Monthly Archives: November 2014

2014 Thankfully Reading Weekend: The Wrap-UP

Yet another Thankfully Reading Weekend comes to a close! While I didn’t get nearly as much reading accomplished as I planned, I did enjoy the time spent visiting my family. Thank you all for participating, especially those who participated on Twitter! … Continue reading

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2014 Thankfully Reading Weekend: Day Three

It’s day three of Thankfully Reading Weekend!  How did everyone do yesterday? I didn’t get nearly as much reading done yesterday as I would have liked; We’re in Ohio visiting family. We’re heading home tomorrow and I’m sure I’ll get plenty … Continue reading

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Thankfully Reading Weekend Day 2: What Book Are You Most Thankful For This Year?

It’s day two of Thankfully Reading Weekend!  How did everyone do yesterday? Full stomachs, plenty of reading time…sounds like bliss to me! I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to a day of reading at home, avoiding the … Continue reading

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2014 Thankfully Reading Weekend: The Kick-off!

It’s time!! This is the official kick off post for Thankfully Reading!  Instead of braving the crowds and shopping this weekend, we’re spending our time curled up with a book! Not starting your Thankfully Reading Weekend until tomorrow or Saturday? … Continue reading

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Review: The Voices by F.R. Tallis

Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Pegasus (December 14, 2014) ISBN: 9781605986562 Source: Publisher It’s the summer of 1976, the hottest on record. Christopher Norton, his wife, Lauren, and their infant daughter Faye move in to their new home in North London.  The Norton’s … Continue reading

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Review: The Heart Does Not Grow Back by Fred Venturini

Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Picador (November 4, 2014) ISBN: 9781250052216 Source: Publisher Dale Sampson has become quite used to being a less than remarkable person. He’s just an average kid attending high school in a small Midwestern town. He earns decent … Continue reading

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Winter Book Preview: December, 2014

It’s been over a month since I’ve done a book preview. November was a pretty quiet publishing month; December is a quiet month as well but I still managed to find several books I’m excited about. Plus, I’m always looking … Continue reading

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Review: Brutal Youth by Anthony Breznican

Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; 1ST edition (June 10, 2014) ISBN: 9781250019356 Source: Publisher Saint Michael’s is a crumbling Catholic high school, both structurally and figuratively.Freshman Peter Davidek’s first experience at the school is of an upperclassman that finally … Continue reading

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Review: Compulsion by Martina Boone

Series: Heirs of Watson Island Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: Simon Pulse (October 28, 2014) ISBN: 9781481411226 Source: Personal copy After her mother passes away, Barrie Watson is sent to live with her aunt at to her mother’s childhood home at an old … Continue reading

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Blogger 911: I Was Hacked

I’ve been blogging since 2008. I thought I was knowledgeable in the ins/outs of blogging. Boy, was I wrong.  Last week, my blog was hacked. I couldn’t access it to fix it. I felt vulnerable. I felt helpless. I’m writing this … Continue reading

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