"No Better Friend" by Robert Weintraub about a WWII Dog

No Better Friend by Robert Weintraub is about one man, one dog, and their extraordinary story of courage and survival in WWII.  WOW!  This book is so good!  My review will not do it justice, but I will try.  Two British sailors were looking for a mascot for their gunboat.  They fell in love with Judy, a fiercely loyal dog, Right away! This took place just as World War II was about to begin.  Judy was right in the midst of the battle.  She had a relationship with all the men but formed a strong bond with a sailor named Frank. 

This book takes you through World War II.  The writing made me feel as though I were right there with them.  The adventures that Judy and Frank go through are really something!  I enjoyed this book very much!  Judy put her life on the line for the men so many times!  What a dog!  What a book!
(Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

Teaser from page 5:  "Swim"! Frank yelled to Judy, while giving her one last push that sent her flying out the porthole.  Below, the ocean was roiling and filling with oil and debris from the dying ship.

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"The Institute" by Stephen King (Husband and Wife Both Liked This One!)

The Institute by Stephen King got my attention and kept it throughout the book.  There are no boring parts in this!  I normally do not like Stephen King books; however, this one involving kids peaked my curiosity.  It is horror because of the emotional and physical pain the children endure.  It is about a bunch of kids who were kidnapped for experimentation on developing their special telekinesis and telepathy abilities for the good of the world.  I liked the group dynamics among the kids and how they became friends and worked together to escape the Institute.  It is not all horrific.  There are some funny lines and lots of adventure.  The ending didn't really make sense to me, but I liked the book anyway.  (Karen's review, 5 stars)

Gerard's review 10/24/19:
The Institute by Stephen King is about children who are really smart and have a special ability to do something are taken and put into a large building.  They are held there and are experimented on and they better behave, or else!  Who is doing this and why?  What about the families of these children?

This is very good!  It flows well and is action packed to be sure!  The ending was amazing!  Good stuff!  (5++ stars) 

Teaser from page 63:  Something began to flutter in his chest, and he took several deep breaths to try and quiet it.  He went to the door and grasped the knob, sure he would find himself locked in.

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"The Night Child" by Anna Quinn

In The Night Child by Anna Quinn, Nora is a high school English teacher.  She thinks that her husband is cheating on her and her relationship with her daughter, an only child, is so-so at best.  One day she sees an image in her classroom.  She blows it off, but when she sees it again, she goes to see a psychiatrist.  What is going on?  Can she be cured?

I thought this book was pretty good.  I never really knew what was going to happen next.  It's a quick read.  This is the author's first book--not bad at all.
(Gerard's review, 4 stars)

Teaser from page 10:  "I saw something, Paul, an apparition or I hallucinated or I'm going crazy or something."  She hears the instability in her voice and knows she is dangerously close to crossing a line.

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"Sold on a Monday" by Kristina McMorris

Sold on a Monday by Kristina McMorris takes place during the Great Depression in 1931.  A picture started it all.  Ellis is a reporter who is struggling to keep his job.  One day he saw a sign that reads "2 Children For Sale" and took a picture.  For sure people would be interested in this.  Could this be the break he has been looking for?  Lilly Palmer, a secretary where Ellis works, sees the picture.  Both of them want to find out more about this!  There is a lot more to this than they could have ever imagined!

This is good and flowed along with some good action.  (Gerard's review, 4 stars)

Teaser from page 17:  Were there other siblings being spared?  Would the brothers be separated?   

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"A Dog Called Hope" by Jason Morgan & Damien Lewis

A Dog Called Hope by Jason Morgan is the true story about a wounded warrior and the service dog who saved him.  It is fantastic!  Jason was hurt during an anti-narcotics raid in Central America.  Months later, he was told he would never walk again.  When he is finally doing a little better, his wife leaves him.  He has three young boys and really needs something to go right!

Napal is in training to be a CCI dog.  Napal is a special dog just waiting to be given a chance to be someone's special helper. 

I really enjoyed Jason and all the stuff he had to battle through!  Of course, I loved Napal, the great dog!  This book went fast and I was engaged from page 1!
(Gerard's review, 5++ stars)

Teaser from page 282 (large print edition): 

As I left, Napal threw me a look that could melt anyone's heart.  It spoke to me so powerfully.  There's so much love, devotion, and companionship in here if you'll only have me.  Stand by me, and I'll be your battle buddy until the day I die.

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