Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh!
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year—for driving a sleigh! ’Tis also the season—for...
Yule Log Murder
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Fresh-baked cookies, pies, and cakes can warm even the frostiest Christmases in coastal Maine. But...
Papa's Pizzeria HD
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Top, bake, and serve seasonal pizzas in Papa's Pizzeria HD! -- ABOUT THE GAME -- Things get...
Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2621 KP) rated Against the Claw in Books
Aug 23, 2018
I enjoyed the first book in this series, and it was a delight to return again. The characters are lots of fun, and it was great to see them again. The new characters fit right in; they were so nice, it was hard to believe there was a killer hiding among them. I did think the plot wandered a bit in the first half, but it picked up in the second half. When we reached the climax, I discovered there were some clues I hadn’t even realized where hiding in the book. The location is charming; the perfect summer resort town. So if you are looking for a book to hold on to summer, pick this one up.
David McK (3857 KP) rated Snuff (Discworld, #39; City Watch #8) in Books
Jan 28, 2019
I have to say, however, that I've found his latest Discworld books to be 'less good' - perhaps a sympton of his sad mental decline? - than what I would term a late-middle period Pratchett (round about 'Lords and Ladies', 'Jingo' and so on). In this one, he returns to Commander Vimes of the Ankh-Morpork City Watch - last featured in 'Thud!', who is on holiday in the country-side. Of course, as the blurb makes clear, it is inevitable that this turns into a Busmans holiday ...
The novel did have a few laugh-out-loud moments, but not as many as from one of his best. I also found it to be rather verbose at times, with only really one extended action scene. While some characters - Willikens, in particular - are more fleshed out than before, I also got the distinct feeling that other members of the City Watch were only (temporarily) present as it wouldn't be a City Watch book without them; not to add anything to the story.
While that might make it sound like I didn't enjoy the book, that's simply not true - I did, but just felt that it could have been so much more ...
Astronomy Adventures and Vacations: How to Get the Most Out of Astronomy in Your Leisure Time
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This astronomy travel guide examines the many wonderful opportunities for experiencing the observing...
Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Washington, DC
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DK Eyewitness Travel Family Guide Washington, DC offers you the best things to see and do on a...
Storm Warning
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Jamie Johnson is going to sea for the first time in his life. Atlantic Star is one of the most...
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Lindsay (1812 KP) rated Our Moon Festival: Celebrating the Moon Festival in Asian Communities in Books
Sep 4, 2021
“Our Moon Festival” by Yobe Qui is a beautiful picture book about three different families and how they celebrate the Moon and their traditions. The first one is about a Chinese festival and talks about Singapore. The second story talks about the Vietnamese and their lovely traditions. The last story is about the Japanese and how they celebrate the holiday with their traditions.
This book shows and illustrates the holiday; it talks about what is similar and how they are different. The illustrations in the book are displayed well and beautifully. The images are bright and colorful. Great for children and parents to learn about Asian communities and a bit of Asian culture.
Children will want to learn more about these three Asian countries, Japan, Singapore, Chinese, and the culture. Children want to learn about the Moon Festivals. I think they are different but similar. I enjoyed learning about other holidays and the traditions of different cultures. I enjoy learning about the Our Moon Festival.