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Inside His Brain….”Grey”, by E.L. James

To celebrate fictional character, Christian Grey’s birthday, author E. L. James, announced a new book which tells the erotic story of 50 Shades of Grey, from Christian’s viewpoint, entitled “Grey: Fifty Shades“. James said she had so many fans request a version of her best-selling novel which shows the billionaire playboy as seen through his own eyes.

The book was shrouded in strict secrecy, with one rumor being that a copy of the new version had been stolen. However, no proof was ever found, so the police investigation was suspended. Now, copies are circulating and reviews have started being printed. One such review said, “James’ characteristic internal monologs provide a direct line into Christian’s mind, revealing his deepest, darkest desires…..and they don’t disappoint”. (Francesca Cookery….Vietnam)

The book is said to continue in the same “harder, coarser, and more direct attitude……..destroying the criticism of some that the books are “light” erotica or “mummy porn”.

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Support Iconic Legends or Debunk the Myths…”Bill O’Reilly’s Legends and Lies”, by Bill O’Reilly and David Fisher

Legends and Lies: The Real West is a book by authors Bill O’Reilly and David Fisher, that serves to provide evidence that either supports iconic legends of the Old West, or debunks myths that have taken hold for readers over the years. If the reader has ever wondered about Black Bart, the “gentleman bandit” or Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, then this book is for them. Generations of Americans have grown up hearing about these Western legends in books, movies, and television.

The book is so new that many opinions have yet to be expressed, but the concensus of the opinions given seem to agree that Legends and Lies: The Real West, is a straightforward historical account describing many of the biggest characters of the Old West. O’Reilly’s Killing series of books often raised more controversial questions, but his latest work is a much less complicated explanation of what really happened when the West was won.

Legends and Lies: The Real West debuted on April 7, 2015, and is considered an essential companion for those who plan to watch the historical series (by the same name) which premiered on April 12, 2015. The historical episodic specials will be televised for 10 weeks on the Fox News Channel. The series will include the stories that readers think they already know, as well as others that may be surprising and astonishing.

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Which is Good, Which is Evil???…”Prodigal Son”, by Danielle Steel

The New York Times bestselling author, Danielle Steel, has sold more than 800 million books in her career. Her newest novel, Prodigal Son, has debuted at #1. She has been hailed as one of the world’s most popular authors. Besides her well known best sellers, she also wrote a novel about her son’s life and death, a memoir about her work with the homeless, a book about all the dogs she and her family have had, and a children’s book.

Prodigal Son is about twin boys who, even though growing up in the same family and same town, are very different. So different, that they become bitter enemies. They are separated when one twin leaves town and one stays behind. But eventually, the “prodigal son” returns home after twenty years. The relationship between the two seems like old “injuries” had been healed, but eventually the truth of their good and evil comes out. Steel “tells a brilliant, suspenseful story of suspicion, betrayal, and life-and-death struggle for survival………which twin is good and which is evil………the tables turn again and again”.

Prodigal Son is powerful and filled with complexity in subject and characters. It is “a riveting novel of secrets, salvation, and redemption from master storyteller, Danielle Steel.

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Will She…”Crash & Burn”, by Lisa Gardner

Author, Lisa Gardner, has published another in the series of masterful mysteries. She not only has been a force in the genre, she owns it. Her previous novels in the series include: The Next Accident, The Survivors Club, The Killing Hour, Touch and Go, and Live to Tell. In the same vein, Crash and Burn is based on real life procedure which gives a stronger, authentic edge to the story, which tends to be otherwise complicated. One of her fan – favorite characters, Boston Detective D.D. Warren makes a cameo appearance in this new novel.

“Nicole Frank shouldn’t have been able to survive the car accident, much less crawl up the steep ravine. Not with her injuries. But one thought allowed her to defy the odds and flag down help: Vero.” The possibility is that there is no missing child. Some claim that Nicky has a brain injury, but she most likely does not.

The novel follows Sergeant Wyatt Foster as he tries to work through the frustrating psychological maze that is Nicky Foster’s case. As he digs deeper and deeper into the mystery, he discovers that Nicky has been involved in several “accidents”. The question becomes………..Is someone trying to kill Nicky Frank? With all the unanswered questions for which Sgt. Foster must find answers, and Nicky’s frustration, she wonders if, and when, she will crash and burn.

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New Audio Books Android App by AudiobooksNow

AudiobooksNow has recently launched a new, more responsive, more compatible, more flexible Android app for audio books.

The redesigned app has a new user interface, advanced sort and filtering options, auto suggest, tablet support, and enhanced player. This is AudiobooksNow’s first major redesign of their Android app since the original was launched 3 years ago. Audio books are becoming more and more popular as the growth of portable devices and made it more easier and more convenience than ever.

If you are interested in downloading digital audio books to your Android smartphone or tablet, please see the review of AudiobookNow’s new Android app that was done by AndroidTapp here. If you have any questions about audio books on your mobile Android device, please contact AudiobooksNow.

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The Legend….”American Sniper”, by Chris Kyle and Scott McEwen

“American Sniper” by authors Scott McEwen, Jim DeFelice, and Navy SEAL Chris Kyle, is an account of SEAL Kyle’s career from 1999 to 2009 as having the most career sniper kills in U. S. military history. The insurgents in Iraq feared him more than anyone, and called him al-Shaitan (the devil). He had a $20,000 bounty placed on his head by the insurgents.

