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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "New Orleans", sorted by average review score:
Death by the Riverside
Published in Paperback by New Victoria Pub (October, 1990)
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A lesbian mystery that is also great literatureThis book (and the other three in this series) are the best written mysteries I've read. The characters are well developed, the plot is twisted and interesting, and the psychological drama is intense. This is a dark story that goes far beyond the plot of a simple cliff-hanger mystery.
Can a lesbian mystery be this good??I have yet to read a lesbian mystery that even comes close to the Micky Knight series. Not only is the plot well-written and realistic but the mystery of Micky Knight's life itself is just as compelling. The reader is periodically given glimpses into Micky's past which helps sheds light on her present actions and adds more character depth. By the end of the book I couldn't wait to pick up "The Deaths of Jocasta" (second book in this series) to find out what happened between Micky and Cordelia. All four books in the Micky Knight series can be difficult to find, but it is well worth the time and effort. You will not be disappointed!
EXCELLENT PLOTTING & CHARACTERIZATIONThis is one of the best mysteries I have read in a very long time. Redmann manages to pull the reader along through three interwoven tracks: 1) the basic mystery that PI Micky Knight is dealing with, 2) the daily and often amusing life Micky lives, and 3) the mystery of her past and how she became who she is.
The story line is well-written--I mean, it has DEPTH. So many mysteries are fun fluff. Redmann manages to weave a tale that is so much more than just a mystery. Micky Knight's smart-ass, oddly observant point-of-view is funny and catchy, but under the cool quips, the character is DEEP.
I had a tough time getting hold of a copy of this book and the next one in the series, but I don't regret the trouble I went to. I can't wait to keep reading! And I agree with Litterati: if Knight were straight, people would be tossing aside their Grafton and Cornwall and Paretsky mysteries in favor of Redmann's!
Jolly good job!
:) Lori L. Lake
New Orleans: Elegance and Decadence
Published in Hardcover by Chronicle Books (November, 1993)
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Great Book for Decorating Ideas!I love New Orleans and everything about it! My husband and I go there regularly, so when we bought a new house in December, I wanted to really decorate the interior of some of the rooms "New Orleans Style". When searching on Amazon, I found this book with pictures of some homes in NOLA interiors. I found this book to be very helpful as far as decorating and choosing Nawlins' colors for my house. Not to mention the fact that it gives me a "quick fix" for New Orleans when I can't be there in person!
Lush and InspiringOne of my all-time favorite books. The stuff of dreams and nightmares too.
This is an utterly luscious picture book. Chock full of photos of real interiors. Real homes of artists and the creative. Homes of people who love peeling wallpaper and cracked plaster; and especially those who love living in the midst of art works, or deeply personal collections.
The homes of people who love the humid haze, moist earth-scented New Orleans.
Southern style at it's bestThis book has great interior pictures of some glorious New Orleans homes. Unfortunately when I've been there, I didn't have the opportunity to go inside to see the many interior styles. This book gives me the opportunity to see the beauty inside, that I've only been able to view from outside. Great book for those of us who love and appreciate the city!
Honest Illusions
Published in Hardcover by Putnam Pub Group (July, 1992)
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I love Luke and Roxy.I read the reviews and was so anxious to read the book but I forgot to order it, but luck came my way a week ago and tonight I just finished it, and had to give to give it 5 stars. Fantastic characters, great plot, fantastic buildup and last but certainly not least a very smooth landing and great ending. No murders, just certain people getting their due justice. I will read one of Nora's books any day, but I'm waiting now for Three Fates to come out in paperback. Keep on writing fantastic books Nora because I will be reading them. This review was based on the trade paperback.
The best of all of Nora's books!If I could give this book 10 stars, I definitely would. This is the BEST that Nora's written. I've read this book three times and fall in love with the story and the characters all over again each time I read it. I love how Max teaches Luke to trust again after his unhappy childhood. I love how they don't want to steal from the people on the cruise because they fall in love with them, too. This is one book I didn't want to end. I just adored every minute of this book. I wish it could be a movie -- how charming.
Magic, romance, great characterization. Buy It, Read It!I've always enjoyed a carnival/magical type atmosphere in a novel so I just knew I was going to love this one. I wasn't disappointed. What I liked most about this book was the way the author developed the hero and heroine. We get to see them as little brats and are allowed to grow up with them. I typically don't enjoy *saga* type books and prefer to get to the action right away but these two kids and their story were so interesting and the characters so very well developed that I became attached to these two and couldn't wait to see what happened next.
