Author Archives: Jenn

Waiting on Wednesday: The Map of True Places by Brunonia Barry

Posted on January 27, 2010 by Jenn

I was thrilled when I received an email from Brunonia Barry announcing the upcoming release of her new book, The Map of True Places. I read and LOVED her first book, The Lace Reader and can’t wait to read more … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review: The Devil in Merrivale by Jackie Griffey

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Jenn

Paperback: 262 pages Publisher: Zumaya Enigma (January 4, 2010) ISBN-10: 1934841846 Source: Publisher While investigating a hostage scene at a local eatery, Sheriff Cas Larkin discovers the body of a local girl.  While investigating her death, he learns about a … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 25, 2010 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 reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading →

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Review: Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jenn

  Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Amistad (January 5, 2010) ISBN-10: 006170654X Source: Author Wenchis set in the mid-19th century South.  It chronicles the tales of four slave women: Lizzy, Reenie, Sweet and Mawu, who all spend their summers with their masters … Continue reading →

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Mini-Review & Giveaway: Blind Panic by Graham Masterton

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Jenn

The entire United States is suddenly hit by a surge of mass blindness.  No one is immune, not even the most powerful man in the country.  Thousands upon thousands are killed when planes fall from the sky and cars plunge … Continue reading →

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Waiting on Wednesday: Dark Life by Kat Falls

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Jenn

  I read about Dark Life on Abby the Librarian’s blog.  Here’s her synopsis and comments.  You’ll see why I have to read this one: In a future America where rising seas have claimed much of the land, leaving Topsiders to … Continue reading →

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Teaser Tuesday: January 19th

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Jenn

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following: Grab your current read Open to a random page Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that … Continue reading →

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

Posted on January 18, 2010 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 reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading →

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Review: Intertwined, by Gena Showalter

Posted on January 14, 2010 by Jenn

Reading level: Young Adult Hardcover: 448 pages Publisher: Harlequin (September 1, 2009) Source: Publisher Aden Stone isn’t your typical sixteen-year-old.  He’s not spending his time playing games on his Xbox 360.  He’s dealing with the four souls that share his … Continue reading →

Posted in Harlequin Teen, YA | 6 Comments

Waiting on Wednesday: Faithful Place by Tana French

Posted on January 13, 2010 by Jenn

Words cannot describe how excited I was when I learned from Trish that Tana French is releasing another book.  I’m a huge fan of French’s writing; I totally engulfed The Likeness  and In the Woods when I read them.  They … Continue reading →

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