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I have read almost all of Ms. Garloch's stories and loved them. This is not her best. The storyline of Nelda and Lute was annoying and predictable. On again, off again. They were married years ago and seperated. She moved back to their hometown to sell her grandparent's farm. There they meet again and slept together, then fought. Very boring. I felt the main character, Nelda, had little compassion and did not truly love Lute for taking his words to heart as much as she did. I did not like her very much. She had witnessed the last concert of Buddy Holly, The Big Bopper, and Richie Valens and it did not seem to affect her at all when they were tragically killed in a plane crash. She was too wrapped up in her own pity party to care. By the time I got to the end, I did not care whether they got together or not. I just wanted to read something else.

I will continue to be a Garloch fan, but this one was a disappointment. Still, I urge you to read her other stories. They are awesome!

The thing I like most about this book was the dog. Nelda married Lute young because she got pregnant, but didn't tell him. Then they got divorced due to her father's demands and after eight years found him living next door to her grandparents' farm that she moved back to after they died. Guess what happens--it's very predictable and not very believable.

Karen Arlettaz Zemek, Author of "My Funny Dad, Harry"

I'm so surprised so many people didn't like this book. I loved it. It made me cry. I loved when she was sick and he took care of her and I was moved by the story regarding loss of the child.

I agreed with 'a reader from Richmond.' This book stunk! I found Lute to be a totally obnoxious man with very few redeeming qualities. After enjoying books by Garlock such as The Listening Sky (my favorite), The Edge of Town, and With Hope, I was totally disappointed with the plot, the characters, and the overall plot of this book. If you've never read a Dorothy Garlock book, don't start with this one. Read one of the ones I mentioned and you'll be a Garlock fan. If you read this book first, you'll probably never read another one of her books and you'll miss out on some wonderful historical romances.

Nelda Hanson left her heart in Iowa eight years ago. She's built a life and a career for herself in Chicago, but it's time to go home. Time to face the memories that await her there.

Lute Hanson sees the girl he once loved all grown up, a business woman. He knows there's no place for her in his life, but his heart won't listen.

Two people who share some tender and some bitter memories...but maybe they share something else as well...maybe it's love? Dorothy Garlock never fails to deliver a fantastic story!

I had never heard of this manga until I went to a used book shop and picked up the first 10 Volumes of this manga for $25 and I must say it was well worth the money. Anyway, this is my review of this wild and awesome manga.

Priest starts off with several small pictures depicting a man on a cross and a dark stranger in dialogue, but this mystery quickly takes a back seat as we see a priest reading from the bible, tons of flesh-crazed zombies, a stranger dressed in a long coat, and set in an Old West town. Quickly the action picks up as the zombies attack the man in the long coat who fights back with what can be best described as a "Tommy Gun" and a sawed-off shotgun, blasting the zombies with ammunition, but just as the stranger in the long coat faces off with the priest, the scene quickly changes to a train already in progress where several large, onimous looking boxes are heavily chained down.

The stranger in the long coat (who's named Ivan Issacs) boards the train that quickly turns into a bloodbath as an outlaw gang leader is led by Marshalls to stand trial for their misdeeds, but the gang has something to say about their leader's imprisonment. The train soon turns into a bloodbath for all the innocent's on the train, but the tide quickly turns as whatever is in the crates begins to come to life. Ivan Issacs does what he does best, and that's to kill, but these towering creatures are easily able to kill several men at once, what chance does one other man stand against such dire odds. Well, when you're armed with a Tommy Gun, a Sawed-Off Shotgun, and several sticks of dynamite, you can really level out the playing field.

This is one of the strangest stories I have read, vengeance, zombies, the old-west, and "new-aged" type of weapons all rolled up into one neat little ball, well, I guess you can't really call it neat because you're hardpressed to find any pages in this book that doesn't contain some sort of bloodshed. The drawing is amazing and the action sequences are masterfully drawn. Just the whole idea in this story is enough to grab hold of you and hang on. After reading this first volume, I was eager to read volumes 2-10 just to see what happened to Ivan Issacs and his journey, but those reviews are best left for another day.

In conclusion, if you like zombies, if you like the old-west, if you like to read about one man's quest for revenge on those who took everything from him in life, go out and get Priest (and yes, there are several religious tones to this story but nothing that is necessarily preachy).

Plot is for wooses!
Who needs a plot when you have zombies, demons, blood, guns, zombies, gore, bullets, zombies, psudo-religion and plenty of death?
Oh, did I mention zombies?

