Linda Rae Reads and Reviews

 

 

Want to know about a
debut mystery or a continuing series? Linda Rae (LRE) is your woman.
She also dabbles in young adult, supernatural and fantasy books as well.

Soulless (Mass Market Paperback)

By Gail Carriger
$7.99
ISBN-13: 9780316056632
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Orbit, 10/2009
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Do you like urban fantasy? Do you like Regency and Victorian romances? If so, you can look forward to this new series debut starring Alexia Tarabotti! Alexia has no soul and, even worse, is a spinster on the shelf. Why is that? Well, her father is Italian and dead, her skin is darker than acceptable and she has a largish nose, not to mention the soulless condition which is unknown except for a few. Being soulless is the opposite of being supernatural. In Alexia's London, there are vampires, werewolves and ghosts. The story starts with Alexia accidentally killing a vampire who had the bad taste to attack her at a private party. The vampire was not only badly dressed but seemed to have no idea who or what Alexia was. An investigation begins by Lord Maccon, who is in charge of supernatural happenings, and is also the head of the Woolsey pack of werewolves. This book is a lot of fun and, like the author, Lord Akeldama would be my favorite character to have to tea, so flamboyant but so knowledgeable! Look for this one!

-- lre

Leisure Seeker, The (Hardcover)

By Michael Zadoorian
$24.99
ISBN-13: 9780061671784
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: William Morrow, 2/2009
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Non-Genre Enjoyment: The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian. It is a road trip for an elderly couple who choose life over being stuck in a rest home or hospital. It is narrated by Ella who is feisty and determined to have one last trip with her husband John who is suffering from dementia. There are a few exciting moments, some true enjoyment for the couple and, of course, some sad moments. If I say any more, I will spoil it. I suspect that the older you are, the more you will enjoy it. -- lre

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (Paperback)

By Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780385341004
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Published: Dial Press Trade Paperback, 5/2009
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Another Non-Genre Must Read: The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Although there is some humor in this book and a little romance, this shows the stark reality of life under Nazi rule on a British isle. The reality of their life is almost incomprehensible to me. -- lre

The Soldiers of Halla (Hardcover)

By D.J. MacHale
$17.99
ISBN-13: 9781416914204
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Published: Aladdin, 5/2009
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The End of One of My Favorite Young Adult Series: the Journal of an Adventure Through Time and Space by D.J. MacHale. Book Ten: The Soldiers of Halla was recently released and I finally read it last week. I didn’t want this series to end! This is an exciting science fiction adventure for young and old alike. Books one through eight are available in Simon & Schuster pap and books nine and ten are available in Simon & Schuster hardcover. We still have a couple of signed copies of Book Ten. -- lre

Bones of Faerie (Hardcover)

By Janni Lee Simner
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780375845635
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers, 1/2009
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Other Young Adult Books That I Read And Enjoyed: Bones of Faerie by Janni Lee Simner. This is a post apocalyptic novel following a war between humanity and Faerie. Both sides were devastated and a young girl, Liza, must leave the human enclave where she has spent her life. -- lre

The Forest of Hands and Teeth (Hardcover)

By Carrie Ryan
$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780385736817
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Published: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 3/2009
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Other Young Adult Books That I Read And Enjoyed: The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan. This is also a post apocalyptic novel where a virus meant to cure turned deadly and destroyed most of mankind. The virus caused humans to die and be reanimated with the single goal of killing other humans. Mary is a young woman who lives in an enclave deep in the forest. Her life has been simple and was lived with very stringent rules. Unfortunately, she is too curious and gets into trouble. The enclave becomes endangered and Mary with a few others have to leave and try to find help. -- lre

The Magician of Hoad (Hardcover)

By Margaret Mahy
$18.99
ISBN-13: 9781416978077
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 11/2009
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Other Young Adult Books That I Read And Enjoyed: The Magician of Hoad by Margaret Mahy is set in a world with magic. Heriot Tarbas was born with some power and is taken away by the king when he is a boy to become the Magician of Hoad. In this story, there are royal politics, fighting between champions, betrayal, revenge, and a love story. -- lre

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie (Hardcover)

By Alan Bradley
$23.00
ISBN-13: 9780385342308
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Delacorte Press, 4/2009
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One Of My Favorite Reads This Year: The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley. This is a delightful start to a series starring 11-year old Flavia de Luce who has a passion for chemistry and poisons. Set in 1950, the atmosphere in an English country village is almost a character in its own right. Don’t miss this one! -- lre
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