-- September 2013--

*** FICTION SECTION ***

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

The Rising

"...the characters have great heart, soul, humanity and conscience."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

The Hit

"No matter what sort of character he creates, we cannot get enough of them."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

The Golem and the Jinni

"...a pure joy to read every single page."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Amity & Sorrow

"It is more than a novel, as it looks into religious beliefs and cult-like conditions."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

A Blink on the Screen

"If you are a Pratchett fan, this book is a must-own..."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Deadly Stakes

"...definitely a book worth reading."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Taking Eve

"For those who enjoy Iris Johansen, they are in for a treat."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

Cain At Gettysburg

"It is these characters, real and imagined, that really propel the novel."

Rating: 4 1/2 Bookmarks

Silken Prey

"...proves again why readers never want this series to end."

Rating: 4 1/2 Bookmarks

Guilt

"...filled with many mysteries..."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

Skinner

"This is a brilliant new series to watch for..."

Rating: 4 1/2 Bookmarks

Leaving Everyone Most Loved

"...a book the reader will truly love."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

Seal Team 666

"The idea is so offbeat that it works, putting you in awe of the way the author pilled this off."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

Dead Level

"...a book you will totally enjoy."

Rating: 3 1/2 Bookmarks

Fuse

"...because she set the bar so high with first tale, subsequent works may pale in comparison to the original."

Rating: 3 1/2 Bookmarks

The Comfort of Lies

"The book looks at how people deal with unexpected disruptions and how their doubts and insecurities cause problems."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

The Smart One

"...smart fiction and has enough dramatic moments to give a strong recommendation to read the story."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

Don't Go

"...part mystery, part human interest story about lives torn apart through lies and mistrust."

Rating: 4 1/2 Bookmarks

The Comfort of Lies

"The book looks at how people deal with unexpected disruptions and how their doubts and insecurities cause problems."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

*** NON- FICTION SECTION ***

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

Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel

"...the history of Superman, presenting the characters who came to define the comic."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

America's Classic Ballparks

"...packed with baseball history from a bygone era, with the best moments and players from the parks mentioned.

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Shirley Jones: A Memoir

"Shirley Jones fans will enjoy this tell-all, a tribute to her endearing appeal and honest nature."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

The Beatles On The Road 1964-1966

"The photos take you back to a kinder, gentler time before social media."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

Obsessed

"The book looks at her weight issues and obsession with not only eating many foods compulsively, but trying to remain as thin as possible."

Rating: 5 Bookmarks

A Secret Life: The Lies and Scandals of President Grover Cleveland

"This is a great work about a chapter of American history long forgotten."

Rating: 4 1/2 bookmarks

In the Pleasure Groove (Love, Death & Duran Duran)

"...interesting reading as rock star books go..."

Rating: 3 bookmarks

Photography

"...the perfect book for you regardless of your expertise or photo-taking expererience."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

The 50 Greatest Professional Wrestlers Of All Time

"...a list of what he considers the 50 greatest wrestlers of all time ."

Rating: 3 1/2 bookmarks

The Art of Iron Man 3

"...looks at the making of the film and how certain ideas made it to the silver screen."

Rating: 4 1/2 bookmarks

Who Was Dracula? (Bram Stoker's Trail of Blood)

"...about the inspiration of the legend of Dracula."

Rating: 3 bookmarks

The Cat Whisperer

"...informative and, at times, amusing..."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Becoming A Fashion Designer

"...if designing clothing is something that has intrigued you, reading this is a step in the right direction."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

The Art of Disney Pixar Monsters University

"Those associated with this film talk about the creation process and the complexity of getting everything just perfect."

Rating: 4 Bookmarks

by Jan Hedh
Skyhorse - $29.95 - 240 pages

"...brings the best breads in the world to our tables..'"

Rating: 3 1/2 bookmarks

The Victory Season (The End of World War II and the Rebirth of Baseball's Golden Age)

by Robert Weintraub
Little Brown - $29.99 - 464 pages

"...filled with interesting stories of lesser-known players..."

Rating:4 bookmarks

Flat Belly Diet!

by Liz Vaccariello with Cynthia Sass.
Rodale - $18.99 - 350 pages

"...will certainly assist you in the battle of the belly."

Rating: 3 1/2 bookmarks

Rest in Pieces

by Bess Lovejoy
Simon & Schuster - $26.00 - 328 pages

"...not for the faint of heart, but the morbidly curious of mind."

Rating: 3 1/2 bookmarks

Light & Shade Conversations With Jimmy Page

With Brad Tolinski
McClelland & Stewart - $29.99 - 300 pages

"...reveals the motivating factors behind his musical life."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

Star Wars and History

by Nancy R. Reagin and Janice Liedl
Wiley - $32.95 - 392 pages

"...you get an interesting take on the film and how the characters relate to the history of the world."

Rating: 3 bookmarks

Who's on Worst

by Filip Bondy
Doubleday $28.95 - 260 pages

"...looks at many stars who brought shame to the game."

Rating: 3 1/2 bookmarks

The Complete Gluten-Free Whole Grains Cookbooks

by Judith Finlayson
Robert Rose - $24.95 - 224 pages

"...looks at recipes that can be made from a variety of whole wheat products."

Rating: 4 bookmarks

10 Books In 75 Words Or Less

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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.

Blackjack

by Andrew Vachss
Vintage/Black Lizard - $16.95 - 230 pages

"...non-stop tension and terror..."

Hockey Girl

by Natalie Hyde
Fitzhenry & Whiteside - $9.95 - 152 pages

"A great book for younger readers, about accepting challenges and never stepping down."

Bloody Relations

By Don Gutteridge
Touchstone - $19.99 - 245 pages

"These mysteries get better every time out."

Dusk With A Dangerous Duke

By Alexandra Hawkins
St. Martin's Press - $9.99 - 310 pages

"Sexy and sensual..."

Dumb Luck

by Lesley Choycel
Red Deer Press - $12.95 - 235 pages

"Can Brandon turn his life around or will winning big time turn into the ultimate losing proposition?"

The Devil's Looking Glass

by Mark Chadbourn
Bantam - $17.95 - 450 pages

"...historical fiction at its finest."

Battleground Pacific

by Sterling Mace & Nick Allen
St. Martin's Griffin - $18.50 - 332 pages

"Those who enjoy first-person war stories will find BATTLEGROUND PACIFIC a classic read."

The Throne

By Beth Goodbie
Red Deer Press - $12.95 - 282 pages

"Another great book about high school life and fitting in, in the face of adversity."

Hot Pursuit

by Lorie O'Clare
St. Martin's - $9.99 - 358 pages

"Definitely a book filled with intrigue and erotic turns."

Conspiracy of Brothers

by Nick Lowe
Vintage Canada - $22.00 - 442 pages

"Winner of the Arthur Ellis Award for best non-fiction crime book."