Author Archives: Jenn

Thankfully Reading Weekend, 2011 Edition!

In just two weeks, the third annual Thankfully Reading Weekend will commence!  Just what is this weekend I speak of?! Two years ago,  with the help of Candace from Beth FishReads and Jen from Devourer of Books , Thankfully Reading was born! An excuse to do … Continue reading

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Frightful Friday: Monsters in the Movies by John Landis

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Feel free to grab the button & join in! This week’s featured book is Monsters in the Movies: 100 … Continue reading

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Off Topic: Kobo, I’m Breaking Up With You

Warning: ranting to follow. If you’ve missed my ranting on Twitter & Facebook about the issues I’ve been having with Kobo, here’s at cliff-notes version of the saga I’ve been dealing with. Up until now, I loved Kobo’s products. I … Continue reading

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Review: The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa

Paperback:400 pages Publisher:Harlequin; Original edition (October 25, 2011) ISBN-10: 0373210361 Source: Meryl L. Moss Media Relations, Inc. *Spoiler Warning: This is the fourth book in a series. If you have not read the prior books, please do not proceed.*   … Continue reading

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Review: The Strangers on Montagu Street by Karen White

Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: NAL Trade; 1 edition (November 1, 2011) ISBN-10: 0451235266 Source:  Publisher In the third of Karen White’s Tradd Street novels, psychic realtor Melanie “Mellie” Middleton is forced to move in with her mother after she discovers her mid-19th century Tradd … Continue reading

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

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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#IndieThursday Guest Post: Why I Love Indie Book Stores by Lee Woodruff

Each Thursday, to celebrate #IndieThursday, I’ve asked authors, bloggers, readers & other lovers of books to write about how independent bookstores have influenced their lives, or the lives of those around them. Today I’m pleased to welcome author Lee Woodruff! Why … Continue reading

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Review: Patient Zero by Jonathan Maberry (Audiobook)

Audible Audio Edition Listening Length:14 hours and 45 minutes Program Type:Audiobook Version:Unabridged Publisher:Blackstone Audio, Inc. Source: Publisher Joe Ledger is a Baltimore detective, recently recruited to lead a new secret task force created to battle forces Homeland Security cannot. The first mission … Continue reading

Posted in Audiobook, Horror, Review, Science Fiction, St. Martin's Griffin, Thriller | Tagged | 6 Comments

Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Wrap Up!

 Thank you to all of those who participated in Murder, Monster & Mayhem. I had a truly wonderful time hosting this celebration of all things spooky! In case you missed it (is that even possible!?) here’s a wrap-up of what … Continue reading

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

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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