Reviews by Paintfrog
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Alienation
On 3/5 Paintfrog wrote: Last year I had the opportunity to review Invasion, the first book in the C.H.A.O.S book series written by Jon S. Lewis. If you don’t already know, he also writes for DC Comics. Both the first and second novel have this comic-book like feel to them. When I reviewed his first book, I thought it was ... Book Review: Alienation A C.H.A.O.S. Novel By Jon S. Lewis
The Skin Map (audio book)
On 12/4 Paintfrog wrote: I received this audio book from a book review program I belong to and after listening to all 9 discs (about 11 hours worth) I felt the story was a bit flat. The story begins with a man named Kit Livingstone. I wish there was more about the main character, but after the first couple chapters I only knew ... Review: The Skin Map by Stephen R. Lawhead (Audio book)
The Christmas Note
On 11/4 Paintfrog wrote: When I found out that The Christmas Note was available to review from my book review program I jumped at the chance. The author Donna VanLiere has also written The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Hope, both very enjoyable books. This story is about Gretchen Daniels, a mom of two children who moves ... Book Review: The Christmas Note by Donna VanLiere
The Baker's Wife
On 10/4 Paintfrog wrote: The Baker’s Wife by Erin Healy is a Christian mystery and thriller novel. It starts with Audrey, a former pastor’s wife who now owns a bakery. She is still hurt at the loss of her husband’s job. One foggy night while driving to her bakery she hits something or someone. There is a lot of blood, ... Book Review: The Baker’s Wife by Erin Healy
Life Everlasting
On 9/12 Paintfrog wrote: Life Everlasting is a Christan fiction novel by Robert Whitlow. This book is the second in a series with the novel “Life Support” being the first. I highly recommend picking up the first if you haven’t read it yet. I did not read the first and was quite confused for the first few chapters. A little ... Book Review: Life Everlasting By Robert Whitlow
The Final Summit
On 7/6 Paintfrog wrote: I unfortunately picked up this book without knowing it was a sequel. Luckily it explained a bit from the first novel, so I caught up quickly. The Final Summit by Andy Andrews is a fiction about a man named David Ponder. He is a time traveler and meets with the angel Gabriel. He brings him a message ... Book Review: The Final Summit
Please Stop Laughing at Me
On 7/4 Paintfrog wrote: When I saw the opportunity to review this book about one women’s story about school bulling, I was interested. I think I was fortunate to have grown up in school’s where the kids were respectful and friendly. There never seemed to be any sort of cliques. In Jodee Blanco’s book “Please Stop Laughing ... Book Review: Please Stop Laughing at Me… By Jodee Blanco
Unsinkable
On 4/6 Paintfrog wrote: Last year I heard about Abby Sunderland on the news and all of the criticism she and her family received, so when I had the opportunity to review her newest and latest book, I thought it would be interesting to get a more in-depth and first hand account of her story. At only 13 years old, Abby Sunderland ... Book Review: Unsinkable by Abby Sunderland and Lynn Vincent
Eat Your Peas, Mom
On 3/17 Paintfrog wrote: Eat Your Peas For Mom: Simple truths and happy insights by Cheryl Karpen and illustrated by Sandy Faugner is a delightful 3-minute read that will put a smile on her face. If you want to give your mother something special on Mother’s Day or just a way to say thanks for what she has done, this is the ... Book Review: Eat Your Peas For Mom
Curiosities of the Civil War
On 3/9 Paintfrog wrote: When I first received Curiosities of the Civil War by Webb Garrison I really liked the book cover’s illistration. It was very well done. The book itself is about strange stories and little known facts about the Civil War. It focuses on such subjects as soldiers who disguised themselves as women or ... Book Review: Curiosities of the Civil War
Invasion
On 1/30 Paintfrog wrote: I recently finished reading Invasion by Jon S. Lewis. This author also writes for DC Comics so I thought this book must be good. The plot is science fiction and geared towards the younger, tween crowd. The main character, Colt McAlister encounters many different creatures (shape-shifting aliens, big ... Book Review: Invasion
The American Patriot's Almanac
On 12/10 Paintfrog wrote: The American Patriot’s Almanac by William J. Bennett and John T.E. Cribb.When I first received this book in the mail I was pleasantly surprised at the hardcover and soft binding. The quality is very good and looks expensive. This book isn’t your normal history text book. The way it is written is ... Book Review: The American Patriot’s Almanac
The King's Christmas List
On 9/25 Paintfrog wrote: The King’s Christmas List is written by Eldon Johnson and Illustrated by Bonnie Leick. I know that fall has only just begun, but it’s never too early to start thinking about Christmas and the joy of giving to others! This book teaches children about giving and helping others who are in need.The story ... Book Review: The King’s Christmas List