Hopefully it will not remain like this in the next book, but after the first I doubt that I'll check it anyway.

'Priest' Vol.1 is a very unique manga. Its got shoddy animation, which is sometimes difficult to decipher, and the storyline is a bit unoriginal (kill as many people as you can). However, the animation does make the story much more intense and pleasurable to read, and I do love the gunfights you read in the book.
Overall, it's decent. It lacks consistent plot, mainly all you see is the guy shooting people or talking to Satan. But, the scene on the train is truly awesome- read this when you're angry, and you'll undoubtably feel like shooting someone, so only read this when you can control your sanity.
I can't really say it's a classic, but it is definitely one-of-a-kind, despite its shaky plot and storyline. Oh, by the way, its rated OT for a reason- TONS of people die in this manga.

i don't what that scott munro dude is talking about, but this series is far from typical. i hate manga, but this series delves so deep into the human soul and psyche that i can't put it down. clearly the guy below hasn't even read much of the series or he would know that there is a ton of character development throughout the series. in each volume you learn more about the history of the characters and their relationships, and trust me these back-stories will take your mind for a spin. it's a story of struggle, physical, spiritual and psychological. i don't see how a person can write such a lame negative review after clearly not reading much of it. also, he says it's very plotless and typical, then says the first volume was confusing. if it's only a violent zombie-killing fest, what confused you? and at least get the name of Ivan's lost love, who is key to understanding his motivations, correct. it's gena, not jenna.

Though very little light was shed as to the over-all story of Priest, this volume did one thing that had me intrigued, and that was to present the darkness of the storyline that is to come. Using Christianity as a base, Priest follows Ivan Isaacs, a man possessed by a want for revenge and holding within him awful secrets that most religious men wouldn't want to know, including a glimpse into Hell. Now, serving his master Belial, Ivan journeys across the American West in search of a man named Jarbilong, fighting Jarbilong's zombie tools along the way. While on a train in search of this man, Ivan Isaacs's journey is interrupted when a group of bandits robs the train in order to save their wanted leader. Yet these bandits have no idea what waits for them in the darkest part of the train, and only the Priest can fight off the evil creatures that are ready to rise.

I think the best part about this volume was the way in which it begin. Very controversial, especially for a religious minded person; Ivan Isaacs hangs from a cross and faces his own resurrection of sorts, and ends up becoming the powerful, gun-toting, knife-slashing outlaw he now is. The agony of Ivan Isaacs is apparent in every action he makes along the way, and his history, which is explored only briefly, is enough to keep me reading this series. I just liked the character of Ivan and the setting in which he was placed.

Though absolutely not a perfect start, as this volume gets almost nowhere fast, it is definitely an intriguing beginning to what is shaping up to be a very bloody and mature series. While Priest technically isn't manga(it's Korean in origin) I would still recommend this to fans of mature manga like Hellsing, as it shares a lot of similarities with that series.

This book was a bit of a surprise but I love it. It progresses from inspiration, through appropriate fabrics to how to info. The instructions are clear and concise, it includes not only drapes with the different types of headings, but also pelmets, cornices and blinds. Everything you need to know to make your own window coverings with a professional finish is included here. It also makes an attractive coffee table book !

I wanted to make curtains in our home
and this book gave me step by step directions
that I could understand. It also give
me a variety of window treatments that
I could use

I bought four books in my quest to learn to properly sew curtains and drapes. I have been sewing since girlhood, but simple curtains and throw pillows are the farthest I've gotten into home decorating sewing. (I'm a grandma now).

This book only got 2 stars because of the lack of photos, not of finished window treatments, but of projects in the making. I find the illustrations not too good and in most cases too difficult to follow. Guess what? That leaves a person having to figure it out on her own - guess I could have done that without the book!

In fairness to the author, this book did have something the others did not. This book has fairly extensive sections on fabrics, types, colors, usages, care, colors. Also, the back has yardage calculator charts which no other book has. Unfortunately, I would not buy this book just for that.

I think if this book were to be published with photos instead of difficult to follow illustrations, it would be a must-have for my sewing library. As it is, I cannot recommend it.

Nothing "ultimate" about this book. Gives a few general suggestions and directions, but does not offer anything different or unusual. Pictures and ideas are limited and not worth the cost of the book. You're better off with an Architectural Digest magazine if you're looking for ideas.

