The Litigators By John Grisham

Posted on December 1, 2011 by UK Chica

Now I am pretty sure everyone who reads has an opinion about Mr. Grisham. His novels were becoming a little too pat, predictable and not quite as exciting as the formidable Firm of many years ago. You have to admit that was a brilliant, nail biting, sleezy and fast paced novel. He kind of churned them out after the third or fourth epic and then came the Street Lawyer which I personally think was a reflection of how Mr. Grisham really felt about the business he had trained in many years before. I like how he writes. It is easy to read and has the lovely good guy and bad guy scenarios. Which brings me to latest and greatest novel, namely ‘The Litigators’. Continue reading →

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Pujols: More Than The Game By Scott Lamb and Tim Ellsworth

Posted on November 30, 2011 by UK Chica

My husband is a huge baseball fan. I, via osmosis, have come to enjoy the game – mostly. OK so I can keep up and read or do a crossword simultaneously. I read biographies occasionally and found that I would probably enjoy this one. I like to hear about people who proclaim their faith and actually do something with their wealth instead of just spending more on sex, drugs and alcohol or whatever floats their boat. Silly me – when there are people hurting in first world countries and we are obsessed with knowing what celebrities are doing I find that a little obnoxious – let alone other places where hurt is rampant. Continue reading →

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V is for Vengeance By Sue Grafton

Posted on November 29, 2011 by UK Chica

This is the latest installment in the Kinsey Milhone series set in the 80s in a fictitious town in Southern California. As you can imagine they started at A with A is for Alibi. The series got a little weak there but this one is back on track. There isn’t really that much of a mystery as much as putting together all the bits and pieces of several story lines that may or may not converge. Continue reading →

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Lead for God’s Sake By Todd Gongwer

Posted on November 29, 2011 by UK Chica

SOOOO this book was recommended by a friend who literally was having a hard time putting it down and was weeping on and off throughout. I thought – lovely, let’s have some of that! Firstly I have to say I come with a whole lot of cynicism and read a lot of management and encouragement books and so maybe come from a different place from a lot of you. The premise of the book is a little overdone I think in today’s self-help environment. Continue reading →

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Cruising for Murder By Susan Sussman and Sarajane Avidon

Posted on November 29, 2011 by UK Chica

This was a fun little book with a bit of a letdown at the end. There are some nice tense moments toward the climax but again a little abrupt to finish. Ms. Morgan Taylor nee Mimi is a Broadway actress/dancer and her run with Rent is about to finish. Continue reading →

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