-- October 2013--

*** FICTION SECTION ***

*** FINEST FIVE ON THE FICTION SHELF ***

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"...offers perfect characters and plot."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

The Shining Girls

"...takes the genre to a new level with a hook part mystery, part fantasy and some science-fiction thrown in, too"

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Sisterland

"...a masterful tale of two sisters with different ideologies, but with a similar heart and soul."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Red Sparrow

"...has all the elements of classic spy fiction..."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

The Winter Witch

"...will appeal to those who like historical settings, and a book with supernatural overtones, but an even stronger love story that shows how good can conquer evil eventually."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Three Graves Full

"...quite quirky and very different..."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

12th Of Never

"All plot threads work well together, one never overwhelming the other..."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

The Eliot Girls

"...a book that is a basis for discussion, and a source of encouragement for those who are bullied and shunned for one reason or another."

Rating: 4 1/2 Bookmarks

Stranded

"...you will be swept along on the rampaging thrill ride..."

Rating: 4 1/2 Bookmarks

Northern Heat (Best Canadian Erotic Romance Stories)

"...it is nice to see Canadian authors create stories that raise the temperature to dangerous levels ."

Rating: 3 1/2 Bookmarks

Whiskey Beach

"...it still manages to pack enough interesting moments and characters to make one overlookin the length and focus on the story."

Rating: 3 1/2 Bookmarks

A Time for Change

"...not as intense as past Clah tales, the book still has its moments that readers will find engrossing."

Rating: 3 1/2 Bookmarks

Like This For Ever

"...classic Bolton, another great tale with Lacey Flint's ups and downs in life making for compelling reading."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

The Golden Egg

"...a great police prcedural with heart and soul."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

Pirate Alley

"...right up the alley for readers who want suspenseful tales and won't settle for anything less."

Rating: 4 1/2 Bookmarks

Inferno

"...may not be a blockbuster like its predecessor, but...a book that will will offer Brown fans a thriller of lesser proportions that the previous book."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

The Daylight War

"Brett has given the book great intrigue along with a religious undercurrent."

Rating: 3 1/2 Bookmarks

*** NON- FICTION SECTION ***

*** FINEST FIVE ON THE NON- FICTION SHELF ***

Light, Water and Sky: The Paintings of Ivan Aivazovsky

"This is a must-own book for art connoisseurs and even the casual art lover."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Mind Over Medicine

"The book truly boasts the power of positive thinking..."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Southern League

"This is a difficult book to read, not because of the author's style, but rather because of the horrible events mentioned throughout."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Flip

"Flip was a complex person in many ways, and Kevin cook paints a most interesting picture of him in this extremely entertaining biography."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

North America: A World in One Continent

"...will leave an indelible image on your mind as you view a vast montage that pays homage to this continent.

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Custer

"...goes far beyond a simple biography."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Too Much Trouble: A Very Oral History of Danko Jones

"...informative and definitely would appeal to die-hard fans."

Rating: 3 bookmarks

The Genius of Dogs (How Dogs Are Smarter Than You Think)

"...a revolution in scientific understanding of dogs, helping us better understand these loyal and faithful animals.."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Toys & Prices 19th Edition

"...better than ever, with new toys listed and up-to-date values..."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker

"You can create anything here, whether it be breads, desserts, soups, and many other dishes that people will be clamoring for more of."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Favourite Design Challenges With Candice Olson

"...shows readers how to cope with two dozen such challenges around the home."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Stan Lee's How To Draw Superheroes

"By book's end, you will be dazzled by the detail and it will inspire you to new heights of greatness."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Photo Inspiration Secrets Behind Stunning Images

"...will inspire you in more ways than one."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Skirt Steak

"...while Druckman is to be commended for her profile of the (restaurant) industry, too often the book seems half-baked."

Rating: 2 1/2 Bookmarks

Hell Ain't A Bad Place to Be

"Wall's book tells of their hit songs, inner conflicts...and other drama that eventually threatened to tear (AC/DC) apart.'"

Rating: 4 bookmark

Canadian Wineries

"...a most informative book, detailing more than sixty of the top wineries in the country."

Rating: 4 1/2 bookmarks

Home By Novogratz

"...you will be amazed by the transformations..."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

The Power of Food

"This is a book guaranteed to give you body, mind and soul a fighting chance!"

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Goldmine Record Album Price Guide 7th Edition

"...truly a goldmine.."

Rating:4 1/2 bookmarks

Buzz About Bees

"There are some little known facts that are most fascinating and worth learning."

Rating: 3 1/2 bookmarks

9 Books In 75 Words Or Less

Shelf Life introduces a new section, where we present recommended titles that because of space cannot offer full reviews for. In 75 words or less, we give a short review of the book and why you should be reading it. No bookmarks will be given but we can assure you, the books should be added to your reading list and as soon as possible.

Black Skies

"...darker than usual...written in the suspenseful manner Indridason is famous for."

Wicked Nights with a Proper Lady

"...continues with more passion than you can shake a stick at."

The Bone Man

"...another superior mystery."

Avati Discovery Arctic Ecology

"A most informative book for children that lets them take a journey to the Arctic from their own home."

What Women Want

"..will friendship win out over indecision as friendships are truly put to the test?"

Mission Flats

"...reprinted to savor again..."

Millions for a Song

"A great book with a message."

Niceville

"...a fascinating thriller with offbeat people and a creepy atmosphere..."

Midnight's Warrior

"...with supernatural happenings and steamy romances that consume the reader totally."