I've ordered 6 books, and this was the BEST of the lot! (published by Reader's Digest) Yes, it's a 1994 copyright, but the looks & styles haven't changed that much in 13-years. There are over 200 photos that lend to a myriad of ideas for each room of your home. Each chapter (there are 5 in this 192-page hardcover book) outlines what one needs to consider when deciding on a style/look for windows. I found the book VERY THOROUGH: advice on considerations for window shapes/sizes, room-by-room inspirational ideas, actual step-by-step instructions for creating each style (with sketches) for all levels of sewing ability, how to measure one's windows, photos & descriptions of all types of fabric, trims, & shades and the why/when/purpose of using them; sewing techniques & fabric care, etc.; I could go on and on! There are so many wonderful window treatments, that I wish I had more windows now! I'm certainly not disappointed with this book -- in fact I'm absolutely THRILLED. Had I received this book first, I wouldn't have ordered the other 5!

Another great book in the series!! I love reading about Sarah and all her mishaps and misadventures.. Tinkie is a great partner even if it were by accident and one of these days she and that fine Sheriff will get it together..

Some people compare her to Janet Evanovich but these are much funnier and much more imaginative the supernatural part of these books are funny and insightful.

I really enjoyed this lighthearted mystery. I read the first one several years ago and plan on reading the rest of the series in the near future. Keep them coming Carolyn Haines!

I LOVE TO READ CAROLYN HAINES BOOKS.....I JUST HAPPENED UP ON ONE BY ACCIDENT, SINCE I AM FROM MISSISSIPPI, I LOVE TO READ BOOKS BY MISSISSIPPI AUTHORS.....LOVED THIS BOOK, MY DAUGHTER LOVES THEM TOO

#6 of the Sarah Booth series- This was an interesting mystery. This is the first book of this series I have read. It wasn't bad. The main characters are Tinkie and Sarah Booth. They are PI's and in this book they are trying to prove innocence. Allison has been accused of murdering her lesbian lover, Quinten. Tinkie and Sarah are trying to find the real killer. The mystery is unraveled along with the personal lives of Tinkie and Sarah. The writing style is witty and fun with southern flair. I enjoyed it and I have already ordered the 1st in the series.

What's not to like about Chloe. I loved her and loved the book. Jo-Ann Mapson is an excellent author.
I would recommend any of her books to anyone who likes a good story.

Mary Pichette

This book is witty, wise and a definite must read! Following on the trail left by Hank and Chloe, this book develops a love triangle among the two and Junior Whitebear. At first the subject matter of infidelity bothered me, but the characters are so real and interesting it does not seem like the focus is the romance, but rather the characters themselves. The bond between Reed and Chloe is especially thought-provoking as it developed realistically. Jo- Ann Mapson delivers another great book that I have read and re-read. This goes on the shelf with the Bad Girls and Blue Rodeo. Can't wait to read Owl and Moon Cafe!

Mapson seems incapable of creating an unsympathetic (though flawed) character, but this book just did not live up to her first "Hank and Chloe." I was disappointed that Chloe was not forced to choose between her two loves (as she surely would in real life), and disappointed at the epilogue, in which Chloe's daughter wraps things up in a manner that seemed too pat. However, the relationship between Hank and his young Native American students was touching, although I did wish Hank's parents had been more complexly drawn.

When I closed the cover on Hank and Chloe, I could not wait to get to the bookstore to buy the sequel. At the close of the first book, a large question mark is left as to the meaning of the truck with the horse trailer slowly coming up the driveway as Hank waits and wonders. This book carries the story of these star-crossed lovers forward. In addition to Hank and Chloe, we now have Kit, Reed, Junior Whitebear, Dog, Hannah and Thunder added to the mix. We learn something of the Northern Arizona territory and its peoples and we are treated to the complex weavings of personal relationships, done as only Jo-Ann Mapson can do them. In a review of the first book, I commented that Mapson's writing reminded me of Richard Russo. Nothing in the sequel makes me change my mind.

This sequel to "Hank and Chloe" literally starts where the former novel left us, with Chloe returning to Hank, pregnant with his child. The setting is now the red rocks of Arizona, an Indian reservation and is described beautifully by Mapson. Chloe is still rough around the edges as she prepares for the birth of her child, and tries to have a settled relationship for the first time in her life.

The problem is that Chloe, like a wild horse, is not broken or even easily tamed. Like the horse she can't bring herself not to ride while pregnant, her very nature keeps her from settling happily into domesticity. Chloe is akin to the horses that run wild in the canyons, and although she loves Hank, her nature is restless. When she meets Junior Whitebear, a romantic triangle ensues, much to Hank's dismay. The reader is left with the feeling that this triangle is never fully resolved, but all three players have come to their own private terms with it.

