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Review: Sons and Soldiers by Bruce Henderson
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
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
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
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
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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Review: The Secrets She Keeps by Michael Robotham
Now this is the title to get one out of a reading funk!! