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Welcome to, our “Reading Den”…kick off your shoes & come on in!
Lists, opinions, author links & news …& lots of helpful, piffy reviews.
So grab a latte’ & a comfy chair…we have a lot of books to share.
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What makes us special?
In a word — Passion!
Reading and books in general have been a huge part of my life since I was a little girl. Honestly,
I just can’t imagine what my life would be like without books. I have great respect for those who share their imaginations and literary creativity with the world…However, my personal admiration plays no role in my opinion of the book itself.
- I do not give good reviews, they are earned. My opinions are honest, unbiased and presented in an informative and easy to navigate format. It’s my goal to share the magic of books with others in a friendly setting, much like sitting with friends in the den. You can read more about the creation of 3Rs Den© the star ratings, etc., in our Mission Statement.
Here on the main Reading Den page we list features, specials, spot-light titles & authors, and the occasional personal note from me, in a bookshelf-snippet format. Detailed lists/information is located in a separate section of the “den” – which can be opened by clicking on the link in the blogroll – to the right –>>
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- Pursuit of Honor by Vince Flynn
- The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson
- Under the Dome by Stephen King
- The Scarpetta Factor by Patricia Daniels Cornwell
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- Heat Wave by Richard Castle
- The Professional by Robert B. Parker
- True Blue by David Baldacci
- A Touch of Dead by Charlaine Harris
- The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
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~click to listen to an audio clip of the selected title (courtesy of Hachette Audio) Alex Cross’s TRIAL by James Patterson
First Family by David Baldacci
8th Confession by James Patterson
True Blue by David Baldacci
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- Can God Be Trusted?by Thomas D. Williams
- On the Lineby Serena Williams , Daniel Paisner
- A Heart to Serveby Bill Frist
- Permission Slipsby Sherri Shepherd , Laurie Kilmartin
- Tell Me Something Trueby Leila Cobo
- Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabiesby Julie Andrews , Emma Walton Hamilton , Jim McMullan
- The Clique: Charmed and Dangerousby Lisi Harrison
- Gossip Girl: I Will Always Love Youby Cecily von Ziegesar
- The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Prisoner’s Dilemmaby Trenton Lee Stewart , Diana Sudyka
- The Sigh of Haruhi Suzumiyaby Nagaru Tanigawa
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In addition to 3Rs© , all reviews are the exclusive property of the author and/or publisher and the appointed representatives thereof. Each having unlimited rights to & free use of said review. In addition to 3Rs© blog sites, you will find our reviews &/or snippets or quotes from our reviews posted on third party sites including but not limited to: Amazon, B&N, GoodReads, & various high traffic reader based forums. You may also discover our reviews or portions thereof on the author’s website (or blog), as well as, the publisher representing that particular work. It is important to note that all legitimately posted3Rs© reviews are placed by RJ & credited to the Reading Den© . If anyone would like to quote or utilize our reviews, we welcome you to do so, we ask only that a credit tag be placed to the Reading Den©. In addition to active author, publisher and bookstore links, we have numerous resource links listed. These outside links are placed here with the permission and/or authorization of the site owner and are listed for the sole purpose of supporting related sites and offering our visitors the most comprehensive, centralized source of information, quickly, easily and always, family friendly! However, because each site is independently owned and operated. 3Rs© is in no way responsible for the content of any outside link. If you follow a link listed here and find objectionable material, please let us know so appropriate action can be taken immediately.
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Great blog. Refreshing and original delivery. Kudos to you for a job well done.
Greg D33
Great book blog that looks great too. The reviews help a lot, thanx, i look forward to your holiday reviews, will you include movies, at least the ones based on books? hope so.
Happy reading to you too.
Dominia
I really enjoyed your blog, I can tell how passionate you are in reading and sharing your thoughts about books.
I know that everyone has their opinion about a book and not any 1 opinion is the right one for all…
but when you tell your story and review of what the books took you through, it was, for the most part, the same review I would give.
Thanks for the inspiration!
It is really a good work to have such usefull blog like this.
Wonderful blog. I like your reviews and the links are nice.
