Taking Down Backpage
Taking Down Backpage is the story of how the author, a California criminal prosecutor, charged three billionaires with sex trafficking because of all the girls advertised for rent in their online advertising website. First, let’s be clear. This is a memoir of a prosecutor’s most famous case. It is notContinue Reading
Organizing for the Rest of Us
The title truly states what this book is about. Even if you are not into a fully minimalistic home, Organizing for the Rest of Us will help you organize just enough so you can find what you are looking for quickly and easily. There are tons of organizing ideas toContinue Reading
When You Get the Chance
Sometimes you feel like reading a light breezy romance. When You Get the Chance is that type of book. Millie is a drama kid in a NYC high school. But she wants more. Her goal this summer is to get parental permission to go to a prestigious drama school inContinue Reading
The Maid
Molly is The Maid at a five-star boutique hotel. She loves her job. Others, find her a bit weird. She isn’t good at interpreting other people’s expressions, motives, or even words, at times. Her beloved Gran, who raised her used to help. But she recently died so Molly is allContinue Reading
Clean(ish)
Just in time for those with a New Year’s resolution to try to eat better or avoid toxic chemicals in makeup and cleaning products, Clean(ish) is here to help. I really wanted to like the book. Unfortunately, I just didn’t. Here’s why. The author loves to talk about her journeyContinue Reading
Reckless Girls
Lux’s mother has died after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lux meets Nico as his server. They fall heavily for each other and sail off on Nico’s boat to Hawaii. The boat needs some repairs before they can continue on with their trip to anywhere but here. Enter the RecklessContinue Reading
The Perfect Escape
Best friends Margaret, Sam and Diana set off on a girl’s trip to upstate New York. It sounds like The Perfect Escape as all have relationship issues with their significant others. However, halfway to their destination, they lose the smart key to their rental car. Forced to stay in ruralContinue Reading
The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan
Unfortunately, The Core 3 Healthy Eating Plan is not very good for two reasons. First, I took nutrition in college so believe me when I say this book reads like a textbook. It is filled with useful facts but as dry as a bone. Don’t read this in bed unlessContinue Reading
Twenty Years Later
A TV reporter, with secrets of her own, investigates a murder Twenty Years Later when the about-to-be accused murderer’s bones are found in the 9/11 rubble. I was enjoying this convoluted murder mystery until the midpoint. At that point the mysteries just got a bit unbelievable. Does every character haveContinue Reading
Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door
In Jane Darrowfield and the Madwoman Next Door, Jane is retired, single and lives in Cambridge. She works for herself as a Professional Busybody (as shown on her business cards). She solves strangers’ problems that are too small for the police. Jane’s neighbor, Megan, asks for her help. Megan believesContinue Reading
Safecracker
Safecracker features a gentleman thief named Michael, who witnesses a murder by a female thief and assassin. He is then forced into breaking into the safe of a Miami drug cartel boss. Things just get worse for Michael after that. How will Michael extricate himself from this situation without beingContinue Reading
Low Carb Yum
You will be saying Low Carb Yum after looking through this keto (and sometimes also paleo and vegan) cookbook. There are more than 125 recipes for all manner of meals included. All recipes are for one or two servings. They are easy to make and take around 30 minutes orContinue Reading
Happy, Healthy, Strong
Who doesn’t want to be Happy, Healthy, Strong? This book has short blurbs about habits and food groups, but it is essentially a cookbook with some exercises included in the last chapter. The recipes do include nutritional information. However, some feel ridiculously simple. Do you need a recipe for CottageContinue Reading
Microbiome Thyroid
Do microbiome (intestinal) issues always appear when a thyroid is out of whack? The author makes a compelling case in Microbiome Thyroid. The beginning chapters explain how a thyroid works and the best tests to verify that it is working optimally. As a person with hypothyroidism controlled by medicine, thatContinue Reading
7 Minute Fitness Strength Training for Seniors and Over 60+
14 minutes a day for 7 days is the total time commitment required within 7 Minute Fitness Strength Training for Seniors and Over 60+. Of course, the hope is that you will continue the 7-minute twice daily strength and meditative workouts forever. This book has clear instructions for each exerciseContinue Reading
Sleight Bell Tower Guest Post and Giveaway
Author’s Guest Post I’m thrilled to be a coveted stop at Diane Reviews Books on the tour for Sleigh Bell Tower. Thank you very much for this opportunity. Today, we’re hearing from Nana D, everyone’s favorite grandmother. Let’s hear what news she brings us… Yep, I’m the mayor of WhartonContinue Reading