Welcome to, our “Reading Den”…
kick off your shoes & come on in!
Lists, opinions, author links & news
& of course a few piffy reviews.
So grab a latte’ & a comfy chair
we have a lot of books to share.
NOTE FROM RJ -
Hi Friends,
I just wanted to let everyone know that I am recovering from
my surgery & hope to be back to my old self real soon. Thank
yous go out to everyone for your kind words of support &
encouragement….I can’t tell you how much it means to me!
I am so very sad to have to share with you that my hubby’s
aunt lost her battle with cancer early Saturday morning. BIG
thank yous to everyone for your prayers & well wishes…Please
know that I will be passing them on to the entire family!!
Cancer devastates so many lives, every day, I hope in my lifetime
to see a cure or at least significant steps in that direction. My
heart goes out to all who have been touched by this horrific
disease…
Well, I just wanted everyone to know that we’re here & we are
looking forward to getting things back to “normal”… as we have
some really great books to share with you… So, stop by often &
leave us a note - we love hearing from you!
~resident reviewer, -RJ
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. Quite 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 –>>
Reading is like looking through a window into new world.
Fall is just around the corner & unlike years past, book-lovers have a lot to look forward too…with a long
list of hot titles releasing over the next several months, this winter is shaping up to be one of the coziest
in recent memory! And that is good news for the families and friends of book-enthusiasts -maybe Holiday
shopping will be a little bit easier this year!
” A few wise words about… “
…Imagination:
*Visualize this thing that you want, see it, feel it, believe in it. Make your mental blue print, and begin to build. ~Robert Collier
*Imagination is everything. It is a preview of life’s coming attractions. ~Albert Einstein
*You cannot depend on your judgments when your imagination is out of focus. ~Mark Twain
…Classic Books:
*Definition of a classic: a book everyone is assumed to have read and often thinks they have. ~Alan Bennett
*A classic is a book that has never finished saying what it has to say. ~Italo Calvino
*A classic is a book that doesn’t have to be written again. ~Carl Van Doren
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Thank you!
“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
“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
“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
“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?
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
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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 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
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
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!
Thanks for another wonderful place for me to go in search of other readers and writers. This is a great website!!
Amy
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!
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
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
Saludos un precioso y elegante blog, realizado por una preciosa, elegante y talentosa mujer
Hi, I appreciate the information on your blog. Also some interesting comments here.
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, 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
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.
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 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
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.
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
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
Please tell me how I might convince you to review my book. I have a press release that serves as an excellent synopsis and would be happy to forword it to you. Thank You Terri Miller (Maybe You Should Look A Little Closer)
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
Thanks, again, RJ for the “magnificently magical” reviews! I’m honored to be listed on your site.
Cheers!
Mary
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?
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.
Cool site for all us bibliophiles!
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.
Danny -
Thank You for your interest in having 3Rs prepare a review for your book - I was unable to reach you via the email listed.
Please send me a note to this address:
I look forward to hearing from you!
Thanks for a great book site i hope you review more controversial books in the future. it’s nice to see a critic with an open mind. Cheers to you.
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
Fabulous site - it’s better every time i stop by (and i do that often.) Awesome youth & kid reviews. Thanx, keep on reading.
Den Friend in Mississippi
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
Hi, RJ,
I left a comment and invitation on your crimespace page.
Like your web site.
Wow! I like the updated site, RJ! I just added it to my links. Once again, thank you for all the kind support you give authors. It is so reassuring knowing there are people like you keeping the love of literature alive!
~Scott William Foley
Really liked your website/blog-site. I am adding you as a friend on fuel my blog… we have similar taste in some books.
Take care.
See this week’s contest at http://www.thursdaysthoughts.wordpress.com.
Hope all is well.
Sheri