Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Creep by Jennifer Hillier

Hardcover:368 pages Publisher:Gallery; Original edition (July 5, 2011) Language:English ISBN-10: 1451625847 Dr. Sheila Tao is a psychology professor, an expert in human behavior. She also has a pretty difficult past, suffering from sex addiction.  She’s dating a wonderful man, Morris, … Continue reading

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Happy Paperback Release to The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove by Susan Gregg Gilmore!

Last year, I had the honor of reviewing Susan Gregg Gilmore’s book, The Improper Life of Bezellia Grove. When I was contacted by her publicist to help celebrate the paperback release of the book, I couldn’t say no. Here’s the … Continue reading

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Guest Post: Vicky Alvear Shecter, Author of Cleopatra’s Moon

Today I’m excited to welcome Vicky Alvear Shecter, author of Cleopatra’s Moon, for a guest post today. I reviewed the book yesterday and consider it quite the interesting read! In her post, Vicky discusses how we, as individuals, survive despite … Continue reading

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Review: Cleopatra’s Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter

Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover:368 pages Publisher:Arthur A. Levine Books (August 1, 2011) ISBN-10: 0545221307 Source: Publisher Cleopatra VIII Selene, Princess of Egypt, is the only daughter of Cleopatra VII and Marcus Antonius. She’s grown up in luxury in the regal … 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 reading, and the books to be finish this week. It is hosted by Sheila from One … Continue reading

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Frightful Friday: We All Fall Down by Michael Harvey

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 Frightful Friday featured book is: We All Fall … Continue reading

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Top Ten Reasons I May Block You on Twitter

 In the midst of writing a social media policy, I started compiling a list of reasons I block users on twitter. I do not auto-follow; I take a look at the tweet stream/account of each and every individual who follows me … Continue reading

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Celebrate Independent Bookstores! #IndieThursday is Born!

  For any of you who follow on me on Twitter, you’ve seen my recent soap-box sermons on shopping at independent bookstores. Now that Borders is closing for good, now is the time to really embrace your local independent bookstore! … Continue reading

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Review: The Book of Lies by Mary Horlock

Paperback:368 pages Publisher:Harper Perennial; Original edition (July 19, 2011) ISBN-10: 0062065092 Source: Publisher Fifteen year old Cat Rozier, once a star pupil, is now a murderer. She admits it to the reader within the first few pages of the book: … Continue reading

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Guest Review: Smokin’ Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

I’m super excited to day to welcome a special guest reviewer to my blog today!  Jessica is my younger sister, and probably the second most avid reader in my family.  She’s been a fan of Janet Evanovich’s book since I … Continue reading

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