It was a treat to see the well-fleshed out characters return from "Hank and Chloe", such as Hank's uptight parents, and Chloe's young friend Kit. In addition, Chloe discovers the truth about her own parentage.

I only gave this book four stars, chiefly because of the ambiguous ending. It seemed strained that the three main characters could be resigned to the fate Mapson gave them without much more strife. In additon, the futuristic epilogue about the offspring of Hank and Chloe seemed a bit contrived.

However, if you love a picturesque setting and an interesting, entertaining love story with grit, you'll love reading about the further exploits of Chloe.

"Crossed Bones" is my favorite entry into the Mississippi Delta mysteries. At first, the plot seemed to be very typical-- a white man murders a black man-- but there is much more to this mystery than meets the eye. The pace is fast, & we also get to see Sarah Booth grow along the way. She still hasn't found the perfect man, but I have a feeling that she will in time. As always, Jitty offers the yin to Sarah Booth's yang, & the series would not be the same without her.

I have been a faithful reader Ms. Haines, but this time, she did not come through. The main character of the books, Sarah Booth Delaney, has turned out to be too much of a slut. In love with a married man!!! Where is the true Southern Belle, don't kiss and tell?? By the time Sarah drops her panties, and she drops them all the time, the whole town knows about it. Does Sarah have everyone in town on speed-dial? A southern lady - Sarah is not! I don't believe I can struggle through another book.

Ugh, who cares about Sarah Booth at this point. Where is the mystery? These books can be figured out in nanoseconds. The author seems intent on creating her main character as a femme fatale. I don't buy it (though to my regret, I did buy this book.) Who else thinks it very unsexy that the main character is becoming hooked up with a married man?

Beyond that, the book was tiresome. How many times do we have to be told that the guitar man is sexy in order for us to believe it. Apparently, many more times that the author forced down our throat.

Mystery? As soon as the bikers showed up, I figured them for the murderers.

Weak, weak, plot. Characters are becoming card board and predictable. I'm sick of the author's gimmick of having her character be haunted by a black, ex-slave. Wouldn't the ghost have family members of her own? She is obsessed with her former owner's bloodline and has to ensure that it continues. Why? Who cares?

Tinkie continues to be the one bright spot in this lackluster series.

Just wonderfully enjoyable reading. This series is quirky (a ghost with a past we have yet to be told), a decaying but well loved southern mansion as background, and an otherwise regular woman, with hopes and dreams, foibles and strengths. Characters become less two dimentional as the series unfolds, but the situations continue to surprise. I like the weaving of the background stories, the southern culture (up to a point, the "daddy's girl" references and some of the female stereotypes are tedious and stop the flow of the story, but all in all a series to read, enjoy, if not to ponder deeply.

I really enjoyed this entry in the Mississippi Delta series. It deals with a more serious subject than previous entries - that of a racism that is, unfortunately, still prevalant in some communities.
In this episode, P.I. Sarah Booth Delaney is asked by the widow of a murdered black blues musician to find out who really killed him as she doesn't think the man accused, a white formerly racist bluesman, is guilty.
Sarah Booth must deal with, among the normal problems an investigation brings, a town that is divided along racial lines due to the killing, a son of the murdered man who hates all white people, two biker friends of the accused (also racist), and, of course, Jitty, her house ghost. I must admit that I agree with one of the other reviewers that Jitty can be tiresome as she contradicts herself repeatedly and, for some reason, the author insists on describing her various outfits down to the smallest detail.
Also in the plot is some romance - Sarah Booth is in love with the married sheriff, she is falling in love with the accused, and she has a few dates with a rich northerner who is in town to buy the club that the murdered man owned.
I think that this book is the best of the series thus far - it seems to reach a new level of competence in its style of writing and tackles a very serious subject with sensitivity. For me, it was almost a 5-star book, and would have been even closer to 5 stars if Jitty had been dropped completely or been a smaller part of the book.
Will definitely be reading the next in the series, "Hallowed Bones."

I enjoy the tv program spun off of Ms. Grahams novels, so thought I'd read a few of her books. This is the first of two I recently purchased and I think my title expresses best what I thought of it.

