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Robert Frost: The Poet as Philosopher

03-16-2010

There’s a new scholarly work about the poetry of Robert Frost.  Central Florida resident and author Peter Stanlis was both a student and friend of Frost’s.  Our reviewer Linda Fasulo says his book gets to the very essence of the poet…

The Liberators

03-09-2010

Holocaust Remembrance Day this year is Sunday April 11th.  Scheduled for release on March 16th, “The Liberators” by Michael Hirsh documents the stories of this country’s witnesses to the Holocaust. Linda Fasulo has our review.

The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool

03-02-2010

This week our book reviewer Linda Fasulo takes us into the offbeat world of Richard Yancey’s Highly Effective Detective.  Yancey’s latest novel in the series, The Highly Effective Detective Plays the Fool, is a bizarre story of romance, mystery and possibly murder.

Late News from the Wilderness

02-23-2010

This week our book reviewer Linda Fasulo embarks on a volatile journey through war, grief, nature and interpersonal relationships in "Late News from the Wilderness."  It's by poet and part-time South Florida resident Elinor Benedict.

I, Alex Cross

02-16-2010

Best selling Florida based author James Patterson is out with a new thriller.  Our reviewer Linda Fasulo says “I, Alex Cross” is a real page turner.

Shore Lines: Reflections Beside the Wide Water

02-09-2010

This week's pick from our book reviewer Linda Fasulo is "Shore Lines: Reflections Beside the Wide Water" by Collier County author Mari Messer.

Shutter Island

02-02-2010

Florida-based fiction writer Dennis LeHane’s thriller “Shutter Island” was just released in paperback.  Linda Fasulo has our review.

Ghost Orchid

01-26-2010

The environment is the lead character in this week’s book review by Fasulo.  The book is “Ghost Orchid” -a novel by Southwest Florida writer D.K. Christi.

Dead Air

01-19-2010

Our book reviewer Linda Fasulo has a new pick from Florida based writer Debra Schlane – who’s collaborated with Linda Reed to write a fast paced thriller titled “Dead Air”.

Burned

01-12-2010

Sarasota based author and former Air Force cryptographer David Hagberg is out with a new suspense thriller.  Linda Fasulo has this review of “Burned”.

Desert Sharks

12-08-2009

Ft. Myers based Paleontologist Mark Renz has extended his search for ancient fossils beyond Southwest Florida.  His new book is titled “Desert Sharks”.  Linda Fasulo has our review.

The Finest Hours

12-01-2009

Just in time for the winter storm season Linda Fasulo has this review of “The Finest Hours”…a true story of courage and bravery at sea in the face of a disastrous storm.

Legally Dead

11-24-2009

Looking for a good read to you get through the holidays?  Our book reviewer Linda Fasulo has a suggestion…Edna Buchanan’s latest “Legally Dead”.

The Long Walk Home

11-17-2009

As Thanksgiving approaches thoughts turn to family and traditions.  This week Linda Fasulo reviews a book about by a Southwest Florida man titled “The Long Walk Home”.  The author is Anatole (ann-uh-toll-ee) Kurdsjuk.

The Lighthouse, the Cat and the Sea

11-10-2009

Our book reviewer Linda Fasulo has a sweet treat for us this week – an adult fairy tale.  She’s just finished reading “The Lighthouse, the Cat and the Sea” by Leigh Rutledge.

Drifters Free

10-26-2009

Many people dream of buying a sailboat and sailing away -  leaving the  trappings of the day to day rat race far behind.  This week Linda Fasulo reviews the self published book  of a couple who did just that.  It’s titled “Drifters Free” by William and Sabryna Kelly. 

The Night Monster by James Swain

10-12-2009

South Florida based novelist James Swain is out with a new thriller.  Our book reviewer Linda Fasulo says “The Night Monster” is real page turner.

Mykakka

10-06-2009

Ken Burn’s National Parks series on PBS has captured the nation’s attention as it explores what it calls “America’s Best Idea”.  This week’s pick from our book reviewer Linda Fasulo picks up on the theme – zooming in for a bit of local color.  The book is “Myakka” by Myakka State Park Naturalist, P.J. Benshoff.

Evidence of Murder

09-29-2009

Our book reviewer Linda Fasulo shares her impressions of a murder mystery this week. The book is “Evidence of Murder” by Cape Coral author Lisa Black.

Getting A Grip

09-22-2009

Tennis Champion and part-time Sarasota Resident Monica Seles has written an autobiography. Getting A Grip is a look at the highs and lows that have defined her life and career.  Linda Fasulo has our review.



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