Being a San Antonio Spurs fan, I was very intrigued when I saw that the Iceman had written a book. I bounced it for a while in Amazon WishList, and when it finally won the game, I purchased it and enjoyed all of it from the front row. But I did enjoy reading how he…
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Alex Cross Must Die – by James Patterson
So, this is the 32nd book in the Alex Cross series, and even though I enjoyed reading this one, I am finding them to be very similar plots to all the other books. Something happens, and Alex Cross and his partner, James Sampson will eventually solve it. Yeah, the writing keeps me eager to know…
If You Would Have Told Me: A Memoir – by John Stamos
This is yet another book that has been sitting in my Amazon WishList for a while, and I was glad to be able to finally to purchase and remove it. So, the only thing I knew about John Stamos was he was on Full House (I knew the how, but never watched it, but I…
Prehistoric: The Audacious and Improbable Origin Story of the Toronto Raptors – by Alex Wong
This is yet another book that has been in my Amazon WishList for a while. And after reading other genres of books for a few months, I needed a basketball sports one and this was it. Alex Wong tells the story of how the Toronto Raptors came to life and their first year in 1995,…
Being Henry: The Fonz . . . and Beyond – by Henry Winkler
This has been on my Amazon WishList for a long time, so when it was finally available, I was glad to shell some money so I could read it. And, unlike a lot of other autobiographies I have read and reviewed this year, Henry, immediately gets right into how he got started and I liked…
Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin): A Memoir – by Sly Stone
Being a fan of 1960’s music, I was really interested to read Sly Stone’s autobiography. I did enjoy learning about how he became a musician and the stories behind the big hits. It’s also nice that I can ask Alexa to play a song after I read about it as I did that for his…
Robert B. Parker’s Blind Spot – by Reed Farrel Coleman
This is the 13th book in the Jesse Stone series, and the first by Reed Farrel Coleman. This one explores Jesse Stone’s baseball playing days and how one of his teammates ends up being a suspect in a murder case. Unlike all the other books, this one or maybe it’s Reed’s style, is a bite…
Surely You Can’t Be Serious: The True Story of Airplane! – by David Zucker, Jim Abrahams, Jerry Zucker
I wouldn’t call Airplane! my favorite comedy movie of all time, but it does rank in my top 10! Please don’t ask for this list now as I would really have to think about it. Ok, now I am thinking about it so here it goes: Animal House, Coming to America, Caddyshack, National Lampoon Vacation…
Making It So: A Memoir – by Patrick Stewart
I have had this book on my Amazon Wishlist since May 23, 2023, and couldn’t wait for it to be published. I knew of his life as Captain Picard from Star Trek: The Next Generation and Professor X from the X-Men movies. I am not by any means a fan of Star Trek but have…
Robert B. Parker’s Killing the Blues – by Michael Brandman
This is the 10th book in the Jesse Stone series, and the first by Michael Brandman after Robert Parker passed away. That is one of the reasons why I was interested in this series, as a few other authors have continued the series. I wanted to see if I could spot the difference between them,…
Jesse Stone – Books 5 to 9 – by Robert Parker
Sea Change (5) High Profile (6) Stanger in Paradise (7) Night and Day (8) Split Image (9)
Wrecker – by Carl Hiaasen
I have read most (if not all) of his other fiction books and liked them all very much. I have had this one in my Amazon Wishlist since March, and it finally was published a few days ago. And this one didn’t disappoint me at all. The main character goes by Wrecker, he is 15…
12 Months to Live – by James Patterson and Mike Lupica
James Patterson and Mike Lupica co-authored another book earlier this year, and I enjoyed that one. So, when I saw this one, I immediately threw it in my Amazon Wishlist and read it as soon as it was available. I didn’t even care what it was about! Jane Smith is a criminal defense attorney who…
Finding Me- by Viola Davis
I kind of knew who Viola Davis is, but I became more interested in her as she was in some of the Jesse Stone movies I have been watching lately. Man, her life growing up was hard as she witnessed verbal and sexual abuse of herself, her mother, and her sisters. But she persevered and…
Every Other Weekend: Coming of Age with Two Different Dads – by Anthony Mohr
I got this book from Netgalley for free. Every few days, I will browse through the Netgalley selection of free books to see what is available. When I saw this one, I was intrigued as it was about Anthony’s dad (a radio actor) and his stepfather (a businessman) and the very different lives they led…
Stone Cold – by Robert Parker
This is the 4th book in the Jesse Stone series, and one of the main reasons I am reading it is that after Robert Parker passed away, a few other authors have continued the series. There are also movies (which aren’t great, but it keeps me amused) starring Tom Selleck as Jesse Stone and Viola…
Every Shot Counts: A Memoir of Resilience – by Carlos Boozer
I got this book from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. Just like the last book I read, Boston Ball, this book was in that same list that somebody compiled about the best upcoming sports books and when I saw it, I immediately was intrigued and threw it in my…
Boston Ball: Rick Pitino, Jim Calhoun, Gary Williams, and the Forgotten Cradle of Basketball Coaches – by Clayton Trutor
I got this book from Netgalley, so I can read and review it before it’s published. I saw this book a few months ago on a list that somebody compiled about the best upcoming sports books and when I saw it, I immediately was intrigued and threw it in my Amazon Wishlist. I use that…
Death In Paradise – by Robert Parker
This is the third book in the Jesse Stone series. Another murder is taken on by Stone and crew. This crime was a young girl, and again Stone and crew find the culprits and punish them. I am currently watching Death in Paradise also on Prime TV.
Trouble in Paradise – by Robert Parker
This is the second book in the Jesse Stone book series, and I am so glad there are more books and even movies starring Tom Selleck. Stone and his team have to solve another crime but this one includes a group of people who take hostages and one of the members of the group ends…