Book Review: Rick & Bubba's Big Honkin' Book of Grub

I recently received this book through the Thomas Nelson book program, BookSneeze, to read and provide my honest review of the book. I was not required to provide a "good review", simply an honest one. I did not receive any other compensation other than receiving a free copy of this book.

When I was advised I would be receiving this book, I was thrilled! As most everyone knows who follows my blog or knows me at all, I am always looking for new recipes to try out so I couldn't wait to receive this book. While most everyone is always looking for "healthy recipes" these days, I simply look for scrumptious, easy cooking. By the title of this book, that is what I figured I would get!

Well.....out of 214 pages, there are only about 23 recipes in this entire "cookbook". So......not really a cookbook after all. I would consider this book more of a humorous look on eating and why Americans LOVE to eat! You will learn such things as "Diet starts with D-I-E for a reason", you will learn weight-loss tips such as "Jog, instead of walking, to your refrigrator" or "Never put both feet on the scale". The "Two Sexiest Fat Mean Alive" will also provide you with a listing of their all-time favorite places to eat - which also includes the best place on this side of the pearly gates - the ultimate "Church Potlock"!

If you are looking for a humorous book for a foodie in your life, or perhaps someone that has always dieted and just really wants to "Live" their life around the food they adore, then this is the book for them. On the other hand, if you are looking for a real cookbook, you may want to skip right over this one.

Happy Reading!

Tina

Book Review: Hand of Fate by Lis Wiehl

Do you love crime dramas? If so, you may want to check out this recently released book from the New York Times Best-Selling Author, Lis Wiehl. This is actually the second book in the "Triple Threat" Series. Do not worry if you have not read the first book. I did not, and I was still able to follow along just fine.

This book tells the story of how outspoken radio personality, Jim Fate, was killed by a poisonous gas of some sort while he was on the air recording his show "Hand of Fate". In order to help solve the mystery of who, on a long list of suspects, would have killed Jim Fate, the "Triple Threat Club" steps in. The trio includes a federal prosecutor, an FBI agent and a hard-working journalist. Follow along as they try to figure out the mystery of this murder, deal with the widespread panic and havoc this murder has caused throughout the City, all while each of them also deal with their personal issues and secrets.

This was a very easy and fast-paced read for me with a surprise twist ending. I finished it in two days just wanting to know how each of the "club members" manage in their lives from day to day. I will be going to the book store to purchase the first in the series for sure!

(I received a free advanced copy of this book through Thomas Nelson publishers so that I may in turn read it and provide my honest feedback. I was not required to give any specific type of feedback other than my honest opinion. I did not receive any compensation for doing such other than the free copy of the book, which is mine to keep.)

Happy Reading!

Tina