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Monthly Archives: July 2015
Month in Review: July 2015
I must say, I’m actually counting down the days to when the boys go back to school and a somewhat regular schedule. This “different schedule every week” thing has me frazzled! Luckily, I had oodles of excellent books to … Continue reading
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Review: Coming of Age at the End of Days by Alice LaPlante
A staunch fan of LaPlante’s work, I was instantly intrigued by the premise of this most recent novel. In college, working toward a degree in Psychology and Criminal Justice, I found cults and sects incredibly intriguing. The ability of one … Continue reading
Reading through Comics, Alphabetically: Ghosted by Joshua Williamson
Criminal mastermind Jackson T. Winters is in jail after his last heist proved unsuccessful…and deadly. During a violent jailbreak, he wakes up in the home of Markus Schrecken, an extremely wealthy man with the most unusual collection. Schrecken promises … Continue reading
Review: The Wonder of All Things by Jason Mott
The Wonder of All Things is one of those novels that captures you from the first pages, unrelenting, even long after you’ve turned the final pages. I read and adored his previous novel The Returned and high hopes about this sophomore novel. … Continue reading
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Fall Book Preview: August, 2015
Once again, I find myself nearly forgetting to do this book preview! Again, better late than never! August seems to be a quiet month for publishing, likely because they are putting all their energy into the big wave of Fall … Continue reading
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Review: Tomorrow War: The Chronicles of Max [Redacted] by J. L. Bourne
Let it be known that I’m typically not into military thrillers of any shape or form. Yet, something about this title compelled me to read it. It opens with Max’s orientation as government operative and follows him, through journal entries, … Continue reading
Review: Ana of California by Andi Teran
Marketed as a modern day retelling of Anne of Green Gables, Ana of California is a wholly rewarding, inspiring, and captivating read. Don’t let it’s comparison to a classic great dissuade you from reading it. This is a novel that can … Continue reading
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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Feathers by Jorge Corona
Poe is a young recluse, unexplainably covered by black feathers. Unable to see in the light of day, he wears a set of yellow-goggles to protect his yes. He lives with the man who rescued him in the Maze, a … Continue reading
Audiobook Review: None of the Above by I. W. Gregorio
When this audio was recommended to me, I was anxious and also exhilarated. I’m thrilled that this subject matter is making an appearance in young adult fiction. My concern was with the technical/medical aspect. Would the author get it right, … Continue reading
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Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Ei8ht by Rafael Albuquerque, Mike Johnson
Joshua is a chrononaut, sent back in time and space to destroy a man he’s never met. His motivation: his dying wife, whose treatment is guaranteed if he accomplishes this task. He understands this could be a suicide mission, … Continue reading