The hero starts life as a wounded little boy and develops into a strong, secure, sensitive man thanks to the loving attention of his *adopted* family. The heroine is independent and headstrong but still has a vulnerable side. All of the secondary characters are wonderful and add depth and emotion to the story. The love scenes ain't bad either. This one put me thru the emotional wringer and I loved every word
The Story of Ruby Bridges
Published in School & Library Binding by Scholastic (February, 1995)
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An excellent history lesson for young childrenI teach Kindergarten in New York City. My students sat totally engrossed as I read the story of Ruby Bridge's struggle to gain an education in New Orleans, Louisiana.
After I finished the story they asked to hear it again. My five year students actually had a sophistated discussion about the moral wrongs of Ruby's experience. To quote one little boy, "But that's not right. It doesn't matter what someone looks like, they should be able to go to school."
My students totally got it! In January we learned about Martin Luther King, Jr. and they instantly connected the Civil Rights struggle lead by King to Ruby's experience of going to an integrated school. They also learned the value of education. It was an awesome experience.
I highly recommend this book to anyone with children or works with children.
True story of courage in a six year old girlWonderful, powerful, humbling true story of Ruby Bridges, a six year old African American girl in 1960, sent to integrate an elementary school in New Orleans. Children of the 1990's will be speechless with astonishment when they come to understand the ugliness of racism. Ruby's calm perseverance, academic commitment, and gracious forgiveness are powerful lessons for all of us, parents as well as children. MUST READ FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY. Ruby's story makes it all make sense.
Excellent book on Racial PrejudiceShort Synopsis: Young Ruby Bridges is ordered by a judge in 1960 to attend William Franz Elementary School. She is the first African American to attend the school. A mob gathers to shout racial insults at Ruby on her first day at school. Marshals accompany Ruby to school for months as crowds gather daily to protest. Ruby is taught alone by Mrs. Henry as white children are pulled out of school. The story ends with Ruby praying for the forgiveness of those who are persecuting her.
Critical Review: This is an excellent historical story about a young girl's determination and love. Students will see how hurtful racial prejudice is, and will better understand what African Americans went through at this time in history. The book is illustrated by George Ford. The pictures are large an bright. The colors are beautiful. The eyes of Ruby follow along so well with the story. They seem to paint a picture of Ruby's soul.
Curriculum Connections: This book fits into my social studies curriculum. I use it while studying the history of the southeast. It also fits in well with units on civil rights and famous African Americans.
Critical Review: This is an excellent historical story about a young girl's determination and love. Students will see how hurtful racial prejudice is, and will better understand what African Americans went through at this time in history. The book is illustrated by George Ford. The pictures are large an bright. The colors are beautiful. The eyes of Ruby follow along so well with the story. They seem to paint a picture of Ruby's soul.
Curriculum Connections: This book fits into my social studies curriculum. I use it while studying the history of the southeast. It also fits in well with units on civil rights and famous African Americans.
Burning Marguerite
Published in Hardcover by Knopf (12 February, 2002)
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Nice, easy read...I really enjoyed this book! I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a interesting, well written book that is not too complex, and easy to get through. Perfect summer reading.
I adored this!Already a master of the short story, Elizabeth Inness-Brown now proves herself to be an exceptional novelist as well. BURNING MARGUERITE is one of those rare books that lives beyond its pages.
The novel begins simply: James finds his elderly "guardian" Marguerite dead in the morning snow. What follows, however, is anything but simple: we learn of the complex relationship between James Jack and his Tante Marguerite, of Marguerite's unconventional and tragic past, of what the future might hold for James. Every detail is related with vibrancy and relevance so the reader is constantly engaged in this touching novel of love and death. The world created here is as full and as real as one can find in 250 pages.
Inness-Brown has an astounding talent for narrative and language. She has a deceptively direct style; the words are ordinary but the images and emotions they convey are extraordinary. Her characters are so expertly drawn that they have a depth and humanity that few novelists achieve, let alone in their debuts.
I highly recommend this book. Although readers of literary fiction will be naturally drawn to this novel, readers of more commercial works should also find much to delight them. This accessible tale has a universality that should appeal to a wide range of readers.
