Lonely Planet California (Regional Guide) Review

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Lonely Planet California (Regional Guide) ReviewI'm a Californian, and know several cities reviewed by this guide very well. While I love Lonely Planet guides, I cannot recommend this book after spending an hour looking through it one day at a Borders. (We were headed so San Francisco and I needed a good CA guidebook.)
I live in San Diego and so - as a test case - I graded the book on its coverage of San Diego. I gave it a "D" because every time I checked what it had to say about a location/restaurant I knew, this book got it wrong or missed the fine points. An example? One of the finest restaurants in La Jolla (or all of San Diego, for that matter) is George's at the Cove, but dinner entrees start at $30. Restaurant-savvy Sandiegans know this pricey restaurant has an upstairs open-air sister restaurant, Ocean Terrace Café, with a fabulous view of the bay - and offers a chance to sample a limited selection of George's entrees, at - relatively reasonable - prices ($14 to $20 for dinner entrée). LP Californian seemed to always miss helpful little tips like that, and Frommer's seemed to include many of them. Now maybe Lonely Planet California book has great coverage of all the other cities besides San Diego, who knows? If that's the case then my review is inaccurate. However, if their San Diego coverage is representative of the rest of the book, then I suggest don't buy it! We ended up buying Frommer's California 2006, which I'll give a lukewarm endorsement to because at least its coverage of CA cities I know was better than LP California. Of course, Frommer's guides are so dry and boring, lacking the character that LP guides sometimes have.
Lonely Planet California (Regional Guide) OverviewTempt vertigo on the hills of San Francisco and rub elbows with a star in an LA boutique. Sample syrahs in the Wine Country, cruise cliff-hugging Hwy 1 or hike in the heat of Death Valley. Whether you're a city slicker, road tripper or adrenaline junkie, grab this in-depth, cheeky guide and let our local authors steer you to the treasures of the Golden State.Plot Your Route - 120 detailed maps and seven handy itineraries help you navigate and plan your adventure.Take It Outside - surfing Steamers Lane, climbing Half Dome, skiing Tahoe, diving San Diego: the scoop on the hottest California activities.Eat Your Heart Out - hundreds of restaurant reviews, from tasty taquerías to celebrity-chef bistros.Sleep Easy - the best places for California dreaming, from mountaintop campgrounds to oceanfront resorts.Cross The Border - expanded Las Vegas chapter shows you how to hit the jackpot in flirty, fabulous Sin City, plus tips on heading south to Mexico.

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In Franklin's House Review

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In Franklin's House ReviewIn Franklin's House by Beverly Lauderdale is a poignant story filled with rich descriptions that depict the anguish of a wife whose husband cheated on her with the wife of his business partner. Because of his indiscretions, the family is uprooted, moving from Iowa to California. However, the couple's only child, Molly, refuses to move with them, choosing instead to complete her senior year in high school in her hometown.
From the moment of her arrival in the old house they purchased in California, Kate begins to make discoveries. She finds a necklace and a diary that once belonged to Amy Elliott, an owner of the home in the early 1900s. When Kate puts on the ceramic necklace, to her disbelief, a man appears and tells her that by wearing the jewelry she will summon him. Not frightened by the ghost, Kate develops a friendship with him, even agreeing to help him get his poetry published. At the town library, she learns what she can about Franklin who built the house for his wife, Amy, and who died soon after in a tragic horse riding accident. Kate develops an unlikely friendship with Lorraine, a part-time librarian and hippy who enjoys cheap red wine and sailing.
Whether or not the reader believes in ghosts, In Franklin's House is a hard book to put down, and it's difficult to let go of the compelling characters. I look forward to reading more of Lauderdale's work.
Mary Montague Sikes, Author, Night Watch, coming soon, Secrets by the Sea 2008
In Franklin's House OverviewIn an isolated, turn-of-the-last century house set on a Northern California hillside, Kate steps into a deserted room that exudes a strange appeal. Based largely on her reaction to this room, she decides to buy the Victorian and to move from Iowa with husband Dan, whose affair has rocked their marriage.Lost in this California environment far from her home and familiar things, Kate is drawn repeatedly to the upstairs room where she finds a diary written in 1906, and a delicate rose bud necklace. The diarist describes visits from her deceased husband, Franklin Elliott, a poet. Captivated by their devotion to each other, Kate can't resist doning the necklace, which, to her amazement provides a portal though which Franklin can enter Kate's world.