Through four combat deployments, Kyle fought alongside fellow SEALS, Marines, and Army soldiers earning legendary respect from all. He protected them from rooftops and from positions that were totally undetected. He earned seven medals for bravery with the inclusion of two Silver Stars. He was also awarded the Grateful Nation Award from the Jewish Institute for National Security. After his deployments were completed, he became a chief instructor for the training of Naval Special Warfare Sniper and Counter Sniper teams.

Chris Kyle’s account of his extraordinary battle experiences will rank as one of the greatest war memoirs of all time. Clint Eastwood has directed a by the book interpretation of “American Sniper”. The movie has been Academy Award nominated for best movie, actor, actress, supporting actor, and supporting actress. The end of this remarkable life will bring even the most jaded of readers to tears.

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Good and Evil, Complete With Sorcerers and Black Magic…”Blood Magick”, by Nora Roberts

Author Nora Roberts has introduced her third novel in the Cousins O’Dwyer trilogy, Blood Magick. The main character Branna O’Dwyer, who works as proprietor of The Dark Witch Shop in County Mayo, creates her special soaps, lotions, and candles for tourists. She is a tower of strength, but is missing one element in her busy life, and that is love. She had it once upon a time, but with Finbar Burke, who was forbidden to her, both through history and blood. But, as in many of those situations, Branna and Fin could not resist being together. It is an age-old battle that ensues between the good that holds them together, and the evil that has plagued their families forever.

The novel joins the epic battle of good and evil, complete with sorcerers and black magic, and the completely opposite story of a Romeo and Juliet type of romance. Branna and Fin fight many battles to try to finally be able to be together……legally…..in the eyes of their friends and family. From Blood Magick comes an end to the trilogy about a land that draws the reader in, the family they learn to admire, and the two people who just desire to share their love.

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Small Towns…Big Secrets…”Gray Mountain”, by John Grisham

Popular author, John Grisham, introduced his latest novel, Gray Mountain, in October of this year. It is proving to be a very controversial work, since Grisham’s liberal ideology is not so subtly reflected in this novel. The storyline revolves around the main character, Samantha Kofer, who in 2008, has the fast track upward career on Wall Street with a high powered , prestigious law firm. Suddenly, the recession hits and her law firm downsizes, furloughing Samantha without notice, and escorts her out of the building. She is offered a position with no pay for one year as a legal aid, with a slight chance that after that period of time, she might get her Wall Street job back.

Samantha experiences a cultural shock when she moves from Manhattan to a very small town, Brady, Virginia. Being in the heart of Appalachia, the area is one that she had only read about. She is to work at the legal aid clinic where she is supposed to help “real people”. She must actually represent ordinary clients in the courtroom, where she quickly finds out that small towns can be hiding some big secrets.

The author’s liberal leaning political views comes through when he is describing Samantha’s journey “into the murky and dangerous world of coal mining, where laws are often broken, rules are ignored, regulations are flouted, communities are divided, and the land itself is under attack from Big Coal. Within just a few weeks, Samantha realizes that she is embroiled in litigation that could turn deadly.

Gray Mountain concentrates on Grisham’s relentless, negative case against what he calls Big Coal. This biased novel comes on the heels of his previous novel, Sycamore Row (2013), that takes a very critical look at racism in Mississippi (Grisham’s home state). There has been much controversy surrounding Gray Mountain with anti-coal people and those who believe coal mining has significantly improved into a safer, cleaner industry.

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Perfect Teenage Story with Refined Rage Against What Is Perceived To Be the Cruel And Powerful Adult World…”Mockingjay”, by Suzanne Collins

As the last installment of The Hunger Games, author Suzanne Collins published Mockingjay in August of 2010. The book carries forth the story of Katniss Everdeen. She and her sister and friends are working at unifying the district of Panem, as there is rebellion against the tyrannical Capitol. They live in the highly structured District 13, where the attempt at unification is being spearheaded. Katniss grudgingly agrees to act as the poster child for the rebellion….. the Mockingjay.

The ins and outs of battles, missions, and attempted assassinations, fill the fictional novel with excitement, mystery, deception, loyalty, and betrayal. The series tackles issues like severe poverty, starvation, oppression, and the effects of war. The main theme can be boiled down to being a seemingly perfect teenage story with refined rage against what is perceived to be the cruel and powerful adult world.

The film adaptation of Mockingjay, Part 1 is set to be released on November 21, 2014, and Part 2 on November 20, 2015. Francis Lawrence, director of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, returns to direct the two final movies. Cast members are! Jennifer Lawrence, Katniss Everdeen; Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth, Woody Harrelson, Donald Sutherland, Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Julianne Moore, and others.

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Surviving The Holiday….Winter Street, by Elin Hilderbrand

Winter Street is one of several beach novels written by author, Elin Hilderbrand, who, by some critics, has earned the title of “Queen of the Summer Novel”. The theme is a bit different than her other works in that it is still in her beloved Nantucket, but takes place during the Christmas holiday season.

Winter Street is the local Inn on Nantucket, and has the tradition of hosting an annual Christmas party for the island. Everyone is looking forward to the party except Kelley Quinn, owner of the Inn. His whole family is in a constant state of chaos and turmoil, beginning with his discovery that his wife has had a 13-year affair with the hired Santa. His personal finances are in trouble after spending his once very comfortable savings on an elaborate restoration of the Inn. The Quinn children have many problems all their own. In the midst of all the family mayhem, Kelley’s first wife and mother of the three children steps in to possibly save the day.

By the time the holiday is gone, the dysfunctional Quinn family will survive “a love triangle, an unplanned pregnancy, a federal crime, a small house fire, many shots of whiskey, and endless rounds of Christmas caroling”. Just a “simple” story about coming home for Christmas.

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