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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.

Island in a Storm

09-15-2009

September 15th is the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season.  Coastal Geologist Abby Salinger has written a new book, “Island in a Storm”, about  a devastating hurricane that submerged a barrier island off the coast  of Louisiana in the middle of the 19th century.  Linda Fasulo has this review.


Cat Sitter on a Hot Tin Roof

09-01-2009

Sarasota author Blaize Clement is out with a new installment in her cat sitter Dixie Hemingway series.  Our reviewer Linda Fasulo has this look at “Cat Sitter on Hot Tin Roof.

Traveling with Pomegranates

08-25-2009

Florida’s winter sunshine has lured many artists and writers to our shores. Author Sue Monk Kidd spends part of her winter on Marco Island. Her latest book “Traveling with Pomegrantates” is a memoir written with her daughter Ann Kidd Taylor. Linda Fasulo has our review.

The Beginning

08-18-2009

Florida writer Patrick Smith is best known for “A Land Remembered” - an historical  novel set in pioneer Florida.  This week our book reviewer, Linda Fasulo, looks at another work by Smith – first published in the 1960’s  Called “The Beginning” it had been out of print for many years – but a new edition was released this year. 

Ecology II: Throat Song from the Everglades

08-11-2009

This week our book reviewer Linda Fasulo turns to poetry. The work is titled “Ecology II: Throat Song from the Everglades”.

Still Alice

08-04-2009

According to some researchers by the time they reach age 85 nearly fifty percent of that frail elder population has developed Alzheimer’s Disease. In Florida, with its large elder population, nearly everyone knows someone who has the illness or is caring for someone who does. This week the book reviewed by Linda Fasulo offers some insight into the progression of this mind robbing disorder. The book is “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova.



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