Feature: Reviews in Brief

On your way out the door to catch a movie? Surfing the 'net and wondering whether you should stop by your favorite online retailer to buy a DVD or CD? Wondering whether or not you should commit some of your precious free time to the latest bestseller?

We're all in a hurry these days. Time and money are in short supply, and most of us want to get the most bang for our hard-earned bucks without feeling like we're wasting our few spare minutes. That's where BC's Reviews in Brief comes in -- our writers see it, listen to it, read it, play it, use it -- and then let you know whether or not it's worth your time and money.

What could be better than that? Reviews in Brief will tell you what's good and what's not, and won't take up too much of your time to do it. So you can use more of your time doing what you like doing.

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• Book Review: Cheerage Fearage by Kimberly Dana

  Kimberly Dana's prose is spooky and quirky. Great read for teen girls!

  Review by Mayra Calvani — on May 26, 2012

• Book Review: The Realms of Animar by Owen Black

  The Realms of Animar is an enjoyable fantasy story for teens.

  Review by Mayra Calvani — on May 25, 2012

• Interview: Raynetta Stocks, Author of The Grim

  What was the hardest part of writing her book? Find out what Raynetta says in her interview.

  Interview by Tracee Gleichner — on May 21, 2012

• Book Review: The Weight of Memory by Jennifer Paddock

  An engaging women's novel about the burden of memory and moving on.

  Review by Nancy Fontaine — on May 20, 2012

• Book Review: The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes: The Novels (Vol. 3) by Arthur Conan Doyle

  Annotations mean we'll never be clueless.

  Review by Deacon "Deke" Solomon — on May 17, 2012

• Music Review: Jamie Ousley – A Sea of Voices

  Jamie Ousley's A Sea of Voices presents penetrating and inventive water-inspired jazz.

  Review by Joe Ross — on May 14, 2012

• Book Review: The 32 Keys: Awakening to Soul by Gayle Swift

  The 32 Keys: Awakening to Soul is a wonderful resource for learning how to cope with life.

  Review by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on May 11, 2012

• Book Review: I Remember Mommy’s Smile by Dina Wolfman Baker

  Children can learn how to cope with the illness and death of their Mommy after reading this book.

  Review by Irenesroth — on May 09, 2012

• Book Review: Hybrid Training: The Most Powerful Secret in Fitness by Nick Nilsson

  Hybrid Training is a methodology for increasing the effectiveness of a traditional workout with little or no extra effort.

  Review by Dr Joseph S Maresca — on May 06, 2012

• Book Review: Best Women's Erotica 2012, Edited by Violet Blue

  The latest version of Best Women's Erotica caters to a variety of different tastes.

  Review by Lucy Felthouse — on May 03, 2012

• Book Review: Food Flavors: Chemical, Sensory and Technological Properties, Edited by Henryk Jelen

  Food Flavors explores the main aspects of food flavors and provides a starting point for further study in focused areas.

  Review by Irene Watson — on Apr 24, 2012

• Book Review: Getting Out of Dodge City by Dr. Clifton E. Marsh

  A chronicle of a black American family spanning from 1821 to the 1960s.

  Review by Mayra Calvani — on Apr 23, 2012

• Book Review: Why Do We All Love Dr. Seuss?: Discovering the Mystery and Magic of an Icon by Lois Einhorn, Ph.D.

  Simultaneously serious and humorous, this book illustrates how Seuss combined entertainment with spiritual lessons.

  Review by Christine Watson — on Apr 17, 2012

• Book Review: Ivyland by Miles Klee

  A darkly humorous novel for the adventurous.

  Review by maiah — on Apr 15, 2012

• Book Review: CRC Desk Reference for Nutrition, Third Edition by Carolyn D. Berdanier

  CRC Desk Reference for Nutrition is an alphabetical list of medical terms, drugs, biochemical, genetic and physiological terms relevant to understanding the need for and use of nutrients.

  Review by Irene Watson — on Apr 13, 2012

• Book Review: Cary Grant: A Life in Pictures Edited by Yann-Brice Dherbier

  If you are looking for lots of fabulous photos of Hollywood icon Cary Grant, without too much insight into his films or life, this makes for a nice coffee table book.

  Review by xoxoxoe — on Apr 11, 2012

• Book Review: Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Nutrition Desk Reference, Edited by Gerard E. Mullin, et al

  Providing a review of the digestive tract, liver, and core concepts, this important reference presents the nutritional consequences and considerations of digestive disorders.

  Review by Irene Watson — on Apr 08, 2012

• SpiderHolster SpiderPro Dual Camera System Review

  A brief review of the SpiderHolster SpiderPro Dual Camera System

  Review by Germaine Dupris — on Apr 06, 2012

• Book Review: Recipe Keeper by Katie Vernon

  Provides space for organizing favorite recipes saved from magazines, the Internet, friends, and family.

  Review by Irene Watson — on Apr 04, 2012

• Music Review: Serge Devant - Rewind

  The progressive producer and remixer follows the success of Wanderer with a forward-thinking, retro-conscious sophomore disc.

  Review by Justin Kantor — on Apr 02, 2012