Review: The Ultimate Guide to Crystals & Stones: A Practical Path to Personal Power, Self-Development, and Healing

The Ultimate Guide to Crystals & Stones: A Practical Path to Personal Power, Self-Development, and Healing by Uma Silbey
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I've been interested in crystals because I think they're very pretty. This made me curious as to why people think they are mysticaly important. I tried, but I found this book unreadable. I try to keep an open mind but I couldn't open it wide enough for this.

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Review: Small Fry

Small Fry by Lisa Brennan-Jobs
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

I didn't realize this was written by Steve Jobs' daughter. I think I just heard it was good and stuck it in my library queue. It was quite good. Definitely not flattering but interesting.

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Review: Royal Service: My Twelve Years As Valet to Prince Charles

Royal Service: My Twelve Years As Valet to Prince Charles by Stephen P. Barry
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Knowing what is known now, the author seems either extremely loyal or shockingly naive. Either way, he comes across as a decent person but an unreliable narrator.

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Review: Belgravia

Belgravia by Julian Fellowes
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good, if predictable. Long, but rushed together at the end.

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Review: The Day Diana Died

The Day Diana Died by Christopher Andersen
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

A lot of the backstory was stuff covered in Andrew Morton's books. This does include a pretty graphic account of the actual accident and everyone's injuries. It did make me want to watch the movie The Queen again.

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Review: Diana: Her New Life

Diana: Her New Life by Andrew Morton
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Not as interesting as the previous book and didn't cover much ground.

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Review: Diana: Her True Story

Diana: Her True Story by Andrew Morton
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It's very strange to read a book written about Diana, not only when she was still alive, but when she was still with Charles.

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Review: When Reagan Sent In The Marines: The Invasion of Lebanon

When Reagan Sent In The Marines: The Invasion of Lebanon by Patrick J. Sloyan
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

At times I felt like I needed a character chart to keep all the people straight. Probably could have gone a bit deeper but still an interesting read.

I received a free ARC from the publisher.

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Review: The Testaments

The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Took care of my withdrawal from the tv show quite handily. I think I enjoyed this more than the first book.

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Review: She Would Be King

She Would Be King by Wayétu Moore
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Different and wonderful.

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Review: Rilla of Ingleside

Rilla of Ingleside by L.M. Montgomery
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

It's a shame that Marilla's death was glossed over like an afterthought. She was a very important character and deserved better.

Good ending.

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Review: All Systems Red

All Systems Red by Martha Wells
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Interesting little story. Might make a decent film.

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Review: The Most Fun We Ever Had: A Novel

The Most Fun We Ever Had: A Novel by Claire Lombardo
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Good portrayal of the evolution of a family.

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