January 2012 | Newport Ri Mansions

Love on Assignment (Ladies of Summerhill) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I liked the first book in the Ladies of Summerhill series, Love on a Dime. It was light, but entertaining and I really liked the character of Lilly. Because of that, when I was offered Love on Assignment for review, I took it, thinking I'd enjoy the story just as much as the first one. I didn't. I couldn't...

In the Name of the Father Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Another great book about a local area. My family loves these writers as well as this book. Keep them coming.Click Here to see more reviews about: In the Name of the FatherFEBRUARY, 1946: NEWPORT, KENTUCKY...Dubbed "Little Mexico", this once seedy little river town is now the gambling Mecca of America....

Riding to Newport Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This book captures the essense of a generation that is slowly passing away. It depicts the value of character and simplicity of life reflected in the builder generation of the Smoky Mountain area. I highly recommend it's reading to anyone who enjoy's reminiscing about their grandfather. It will captivate...

Newport News: A centennial history Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)If you love history, you won't want to pass up this publication. John Quarstein is a master of knowlege about this port city and its tremendous significance in the history of the U.S. Adjacent to historic Williamsburg, Newport News is uniquie in its maritime significance and strategic presence throughout...

The ship models of August F. Crabtree in the Mariners' Museum, Newport News, Virginia Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)"The jewel of The Mariners' Museum's collection is The Miniature Ships of August F. and Winifred Crabtree, one of its most popular exhibits. From a primitive raft to a Venetian Galleass decorated with 359 carved figures, these exquisitely detailed miniature ships depict the evolution of boatbuilding...

The Malleable Blade: A Jon and Greg Adventure: Newport and the Gemstone Islands Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I'm still reading this at this point. But I'm mesmerized. There's a lot of new fantasy out there, but this one has grabbed me from the very beginning. The writing is excellent, and the plot is very original, and I love how the author obviously has knowledge of the locale in which he situated his story....

The Hessian Drummer Boy of Newport Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)The war of the drummer boy is one concerned with survival over victory... "The Hessian Drummer Boy of Newport" "The Hessian Drummer Boy of Newport" is a novel of the revolutionary war, taking a view of the conflict that is seldom seen. A young German boy, peter Bauer, serves as the protagonist as Walter...

Newport Beach: A Photographic Portrait Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is not a book about the Newport area, it is a book of photographs by local photographers. The bulk of photographs are of birds, portraits, flowers and boats.Click Here to see more reviews about: Newport Beach: A Photographic PortraitNewport Beach is best known as California's first and finest yachting...

Merlin and the Discovery of Avalon in the New World Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I picked this up as a follow-on from the author's previous works involving Arthur in British myth and his identity as a real historical figure. As thought-provoking as these ideas were, I was initially very sceptical as to the possibility of a similarly convincing identification of Merlin. Happily my...

Slow Dancing on Price's Pier: A Novel Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Thea married Jonathan when they were both young, but her heart has always belonged to his brother, Garrett. Jonathan was the safe brother. Garrett was a bit unruly and less predictable. Fifteen years and 1 daughter later, Jonathan ends the marriage by hopping into bed with another woman.Thea seeks out...

Moonlight Becomes You Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)What a fabulous, exciting and just-creepy-enough read this is.Maggie Holloway is a successful New York photographer who unexpectedly meets her former stepmother, Nuala after a gap of many years. Maggie agrees to visit Nuala in her Newport home for a short stay but upon her arrival, finds Nuala dead after...

Love by the Book (Ladies of Summerhill) Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Once again I lost most of a night's sleep because I couldn't put down a Cara Lynn James book. But I'm not complaining. This time it was Love by the Book, the third novel in the Ladies of Summerhill series. Like Love on a Dime and Love on Assignment before it, this book is a combination of charm, suspense...

The Island Cookbook: Rhode Island, Block Island, Newport, Jamestown, Providence, Martha's Vineyard, and Last But Not Least, Nantucket Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Enjoyed this book very much - alot of variety pf New England seafood fareClick Here to see more reviews about: The Island Cookbook: Rhode Island, Block Island, Newport, Jamestown, Providence, Martha's Vineyard, and Last But Not Least, NantucketClick here for more information about The Island Cookbook:...

Janet and Jackie: The Story of a Mother and Her Daughter, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I am an avid reader/collector of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis books, and I would recommend this book to someone who wants to better understand her. A great deal has been made about the relationship between Mrs. Onassis and her father, but not much was ever published about her mother. The author has accessed...

Smile Lines Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)Guys... don't buy this book if you ever want to live a life that isn't constantly filled with pain. Since the first moment I saw the face of the woman on the cover I can't get my mind off of it.From day to day I'll put the book in my european carry-all. I bring her around and take pictures with her doing...

Save The Tigers Sudoku: 100 Puzzles Just For Kids Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)This is a great book for kids and teenagers. It's nice to see a company that cares about something other than money.Click Here to see more reviews about: Save The Tigers Sudoku: 100 Puzzles Just For KidsClick here for more information about Save The Tigers Sudoku: 100 Puzzles Just For K...

Save The Tigers Sudoku: 100 Wicked Puzzles Review

Average Reviews:(More customer reviews)I love doing really hard sudoku puzzles and this book has a great collection of them and none of them required guess like some other books do.Click Here to see more reviews about: Save The Tigers Sudoku: 100 Wicked PuzzlesThe Save the Tigers Sudoku series is a collection of Sudoku puzzles for all skill...