books about: 10-19 (mysteries thousands whaleship)

books about: 10-19

books:

421 reviews
Tana French

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2008

Good first novel
"In the Woods" by Tana French is an entertaining, multidimensional mystery set in modern day Dublin. The main character is the elusive Detective Rob Ryan, who's usual past brings an interesting subplot to this story. As a 12 year old, Ryan disappeared along with his 2 closest friends. An extensive search turned up Ryan alive but in shock, however the other two kids were never found. Ryan's ...

Water for Elephants: A Novel

1842 reviews
Sara Gruen

Algonquin Books, 2007

Couldn't put it down!
As soon as I started reading this book I was hooked. If someone hadn't recommended it to me I probably wouldn't have read it (I'm not really interested in circuses). However, I thoroughly enjoyed reading about a depression-era circus and about what happens behind the scenes. Very fascinating as many things in this book are from true stories. Written very vividly, I could picture each person ...

The Last Lecture

1063 reviews
Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

Hyperion, 2008

Deeply Moving Treatise. Focuses on the Big Picture
One of the most deeply moving books I've read. He focuses on the big picture in our lives, something so many of us fail to see until we're confronted by mortality. His students were indeed privileged to hear him first hand, and to experience his final moments. The Last Lecture

Katherine

299 reviews
Anya Seton

Chicago Review Press, 2004

Historical fiction with heart
The original copyright on this book is dated 1954. Thus, this is a relatively old work as things go these days. Nonetheless, it still reads well and does not have a dated, stale sense to it. A major challenge facing the author, Anya Seton, is that rather little is known of Katherine Swynford. As she says (Page x): "Of her, little is known, except when her life touched the Duke and there are few ...

The 19th Wife: A Novel

125 reviews
David Ebershoff

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2009

A Superb Epic!
This was an incredible saga with an intricate blend of fiction and history. The combination of the two story lines, one set in the pioneering early days of the LDS church, and the other a contemporary murder mystery involving a fundamentalist polygamous sect, worked incredibly well along with other supplemental sources and contributions. It effectively outlined the history of the Mormon church, ...

Eat This, Not That! Thousands of Simple Food Swaps that Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds--or More!

660 reviews
David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding

Rodale Books, 2007

Great reference
What a handy book. Some of the more obvious things you already know but be prepared for some surprises. I want to read the rest of the series. Although not all the restaruants mentioned in this book are in this area most of the references are relative. Definitely good coffee table...or make that kitchen table reading!

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don't

802 reviews
Jim Collins

HarperBusiness, 2001

The Best Business Book on any Shelf
Although Jim Collins' Built to Last was a well researched book with outstanding concepts, Good to Great builds on them so significantly that it truly is a quantum step beyond. Good to Great explores what it takes to really develop a business team which will produce results far and beyond the typical. It puts the burden on the leader in a practical but tough way. As a business leader, this book ...

The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel

721 reviews
Garth Stein

Harper Paperbacks, 2009

The aRt of Racing In the Rain
I just finished this book and found it to be a heartwarming story of a relationship between a dog and his master. Since it was written from the dog's point of view, it caused me to think more about the inate intelligence of ",an's best friends". I am a dog owner and will never look at my dog the same way again. It also tells of the personal struggles of a man who learns lessons from being a ...

First Things First

92 reviews
Stephen R. Covey, A. Roger Merrill, ...

Free Press, 1996

A Must Have
I read this book back in 1997, when I was still struggling to decide which major to take in college. This book is one of those rare books that left a mark on my life, a very prominent mark. I have it still on my bookshelf, I tend to glance in it sometimes, reminding myself the long path I've taken since. It's more of an attitude adjustment than actual time-management systems. I didn't ...

The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America

877 reviews
Erik Larson

Vintage, 2004

Can't put it down
Devil in the White City is a page turner. If you like history and mystery - this is your book.

