Author Archives: Jenn

Frightful Friday: Carpathia by Matt Forbeck

Posted on April 27, 2012 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. This week’s featured book is Carpathia by Matt Forbeck: Paperback: 336 pages Publisher: Angry Robot (February 28, 2012) ISBN-10: … Continue reading →

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Review: Another Piece of My Heart by Jane Green

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (March 13, 2012) ISBN-10: 0312591829 Source: Publisher Andi waited all of her life to find the perfect man, finally finding him at age thirty-seven. Ethan is a wonderful man: hardworking, loving, dedicated. He’s … Continue reading →

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Review: A Land More Kind Than Home by Wiley Cash

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: William Morrow (April 17, 2012) ISBN-10: 0062088149 Source: Author Nine-year-old Jesse Hall and his older, mute brother Christopher “Stump” live in the small town of Marshall, North Carolina. Jesse is very protective of Stump, a child … Continue reading →

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Review: Red, White, and Blood by Christopher Farnsworth

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Jenn

Reading level: Ages 18 and up Hardcover: 400 pages Publisher: Putnam Adult (April 26, 2012) Source: Publisher In the third Nathanial Cade, President’s Vampire book (after The President’s Vampire and Blood Oath), the country is in the midst of a … Continue reading →

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Jenn

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week. It is hosted by Sheila from One Person’s … Continue reading →

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TSS: Wrapping Up the Readathon!

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Jenn

So I participated in Dewey’s 24 Hour Readathon yesterday and I think this may have been my favorite one, ever.  Why? Well, by far, this was the most relaxed I’ve ever been while reading. I continued to maintain my usual … Continue reading →

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April 2012 24-Hour Readathon: Update # 4

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jenn

I’ve finished my third book and I’ve slowly starting to succumb to my exhaustion. We had quite the busy day today and I’m starting to pay for it. My plan is to take a short nap & wake up and … Continue reading →

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April 2012 24-Hour Readathon: Update # 3

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jenn

We’re coming up on 7 pm here, so nearly 11 hrs in to the readathon. I’ve been reading at a nice, leisurely pace, enjoying and savoring the books as I read them. I’m taking a brief break now to watch … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: Update #2

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jenn

It’s just after 4 pm here, so about eight hours in to the readathon. After taking a few hour break for my son’s belt ceremony (and a trip to Baskin Robbins for an ice cream treat) I’ve been back in … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: Update # 1

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jenn

As it nears 11 am here, I’ve finished one book. Quite happy with my progress, especially since I’ll be leaving in about an hour to go to my youngest son’s Tae Kwon Do belt ceremony. He’s getting his semi-black belt! … Continue reading →

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