Great blog. You have an eye for design- it looks great, inviting and pleasing to the senses which sets the ideal mood for enjoying a book. I am especially enjoying the audio references and have given several as gifts this year (based on your opinions) and you have yet to fail me or make me look bad. Thanx, Kev
PS
I hope you will be reviewing the audios that release for and during the holidays
I like the Den it is comfortable and cozy I can see myself cuddled up with a throw, right here with a wine or latte. Congrat’s to you for a job well done. Very nice!
Great blog site! I love it! Your reviews are very good and helpful. Keep it up!
Dan S.
What an amazing place! I looovvveee it!
Great site! I was shocked when i read the banned list, some of those books i consider classics and shared with my children and grandkids too. Your blog is well put together and feels friendly and comfortable. Cheers!
Aewesome blog, i enjoy your reviews and the lists are interesting. the layout is real nice.
Awesome site! So much to read and look at. I’ll be back :0)
Your site is very good, looks nice, gives useful information and it is easy to move around and find what things. There are lots of good information throughout your site and I enjoy visiting. Keep up the good blogging. MommyBloggers Rule!
I agree with the previous posters. Very Good reviews, nice layout. I like it very much and have found books i would not have known about so i make point to visit this site and 2 other independent sites before i decide.
I didn’t think i would like narrated books, but youre so right, audio lets busy booklovers have the cake and eat it too, thank you for the audio info and links, its great. i love this blog!
You have an incredible site. Your reviews are thoughtful, insightful and most important, helpful. I bought Water 4 Elephants, A Nail Through Heart and Society of S based on your posts and enjoyed all 3. My friend and sister check your site too before heading to the store or library. Thank you and happy reading to you too!
Bret & Hannah, WI
Awesome blog !!!
Love the site, the links for parents are most helpful, looking forward to the youth reviews. keep up the good work.
Sheeri
This is a awesone blog, the reviews really help readers pick a book to enjoy, thanks. I favored it .
Hi, sweetie,
i’m impressed by this website ! very good job. I read a lot, in french, you know that, anyway, let me some time to read and understand all, if i’m lucky i’ll ended on 2010 -)
Very great,
hugs to you
Flo
wow this is a nice site. i agree with the other comments. great reviews, helpful resources and cool lists. Awesome.
I love your blog. I agree with the previous posters, the reviews are great, the site is pleasing to the eye, homey, comfortable and inviting, and you offer lots of information and numerous outside resources. Wonderful! Hope you have a fine ‘09.
Awesome site, lots of information and lots of books I have not seen elsewhere (*a few I am going to check out). You put a lot of work into this and it shows. Cheers!
Great website! Hope that 2009 brings you great success.
this really is some site…great book reviews…
Great blog – very inviting.
May Your Glass Always Be Half Full
Hi, RJ,
I left a comment and invitation on your crimespace page.
Like your web site.
THANK YOU very, very much to everyone – for all your kind words of support, encouragement and kudo’s…I love hearing from our visitors! Keep those notes comin’ –
Wishing everyone a safe & happy hoilday weekend.
Smiles & Happy Reading,
resident reviewer,
-RJ
Thanks for all the great information. This will help bring about great things to my new book “21 Days To Creating Your Dream Life”.
Thank You,
Stephen Mark, Author
I would like to know where to send my book of poetry, Three Cups of Coffee and a Book, for review. I would appreciate any information you could give me, thank you for your time.
Thank you so very much for your kind words about my humble little book. I am always thrilled when the little creature finds a welcoming reader, and he apparently did so when he found you. Best wishes in your voluminous and apparently ceaseless reading. And congratulations on an inviting, informative, and visually arresting website.
Hi 3Rs
Just read Switching TIme, dang is that out there or what? Thanks for putting up reviews for all kinds of books and for stating not so popular opinions – Keep Reading & Happy Reading to you too!
Great site! Love the holiday decorating here in The Den. comfy, cool and did i say comfy?
Thanks, again, RJ for the “magnificently magical” reviews! I’m honored to be listed on your site.
Cheers!
Mary
Another great site representing a wide range of fabulous reading material, if only there were more hours in the day! Visit me at my site and maybe take a look at my book ‘Searching for Mooneyes’ on amazon.co.uk and amazon.com
thanks and see you all again soon!
Whitefeather
Hi RK!
