This is a good read for those who enjoy the Goosebumps series. It is dark, but not so much that an early teen would have an issue. The author did a great job walking that line and this is an enjoyable read.

This is one of James Patterson’s bookshot. That being said, this is Alex meets a non-serial killer. This book takes place during Alex’s suspension. If you’re following the series. As you know this is one of my guilty pleasures to snuggle in with. This does not disappoint, if you’re a fan. But it does focus…

This is a young reader. Gretel is a detective and is accompanied by her idiot (most of the book drunk) brother Hans. It is a fun little mystery, albeit there is a brothel and lots of drinking. I would place the book in young teens as far as entertainment value, but warn against the afore…

This is an unusual review as it is not a book per se. However, I would still highly recommend making it over to laugh.com and listening to this interview with Jerry Seinfeld. Even though you may not be an aspiring comic, a lot of the insights given I think are applicable to everyone. One of…

This is a quick little read that I would call, “Being intentional with the people around you”. Albeit I am an old married man and did not need the dating advise, all the other information is a good “people skills” refresher. I have even committed myself to giving undivided attention to my spouse as outlined.…

James Patterson thrillers are my guilty pleasure. You could have easily slid Alex Cross into this novel added a piano and it would have read the same. The only point I was really disappointed with was the hint of looking weak where others would take out the main bad guy and the poorly developed family…

Ever wonder how those people make money simply sharing their thoughts and opinions? Although it is never as easy as it reads in a book, this was a great behind the scenes on getting started. I loved that the author wrote this toward women, because the digital age has leveled the playing field. Regardless of…

In reading the fairy tales I felt humbled by this writing. It is amazing how something written in 1812 can feel so modern. Seeing the origins of so many of the stories we are familiar with was interesting. Well worth the time to understand the basis of these stories. Warning this is not Disney.

I want to start out by saying that I am a huge fan of John C Maxwell and if you have not picked up anything by him then you are cheating yourself. In this book he really focuses on the key essentials to being successful. I loved his take on humility and thought it was…

The final book in the Ringworld series. It appears other series as well albeit I have not read those. Like this book far more than book 4 even though the Ringworld did not star in it. The book was a nice wrap up to the series leaving you far more satisfied than book 4. Overall,…