Monthly Archives: April 2014

Review: The Confabulist by Steven Galloway

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Riverhead Hardcover (May 1, 2014) ISBN-10: 1594631964 Source: Publisher Martin Strauss is a confabulist, an individual who creates alternative retellings of memories in attempt to recreate lost memories. Martin has just recently come to terms with … Continue reading →

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Short Review: The Way We Fall & The Lives We Lost by Megan Crewe

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Jenn

Following are short reviews/commentary on two of the books I read during the readathon! The Way We Fall by Megan Crewe Age Range: 12 – 18 years Series: Fallen World (Book 1) Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (February 5, 2013) … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon: April 2014 Wrap-Up

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Jenn

Considering the progress I’d made as of 10 PM last night, I thought I’d be smart and call it a night. Today (Sunday), we’re taking the boys into DC to visit one of the museum exhibits that is closing for … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon: April 2014

Posted on April 26, 2014 by Jenn

  Today I’m participating in Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon!  So to not inundate my followers with numerous update posts, I will instead, as with past read-a-thons, utilize Tumblr to update you all on my progress.  I will post each of these updates … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: May 2014, Part III

Posted on April 24, 2014 by Jenn

Whew! What a month for books! Below please find the last of my most anticipated books for May! Don’t forget to check out Parts I & II! Hangman by Stephan Talty (May 13): New York Times bestselling author Stephan Talty … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: May 2014, Part II

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared with you the first half of my “most anticipated books” for May post. Today I’m excited to share with you the second part of this list. Like with yesterday’s list, click on the book image or title … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: May 2014, Part I

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Jenn

Spring is finally here! I don’t know about you, but there is nothing I like more than spending the weekend out on the patio, curled up with a great book.  May is a great month of books, so much so … Continue reading →

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Femme Fatale Interview: Kate Rhodes (A Killing of Angels, Crossbones Yard)

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Jenn

A little over a month ago, I mentioned that I would be rejuvenating a feature I used to host, Femme Fatale. The purpose of this feature is to highlight women in the thriller and mystery genres. Today I am pleased … Continue reading →

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TSS: A Week in Review

Posted on April 20, 2014 by Jenn

The boys were on Spring Break this week so we used it as an excuse to take the week off and head the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia. We stayed in a 100 year old cabin for five days and, I … Continue reading →

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Review: Everything to Lose by Andrew Gross

Posted on April 18, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: William Morrow (April 22, 2014) ISBN-10: 0061656003 Source: Publisher Hilary Blum is a single-monther, struggling to make ends meet after her husband left her and their autistic son.  Losing her job is the last straw and decides to confront her … Continue reading →

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