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Book Review: Heart of Lies by M.L. Malcolm
4 Stars Fiction Latest Posts

Book Review: Heart of Lies by M.L. Malcolm

Man of la BookApril 24, 2011

I have to commend Ms. Malcolm for weaving several different genres into one book – part historical fiction, part romance, part adventure and business intrigue

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Book Review: A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer
5 Stars Fiction Historical Fiction Latest Posts

Book Review: A Fierce Radiance by Lauren Belfer

Man of la BookApril 14, 2011

A Fierce Radiance makes penicillin interesting. Spies, sex, big money, scrupulous industrialists, incorruptible scientist as well as corruptible ones.

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Book Review: 31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan
4 Stars Fiction

Book Review: 31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan

Man of la BookMarch 24, 2011

This is an enjoyable book which was hard to categorize. A bit historical fiction, a bit mystery &court room drama – a legal mystery might fit the bill

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Book Review: so much for that by Lionel Shriver
5 Stars Fiction

Book Review: so much for that by Lionel Shriver

Man of la BookMarch 17, 2011

Shep worked hard to retire in a country where his money could last him forever. When Glynis, Shep’s wife, gets cancer, Shep’s life savings are dwindling fast

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Book Review: Hero The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia by Michael Korda
5 Stars Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction

Book Review: Hero: The Life and Legend of Lawrence of Arabia by Michael Korda

Man of la BookMarch 9, 2011

Michael Korda treats this pivotal occurrence in the life of T.E. Lawrence’s with sensitivity and seriousness it deserves.

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Book Review: The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbø
4 Stars Fiction

Book Review: The Devil’s Star by Jo Nesbø

Man of la BookFebruary 24, 2011

The detail Nesbø brings to his characters & to Oslo is riveting and compelling. Nesbø takes the reader into nooks of the city where tourists rarely venture

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Book Review: The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas
3 Stars Fiction

Book Review: The Oracle of Stamboul by Michael David Lukas

Man of la BookFebruary 23, 2011

This book is certainly worth reading, there are some faults but it is a wonderful first effort by Mr. Lukas who certainly has a story telling capability

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Book Review: The Fifth Servant by Kenneth Wishnia
5 Stars Historical Fiction

Book Review: The Fifth Servant by Kenneth Wishnia

Man of la BookFebruary 17, 2011

There is great insight on how Jews were persecuted and the struggles they faced. However, the author uses these adversities to highlight the Jewish spirit

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Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
4 Stars Fiction

Book Review: The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

Man of la BookFebruary 11, 2011

This is a delightful book and I thought it was thoroughly entertaining. Neil Gaiman has been writing modern fairy tales for years filled with magical moments

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Book Review: This Book Is Overdue by Marilyn Johnson
4 Stars Non-Fiction

Book Review: This Book Is Overdue by Marilyn Johnson

Man of la BookFebruary 2, 2011

I loved what This Book Is Overdue: How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All was trying to do – make librarians relevant at the age of Google

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