Roald Dahl’s style of writing should be familiar to most readers since he has written several extremely popular children’s stories. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, James and the Giant Peach, and Matilda are just a few. I picked up this book because I was familiar with the author, but I had never seen this […]
Since I am far from being a great literary critic, I will give my general opinion of this classic. I completely expected Wuthering Heights to be a endearing romantic love story; however, I would rather call it a hate-story. It was extremely dark and difficult to finish reading; yet I am glad I […]
St. Martins Paperbacks, 2003. 360 Pgs.
This is another book which speaks of hidden plots, secret plans, and corrupt institutions and churches. In many ways it is the same type of book as Dan Brown has been known to write, but not as severely anti-Catholic. This is not to say that it is […]
1989, St. Martin’s Press, NY. 164 pgs.
This is my first Father Dowling mystery, and I have to say that it was pretty enjoyable. Father Dowling has a knack for finding himself in some interesting scenarios, but in a rather refreshing way they mostly seem to be authentic. He isn’t given James Bond […]
222 pgs. Printed by Leone Editrice-Foggia Sept. 1988
I finished April/04.
This book is a gem! It is a wonderful, easy read about one of my favorite saints. Padre Pio was a priest who could read souls during confession, had dialogue with the angels and saints, battled demonic spirits, could bi-locate and had the […]
Reviewed by Linda Padgett
My husband suggested my reading this popular novel by Coelho. As a general review, the book was easy to read and interesting enough. One of my children misplaced it when I put it down and it wasn’t found for several days; however, I didn’t miss it. That probably isn’t […]
Sense and Sensibility written by Jane Austen 1811
Reviewed by Linda Padgett
Sense and Sensibility is my second Austen novel I’ve read and I love it as much as Pride and Prejudice. I remember seeing the Hollywood version of this story years ago and enjoyed it. I was surprised at how closely the […]
Harper Collins, 2003. Pgs. 275.
I don’t know if I can recommend this book to any of my friends; maybe one or two, but with serious warnings. The goal of Coelho is certainly noble, and the topic is one worthy of deep investigation, but it is a difficult subject to unfold in today’s generation. […]
HarperPerennial 1998. 245 pgs.
I have really grown to appreciate the writings of Paulo Coelho. Recently I picked up a number of his works at a used book store and finished The Fifth Mountain on a trip to and from Tulsa. It is a representation of the Scriptural account of Elijah with some […]
March Author: Geraldine Brooks 2005
Reviewed by: Linda Padgett
This 2006 Pulitzer Prize winner is the first book I’ve read by Geraldine Brooks. Her other famous work is Year of Wonders. Due to the delight of her story telling, I plan on getting acquainted with several other of her works. The […]