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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• Music Review: Jill Schoelen - Kelly's Smile

  Actress Jill Schoelen rolls out a great debut.

  Review by John Reed — on Nov 20, 2009

• Book Review: What the Bayou Saw by Patti Lacy

  The past can't stay buried forever.

  Review by CeeCee McNeil — on Nov 18, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: The Shame Exchange: Trading Shame for God's Mercy and Freedom by Steve & Sally Breedlove and Ralph & Jennifer Ennis

  Solid biblical advice from seasoned ministers on the subject of shame and guilt.

  Review by Keiki Hendrix — on Nov 13, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: His Excellency: George Washington by Joseph J. Ellis

  Did America's premier revolutionary deserve his monumental status?

  Review by Jenn Kepka — on Nov 12, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: The Devlin Diary by Christi Phillips

  This fantastic follow-up to The Rossetti Letter finds Claire Donovan in London teaching history at Cambridge.

  Review by Jill Hart — on Nov 12, 2009

• Book Review: I Run to the Hills: Reflections on the Christian Journey by C. Maggie Woychik

  Thought provoking reflections to stir the heart of Christian readers.

  Review by Keiki Hendrix — on Nov 06, 2009

• Music Review: Nouvelle Vague - 3 (Limited Edition)

  Punk rock reinvented as French chanson. Don't you want a Blake Edwards-esque soundtrack for your life?

  Review by kiadri — on Nov 04, 2009

• iPhone App Review: Poo Log

  A sidekick to What's Your Poo Telling You?

  Review by Emily Deck — on Nov 04, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: Paranormal Activity Is The Face Of Horror In 2009

  With Halloween weekend behind us, is Paranormal Activity still worth the price of admission?

  Review by JamBatt — on Nov 03, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: The Stepfather (1987)

  The Stepfather comes to DVD just in time for Halloween viewing.

  Review by John Reed — on Oct 30, 2009

• Reviews in Brief: The Academy Is - Lost in Pacific Time (AP/EP)

  The Academy Is provides fans with a treat in the form of five new excellent songs.

  Review by Jennifer Stuart — on Oct 20, 2009

• Book Review: Kill Me Twice by Jerry Bayne

  A page-turner that delivers just enough to make it a rather fun read.

  Review by Marty Dodge — on Oct 18, 2009

• Book Review: The Noticer: Sometimes All a Person Needs is a Little Perspective by Andy Andrews

  Wisdom and perspective told through several conversations between a man named Jones and the people he meets on the journey.

  Review by Keiki Hendrix — on Oct 17, 2009

• Book Review: Safely Home by Randy Alcorn

  A memorable story of Christian persecution set in China between two college roommates. It is a story you are not likely to forget.

  Review by Keiki Hendrix — on Oct 17, 2009

• Book Review: The Little Pot by Dawn Stephens

  A children's storybook that teaches patience and trust.

  Review by Keiki Hendrix — on Oct 17, 2009

• Book Review: Levi's Will by W. Dale Cramer

  An eloquent story of a prodigal son set in Amish country

  Review by Keiki Hendrix — on Oct 16, 2009

• Book Review: I Heart New York, by Lindsey Kelk

  Fans of chick lit will devour Lindsey Kelk's first book.

  Review by Mayra Calvani — on Oct 13, 2009

• Book Review: Prodigal Sons by Sheldon Green

  Plotting Nazis, undercover Israeli assassins, with a touch of romance.

  Review by Marty Dodge — on Oct 10, 2009

• Book Review: Paul The Pack Rat by Vickie J. Belmore with Corey Hoover

  When Paul’s house is damaged by a storm, he learns the value of friendship in this simple, relevant book.

  Review by Laura Axelrod — on Oct 09, 2009

• Music Review: NeedToBreathe - The Outsiders

  Needtobreathe's third CD in stores and digital outlets now.

  Review by Charley Hays — on Oct 08, 2009