Marilyn currently has several children’s books in print, I like then all.
Elmer The Christmas Elf
For Faithful Friends
The Best Of Friends
Inside Out
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No-one has ever accused me of being mainstream, and reviewing what obviously is a Christmas book in March does not bother me one iota. Christmas is a wonderful time, I for one advocate that we should celebrate it every day. The rest of the world seems fixated on not doing that, which I think is a shame. One thing that you might not be aware of is the history of carols. We call the Christmas Carols today, but there were Continue reading Book Review: Elmer The Christmas Elf by Marilyn E. Randall
I like Marilyn Randall’s books, I had read her first two and they were delightful. Writing a book for a young child is actually much more difficult than one might imagine. For Faithful Friends was her first foray into the young child genre (review here), and it really demonstrated her great ability. I have reviewed many books aimed at children but Marilyn is the first author that I have really enjoyed that did not just write the text, but Continue reading Book Review: Inside Out by Marilyn E. Randall I first stumbled upon this very fine creator of young children’s books with For Faithful Friends, so taken with the book I decided to explore deeper. It transpires that Marilyn has a number of children’s books in print, The Best Of Best Friends is actually her second one of the series. As a reviewer I have to admit that I do love children’s books. The dynamics are completely different from the adult world. Occasionally people will ask me what makes for a great children’s book. I Continue reading Book Review: The Best Of Best Friends by Marilyn E. Randall I have a soft spot for children’s books, they are so much more fun to read than a lot of adult books and For Faithful Friends is no exception. It is a book that any young child would derive great pleasure from. One of the unusual aspects is that Marilyn Randall not only created the text but is also the illustrator, this believe it or not is quite rare. The illustrations are done in a fairly soft watercolor style and and match the age group of Continue reading Book Review: For Faithful Friends by Marilyn E. Randall “DOUBLEBACK” marks the return of P. I. Georgia Davis as well as another very good book by Libby Fischer Hellman. It also unites Georgia and Ellie Foreman (An Eye For Murder and others) in a case that resonates for parents everywhere. It is a morning like any other in June when Molly Messenger is kidnapped. The mother, Christine Messenger, calls a friend who in turn calls Ellie for help. The eight year old vanished from a day camp in the Chicago area. The kidnappers have threatened Continue reading Book Review: “DOUBLEBACK” BY Libby Fischer Hellman Having first appeared in “Death Will Get You Sober” Bruce Kohhler and the gang return in the sequel “Death Will Help You Leave Him.” A title that certainly fits the book very well despite the fact that this novel never comes close to the first book in terms of mystery, humor, or engaging story. As the book opens, recovering alcoholic Bruce Kohhler is dragged out in the rain in New York in the middle of the night by his friend Barbara. Barbara works as an addictions Continue reading Book Review: “Death Will Help You Leave Him” by Elizabeth Zelvin I have a soft spot for children’s books, they are so much more fun to read than a lot of adult books and For Faithful Friends is no exception. It is a book that any young child would derive great pleasure from. One of the unusual aspects is that Marilyn Randall not only created the text but is also the illustrator, this believe it or not is quite rare. The illustrations are done in a fairly soft watercolor style and and match the age group of Continue reading Book Review: For Faithful Friends by Marilyn E. Randall The Music And Talent Of Paul McCartney
I have to admit that I dropped everything when this book arrived. As a music reviewer and music lover, I do enjoy a good discussion about almost any aspect of the subject. In fact two days ago I ran a radio program on the subject of the state of rock today. I do wish that I had known about Better Than Lennon last week because I most certainly would have invited John Cherry Continue reading Book Review: Better Than Lennon by John Cherry A Las Vegas Doorman’s Story
What do you do if you have an advanced degree in Psychology? Well, if your name is Jay Rankin you move to Las Vegas and become a doorman for the MGM Grand. Jay was one of the graveyard shift ‘Guest Ambassadors’, he was there from the day it first opened and stayed 6 very long and often trying years. I have to admit that this book appealed to me from the moment I read the Continue reading Book Review: Under The Neon Sky by Jay Rankin |
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