Articles for tag: Grisham, John Grisham

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Book Review: Playing for Pizza by John Grisham

John Grisham spent so many years cranking out his lawyer thrillers that when he took a turn in a different direction, I have to concede my skepticism. Skipping Christmas was the first novel to convince me otherwise. I also greatly enjoyed A Painted House and Bleachers. And I’m ashamed to admit that his last novel, ...

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Book Review of ‘Theodore Boone’ by John Grisham

“Theodore Boone” is a 13-year-old with a passion for legal matters. His parents are lawyers and through them he has amassed an impressive knowledge of law and its practical application. His desire to follow a local courtroom drama is tested when unexpectedly he becomes privy to a witness who is reluctant to come forward. The ...

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Purchasing Books Online: Amazon vs Barnes and Noble

Searching two websites to compare prices for books was an interesting task. Initially I chose Amazon.com and Borders.com. After discovering that Amazon and Borders have joined teams, and therefore the prices would be the same, I chose Barnes and Noble as my second site for comparison. Amazon.com 1. The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown ...

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Top Ten Gift Ideas for Law Students

Take it from me, law school is not a pleasurable experience. But receiving a thoughtful holiday gift can help a law student put the past semester behind him while looking ahead to his future as an attorney. Whether your favorite law student is a 1L, a 2L, or a 3L, here are the top ten ...

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Best of John Grisham: His Top 10 Novels

I am a huge fan of John’s Grisham’s work. He was the best-selling author of the 1990s, and is well known for his legal thrillers. Grisham has written over twenty novels, including a piece of non-fiction. I have read most of his novels; here are my top ten personal favorite novels written by Grisham. #1 ...