Books Reviewed:
- Eyes of Prey by John Sandford
- Sounds Like Crazy by Shana Mahaffey
- Get Lucky by Katherine Center
- Skin and Bones by D.C. Corso
- Claude & Camille: A Novel of Monet by Stephanie Cowell
- A Gift from Brittany by Marjorie Price
- Evil at Heart by Chelsea Cain
- Daughters of the Witching Hill by Mary Sharratt
- Tighty Whitey Spider by Kenn Nesbitt
- At Witt’s End by Beth Solheim
Total books reviewed: 10
Pick of the month: Get Lucky by Katherine Center
Special Events
I took over the reins of Literary Road Trip from the outstanding Michelle from Galleysmith. For those new to Literary Road Trip, simply put it is a way for bloggers to showcase local authors. You can do it through book reviews, author interviews or guest posts, you name it.
I participated in Detectives Around the World, hosted by Jen from Jen’s Book Thoughts. The detective I focused on was Archie Sheridan from Chelsea Cain’s Beauty Killer series. In addition to reviewing Evil at Heart, I provided a glimpse inside Chelsea Cain’s Portland.
I took part in Dewey’s Read-a-thon. Didn’t get nearly as many books read as I had planned; I fell asleep early and didn’t wake up til the next morning! I only read three books: The Mark by Jen Nadol, Veracity by Laura Bynum & Evil at Heart by Chelsea Cain.
I said goodbye to my dear grandmother, who passed away just a few weeks ago. She cultivated my love of reading. I recently learned that the library she loved so dearly may be closed, not due to a lack of funding but for political reasons. It’s become my mission to do what I can to save Wayne County Public Library.
Current Giveaways
As part of the Days of Prey tour, I’m hosting a giveaway for two books by John Sandford! Enter to win either Eyes of Prey (and oldie, but goodie!) or his newest, Storm Prey! The winner will be announced Tuesday, May 18th.
Upcoming Events!
BEA is just a few weeks away! Are you going to be there? Let me know, I’d love to meet up with you!
Tags: Month in Review
Twitter: bookingit
says:
I’d really like to meet up with you at BEA!
It sounds like you had a good reading (and reviewing) month. I added Get Lucky to my list of books to find, and realized I had another of hers on my list already.
I’m sorry about your grandmother, and I love that you have a project to take on in her memory (although I’m also sorry that it is necessary).
Twitter: BethFishReads
says:
You had a great reading month. I have a bunch of PA Literary Road Trips planned in the coming months.
And, again, my thoughts are with you and your family. YOu can keep your grandmother’s memory alive for your kids.
Twitter: toofondofbooks
says:
Lots of ups and downs for you this month, Jenn. The only book we’ve overlapped in April is TIGHTY-WHITEY SPIDER (such a fun book of poetry!)
My thoughts are with you and your family on the loss of your grandmother. What a nice tribute you’ve paid to her.