Books--Reviews

Displaying 51 - 100 of 410 in reverse chronological order
# Title Date Summary
51 'Blackwood Farm' sucks more than just blood
Northern Iowan 99:41, p.10
Review of "Blackwood Farm," written by Anne Rice; photo.
52 Bestseller "Lovely Bones" gets under readers' skin
Northern Iowan 99:40, p.16
Review of "The Lovely Bones," written by Alice Sebold; photo.
53 Martin strays from his comic roots in "Shopgirl"
Northern Iowan 99:39, p.10
Review of Steve Martin's book, "Shopgirl"; photo.
54 'The Kid' tackles taboo topic
Northern Iowan 99:37, p.10
Review of "The Kid," written by Dan Savage; photo.
55 'Twelve' not quite a ten
Northern Iowan 99:35, p.12
Review of Nick McDonell's "Twelve"; photo.
56 'Bump and Run' mindless fun
Northern Iowan 99:33, p.12
Review of "Bump and Run," written by Mike Lupica; photo.
57 'Lullaby' sounds sweeter than it is
Northern Iowan 99:32, p.11
Review of "Lullaby," written by Chuck Palahniuk; photo.
58 Crichton does it again with "Prey"
Northern Iowan 99:31, p.11
Review of "Prey," written by Michael Crichton; photo.
59 Hawke better actor than author with 'Ash Wednesday'
Northern Iowan 99:30, p.15
Review of "Ash Wednesday," written by Ethan Hawke; photo.
60 "Booga booga" book rates well with reviewer
Northern Iowan 99:25, p.13
Review of Frank E. Peretti's new book, "This Present Darkness"; photo.
61 "Student Body Shots" shot down by NI reviewer
Northern Iowan 99:23, p.14
Review of "Student Body Shots," written by Steve Hofstetter; photo.
62 Author applies face to Sept. 11 passenger
Northern Iowan 99:17, p.19
Review of "Let's Roll," written by Lisa Beamer; photo.
63 Readers sound off on religious implications of book review
Northern Iowan 99:17, p.10
Disagrees with statements made by Justin Wise and his review of the book "Darwin's Black Box."
64 Untitled
Northern Iowan 99:17, p.11
Claims that Justin Wise did not even read "Darwin's Black Box," the book he was reviewing.
65 Untitled
Northern Iowan 99:17, p.11
Feels that Justin Wise used his book review on "Darwin's Black Box" as a chance to publicize his personal views on evolution.
66 Author argues long-debated evolution topic
Northern Iowan 99:15, p.18
Review of "Darwin's Black Box," written by Michael Behe; photo.
67 Book sheds light on high school football in Texas
Northern Iowan 99:13, p.15
Review of H.G. Bissinger's book, "Friday Night Lights"; photo.
68 Barry's fiction disappoints column fan
Northern Iowan 99:9, p.17
Review of Dave Barry's new comedy book, "Big Trouble"; photo.
69 Moral of the story: thou shalt not steal
Northern Iowan 99:7, p.12
Review of Frank Abagnale's book, "Catch Me If You Can"; photo.
70 Sedaris shares life-stories in comical book
Northern Iowan 99:5, p.20
Review of David Sedaris' new book, "Me Talk Pretty One Day"; photo.
71 Reviewer gives 'The Giving Tree' nostalgic twist
Northern Iowan 99:3, p.13
Review of "The Giving Tree," by Shel Silverstein; photo.
72 Few books can "beat" reviewer's latest selection
Northern Iowan 98:60, p.7
Review of the book 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac; photo.
73 "Left Behind" series leaves readers wanting more
Northern Iowan 98:59, p.7
A review of the books in the "Left Behind" series.
74 Book provides insight into faith
Northern Iowan 98:58, p.8
Review of the book "Traveling Mercies;" photo.
75 It's okay to let go of your fear, but hang on to this book
Northern Iowan 98:57, p.7
Review of the book "Love is Letting Go of Fear."