This is an Inspector Barnaby's novel. Barnaby himself does not appear almost till the middle of it though. And the murder itself does not happend till the page 150.
I found the first introductory part "before the murder" a little too long and murder investigation too short to make this book a really good detective novel. And it is too naive to become a good social piece of literature.
Although Caroline Graham evidently has talent for discription, especially for discription of people and places. All characters in this story are vivid and alive. And it was interesting from the point of view of learning about British country style life. The scenes discribing people in the village gardenin, shopping, going about their businesses or just relaxing in their back yards are the most attractive.
But there are no unexpected twists, no really astonishing conclusion, no brilliant investigation. The murder story is rather predictable. There is only one really bad guy and he eventually became a murderer.
Fans of "Midsummer Murders" TV series will probably find this book interesting and amusing.

I'm a big fan of both Caroline Graham's Inspector Barnaby mysteries, and the TV series that spun off--although the books and the show could not be more different. A Ghost in the Machine, the seventh (and last, to date) of the Barnaby novels, is the book that's most unlike the on-screen version, and my favorite.

After Carey Lawson dies and leaves a large sum of money to her nephew Mallory and his family, everything starts to change for the Lawsons; their arrival in the village sets off a chain of events that results in the death of their neighbor and financial advisor, Dennis Brinkley. Dennis' timid friend Benny tries to convince the Causton CID that the death was a murder, but there's no proof...until a medium of questionable talents and equally questionable morals gets involved.

Barnaby and Troy don't put in an appearance until halfway through the story and solve the crime relatively quickly, but the murders are a small part of the bigger picture (which includes embezzlement, fraud, more murders, and child abuse).

Graham's dry sense of humor and clear-eyed descriptions of English village life have never been better, but what sets A Ghost in the Machine apart is the complexity of the characters, and the creepy ending.

This book just dragged! I love Midsomer Murders and I thought this would be closely related, but the author just meandered through out, never pushing forward the plot - what there was of the plot.

The ending was ridiculous and tacked on - I cant believe I finsihed reading 500 pages for such a disappoinment!

Caroline Graham's novels are always character-driven and more in the vein of suspense than the mysteries they purport to be. Her latest, "A Ghost in the Machine," is typical of the fare and a good read.
I've always liked the cozy, though Graham has updated the genre to conform to more modern times and made it a bit more gritty than some of her predecessors.
As in the past, she has lain her story in a small English village flush with diverse and eccentric people.
A stressed out teacher inherits the property of his beloved aunt. This offers the opportunity to escape the city and follow his wife's long-cherished dream of becoming a publisher of literary novels. Their spoiled-rotten daughter remains in London to become involve in a matter which will later impact on them and their plans.
Their financial consultant, who seems to be well-liked by everyone in the village, has the odd habit of collecting ancient war machines. He is the first murder victim, though at first his death seems to be accidental. Other notable characters include Brinkley's friend, the former companion/housekeeper of the aunt; an assortment of odd neighbors, spiritualists and pathetic children.
It is sometime in this novel before the pragmatic Chief Inspector Barnaby and the all too human Sergeant Troy make their first appearance and even longer before they agree a murder has been committed. After that, the action picks up.
Some have compared Graham to Dickens because of her reliance on characters to carry her plots. I would not go so far as that since her style is as eccentric as some of her characters. Still, that is part of her charm. The reader (this reader, at least) is willing to forgive her variance from accepted style because it is just so entertaining.

This book is excellent for the new to the field. Book provides with theory, reference and step by step examples with real life projects. Hints for the correct procedures and even what to do when things go wrong. Photos give excellent references and theres even a section that tells you in intricate detail how to mount your own shop be it home based or huge comercial grade.It is a must buy for everyone considering to do this as a full time or part time job like me.

This book was excellent for the beginner trying to build anything out of fiberglass. It covers all the bases, gives enough information to do it right the first time.

This book is very good about covering a range of topics that arise when considering to begin and entry level composite work. It also describes how far composites could be taken given the time and money.

The short answer is "this book is awesome". This guy explains the how and the why, and the "whys" he includes are there because it's important to understand them. He doesn't bother with minute details that are irrelevant or insignificant, but certainly made me feel like I "safely" understand the details that are important to know. Not only does he give a good basis on which one can get started with fiberglass and other composite materials themselves, but he also provides a good basis on how to set up shop and what equipment is suitable for one to buy, depending on what they plan to make. He explains what goes wrong if you don't do things right (he was "man enough" to describe his own past mistakes so that you don't have to repeat them), how to fix them (if possible) if you do screw something up, what is risky and what isn't, and what is feasible and/or viable based on your budget and time commitment. He also provides excellent information about physical strengths and weaknesses of fiberglass and other composite materials, including comparisons to metals and other traditional materials and which is best for a given application (and why).

