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The Museum of Things Left Behind  by Seni Glaister get it  here BOOK SUMMARY FIND YOURSELF IN VALLEROSA, A PLACE LOST IN TIME Vallerosa is every tourist’s dream – a tiny, picturesque country surrounded by lush valleys and verdant mountains; a place sheltered from modern life and the rampant march of capitalism. But in isolation, the locals have grown cranky, unfulfilled and disaffected. Until one day an unlikely visitor arrives. Will she be the agent of change and rejuvenation this broken idyll is crying out for? Full of wisdom, humour and light, The Museum of Things Left Behind is a heart-warming fable for our times that asks us to consider what we have lost and what we have gained in modern life. A book about bureaucracy, religion and the people that really get things done, it is above all else a hymn to the inconstancy of time and the pivotal importance of a good cup of tea.   BOOK REVIEW 4 stars The Museum of Things Left Behind was a book I went in with...

The Inspirational Travel Quotes Book  by Aventuras De Viaje get it here BOOK SUMMARY  160+ Original Travel and Inspirational Quotes in Color Love Travel? Need Some Inspiration? Perhaps Some Motivation? Here are Over 160 Inspiring Quotes for Travel and Motivation With Professional Full Color Background Photos (if your device allows it) Great to Inspire Your Next Adventure, Get You Through the Workday, or Both Get Your Quotes on Inspiration and Travel Today   BOOK REVIEW 4 STARS A collection of quotes that not only inspire you to travel but also inspire you to make your life worth it. This is a quick book that could be read and finished in one sitting but I suggest thinking and reflecting on it. There were many quotes that spoke to my heart and reminded me of my own personal experiences, some with travel, some with daily life. The quotes are all from one person, which I did not expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the wise quotes and I enjoyed it very...

The Son by Aaron Meizius get it  here BOOK SUMMARY Eddie Creighton is a young FBI analyst in Tampa, working in a maze of cubicles until he receives a summons from a senior agent in Denver. In an instant, he is pulled into an investigation far above his pay grade, searching for a serial killer with no discernible pattern and a strange personal interest in Eddie. As the case unfolds and the body count rises, Eddie must track down the killer and determine what their personal connection is before it's too late. BOOK REVIEW 4 STARS *A free eBook version of this book was given in exchange for an honest review.* Immediately after reading the first chapter, I already knew that I would love this book. It is definitely an easy read, one that you can read to pass time yet get invested in the storyline. Eddie Creighton is a brilliant analyst with photographic memory and an incredible brain that happens to even think of the wildest things. When I was first introduced to Eddie,...

The Ladies' Man (Finding Mr. Right #1) by Jessica Edwards get it  here (US)  or  here (UK) BOOK SUMMARY Twenty six year old Lisa, is single and miserable.  All she wants in life, is to find the perfect man.  After going on disappointing dates to tedious dates, Lisa is convinced that there is no man out there for her.  With her best friends' help, Lisa is soon introduced to a variety of men, but which one of them will be her Mr. Right? BOOK REVIEW 4 STARS A fast-paced short story that ended far too early (at least it is the first of the series!). Lisa, 26, and old-fashioned when it comes to dating. On the day her 26th birthday, she spends it the same way as she usually does - sobbing over her favourite romance movie and questioning why is she alone. This night her best friend, Laura promises it will be different. She is there to help her out. Do be warned, this book contains swearing. All her life, she met guys who have ill-intentions. Li...

Beneath the Earth by H.S. Stone get it  here BOOK SUMMARY Laura and her classmates have been looking forward to their senior camping trip for weeks. Three days on an island paradise, away from school and their parents. What more could they ask for?  The camping trip starts out well enough. The island is scenic and just the kind of escape to nature that Laura had hoped for. However, cracks soon begin to appear in her plans. Her boyfriend ditches her to hang out with his friends. She has to share a room with one of the teachers. But those are the least of her worries.  A student disappears, and no one can find him. Soon, Laura and the other students realize that the camping trip is anything but a dream vacation. There’s something else on the island. Something large and frightening. Something that lurks unseen beneath the earth. Something that welcomes the presence of the students because they will satisfy its appetite. BOOK REVIEW 4 STARS A fast-paced story ...

Timeless Tales by  John Alexander Get it  here BOOK SUMMARY This debut book of poetry by John Alexander offers inspiration. As these lilting verses roll off your tongue, let the words soothe your weary soul. Written especially for you and your inner child, the poems reach into your soul to that child within you. Nurture yourself with rhymes that speak to your heart. You can keep them to yourself, or you can share them with the children in your life. A rhyme rose within me, it caused me to smile. It focused my thoughts, I escaped for a while. --- Be free of the past filled with trouble and strife. That child who's within us knows much about life. --- Rhymes read through the lens of those innocent eyes Can challenge our views on what matters, what's wise. BOOK REVIEW 4 STARS I did not expect this to be a somewhat religious poetry book (think teaching about the way of life and being kind, trusting on God and being thankful religious). This poetry book is separat...

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon get it  here BOOK SUMMARY: Christopher John Francis Boone knows all the countries of the world and their capitals and every prime number up to 7,057. He relates well to animals but has no understanding of human emotions. He cannot stand to be touched. And he detests the color yellow. Although gifted with a superbly logical brain, for fifteen-year-old Christopher everyday interactions and admonishments have little meaning. He lives on patterns, rules, and a diagram kept in his pocket. Then one day, a neighbor's dog, Wellington, is killed and his carefully constructive universe is threatened. Christopher sets out to solve the murder in the style of his favourite (logical) detective, Sherlock Holmes. What follows makes for a novel that is funny, poignant and fascinating in its portrayal of a person whose curse and blessing are a mind that perceives the world entirely literally. BOOK REVIEW:  4 STARS ...