76 Cool off this summer with hot summer reads
Northern Iowan 98:54, p.17
Recommends books for summer reading, by authors such as Michael J. Fox and Robert James Waller; photo.
77 Classic murder mystery suggested for enjoyable spring break travel
Northern Iowan 98:43, p.14
Reviews the book, "And Then There Were None," by Agatha Christie.
78 Eating disorder concerns emphasized this week
Northern Iowan 98:39, p.15
Reviews, "The Eating Disorder Sourcebook," by Carolyn Costin, as a part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
79 'Monologues' brings about awareness of hushed topics
Northern Iowan 98:37, p.15
Reviews Eve Ensler's "The Vagina Monologues"; photo.
80 A little something for everyone
Northern Iowan 98:35, p.14
Reviews books that relate to dating and romance; photo.
81 Midwives: story of a manslaughter mishap
Northern Iowan 98:33, p.13
Reviews the book, "Midwives," written by Chris Bohjalian.
82 Bargain books can be treasures in disguise
Northern Iowan 98:31, p.14
Reviews books bought at bargain prices; photo.
83 Give a gift from the heart
Northern Iowan 98:27, p.16
Review of books that would make great Christmas presents; photo.
84 "Simple Abundance" rates simply stellar
Northern Iowan 98:25, p.17
Review of the book "Simple Abundance"; photo.
85 Why not say 'thank you'?
Northern Iowan 98:23, p.12
Review of the books "The Thank You Book," "Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude," and "Basket of Blessings: 31 Days to a More Grateful Heart"; photo.
86 "She's Come Undone" captures women's voices
Northern Iowan 98:21, p.17
Review of the book "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb; photo.
87 Marathon trainer helps readers race to finish line
Northern Iowan 98:19, p.16
Review of the book "The Non-Runner's Marathon Trainer"; photo.
88 Haunting Halloween tales provide variety of spooks and chills for college students
Northern Iowan 98:17, p.17
Review of the book "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"; photo.
89 "Not Just One in Eight" provides awareness about breast cancer
Northern Iowan 98:15, p.12
Review of the book "Not Just One in Eight: Stories of Breast Cancer Survivors and Their Families"; photo.
90 Relax, sit back and Chill Out with latest book
Northern Iowan 98:13, p.17
Review of the book "Chill Out: 100 Creative Ways to Relax"; photo.
91 Lose yourself in 'The Lost Boy'
Northern Iowan 98:11, p.15
Review of the book 'The Lost Boy'; photo.
92 Lose yourself in 'The Lost Boy'
Northern Iowan 98:11, p.15
Interim Dean of Library Services, Marilyn Mercado, suggests reading "The Lost Boy".
93 Take a stab at this book
Northern Iowan 98:9, p.15
Review of the book "Politics Is Murder".
94 Reading "Wasted" will not be waste of time for anyone
Northern Iowan 98:7, p.12
Review of the book "Wasted" by Marya Hornbacher; photo.
95 College handbook provides hope in face of U. S. tragedy
Northern Iowan 98:5, p.16
Review of the book "The College Women's Handbook"; photo.
96 Tuesdays with Morrie inspirational, thoughtful read
Northern Iowan 98:3, p.13
Review of the book "Tuesdays with Morrie."
97 "Values from the Heartland": 'refreshing, inspiring'
Northern Iowan 92:23, p.8
Book review.
98 Coupland creates "hope and optimism"
Northern Iowan 92:7, p.11
Review of Douglas Coupland's book "Microserfs".
99 Generation Ecch! Takes twenty-something crowd to new lows
Northern Iowan 91:56, p.13
Review of book.
100 Mystery of greatest mage in AD&D revealed; with magic swords, gender switches, power plays¿
Northern Iowan 91:40, p.10
A review of the book "Elminster: the Making of a Mage" by Ed Greenwood.