Dark Side of the Moon (Dark-Hunter, Book 10)

219 reviews
Sherrilyn Kenyon

St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2006

Dark Side of the Moon~
I don't know where these writers come up with their imaginations, but Thank the Goddess she has a spectacular one. Every story draws me in more than the last. The story of Ravyn Kontis and Susan Michaels makes you believe there is hope for anyone. Magic surrounds us all be it in the miracle of life or the written word of a writer. Even in the darkness of Alaska love blooms between two souls ...

Doodles: A Really Giant Coloring and Doodling Book

33 reviews
Taro Gomi

Chronicle Books, 2006

great
Super creativity booster for kids. So many ideas. It keeps my kids busy for hours and it is so much better than a boring coloring book. Lots of creative ideas to get kids thinking outside the box! Highly reccomend

The Tourist

141 reviews
Olen Steinhauer

Minotaur Books, 2009

A dark hero for a dark story
Once a Company field agent (Tourist), rootless, alienated and contemplating suicide, Milo Weaver now has a new identity, a CIA desk job and a family, but when he's framed for the murder of a colleague (and friend) he slips the leash and goes rogue, determined to clear his name. Steinhauer keeps the pages turning as he unpacks a multi-layered story, dark with cynicism, betrayal, politics and ...

Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel

691 reviews
Lisa See

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006

My historical fiction bookclub gives UNANIMOUS thumbs up!
The Fascinated Readers (historical fiction book club which I lead) agree that this is absolutely one of our best reads in three years of reading! Definately the #1 read for this calendar year (which starts each August)! The characters came alive in this very human page turner. The characters were so real and believable it was like reading a real diary instead of fiction. The historical facts ...

Chaos (The Lost Books, Book 4) (The Books of History Chronicles)

21 reviews
Ted Dekker

Thomas Nelson, 2008

Heart-warming
This is easily my favorite of the Books of History series. I've always had a thing for fish-out-of-temporal-water stories, and Dekker delivers this one incredibly well. Absolutely a delight to read.

In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex

305 reviews
Nathaniel Philbrick

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2001

A top ten book
I adore tales of survival, especially when set at sea and this is truly one of the best. That it is so well- conceived and written puts it on my personal list of top ten non-fiction books. It's a real page turner, you won't be disappointed.

Treasure Island (Signet Classics)

323 reviews
Robert Louis Stevenson

Signet Classics, 2008

Often labled as a childs story, Treasure Island is much more than it seems:
There are few novels that have had as much influence in popular culture as "Treasure Island." Pirates with talking parrots, treasure maps, mutiny, deceit, this novel has it all. In spite of this, a great many individuals pass on reading the book because they think it is simply a childrens story. If you are leaning toward this bias, you should know that this claim is not true; the novel is filled ...

Cracked Up to Be

40 reviews
Courtney Summers

St. Martin's Griffin, 2008

Unique
This book was totally different for a YA book. The characters were unique and it just had this feeling to it that made it feel real life. I read this author's other book and it was even better than this one, I think I found a new favorite young adult author!!!

Renegade (The Lost Books, Book 3) (The Books of History Chronicles)

21 reviews
Ted Dekker

Thomas Nelson, 2008

This Will Make You Want to Re-read The Entire Series Again
The Lost Books series brings you back to the Forest, and makes you want to pick up Black and read the Circle Books (can you really call it a trilogy now?) all over again. These are the stories that make Dekker...well, Dekker! I won't recap the entire story here, but will encourage you to pick these books up and enjoy the ride. They won't disappoint.

Dead Until Dark (Southern Vampire Mysteries, Book 1)

679 reviews
Charlaine Harris

Ace Books, 2001

Halloween Candy - A Sweet Treat With Little Nutritional Value
You don't go trick-or-treating and expect gourmet chocolate truffles. You don't go to McDonald's and order $50 steak. You don't go to Old Navy to find designer duds. ...you get my drift... A lot of people have given this book and the series bad reviews based on a lack of plot or flat characters or what-have-you. There are some issues that kept me from giving this 5 stars (a little too much ...