blanket.
White and Green Baby Blanket Part 11
I finished crocheting another row of the white and green baby blanket.
White and Green Baby Blanket Part 10
I finished crocheting the next part of the white and green baby blanket.
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