Beautiful, Burning, BrilliantThis well-crafted story is the best book I've read so far this year. I savored each chapter-stretching out its 234 lyrical pages over many days. It cannot be called a "fast read." A gifted writer, Elizabeth Inness-Brown fills her paragraphs with stunning and flavorful detail as she tells the story of Marguerite, "Tante," and her adopted son, James Jack and their life on a remote, frozen island. It is both heartbreaking and liberating, and I highly recommend this book.
From the author of "I'm Living Your Dream Life," McKenna Publishing
Mtv'S The Real World New Orleans: Unmasked
Published in Paperback by MTV Books (31 October, 2000)
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A Must Have For Any Real World FanI really enjoyed reading this book because it was completely packed with cool stuff. I really enjoyed it because it didn't simply retell the show, it went beyond and told about a lot of stuff the cameras didn't show. It had plenty of great color pictures, what the cast wrote on their casting applications, updates on previous Real World Casts, and features on topics that occured throughout the show such as Julie and Matt talking about their religion, and Melissa and David talking about their race. Overall I thought it was a really interesting book. I felt like there was plenty to read, plenty to look at, and I also really enjoyed reading the special reunion section that told about what some of my favorite people from previous casts have been up to. Pick it up :)
RW New Orleans - Why it's the best.The Real World New Orleans was the best season of the Real World for many reasons. But I think that one stood out in particular. Everyone on the show was not constantly fighting with each other. On the contrary, they seemed to be happy, enjoy each other's company, and have fun. Yes there were hard spots, but there are going to be hard spots no matter what. This season everyone was not manipulating, yelling, fighting and causing other human beings to be thrown into the depths of despair. I genuinly love all of the cast members of The Real Wolrd New Orleans. They just seem so perfect at that moment in time. Julie, Matt, Danny, Kelly, Jamie, Melissa, and David all had there special qualities that made them stand out. It is important, however, to understand that these are real people with real lives and they have their flaws. It is, in my opinion, a necessary evil. This book made me realize that all of these people were more simular to each other than I had thought and that they disliked each other more than I had thought. At first I did not want to accept this reality, but the book makes you do that. At first I did not like knowing that these were (and I know that this must sound funny) real people with real faults. After a while, I liked knowing this fact. I felt that in some strange way it brought me just a little closer to the Belfort. I would greatly encourage reading this book if you are a Real World New Orleans fan because it will open your eyes (it opened mine anyway). I think that it will also more greatly inform you of everyone's personality through what they say about themselves, what other cast members say about them, and what other non-cast members say about them. (ex. Peter). I hope that you read this book if only to gain more knowledge about seven strangers.
Lots of Info You DIDN'T Know!If you watched the Real World New Orleans, this is a great guide to what you didn't see. If you DIDN'T watch the show, well, then there's no reason to buy the book!
My favorite part about the book was the information about the Kelley/Danny and Melissa/Jamie "feud." With quotes from the sources themselves, it adds even more drama than was on the show! VERY interesting!
My favorite part about the book was the information about the Kelley/Danny and Melissa/Jamie "feud." With quotes from the sources themselves, it adds even more drama than was on the show! VERY interesting!
One Dream: The NFL
Published in Hardcover by Sleeping Bear Press (July, 2001)
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The FIRST BOOK ABOUT THE PLAYERS AS PEOPLE IN THE NFL.This book is fantastic. It is not just a book about football. It is a story of people. You don't have to be a Satints fan or football fanatic to love this book. My wife and 15 year old non-football fan daughter truly enjoyed this book. If you love stories about people and real life, this is the book for you. I was actually a fan in attendance at most of the events in the book and the skillfull story telling had me back there reliving those wonderfull moments. Great Job!!!!!
Not just for Monday Night menI am a woman who occasionally, reluctantly watches football because that is where my husband is, and that is where the couch is, and that is where the potato chips are. After reading One Dream, The NFL by Mr. Falgoux, (during nighttime football games), I have a new appreciation for where these guys begin, and what they must go through to reach the pinacle. Woody has revealed to me the player, for all that he is and all that he is not. I now watch the games with a new respect and a peaked interest because I can relate to players as individuals, with a common dream. I think this is a great birthday or Christmas present for the people who love sports, and for the others who think they do not.