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Fodor's Pacific Northwest, 16th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) Review

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Fodor's Pacific Northwest, 16th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) ReviewWe used this book on a 10 day trip to Oregon and Washington and had a great experience. Any of the Fodor's recommendations we tried were excellent, including scenic highways to take, restaurants to try, and hotels to stay in on the coast. We had a great trip and much of it can be attributed to the excellent tips in this book. It's important to check costs of entry to different places before going, though, because the book can't stay updated with the changes these places make. We found a few places where prices have changed since it was published.Fodor's Pacific Northwest, 16th Edition (Fodor's Gold Guides) OverviewHike to thundering waterfalls near a volcano, climb slopes of gold and red on a drive through the cascades, wander around the largest Chinese garden outside China, browse the stalls of a bustling historic market, or educate your palate with delicious pinot noir and pinot blanc—Fodor's Pacific Northwest offers all these experiences and more! Our local writers have traveled throughout the area to find the best hotels, restaurants, attractions and activities to prepare you for a journey of stunning variety. Before you leave for your trip be sure to pack your Fodor's guide to ensure you don't miss a thing.The San Francisco Chronicle sums it up best —"Fodor's guides are saturated with information."- We frequently update our Pacific Northwest guide, and we make every effort to bring you the most accurate and thorough book. Plus we provide timely updates about the area to Fodors.com.- Unlike other travel books, Fodor's guides rely heavily on local experts who know the territory best—so you know you're seeing the real Pacific Northwest.- We give you the planning tools you need to tailor your trip. We give options for all budgets. You make the choices.-----------------------------------With Fodor's you get much more than a guidebook–we make it easy for you to customize your dream vacation. Visit www.fodors.com to find up-to-date travel bargains, mini-guides to worldwide destinations, information on local festivals, dazzling drives, maps, vacation planning tips and much more! And, for more insider secrets, visit "Travel Talk" and "Rants and Raves" online at www.fodors.com/forums to get advice from other travelers like you.

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Moon Northern California Wine Country (Moon Handbooks) Review

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Moon Northern California Wine Country (Moon Handbooks) ReviewThis is a great book for those wondering where to go and what to do in the wine country, and also a pretty good resource for winetasting in general. I've lived in Northern California for most of my life and always wondered where to go. I was sick of going to the same 3-4 wineries in Napa every year. So I bought this book. It does a great job of describing the history and general feel for wine regions I had heard of but didn't know anything about - such as Carneros, Dry Creek, Russian River, Anderson Valley, and Santa Cruz. The author is apparently a wine-writer, which comes through in this book. For example, he explains the difference between organic and biodynamic wine making and recommends wineries that do both. He also discusses the art of winetasting at great length, which I found helpful. When he lists a winery, he mentions the wines that the winery is known for and suggests tasting certain wines. There is a glossary with dozens of winetasting terms. He has some useful suggested itineraries. We enjoyed the "Classic Cabernets" and "Pleasures of Pinot" self-tours. And the book's maps are useful. Even though I usually use my car's GPS unit to find wineries and restaurants, some of the addresses aren't in my maps so I have to rely on the maps in the book, which are pretty accurate. The maps are also useful to plan an itinerary. One word of caution - I would double check the hours of wineries, even though they are listed in the book, because they seem to change. Same goes for the restaurants. But otherwise its a great book.Moon Northern California Wine Country (Moon Handbooks) OverviewSan Francisco resident Philip Goldsmith knows the best way to experience Northern California's wine country, from buying fresh produce at Rutherford Gardens to getting swirling and sniffing lessons at Goosecross Cellars to enjoying a hot-air balloon ride over southern Sonoma. Goldsmith provides great trip ideas such as One Week in Wine Country, A Romantic Weekend, and Outdoor Highlights. Packed with information on dining, transportation, and accommodations, Moon Northern California Wine Country has lots of options for a range of travel budgets. Every Moon guidebook includes recommendations for must-see sights and many regional, area, and city-centered maps. Complete with information on scheduling an appointment at the Lincoln Avenue Spa for a relaxing mud bath for two, biking through Deer Creek Valley, and sampling cabernets throughout the county, Moon Northern California Wine Country gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience. With expert writers, first-rate strategic advice, and an essential dose of humor, Moon guidebooks are the cure for the common trip.

