Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Unraveling Oliver by Liz Nugent

Posted on August 25, 2017 by Jenn

This title has received quite a bit of praise and acclaim leading up to its publication.  Typically, this lends me to putting it on the back burner until the attention dies down, yet the source of the acclaim made me … Continue reading →

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Review: The Quiet Child by John Burley

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Jenn

This title is a unique mash-up of two genres: thriller with the touch of supernatural. The entire town believes this young, mute boy has the power to pass illness on to those around him.  How much of it is just … Continue reading →

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Review: The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Jenn

What appears on the surface to be a quirky, light read is actually one full of depth and substance.  The journey Johnny takes with his niece serves dual purposes: for Johnny to uncover the treasurers he buried throughout his prime … Continue reading →

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Fall Book Preview: August 2017, Part II

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Jenn

Why yes, it is new book Tuesday! If you didn’t get your fill in books released today from my previous list, I have more! Following are the rest of the books publishing in August that I have my eye on! … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lost Ones by Sheena Kamal

Posted on August 4, 2017 by Jenn

The cover of this title eludes to his, but this is a pretty dark and bleak book.  I admit, when I finished reading I found myself immediately questioning my feelings about this book.  Nora is a dark character, riddled with … Continue reading →

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Review: Sons and Soldiers by Bruce Henderson

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Jenn

I originally accepted this pitch for review thinking my teen (a huge WWII buff), would enjoy reading this.  Never could I have imagined how much this book moved me, reading the stories of these young men who gave so much. … Continue reading →

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Fall Book Preview: August 2017, Part I

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Jenn

FALL! Yes, the title of this post does say Fall. I cannot wait. It’s been unbearably hot here (triple digit heat index), zapping all of my energy! August has an insane amount of books I’m excited about, so many of … Continue reading →

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Review: Cocoa Beach by Beatriz Williams

Posted on July 24, 2017 by Jenn

Beatriz Williams is one of my favorite historical fiction authors. I impatiently await each book release, devouring it the moment I get my hands on it.  This too, rings true for this most recent release.  What a perfect setting for … Continue reading →

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Review: Final Girls by Riley Sager

Posted on July 18, 2017 by Jenn

Stephen King doesn’t just blurb any ole book.  When I read his raving review of this title, it firmed up my decision to read it.  I devoured it; I couldn’t bear to tear myself away.  It is truly reminiscent of … Continue reading →

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Review: The Bookshop at Water’s End by Patti Callahan Henry

Posted on July 10, 2017 by Jenn

If you are looking for the perfect summer read, this is the title for you.  I hesitate to call it a beach read, for that description typically is used for a light, fluffy read.  Yet, I personally yearn for titles … Continue reading →

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