Enjoyable and InsightfulIn July 2000, eleven undrafted rookies showed up at the New Orleans Saints training camp - 10 players and a fledgling writer - brought together in pursuit of a dream. In this his first novel, Woody Falgoux pursues his own dream as he follows 10 undrafted rookies through the most challenging 6 weeks of their careers. The odds are heavily against them. Beyond the rigors of training camp, the players face the unsettling question of who they are if the dream dies - complicated issues at delicate times. Balancing perseverance and tact, Falgoux delivers an insightful perspective of these players, as well as training camps and the business that has become professional football.
Everyone has dreams. Falgoux does justice to his and the those driving the 10 rookies at the focus of this book.
Wet Grave
Published in Hardcover by Bantam Doubleday Dell Pub (Trd) (25 June, 2002)
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Each one is betterWhen I read the first book in her Benjamin January series, I thought the great descriptions and information about New Orleans in the 1830s made up for what I considered plot defects. Well, the descriptions are still great, and I see no plot defects now!! Each book has just gotten better. Usually, a series gets a little tired after this many books, but not so with these. I am not going to go into an analysis of the plot, which can be gotten better elsewhere. I would simply recommend this book. My biggest fear is that now that several romantic threads are tied up, Hambly may end the series. Please, no!! And while I love Benjamin, I wouldn't mind learning more about Hannibal Sefton, Abishag Shaw, or even to see a mystery from Benjamin's voodoo queen sister's point of view. That might be a lot of fun, too!! At any rate, if you want a fun read, check out this series! But start with the first book and read them all!
The best Benjamin January yet...I have been reading this series faithfully. I believe this one, so full of all the regular characters (save one), once more saturated in the New Orleans culture of the early nineteenth century, is the finest effort Ms. Hambly has come up with. I too enjoyed that Lt. Shaw, in all his crude glory, was featured, with a hint that there's more to this man (a tragic love affair?). Like Anne Perry, Barbara Hambly writes about another era with such skill that one can almost believe that he or she is there--smell the fetid swamps, feel the moist heat... The excitement of the final scenes kept me riveted. I wanted to make this book "last," but I could not! I look forward avidly for the next installment.
She's done it again!I haven't been reading much since 9/11, I was right across the street, but when I saw the new Ben January book was out, I knew I'd be reading again.
And it was like finding an oasis after being lost in the desert. We're back with Ben, Rose, Abishag Shaw, and the city of New Orleans in the 1830's, with all the caste, class and racial striations on full view. It still amazes me how Ms Hambly gets inside of her characters, black and white, and everything in betweeen, presenting her reader with people you feel like you know. Chloe St Chinian was the most surprising character for me, after Rose Vitrac's metamorphosis of course. I missed Hannibal, and I like Shaw so much, filth and all. I just see Johnny Depp playing him, don't know why.And Dominique has become one of my faves, after Olympe and Ben of course. I even like Livia, their repressed and vicious mother. Contrast her with Hesione, and you see a "there but for the grace of God" situation.
I enjoyed it immensely, even the somewhat contrived happy ending for all concerned.
When is book seven coming out?
And it was like finding an oasis after being lost in the desert. We're back with Ben, Rose, Abishag Shaw, and the city of New Orleans in the 1830's, with all the caste, class and racial striations on full view. It still amazes me how Ms Hambly gets inside of her characters, black and white, and everything in betweeen, presenting her reader with people you feel like you know. Chloe St Chinian was the most surprising character for me, after Rose Vitrac's metamorphosis of course. I missed Hannibal, and I like Shaw so much, filth and all. I just see Johnny Depp playing him, don't know why.And Dominique has become one of my faves, after Olympe and Ben of course. I even like Livia, their repressed and vicious mother. Contrast her with Hesione, and you see a "there but for the grace of God" situation.
I enjoyed it immensely, even the somewhat contrived happy ending for all concerned.
When is book seven coming out?
If Tomorrow Comes
Published in Audio Download by audible.com ()
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I'll be coming back for moreThis the first book by Sidney Sheldon that I have read and I will certainly be reading more. If Tomorrow Comes tells the tale of a woman scorned. Wrongfully sent to jail and left by her fiance.. Tracy decides to get even on her release. One by one she goes after the people who have wronged her. No longer the victim she comes to enjoy the thrill of the scam and goes off on an amazing life of crime. This story is an adventure so go along for the ride.
