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Review of John Fielder’s Best of Colorado

December 1st, 2009 No comments
John Fielder

As a former bookstore manager and 40-year resident of Colorado, I was curious about this book and spent a good deal of time browsing through it.The premise for the book does seem fairly compelling.John Fielder has traveled extensively throughout the state and is therefore in a good position to give advice to others about where [...]

Review of Moon Colorado

November 3rd, 2009 No comments
Moon Colorado (Moon Handbooks)

This guide does not seem as comprehensive as the Moon guides I have used in the past. Accomodations and food sections are particularly limited especially when there are plenty of choices, such as in Lake City, and guidance would be useful.Hiking sections were also limited and recommendations sparse.All in all, the guide was disappointing!
Product DescriptionJournalist [...]

Review of Historic Photos of Denver

November 2nd, 2009 No comments
Historic Photos of Denver (Historic Photos.)

For a Denver native, it’s a nice enough book and fun to spend a half hour with. The original price was astronomical so I waited for it to show up as a resale/clearance.My advice to you is request it from the library or borrow it from a friend!
Product DescriptionBy the late nineteenth century, the city [...]

Review of The Golf Fanatic’s Guide to Hawaii

October 21st, 2009 No comments
The Golf Fanatic

In the foreword to this book, the top-notch Tour pro says that “one of the great things about Hawaii (is that) there are so many courses to enjoy that Golf Fanatics are literally spoilt for choice.”
Author Bryan Fryklund has taken on the “task” of playing Hawaii’s 50 best courses and providing us with insider info [...]