Some of the other reviews pointed out that this book is NOT a step-by-step guide, and it's not, BUT THAT'S A PLUS, not a minus. The inherent problem with a step by step guide is that although it's easy and fast to follow, it gives one little (if any) understanding of why things are done that way, and no understanding at all of what happens if you deviate from that procedure, which leaves one high and dry if they want to do something original or something that has no standard procedure. This book gives the reader such a well-rounded understanding that the reader is prepared to tackle his or her own original projects and other non-standard challenges. In other words, the reader is all set to build on this foundation and "go places".

This is about the best book I've ever read on how to do something, and this is because the author wrote it in a such a way as to give the reader just the right amount of background, how-to knowledge, product and component knowledge, and general information on application of the materials and techniques. I give it the highest marks and recommendations :)

This book proven to be an excellent overview, as many of it previous reviews have stated. As an introduction to the subject, I would definately recommend this book.

I like this book very much because of the unusual story line which still involves romance. It's a story about Jenny, who rescues her younger sisters from abuse from her older sister and brother-in-law, moves out west to teach at an Indian school that had a crooked Indian Agent in charge. It's about getting settled in a new place, accepting help from others, helping others and finding romance. I think this is one of Garlock's best!

This is my first Dorothy Garlock book and I will be looking for her other books to read. I got a little tired of the bad language in the book and the end was a little disappointing. I would have liked for her to have gotten them married and for the other brother to have come home. However, it kept my attention all the way through and I read it in two days. She is a good writer and I am looking forward to her other books.

I just finished this book and loved it...all the different charactors kept the book interesting I couldn't put it down. The ending was a little disappointing, but the rest of the story made up for it. I hope that there is a book to follow about Cassandra and Whit.

I am a big fan of Mrs. Garlock. I read Midnight Blue and can say, it's one of the best. I was a little dissapointed with this book. The story initially was about Trell, but soon became about Trevor. This story failed to keep my interest, but I loved the characters.

As another reader put it, I would like to see something about Cassandra.

Wow! This was one excellent story! I loved every word of it, and was thrilled to discover it was the story of the wonderful twins, Trellis and Travor, first introduced in Midnight Blue by Dorothy Garlock. Pack and Shannon Mara Gallagher are mentioned throughout the book, and my only complaint is that we didn't get to read about their arrival at the end - since we knew they were on their way to meet the twins' new wives! After reading some of these reviews, I wondered if this book would be as good as the other books I've read of Ms. Garlock's... it was as good or better than any of them that I've read!! The arrival of Travor, Trell's twin, did not arrive as corny as another reviewer mentioned... he arrived before Jenny and Trell spoke their love for each other. This was an excellent book!!!

I have used this book for the last 10 years when I need a little filler for a quarterly newsletter. I pull the book off of the shelf and open it up and always find a great quote. I have even gotten calls from clients who have commented "Great quote. Where did you find it?" There are quotes on so many different subjects. Here are just a few of the many subjects: Beginning-Beliefs, Cooperation, Education, Family, Happiness, Leadership, Planning-Please, Self, Trouble and many many more. Highly recommended.

This is one of my favorite books. It's packed with tons of great quotations by a diverse mix of people. I would highly reccommend it.

For some reason, the Forbes quotes seem pithier when I read them in the magazine.

"A great book should leave you with many experiences, and slightly exhausted at the end." I bought this book because it was on a discount huge sale and the binding looks so great on my shelf. Once I got it home I find that I frequently find wise quotations on lots of subjects. The topics are arranged alphabetically from Ability to Zeal. I find that I sometimes pick it up and just read a few quotations, and invariably find them interesting and inspiring, or sometimes funny, but never dull. If you ever need a quick source for a quote on almost any topic, say "books" for example, just look in the book. Not just for business, but for lots of your life.

Look no further. Whether you're a writer or just would like to have a resource for business quotes, this is it.

When buying a quote book, the number one criteria I suggest you use is to select a book that is grouped by topic, not by he/she who said the quote. When I'm writing, I know I want a quote, for instance, on "opportunities." So I look it up that way. 99/100 times I'm not going to know a person who may have said something intelligent on opportunity and look it up that way.

I highly suggest you pick this up and read through it every so often. It will make you a more well-rounded person in the end.