Sheldons most unpredictable characters and storyline.If Tomorrow Comes has been my favourite novel since I read it for the first time 10 years ago. It was my first Sheldon book and I've bought 3 of this title in different languages since. "If Tomorrow Comes" is still the book I favour reading of all his work. I think that the open ending makes it such a classic, although I would have loved to have read more about the heroine Tracy Whitney's imaginative and brilliant mind at work.
Sid's the Best ..If Tomorrow Comes....Sidney's most intriguing Heroine and an imaginative plot - If Tomorrow Comes is all about Tracy Whitney 'My Love' who bubbles around merrily while you devour the book happily! Yeah, Sheldon is my top fav and I read all his books which are just great but this one is a page turner that never makes you stop reading again n again! Smashing, lovely Whitney faces hardship and revenge. Sid has efficiently portrayed the character of Tracy Whitney, the beautiful romantic woman, an idealistic who passed through trials in life. When her mom Dorris Whitney commited suicide, Sid express the emotions of Tracy deeply live all through the pages when Leiutenant Miller informs her and she reaches to find a note left by her mom! If Tomorrow comes is Sidney Sheldon's Best ever pick you can choose and enjoy the scoop of romance, money game, adventure, thrill and emotion.
The New Orleans Voodoo Tarot/Book and Card Set
Published in Paperback by Inner Traditions Intl Ltd (August, 1992)
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very confusing ... read my edit....I bought this based on amazon's reviews. I have been reading tarot cards 25 years & i am always open to new avenue's of divination.
Even with a master's degree this is a tough book to get through & follow.
The art on the cards rarely corresponds with the meaning of the card which makes it even harder.
I suppose if i was an expert in voodoo it would help a lot.
It is not written for an novice, although it was written with a novice in mind. I wish it was. In most cases, i have found the text more work then enjoyment. there is good stuff in there but a lot is hard to follow.
edit... after 6 months i really do enjoy these cards & yes, they can be very powerful. had to do a bit of research on voodoo.
still learning. ...
Even with a master's degree this is a tough book to get through & follow.
The art on the cards rarely corresponds with the meaning of the card which makes it even harder.
I suppose if i was an expert in voodoo it would help a lot.
It is not written for an novice, although it was written with a novice in mind. I wish it was. In most cases, i have found the text more work then enjoyment. there is good stuff in there but a lot is hard to follow.
edit... after 6 months i really do enjoy these cards & yes, they can be very powerful. had to do a bit of research on voodoo.
still learning. ...
Very Powerful Deck, and Somewhat Well Written BookAs a voodoo initiate, I found this book and card set to be worthwhile. There's nothing dangerous about this deck at all.
Just know that there is a "true" invisible force inside the world of voodoo, and that any rituals that you decide to partake in, you should handle it with care, caution, and grace.
Already, being part of this religion, I can say that the book describes voodoo very well. He talks about the root of it, as well to the present. The only thing is he could of explained the meanings of the cards more. He describes the pictorial part of the cards well, but is very brief with the meanings, which can be alittle confusing, being that there is not another companion book to this deck.
However, I've had these cards for a month now, so I haven't gotten into "Birthing the deck yet", so maybe once done the cards will give me a better insight. But overall, if you are interested in this religion, and into the tarot, this book and card set is not a bad start.
Very Powerful, Very Divine, Very DangerousThe book does not have a lot of spreading techniques, it does however teach about the wide aspect of voodoo and entities of loa (really wide, beyond the deck itself). Not only a divination tool, it is a really powerful (and REAL) tool to actually affect situations, such as undesirable outcomes you may have into desirable ones (with certain rituals of course). If you are a voodooist, go and explore this card. It offers many new NEw Orleans-style rituals that can be said as "extensions" to the existing voodoo rituals, which are highly applicable to this deck. If you are just interested in voodoo, MAKE SURE YOU DO A LOT OF RESEARCH ON VOODOO-RELATED SUBJECTS. The information in the book will not be sufficient for starters, and you can end up calling certain "external" entities who are not actualy Loa, but may get attracted to the deck while you are using it. REcently I have just had one of these, 'he' was indeed quite worrying, as quite a tragic character... and took me and my colleagues quite some trouble to persuade 'him' to leave me in peace. I have closed the deck in its dressing, and I will access it again after I have got further information. IT IS VERY POWERFUL AND LISTENS TO EVERY WORD YOU SAY WHILE YOU ARE USING IT, SO BE CAUTIOUS.