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    "The Crimes of Paris" Book Review & Giveaway-5 Winners – US only (Ends 4/25)

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    Okay so I am a True-Crime addict. I do have some favorite Fiction titles, but something about Non-Fiction, especially True Crime always sparks my interest. Well I just read “The Crimes of Paris” by Dorothy and Thomas Hoobler and I was not disappointed. Not only is this book a True Crime book but it is also Historical.

    The book begins with Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa painting was stolen and goes on as an account of several sensational crimes that occurred in Paris in the late nineteenth and early twentieth century. The book goes through Paris and how crimes were solved back then. It is like CSI in the 1900’s, but only the beginning. It is interesting to see how much technology has advanced since then and what police had to do back then.

    My favorite part though of the book was about the Mona Lisa painting. Did you know the case was actually never solved by the Paris police, despite their best crime solving efforts. Also, Pablo Picasso was actually considered a suspect!

    It was an unexpecting novel as the history throughout the book was fascinating and not something I ever learned in History class! I hate to go into too much detail because I don’t want to give away anything, but it covers so much that you will not be disappointed. It was a refreshing book and I highly recommend it!

    Here is the description from Hachette Book:

    Turn-of-the-century Paris was the beating heart of a rapidly changing world. Painters, scientists, revolutionaries, poets–all were there. But so, too, were the shadows: Paris was a violent, criminal place, its sinister alleyways the haunts of Apache gangsters and its cafes the gathering places of murderous anarchists. In 1911, it fell victim to perhaps the greatest theft of all time–the taking of the Mona Lisa from the Louvre. Immediately, Alphonse Bertillon, a detective world-renowned for pioneering crime-scene investigation techniques, was called upon to solve the crime. And quickly the Paris police had a suspect: a young Spanish artist named Pablo Picasso….

    “The Crimes of Paris” is a History-True Crime Hardcover that is 384 pages long and is being released 4/27/2009. Are you dying to read the book now?

    WIN IT: 5 Lucky Readers will win a copy of “The Crimes of Paris” Check out the Hachette Book website and tell me what other New Release sparks your interest.

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    Please leave me a comment for EACH entry and your email address if it is not in your profile for each entry that you complete above so I can accurately pick a winner. So you have a total of 7 entries to win and 7 possible comments. This contest ends on April 25th. Thanks everyone and I good luck to everyone!

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    8. Risingsouth says

      The review of Jantsen’s Gift says it offers inspiration to anyone who has ever suffered great personal tragedy. This sparks my interest.

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    13. always_317537 says

      I would like to read Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests 🙂

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    14. Diane C says

      I’m now a subscriber too.
      Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests.

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    16. Diane C. says

      I follow and would like to also read Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests. slcrose58(at)yahoo(dot)com

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    19. Amy says

      I would like to read I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti. It sounds interesting, I would like to see how they incorporate recipes into the book.

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    23. Anonymous says

      I would like to read: I loved, I lost, I made spaghetti. It sounds funny and I’d like the recipes. michellehaskell2gmail.com

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    24. Anonymous says

      I would love to read Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests. Got to love mystery and suspense.
      renee
      yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

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    33. Lindsay says

      Would also love to read “I Loved, I Lost, I made Spaghetti” – I keep hearing about this book!!!

      Great giveaway! Thanks!

      frugalfab at gmail dot com

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    39. Karin says

      Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests

      Sounds fascinating. Plus this is a book I can share with my mom and sister-in-law. They love this genre.

      Reply

    45. missmaconline says

      I would love to read “I Loved I Lost I Made Spaghetti” by Giulia Mecculi because I LOVE spaghetti!!!

      Missmaconline AT yahoo DOT com

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    48. SarCraw says

      I’ve heard a lot about “I Loved, I Lost, I Made Spaghetti” and I really want to read that one too! This book sounds really cool, and true crime is one of my favorite genres. I like seeing how crimes get solved and the bad guys get caught 🙂

      sarahbcrawford(at)gmail(dot)com

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    56. Anonymous says

      I’d like to read this book. Another new release I’d like to read is Jantsen’s Gift. Thanks.
      -Terra H.
      partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com

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    62. Nancy says

      Another of their new releases I would love to read is Mystery Writers of America Presents The Prosecution Rests. I love both mysteries, legal thrillers, and CSI-type books! Thanks!

      Nancy
      allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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    67. Susieqtpie says

      YES i’m wanting to read this book now! Thanks for the great review. I love reading historical fiction, mystery and art books! lol
      Someone told me about
      Jantsen’s Gift By Aimee Molloy , Pam Cope
      The moving and inspirational story of one woman’s struggle to recover from personal tragedy, and, in the process, travel to the far corners of the world to discover her true purpose in life.

      So this is another book I would love to read. Thanks!

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    75. windycindy says

      I am an email subscriber and an rss feed subscriber via my Google Reader Page. Thanks, Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    76. windycindy says

      Hello! I have never heard of this Mona Lisa Saga. How very interesting!
      Another new release that I would enjoy reading is Mystery Writers of
      America Presents the Prosecution Rests because it is a collection of the saga that happen after the crime is over. Many thanks,Cindi
      jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]com

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    93. Fistful of Coupons says

      Looked at the site..the book I loved, I lived, I made spaghetti looks like a fun one. 🙂
      Karrie at fistullofcoupons.blogspot.com

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    111. searcher says

      I would like to read Mystery Writers of America Presents-The Prosecution Rests, By Linda Fairstein. That sounds like a book my hubby would enjoy too.

      searcher7105 at gmail dot com

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    130. MAC Mom says

      This book initailly interested me, but Jantsen’s Gift also looks like a good read especially for someone going through hard times.
      THANKS

      jesskaufman{At}hotmail{dot}com

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    135. Cindy B. of Montana says

      This book sounds really interesting since it is about historic crimes! I’d also like to read “Jantsen’s Gift”.

      Reply

    141. Ellen C. says

      I think “I Loved, I Lost, I made Spaghetti” sounds like a fun read. Thanks for the chance.

      sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

      Reply

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