Brent's Book Review Vol. 2

So I stumbled upon an AMAZING book in the past week.  I have always been a big fan on David Baldacci but this one might be one of his best...and that's saying something.

The Whole Truth

by David Baldacci

This is Baldacci's first foray into the world of international espionage and he shines in ways that few authors could.  His characters are written brilliantly and you can't help but identify with them.  The suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat and I promise that you won't be able to put it down.  I love international mysteries and this one is now on my short list of favorites.  If you are a mystery fan...this is a book that you can not afford to miss.  

...well, what are you waiting for...go check it out.

Brent's Book Review Vol. 1

I am probably the biggest Vince Flynn fan in the world.  The problem with being such a diehard fan is...there are not enough Flynn books to satisfy my craving...so I have to find some new authors to fill in the gaps between Flynn's Mitch Rapp saga.

For those of you who don't know, Vince Flynn is the current master of the political thriller.  His books tend to have a CIA, government espionage feel to them.  If you haven't read his books...you are missing out.

My old favorites of the genre include Brad Thor, James Huston, Tom Clancy, and David Baldacci.

But....I have made a new discovery...

The American by Andrew Britton

This was an action packed adventure from the first page.  Its the 1st book in a series featuring CIA agent Ryan Kealey.  This was one of the best debut novels I have read in awhile.  The suspense was palatable and I just couldn't put the book down.  I highly recommend it if you like an international thriller with pulse pounding action.  I am very excited about the rest of the series.

Currently Reading:

The Whole Truth by David Baldacci

...I will let you know how it is...so far, its great.

INDY Fever

Fans young and...okay, I'm not going say old...have been looking forward impatiently to the newest Indiana Jones installment. Some of us for nineteen years. Whether you want to re-live the original adventures or catch up on the new one, we have a variety of books for you. Novelizations of the original trilogy are available in one volume, and the popular author James Rollins wrote the novelization for Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull.

Hardcore fans will long for the DK release of Indiana Jones: The Ultimate Guide, which is packed with photos, artwork, and maps plus fascinating facts and features.

Seen all of the movies five times each? Join Indy on new adventures in the novels Indiana Jones and the White Witch, Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Sphinx, and Indiana Jones and the Hollow Earth.

UGLY DOLLS

"From the creative minds of two love struck artists emerge the UGLYDOLL family! What started as a drawing of a playful orange character known as Wage has turned into a whole new world of fun!
The award-winning UGLYDOLL plush characters, are available in a variety of sizes & styles each with their own distinct personalities. UGLYDOLL characters inspire creativity while reminding us that we are all unique in our won special way."
Now available at Katy Budget Books!

Author Signing: Linda Barrett

May 23 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - Linda Barrett, the author of over ten novels, signs her newest romance "Summer at the Lake".

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Last Lecture

I bought two copies of this book for Mother's Day - one for my mom and one for my mother-in-law. I had seen Randy Pausch's Last Lecture online and knew the book would be about living not dying.

I was not disappointed - this man makes me want to do better with my life, to be better. It is shocking that someone that is dying can be so upbeat, so vivacious, and so joyful.

I didn't want the book to end and I keep hoping for a last minute Hail Mary pass for Randy Pausch.

Tamara

The Edgar Awards

The Edgar Allen Poe Awards, presented by the Mystery Writers of America were announced last Friday. This year's awards go to:

• Best Novel: Down River by John Hart (St. Martin's Minotaur)
• Best First Novel by an American Author: In the Woods by Tana French (Viking)
• Best Paperback Original: Queenpin by Megan Abbott (S&S)
• Best Fact Crime: Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy by Vincent Bugliosi (Norton)
• Best Critical/Biographical: Arthur Conan Doyle: A Life in Letters by Jon Lellenberg, Daniel Stashower and Charles Foley (Penguin Press)
• Best Short Story: "The Golden Gopher" in Los Angeles Noir by Susan Straight (Akashic Books)
• Best Juvenile: The Night Tourist by Katherine Marsh (Hyperion Books for Young Readers)
• Best Young Adult: Rat Life by Tedd Arnold (Dial Books for Young Readers/Penguin)
• Best Play: Panic by Joseph Goodrich (International Mystery Writers' Festival)
• Best TV Episode Teleplay: "Pilot" for Burn Notice, teleplay by Matt Nix (USA Network/Fox Television Studios)
• Best Motion Picture Screenplay: Michael Clayton, screenplay by Tony Gilroy (Warner Bros. Pictures)
• Robert L. Fish Memorial Award: "The Catch," in Still Waters by Mark Ammons (Level Best Books)