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Best Bike Rides in the Pacific Northwest Review

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Best Bike Rides in the Pacific Northwest ReviewWhile there are several multi-day trips in the guide, this book is targeted at the more serious recreational rider who is looking for day rides of 25 to 60 miles. It covers quite a large area, mostly in Washington State, with general and detailed descriptions of the routes, augmented by line maps. One nice feature is that it details the vertical profile of each ride so you can see what you're getting into when it comes to climbing hills at various milage points in the rides.
I've ridden about 1/3 of the routes and have found the rides well planned and accurately described. There is always a place to stop for a break near mid-way, and often alternatives to shorten or lengthen the trip. A great book to get you in touch with quiet roads or bike trails that you otherwise may never discover.Best Bike Rides in the Pacific Northwest Overview

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Lonely Planet By the Seat of My Pants (Anthology) Review

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Lonely Planet By the Seat of My Pants (Anthology) ReviewA good collection of travel stories. A lot of variety. Almost every story leaves you wanting to read more by that author. Many stories leave you thinking. The collection is a perfect companion on a solo trip, because the stories are short but interesting. When I finished the book, I didn't want to leave it in a hotel room. But I can think of several people who would enjoy it, so I guess I will end up buying more copies. Which I will be happy to do. (Not a big deal, but ... I wish the short bios were at the end of the stories and not at the beginning. I don't care about the author until I read the story. Many bios had a little twist that did not make sense until you read the story.)Lonely Planet By the Seat of My Pants (Anthology) Overview

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Moon California (Moon Handbooks) Review

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Moon California (Moon Handbooks) ReviewI found this to be a valuable and accurate guide, clearly and concisely covering a very large area with excellent pointers and insider's tips. It's clear that the author's knowledge of California is deep and broad.
I particularly appreciated the descriptive and historical text included about many attractions, and suggestions on activities that are off the beaten path. I found the author's evaluations to be spot on and the writing is very accessible.
It is hard to encompass a topic as large as the entire state of California in any kind of depth in one book, but this one does a very good job of covering important "don't miss" sights (with tips and tricks like best times to avoid crowds, when to see get the best views, etc) while also introducing smaller but equally worthy local gems.
Highly recommended.Moon California (Moon Handbooks) OverviewWriter and native Californian Liz Hamill Scott covers the best that the Golden State has to offer, from day hikes through awe-inspiring Yosemite Valley to rest and relaxation at the resorts of Palm Springs. Liz offers many unique trip strategies, such as a PCH Road Trip and a Food and Wine tour. Including expert advice on wine tasting in Napa Valley, exploring the Big Sur coast, and finding Gold Country ghost towns, Moon California gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.