Namaste! I’ve visited you site often in the past and I find it wonderful. The whole concept is genial and I wish you a lot of fun doing the reviews. Perhaps I’ll also send you books for review. Ciao!
Satis
Hey Sweetie! Great website! I am impressed…..and very proud of you. I personally don’t read much…..It is hard with work and everything, but after reading some of the reviews, I just might start trying to squeeze in some time! I am happy you found something you love. Take Care…..Lots of Love
Trish
Very Interesting. Excellent layout & style, very unique – which is nice to find. Your reviews take the reader right to edge. The trademark of a skilled reviewer and those are a dying breed. Congratulations & keep up the good work.
Thank you for the brilliant review RJ.
I love the site.
I’ll be sending you my next book for review when it’s ready!
Cheers, Kelly Jameson
Thank you for your wonderful and encouraging words about “Elwood’s Crown.”
Shannon Rumple
Author of “Elwood’s Crown”
and “Fly Cake” coming soon!
Thank you for inviting me here to your wonderful reading den RJ, I could just see myself curled up in that cosy armchair right now, reading one of the books you’ve reviewed. Your site is marvellous, so clear and easy to follow, and so very soothing and relaxing with the well-chosen music. Kudos my friend, and Good Luck with it all.
Hi, RJ! I really like the new site! Keep up the wonderful work you’re doing. You are a true friend to the writing community and we should all be thankful to have someone like you in our lives, supporting our work.
Yours,
Scott William Foley
The new site is great, RJ.
Pleasing, very bookish, easy to navigate. I’ll look forward to your reviews of “Cynthia’s Attic.”
Best,
Mary
Hi, I appreciate the information on your blog. Also some interesting comments here.
RJ
I love the site and the music is amazing.
Clever you!
Well done. And hope you have lots of good luck with your health.
Love Bee x
Thank you the visit and I really enjoy your site.
I have several books published and was wondering if you would like to review them?
Daryl
Impressive, informative, easy to get around! My goodness you’ve done it again! Congratulations and it is an honor to have you as a reviewer!
Thanks for another wonderful place for me to go in search of other readers and writers. This is a great website!!
Amy
Hello RJ! This site is incredible! I love it. It’s very pleasing to the eye, easy to navigate, and I enjoy reading your reviews. You’re right, your reviews aren’t good– they are fantastic! I appreciate your insight on what you read. Have a wonderful day and take care!
What tremendous reviews for Moon Over Chicago and Shepherd’s Pie. I’ve soared to cloud twelve – way past nine.
Your reviews really grabbed the essence of each book. I’ll forward my latest, Her Name Is Mommy, as soon as I can.
And I love the new site. Warm, inviting and informative. Now I shall kick back here and visit with some old and new author friends.
Much continued success.
Dave
Thank you for the wonderful reviews of both the Coomacka Island books. I appreciate all your hard work! I will be sending you the next book in the series when it’s ready.
Share the Love,
– Don
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I am thrilled silly with you review – I am forwarding it to my editor and publicist ………. And we have made a note that you are to receive an ARC of Poke’s next outing as soon as we get them!
Take Care and thanks again!
-Tim
“A Nail Through The Heart” available June 26, 2007
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. I am posting it upon the wall for all to see, and to brighten my day. I will be sending you the second adventure as soon as it comes off the press!
Your Friend & Storyteller
– Patrick
“Thank you so much for your thoughtful and inspiring words! You review was insightful, from your comments about the cover (I wanted to create a book that would stand the test of time, especially in the libraries) and about the content, and Mr. Positively! You are not the run of the mill book reviewer. Thank so much for understanding my intent for the children and for this world. I will be putting your review on my website today!”
-Carla Jo Masterson author of What’s On The Other Side of The Rainbow?
“Thanks for your the wonderful review! You have made my day! I have added you to my permanent reviewer list!”
- Samantha Graves author of Sight Unseen
“You have made my day! Thank you for the wonderful review! I will be referring all authors that contact me to you. I wish you the very best & will be sending my next book to you as soon as it is ready!”
- Kat Michaels author of Willow’s Bend
“WOW, this is amazing! Thank you so much for your review of The Blue Zone! I am glad you enjoyed the book. Thanks again.”
- Andrew Gross author of The Blue Zone