Book Reviews

'The Test' is entertaining, fast read

Are you looking for a fast-moving page-turner to read this autumn? Then you should give "The Test" a chance to entertain you.

Nov 16, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

Book written for young adults works for all

Title: “A Northern Light” Author: Jennifer Donnelly Pages: 396

Nov 15, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

Tales from a small town are amusing

Sawyerton Springs is the hometown of Andy Andrews, but he says it could be anyone's. Those of us who have ever lived in a small town can recognize,in his writing, similarities in the people and the events we have encountered in our towns.

Nov 04, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

Spanish novel is a good mystery

Title: “Shadow of the Wind” Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon Pages: 487

Nov 01, 2009 | 3:00 pm | (0) Comments

Kids' ‘Old Farmer's Almanac' a success

"Can I have that?" my son said excitedly when he saw the edition of "The Old Farmer's Almanac for Kids Volume 3" sitting on the counter.

Oct 29, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

Not your typical mystery

"Collision of Evil" is not your ordinary mystery. It pretends to be, but even the first page does not reflect current styles in mystery novels. It is almost shocking that John Le Beau employs a writing style without hyper shock scenes, endless gore, and eroticism ad nauseam, pages and pages …

Oct 27, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

'Dancing' in desperate need of editing

"Dancing on the Edge of an Endagered Planet" is a series of autobiographical tales by a man who pursued his dreams of adventure through downhill ski racing, mountain climbing and white water kayaking in wilderness areas in North America, South America and Asia.

Oct 21, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

Book review: Africa's distress revealed in book

Title: “Say You’re One of Them” Author: Uwen Akpan Pages: 360

Oct 17, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

'Angels of Venice' a poor mix of vampires, mystery

"Angels of Venice" combines the reality of the police procedural story with the fantasy of a vampire story.

Oct 16, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

An interesting tale of a troubled family

Title: "The Weight of Silence"

Oct 05, 2009 | 12:15 am | (0) Comments

Book traces wealth in America

Oct 04, 2009 | 12:15 am | (0) Comments

Book traces wealth in U.S.

Title: "Rich: The Rise and Fall of American Wealth Culture"

Oct 04, 2009 | 12:15 am | (0) Comments

Books available for review

The following books are available for citizen review. If you have an interest in the topic and some expertise please contact Tribune Editor John Irby at john.irby@bismarcktribune.com

Oct 04, 2009 | 12:15 am | (0) Comments

One man behind two towns

One man, not associated with the railroad, founded two different North Dakota towns that are located more than 300 miles apart.

Oct 04, 2009 | 12:15 am | (0) Comments

Author tells of impact of blind father

The memoir "Going Blind" by Sister Mara Faulkner, a member of the Order of St. Benedict, provides a format for her research about blindness.

Sep 27, 2009 | 7:10 pm | (0) Comments

Author’s arguments in ‘Life Without Lawyers’ don’t cut it

Title: “Life Without Lawyers: Liberating Americans From Too Much Law” Author: Philip K. Howard Pages: 221

Sep 27, 2009 | 2:00 am | (0) Comments

Murder mystery will keep your attention

Title: “In Their Blood” Author: Sharon Potts Pages: 354 Available: Booksellers and online

Sep 25, 2009 | 1:45 am | (0) Comments

Exactly what is 'The Servant'?

Is it a textbook? Is it a novel? Is it a self-help book? Is it fact? Is it fiction? Actually, "The Servant," by James C. Hunter, is none of the above.

Sep 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

You can't judge this book by its cover

Everyone knows you can't judge a book by its cover.

Sep 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

Dead men tell no tales, but do testify

Title: Angel's Advocate

Sep 11, 2009 | 12:00 am | (0) Comments

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