"There's Treasure Everywhere" by Bill Watterson

I can never get enough of Calvin & Hobbes.  There's Treasure Everywhere by Bill Watterson is funny.  I was lucky enough to get another Calvin & Hobbes book and this one might have been even better than the last one!  Anyway, Calvin & Hobbes is always so good!  Laugh, smile, enjoy!

(Gerard's review 2/13/10)

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"Winter's Bone" by Daniel Woodrell

I think this book makes a better movie.  Winter's Bone is about a teen girl named Rae who has to find her dad or else they could lose their home.  Also, she has two brothers to look after and has to look after her mom, who has gone off the deep end.  It takes place in hill country.  The characters are good and I liked the story.  This is a rare case where I believe that seeing the story is better than reading it.  
(Gerard's review)

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"To The Rescue: Found Dogs With a Mission" by Elise Lupkin

This is a collection of remarkable Dogs and people stories I thoroughly enjoyed!  To The Rescue:  Found Dogs With a Mission by Elise Lupkin--Photos by Diana Walker works in so many ways.  First, the dogs are so good.  They are ones left unloved, handicapped, ready to be killed and neglected.  Yet, with special love and affection and training by the people in this book, they have become dogs who visit hospitals, nursing homes, live with blind people or people who cannot hear.  The stories are just REMARKABLE!  The love that people share talking about these dogs makes you feel good!  I really loved this book a lot!  If you need a feel good book to read, this is it!

(Gerard's review 2/16/10)

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"The Weight of Silence" by Heather Gudenkauf

The Weight of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf is a page-turner that grabbed my attention right from the start.  A young girl is abducted and her friend, Calli is also missing.   Calli is seven but hasn't spoken since she was four. I liked this book because it wasn't predictable and deals with a lot of different issues such as family dynamics, alcoholism, old flames, police investigation, selective mutism and friendship.  It is a fast read and contains discussion questions at the end.  I recommend this book if you like contemporary fiction about families.
Karen's review posted 2/11/10

The Weight Of Silence by Heather Gudenkauf is a real page turner!  I suggest not reading the Prologue first.  I never do until I finish reading the book.  Wow!  This book was just awesome.  It reads just like a Jodi Picoult book, which is not a bad thing at all.  The book got my attention right away and kept it all the way to the end.  All the characters are very good.  I especially enjoyed their stories of early times in their lives.  I do not think you will be able to guess the outcome.  I didn’t.  Enjoy this book--it is REALLY, REALLY GOOD!

(Gerard's Review 1/30/10)

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I Just started a book blog and I am discouraged. Then I found you guys and I realized that you seem to read the same type of books that I do. I just finished The Weight Of Silence, Have also read The Art of Racing in the Rain and Columbine, The Book Thief and My Sisters Keeper. I am on my library's wait list for Going Rogue. However, your kitties choice of Where the Wild Things Are is my favorite. I's like to ask you a favor, just because I am starting out and your tastes run similar to mine. If you have time would you just drop by my site and give me a critique or two. Since there are so many holidays in February I was going with a theme and a giveaway almost everyday. I am discouraged as I am not having much luck. Mainly just friends and family. I would really appreciate your advice. Thank you very much! Lesa  skyroxy@bellsouth.net

By Lesa on February 15, 2010

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"Confessions of a Prairie Bitch" by Alison Arngrim

 I enjoyed reading Confessions of a Prairie Bitch by Alison Arngrim because it was mostly about the TV show I liked called “Little House On The Prairie.”  Alison was the actress who played Nellie Oleson on the show, the mean, snobby girl.  In her book, she shares how people really hated her because of her character on TV when she made public appearances dressed as Nellie.  She shares about her childhood which was so heartbreaking that she thought of the cast as her family and loved the diversion.  I liked reading about her auditions for the show, all that she had to go through in shooting the scenes and how the character of Nellie helped her to be more confident and outgoing.  It was amusing to read about her friendship with Melissa Gilbert (Laura on “Little House”) and her relationships with other people on the set.  The fact that people knew her from playing Nellie on the show opened doors for her to make a difference in social causes.  I recommend this book to anyone who loved watching “Little House On The Prairie.” 
(Karen's Review)   

Confessions of A Prairie Bitch gives the reader a good behind-the-scenes look at "Little House on the Prairie." I thought this was a great book. I enjoyed getting to know Alison too. It is a quick read and funny!
(Gerard's review)

We also read Melissa Gilbert's autobiography, Prairie Tale.

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