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Uncommon Carriers Review

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Uncommon Carriers ReviewHarriet Beecher Stowe once wrote that "to do common things perfectly is far better worth our endeavor than to do uncommon things respectably." The focus of John McPhee's excellent new book, Uncommon Carriers, is on people who do uncommon things remarkably well.
On my first, nervous day in the ocean shipping industry (an industry that carries most of the world's cargo in international trade) my boss took me to a run down diner in lower Manhattan. We sat at the counter and the waiter came up to us with a fish in his hand. "You have to have the fish. Look at this. The boss picked it out at the market this morning. You have to have this." After he walked away my boss told me that in our business I was going to be entrusted with other people's cargo. He said that as long as I treated that cargo, and my job, like that waiter treated that fish, I'd eventually learn how to do my job the right way. I could have quit then and there because I've probably never had a better lesson about how to do a job right than I got at that lunch. "Uncommon Carriers" is about a group of people who transport other people's cargo as if it were "their fish". It is a fascinating look at the people and methods by which we get food on our tables, heat in our furnaces and clothes on our back.
I've admired McPhee since I read his wonderful overview of life in the liner shipping industry, "Looking for a Ship". He has a way of taking complicated processes or procedures that are little known to the general public and writing about them in a way that the general public, and even I, can understand. When it comes to describing the people who operate these machines, McPhee doesn't get in the way of the voice of his protagonists. He lets their natural eloquence come through.
Uncommon Carriers begins and ends with a look at Don Ainsworth and his sixty-five foot, five-axle chemical tanker truck that carries all sorts of hazardous chemicals throughout the United States. Ainsworth treats his rig with the pride and concern a parent treats his or her first child. He makes sure it is immaculate and only uses filtered water to clean it. He prides himself on being able to navigate the steepest descents without resort to his brakes. Rather, like a chess player he plans his downshifting (over 18 gears) in such a way as to keep the rig at an appropriately safe speed. Next we travel to Grenoble, France where masters of huge containerships or tankers spend a week in an advanced simulation exercise using large models of their vessels that sharpen their skills as they navigate the world's oceans. As with Ainsworth, McPhee provides us with the voices of these international seamen as they dissect their performance. McPhee goes on to include chapters on a tug and barge-master moving a tremendous amount of tonnage on the narrow confines of the Illinois River; a walk through the enormous air cargo sorting facility at UPS's facility at the airport in Louisville, Kentucky. It is here that McPhee quotes one of the operators of these horribly complicated sorting processes thusly: "We become a partner with the companies. We run these businesses like they're our own." Once again, here are living examples of the lesson my first boss tried to teach me in that little diner. Finally, we get a look at the country's coal trains, moving millions of tons of coal a year on mile long freight trains from coal mines in Wyoming to energy facilities around the country.
The only chapter that didn't quite work for me was McPhee's discussion of his 5-days canoeing up the Concord and Merrimack Rivers, following the footsteps of John and Henry Thoreau. Although well-written and evocative of a time long past this chapter just didn't seem to fit in with the rest of the book. Nevertheless, the clarity of McPhee's writing is well worth the minor diversion.
Fans of McPhee won't need me to convince them to read "Uncommon Carriers". For those new to McPhee all of his books are worthy of reading (and in many cases re-reading). After reading Uncommon Carriers you won't look at a truck, train, or tank vessel without thinking about those people who treat these huge vessels and the cargo they carry as if they were their own. Highly recommended.
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The Gay Talese Reader: Portraits and Encounters Review

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The Gay Talese Reader: Portraits and Encounters Review"Intensely curious" is how Gay Talese describes himself on his arrival in New York City as a young man in the mid-1950s, a provincial from a community of immigrants in New Jersey. " But until I got a job in journalism I knew of no way to indulge my peculiar interest in the natural and unnatural order of city life."
Talese's interest in the lifestyle of alley cats, the inside knowledge of doormen and charwomen and taxi drivers, and the various overlooked architectural marvels throughout the city was underappreciated by his bosses at "The New York Times." As punishment for his lackluster efforts on the Albany political beat, Talese was shunted to the obituaries desk. But to him it was an opportunity to write about the personal accomplishments of interesting people. "I was never happier," he says.
Each of the superb pieces in this collection of writing from the 1960s to the 1990s exemplifies his elevation of curiosity to an art form. The opening piece, "New York Is a City of Things Unnoticed," his first article for "Esquire," in 1960, (and the opening of his first book, "New York: A Serendipiter's Journey") combines elements from a number of stories he had written for the "Times." Talese portrays the city's vastness and variety in a catalog of wonders and personal vignettes and portraits, from the gallons of soap used on a big day at Yankee Stadium to the doorman with parts of three bullets in his head, to a snapshot of the city during its quietest hour (5 a.m.).
Many of these pieces are classic profiles of famous people. "Frank Sinatra Has a Cold," is a riveting portrait of a complex man at the center of his universe, not always comfortable, but always in command. For this piece - one of his most famous - Talese never spoke to the man, using only his considerable powers of observation and fleshing it out with brief interviews with family, friends, employees and fans.
There are several profiles of prize fighters, including a particularly poignant one of Floyd Patterson after his loss to Sonny Liston, in which Patterson describes himself as a coward: "He stopped. He stood very still in the middle of the room, thinking about what he had just said, probably wondering whether he should have said it." Talese pursues the subject and Patterson explains, "It's in defeat that a man reveals himself. In defeat I can't face people. I haven't the strength to say to people, `I did my best, I'm sorry, and whatnot.' " Over his career Talese has written 38 articles on Patterson, which may help explain why the fighter is so forthcoming.
"Joe Louis: The King as a Middle-Aged Man," and "Ali in Havana" also portray the fighters after their heyday. These portraits are affectionate, admiring. Though virtually crippled by Parkinson's disease, Ali signs his full name for autographs, though it takes him 30 seconds for each one. "He does not settle for a time saving `Ali' or his mere initials. He has never shortchanged his audience."
As for Louis, his reputation for naivety and, well, dimness, is legendary. "And so it was with some unexpected elation that I found Joe Louis to be an astute businessman in New York, a shrewd bargainer, and a man with a sense of humor often quite subtle."
A profile of the "New York Times" obituary writer, Alden Whitman, "Mr. Bad News" is a gem of appreciation, humor and personality as well as an inside look at the job where Talese honed his own profiling skills.
Two pieces show another side of Talese - rapier-sharp, satirical wit, made all the sharper for flashes of admiration. "Looking for Hemingway," portrays George Plimpton's "Paris Review" crowd as a group of dilettantish (but talented) poseurs, and "Vogueland," is a hilarious view of "Vogue" magazine's muscular snobbery.
Talese, all but invisible in his profiles, reflects on his own life and work in several later pieces; two on writing, "Origins of a Non-Fiction Writer," and "When I Was Twenty-Five," and one on the resurgence of Puritanism in New York, "Walking My Cigar." "The Brave Tailors of Maida" is taken from "Unto the Sons," his book about his Italian father.
Each of these wonderful pieces attests to Talese's talent as a close observer and a careful listener, skills honed from his childhood eavesdropping on customers at his parents' shop. Author of the bestsellers "The Kingdom and the Power" (about "The New York Times") his mafia profile, "Honor They Father" and his expose of sexual mores "Thy Neighbors Wife," as well as a previous collection, "Fame & Obscurity," Talese is a writer to savor.The Gay Talese Reader: Portraits and Encounters Overview

