Monthly Archives: April 2015

Month in Review: April 2015

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Jenn

  Whew! What a month.  I can’t believe it flew by so quickly!   There are finally signs of Spring (and not a mad rush to Summer): budding flowers and trees and….my car coated in pollen. Unfortunately, I can’t spend … Continue reading →

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Review: The Blondes by Emily Schultz

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Jenn

I intentionally left the synopsis of this title quite vague, for while the mysterious illness that ravages women with blonde hair is certainly an important factor, it’s simply the mechanism that launches Schultz into this truly phenomenal literary thriller.  Like … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon, April 2015!

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Jenn

It’s here, it’s here!  Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon!   So, just a little aside up front (*whispers* I don’t read for 24 hours!!!).  Yep, that’s right.  I read as much as I want/can, but when I get too tired to … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon, April 2015: The Prep

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Jenn

Tomorrow, I will be taking part in Dewey’s 24 Hour Read-a-thon!  I can’t remember how many in total I’ve participated in, but it’s been quite a few.  As my tradition goes, I’ve taken the day off today to prep for … Continue reading →

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Review: The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Jenn

The moment I read the premise of this novel, I knew I had to read it. Yes, the comparisons to Jurassic Park are obvious, but dare I say this novel had a little bit more footing than it’s dinosaur counterpart.   … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: May 2015, Part II

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared the first half of my May 2015 book preview.  Can you believe that was just half of the list? Today, I’m pleased to share the second half, complete with publisher summaries and links to pre-order! Without further … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: May 2015 Part I

Posted on April 20, 2015 by Jenn

Wow! Can you believe it is nearly May already? It seems just a few weeks ago I was complaining about the snow and cold.  Ok, it was a few weeks ago! In any case, the number of truly phenomenal books … Continue reading →

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Review: Find Me by Laura van den Berg

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Jenn

A key theme to this novel is the concept of filling the void in one’s life and holding tight to memories that are far from permanent. Joy struggles with seeing the light in the darkness that is her life, yet … Continue reading →

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Giveaway Winner! Every Fifteen Minutes By Lisa Scottoline

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Jenn

  The giveaway winner is: Nise’ Casemier!  Congratulations, Nise’!     I’m thrilled to present readers with the opportunity win the audio book production of Lisa Scottoline’s Every Fifteen Minutes.  A longtime fan of Scottoline’s books, I personally can’t wait to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Bullet by Mary Louise Kelly

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Jenn

One of the members of my book club told me about this title just a few weeks ago. I was sold when I heard the premise. Imagine finding out that you have a bullet lodged in your body…and that everything … Continue reading →

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