Book Reviews Online

Rainbo Electronic Reviews publishes online fiction and mystery book reviews, cookbook reviews, children's book reviews, audiobook reviews, computer book, software reviews, DVD and video reviews, and reviews of other entertainment features - with new book and video reviews every month. Rainbo Electronic Reviews is proud to claim the title of the oldest online book reviews column, having been in continuous publication since 1982. In 1982, we started publishing Rainbo Reviews online on CompuServe. In late 1986 we moved to GEnie, then the online service of General Electric. In 1998 we reached out to the Internet and now, here we are with our own web site - Rainbo Reviews!

We believe our online book reviews can provide a guide to better book selection, whether you get a book from a local bookstore, library or Amazon.com. As much as we love a good book, a bad book can ruin your whole day. Our book reviews are short and to the point, so you won't have to wade through an ocean of sterling prose written by a frustrated English major before you find out if we liked a book, cookbook, DVD, or audiobook. We write online reviews of books and videos you won't find in magazines, your local newspaper, or other websites. We'll tell you about great books from the smaller publishers with a special emphasis on our passions for mysteries, a great cookbook, and especially children's books. Children must be given one good book after another to develop good reading habits. And because we enjoy using our computers, we'll also write reviews of computer book and software - with a minimum of confusing jargon.

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Richard L. Trethewey, Editor
Rainbo Electronic Reviews

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Rainbo Reviews Main Menu


Fiction/Mystery Book Reviews - Reviews of popular fiction with a special emphasis on mysteries and books from small publishers.

Non-Fiction & Biography Book Reviews - Mind-nourishing titles covered with a light touch.

Cookbook Reviews - We help you find a cookbook aimed at those of us who enjoy great meals that are easy to prepare.

Children's Books Reviews - Beyond Harry Potter is a world of great literature for the youngsters.

Audiobook Reviews - We love audiobooks! Great for the car, while you're working around the house, or even (shudder!) while jogging!

DVD & Video Reviews - Our reviews of Movies and Feartures on tape and DVD let you find those gems the newspapers never cover.


Computer Book Reviews - Our reviews of computer books for the home user and home office workers.

Software Reviews - We review various programs to help the home user, for business, pleasure, or education.

Special Feature - We cover a special person, place, or event in the world of entertainment, literature, and the arts.

Publishers and Vendors - Links to publishers, and other vendor websites.

Other Sites to See - Links to other informational websites.

Reviews Back Issues - Previous editions and archives of special book and event reviews.




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Welcome to Rainbo Electronic Reviews! Every month we present a new online issue of book reviews, audiobook reviews (books on tape or CD), DVD and Home Video Reviews, Cookbook reviews, Children's Book Reviews, and Software Reviews. We also review movies and special entertainment events. We're shamelessly fond of the Disney theme parks and have several special reviews/reports on them.


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