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Lonely Planet San Francisco (City Travel Guide) Review

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Lonely Planet San Francisco (City Travel Guide) Reviewvery helpful. Restaurant recomendations were all excelent. I like how the reviews of places have some spunk to them. Only complaint: no bus map (these are free everywhere anyway though)Lonely Planet San Francisco (City Travel Guide) OverviewLonely Planet San FranciscoWander among 19th-century masks and view the Pacific from an architectural landmark in Golden Gate ParkUpdate your wardrobe courtesy of chic boutiques located in a former cow pastureSubmerge in an aromatherapy mud bath after a day of imbibing biodynamic winesPicnic on panini among parrots and poets on a North Beach stairway gardenIn This Guide:Two local authors, 28 detailed maps and 39 burritos eatenThe only guide with a dedicated Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans chapter - more clubs, more bars, more funIn-depth coverage of SF's dining scene, from haute cuisine to tamale carts, and an interview with celebrity chef Traci des Jardins

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Writing Los Angeles: A Literary Anthology (Library of America) Review

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Writing Los Angeles: A Literary Anthology (Library of America) Review"definitive" is a an overused adjective... but this volume is indeed just that. ulin's winning (and sometimes surprising) selection of material captures the breadth and depth of a literary milieu artfully and evenhandledly. (ulin must be uniquely well read and/or uniquely familiar with his material - some of his choices, e.g. robert towne's intro to chinatown screenplay, are fun just to consider in a potentially crusty dusty Lirbrary of America anthology). forget the heavy intellectual (and physical!) weight of this tome -- this is no door stop or boat anchor, its a joyous sojourn in the searing sun. brevity, clarity and wit!Writing Los Angeles: A Literary Anthology (Library of America) Overview

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In the Name of Love: Ann Rule's Crime Files Volume 4 Review

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In the Name of Love: Ann Rule's Crime Files Volume 4 ReviewThis is another of my favorite true crime books. Once again, Ann does an outstanding job of introducing the reader to all of the characters. I felt like I knew each person by the time everything tied together in a horrible tragedy. Ann did a wonderful job of detailing the "friendships," the murder, the investigation, and luck involved in finally learning what had happened to the victim and who was responsible. True, the book does paint the victim as somewhat of a saint, despite the evidence that he may have been "creative" in some of his business practices. However, this book to me was more about true love -- finally found, and then lost way too soon, and how this horrible experience affected the widow for the rest of her life. It was quite a tear jerker, unlike most true crime books. I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to read true crime as well as to those who like romance. This book has it all.In the Name of Love: Ann Rule's Crime Files Volume 4 OverviewInside a circle of trusted friends...one was a killer. Jerry Harris was a self-made California millionaire who, at age forty-four, had it all: booming businesses, yachts, a mansion, a beautiful wife, and a voice to rival Elvis. No one who knew this well-liked, generous man could make sense of his sudden disappearance one autumn night. On a final phone call to his brother from his Mercedes, Jerry breathed a muffled oath -- then the line went dead. For Jerry's wife, Susan, it was just the beginning of an unwavering, eight-year search for the truth behind her husband's vanishing. Through exclusive access to an FBI agent inside the investigation, Ann Rule unmasks a man driven by malevolence and hidden jealousy to destroy Jerry Harris' magnificent business empire. She expertly profiles a criminal mind that stopped at nothing in a scheme of greed and violence. With the riveting power of a Greek tragedy, Rule reveals the dark underside of an all-American success story, and a wife's ultimate triumph of justice in the name of love. Including other unforgettable accounts of true crime, this is Ann Rule at her chilling best.

