Monthly Archives: August 2010

Waiting on Wednesday: Holy Ghosts by Gary Jansen

Posted on August 11, 2010 by Jenn

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly feature hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases we’re eagerly anticipating. The book I’m eagerly anticipating is Holy Ghosts by Gary Jansen.  Here is a description from the publisher: In this … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Winners of An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jenn

The first place winner, winning a finished copy of An Echo in the Bone is: The second place winner, receiving a ARC of An Echo in the Bone is: Congratulations to both winners!  The finished copy will be sent directly … Continue reading →

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Announcing the Winner of Running Dark by Jamie Freveletti

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jenn

  Congratulations, Trisha! I’ll ship your book out this weekend.  Thanks to all who entered!

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Review: Scar Tissue-Seven Stories About Love and Wounds by Marcus Sakey

Posted on August 10, 2010 by Jenn

To start, I first have to thank Jen from Jen’s Book Thoughts for introducing me to the phenomenal writing of Marcus Sakey.  The Chicago Tribune has referred to Sakey as “the new reigning prince of crime fiction” and I won’t … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Jenn

        It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jenn

I accidentally received multiple copies of this book for review. Therefore, I’d like to pass two ARC copies on to my followers!  To enter the contest, please fill out the form below.  You must fill out the form to be … Continue reading →

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Review: Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel

Posted on August 6, 2010 by Jenn

  Reading level: Young Adult Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin; 1 edition (August 3, 2010) ISBN-10: 0312649916 Source: Publisher Lenah Beaudonte was transformed into a vampire when she was a young teen in 15th Century England.  Through the centuries … Continue reading →

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A Month in Review: July

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Jenn

Books Reviewed Running from the Devil by Jamie Freveletti Veracity by Laura Bynum  Labor Day by Joyce Maynard  For the King by Caterine Delors   Running Dark by Jamie Freveletti  An Echo in the Bone by Diana Gabaldon Denial: A Memoir … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday: A Bunch of Horror Goodness!

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Jenn

Waiting on Wednesday is a feature hosted by Jill from Breaking the Spine that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating. I’ve begun planning for the Halloween Fright Fest  feature I’ll be hosting in October. In my planning, I’ve come … Continue reading →

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NPR Announces the Top 100 “Killer Thrillers”

Posted on August 4, 2010 by Jenn

Over 17,000 ballots were cast by NPR listeners for their favorite killer thrillers. I’ve listed the winners below. What do you think? What books are missing? What books shouldn’t have made list? 1. The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas … Continue reading →

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