Look Again

By Lisa Scottoline

As I've mentioned before, I'm a sucker for a mystery/detective novel. So when my mom brought this book with her on vacation to my house, I recognized it as one I've seen on the shelf at Target and considered buying on more than one occasion. I've never read a Lisa Scottoline novel before, but apparently, she's published quite a few novels. After reading this particular novel, I might look up her others when I'm short on reading material. Having written that, I wouldn't put her up there with Janet Evanovich or Carl Hiaasen as one of my favorite authors.

This book tugged at my heartstrings as a mother. When the main character discovers that her adopted son might actually be a kidnapped child, she begins to questions her duty to act on the information. I found myself on more than one occasion asking what would I do in that (albeit far-fetched) situation. There were a few times I had difficulty getting into the novel and continuing, but I found myself itching to know the outcome of the situation. I would recommend this as a read if you were riding in a plane or sitting in an office.

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Similar Novel: The Face on the Milk Carton by Caroline B. Cooney

Length: 416 Pages

Copyright: February 2010

Star Island

By Carl Hiaasen

For the record...I just want to say that Carl Hiaasen and Janet Evanovich are the only two authors who have ever written a book that made me laugh so hard, milk came out my nose!! Carl Hiaasen uses sarcasm to the extreme in his latest novel. He makes fun of everyone in the entertainment world including, but not limited to actresses, actors, agents, body guards, and especially the paparazzi. While I didn't enjoy this novel as much as his previous works, it was a funny, light read that kept me entertained.

The novel follows a once popular singer as she attempts to release a new album and put herself back on the charts. Her parents have hired a double to keep the paparazzi from finding out and publicizing her many overdoses and partying ways. When the double is accidentally kidnapped by a disillusioned paparazzi, chaos ensues as everyone scrambles to cover up their cover ups. Characters include the once governor of Florida who now lives in the swamps, a scarred body guard with a weed whacker in place of an arm, and a set of parents who occasionally want the best for their self-destructive daughter/money maker!!

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Similar Novels: Skin Tight by Carl Hiaasen and Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich

Length: 337 Pages

Copyright: July 2010