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Insiders' Guide to Palm Springs, 2nd (Insiders' Guide Series) Review

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Insiders' Guide to Palm Springs, 2nd (Insiders' Guide Series) ReviewJust got back from a Palm Spring Vacation and the book is accurate. One of the few guides available with any substance. Maps are okay (could use color though), as are comments on attractions. Palm Springs is a laid-back place and there just is not a lot to write about.
Restauants seem to go out of business regularly in Palm Springs, so the restaurant section is a little out-dated. However, descriptions of the Blue Coyote and other places are dead on.Insiders' Guide to Palm Springs, 2nd (Insiders' Guide Series) OverviewInsiders' Guide to Palm Springs is the essential source for in-depth travel and relocation information to this beautiful Palm Spring, California. Written by a true insider, it offers a personal and practical perspective of Palm Springs and its surrounding environs.


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Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii Review

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Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii ReviewThe television series character MONK continues with his quirks and crime solving in book form with MR. MONK GOES TO HAWAII. Mr. Monk afraid to be alone, when Natalie, his assistant goes to Hawaii to be in her best friend's wedding follows her there. In order to fly he takes drugs that had been prescribed some time back that changes his personality from stiff and Obsessive Compulsive to a wild and crazy guy. A side effect of the medication is that it takes away his powers of deduction, but while on it, he's a regular human being. Of course it wears off, and he is appalled at his own behavior. Swimming in a pool and with other people? Shaking hands with no wipes. Mr. Monk needs hand wipes after shaking hands, must have everything even (number of cans, chairs, room numbers), separates his food, etc. He is germaphobic. He is also a brilliant detective.
After the medication wears off, Monk is Monk, seeing clues, liars, and cheaters. As sharp as ever, he sees a crime when the local police write a woman's death off as an accident by falling coconut. Monk is sure she was murdered.
A television psychic is filming his show at the same hotel but who is this psychic Dylan Swift? And why does Monk dislike him?
Is Mitch (Natalie's deceased husband) giving Dylan messages from the other side for Natalie? Does Trudy (Monk's deceased wife) have a message for Monk?
You don't have to be a fan of MONK or to have ever watched an episode on television to enjoy this fast paced, witty, quirky, yet charming suspense. Mr. Goldberg has once again captured the nuances and idiosyncrasies of Mr. Monk and of OC (obsessive compulsive) sufferers. Mr. Goldberg makes us laugh as he takes us on Monk's wild Hawaiian ride solving numerous crimes. Only Monk could find a paradise like Hawaii to be a health risk, and barbaric -- roasting a pig in the ground? Mr. Goldberg gives us just enough clues to let us be MONK if we dare....I read this book in one sitting and loved every moment of it. I felt the tug of heart strings with Mitch and Trudy. I laughed, I was sad, I plotted who done it, but mostly, I loved it! An excellent escape, a great read.Mr. Monk Goes to Hawaii OverviewSome people think Hawaii is paradise, but Monk knows that danger, like dirt, lurks everywhere. Look at Helen Gruber, the rich tourist who took a fatal blow from a coconut. The police say it fell from a tree, but Monk suspects otherwise. His assistant Natalie isn't exactly thrilled about Monk's latest investigation. It was bad enough Monk followed her on vacation, and now it looks like the vacation is over. Smooth-talking TV psychic Dylan Swift is on the island and claims to have a message from beyond-from Helen Gruber. Monk has his doubts about Swift's credibility. But finding the killer and proving Swift a fraud-all while coping with geckos and the horror of unsynchronized ceiling fans-may prove a tough coconut to crack.

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