Monthly Archives: July 2014

Review: A Better World by Marcus Sakey

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Jenn

Series: The Brilliance Saga, Book Two (Book 2) Paperback: 390 pages Publisher: Thomas & Mercer (June 17, 2014) ISBN: 9781477823941 Source: Publisher The world first became aware of the brilliants in 1980. Approximately 1% of the world’s population were born with gifts that set them … Continue reading →

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Review: This Is the Water by Yannick Murphy

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Jenn

Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Harper Perennial (July 29, 2014) ISBN: 9780062294906 Source: Publisher In a small New England town, preparing for the next swim meet is of utmost importance. Young girls struggle to shave seconds off of their race time, … Continue reading →

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Joint Review/Discussion: The Young World by Chris Weitz

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (July 29, 2014) ISBN: 9780316226295 Source: Publisher A mysterious sickness has struck the population. The only survivors are teens; the only thing preventing their death are the hormone binding proteins … Continue reading →

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Week in Review: July 27, 2014

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Jenn

I missed posting a week in review last week. We were in Hampton, VA for my husband’s family reunion. Not a lot of reading time, but plenty of time to enjoy family and some pretty excellent food. This week, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Review: The Good Girl by Mary Kubica

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Harlequin MIRA (July 29, 2014) ISBN: 9780778316558 Source: Publisher Mia Dennett is the daughter of a prominent Chicago judge.  As the black sheep of the family, she doesn’t necessarily have the strongest of relationships with her … Continue reading →

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Review: The Word Exchange by Alena Graedon (Audiobook)

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Jenn

Listening Length: 16 hours and 23 minutes Version: Unabridged Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc. (April 8, 2014) Source: Publisher (via Audiobook Jukebox) The death of print is eminent. Books, magazines and newspapers have been replaced by Memes, handheld devices that are not only … Continue reading →

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Summer Book Preview: August 2014, Part II

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared the first part of a very eclectic list of August books I am anticipating. It shouldn’t shock you that, since creating that list, I’ve discovered a slew of other books to add to my list.  Therefore, today … Continue reading →

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Summer Book Preview: August 2014, Part I

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Jenn

Wow, it’s hard to believe we’re nearly through the month of July! Since it is the last month of summer, I was hoping that August would be a slow month in the publication world so I could catch up on … Continue reading →

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Introducing: Subscriber Bonus! Monthly Giveaway!

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Jenn

It seems I’m in a constant dilemma of what to do with my ARCs after I read & review the title. Typically, I add the books to a pile and take them to book club to give away.  That’s all … Continue reading →

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Review: The Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy #3) by Deborah Harkness

Posted on July 16, 2014 by Jenn

Series: All Souls Trilogy (Book 3) Hardcover: 576 pages Publisher: Viking Adult (July 15, 2014) ISBN: 9780670025596 Source: Publisher It started with The Discovery of Witches and traveled through time in Shadow of Night. Now, in The Book of Life, witch … Continue reading →

Posted in Paranormal Fiction, Review, Supernatural, Viking | 1 Comment