Stupidly funny, delightfully irreverent, and even adorable. I want to say that it's appropriate for kids, and most of the stories are, but there's a rape case and a sort of child molester case. I'm not one to censor a child's reading, but some parents may want to check those.

Quite enjoyable. I have always been a fan of the idea of Sherlock Holmes (having only put my hands on the few abridged books in my middle school library years ago) and have been meaning to read the full texts for some time now. Recently I have fallen in love with the version of Sherlock portrayed in the BBC series and this has inspired me to finally read the books in all their intended glory.

Luckily for me, these books are in the public domain and are readily available from various sources (legally) and didn't cost me anything to pick up DRM free ebooks. I recommend either Project Gutenberg (http://www.gutenberg.org/) or Sherlock Holmes Download (http://sherlock-holm.es/) - the latter is where I picked up my copies.

Speaking about the content, now, I am pleased that the stories (first book anyway) live up to their ideal. I adore Sherlock and John in this first adventure. I think the only complaint I have of the book is that, for a brief time, I thought I had downloaded a messed up version due to the sudden switch of scenery and character to a group of Mormons in Utah. I should have thought there would be a bit more of a lead in to this section of the story, but it definitely works in the end.

Also, it may be a tad obvious, but I seem to have inadvertently begun to type in a ridiculously formal tone. Granted my usual typing/speaking voice is a touch formal, but this is absurd! Perhaps it shall wear off soon... :-p

While I quite enjoy Sherlock in all his forms, I didn't like Watson's "romance" with Mary. Or rather, I didn't like his "I met her a few times, I love her, we're getting married since she isn't rich" romance. The thing that stood out the most for me in this book is how differently the matter of race is addressed in such an old book. Not better, per say, just differently.

This book was recommended from a Facebook book group I'm in. The person originally bringing it up said:

"Omg why aren't there more people talking about "anxious people". I just finished it and it absolutely floored me. So beautiful, funny and heartbreaking. Absolute must read!"

After realizing I was in a book group and that they were talking about the BOOK called "Anxious People" and not actual anxious people (of which I talk about often because I'm a pretty anxious people), I looked the book up. It seemed interesting enough if not my usual genre, so I gave it a go. Below is my review, of sorts...

But WHAT!!! So I didn't expect to cackle my way through bits and then end up sobbing! Like, WHAT!! And then that ending!!! Like, even when I thought I had some bits figured out, I was still rather confused. But good confused?

It made me anxious at turns and giggly at spots. I shared excerpts with my non-reader bestie and has her giggling at throwing rocks at swans. Because, of course! And then just, that ending! Also also, can I just say that I loved the father and son cop team almost the absolute most.

My full review is here on my personal website. I'll post a few excerpts here, though:

4.5 out of 5.0 stars

The very worst thing about this book is the lag. Unfortunately, because of it’s length, there are areas that just sort of drag. Fortunately, these are few and far between!

The very best thing about this book is the story! This is a debut novel and it’s so interesting, well-written, and just amazing! I love it! The only thing that keeps it from a five star rating is that I have to prepare myself each time I reread this book. I can’t just pick it up on a whim like I do with other favorites. I need to plan for this book because I don’t want to be in a position where I have to stop reading to do something else.

While definitely leaving most of the urgency of the main series and needing some tighter editing, this was light-hearted, fun, and cute. I enjoyed Nathan's story more than I expected I would and only wish that the story would have ended with him walking up to the Asheville sheriff and saying "I'll take the job" instead of how it did.

As contradictory as it is, this book was both all over the place and stronger than the second book. I did think this series was already ended, which is why I started it, but I was wrong. There is at least one more to come. And I'll read it when it comes out.

Adorable book that I would recommend to children of all ages, especially animal lovers! It will especially hit home with people working in animal rescue as Buddy is adopted from a P-O-U-N-D (you don't say it, you only spell it) after being apparently abandoned by his previous family.

Super cute and creative. A woman convinced that her dog has been switched with another is right! Buddy and his friend Mouse (something tells me his name was supposed to be Moose) have to somehow rescue the stolen dog and switch them back to their rightful humans.

Buddy finally has a real lead on his missing family, who he has been trying to find since he was adopted by his new humans. Folks working in animal rescue and shelters know how heartbroken animals can become when abandoned, but Buddy manages to keep his spirits up while hoping beyond hope to find his humans.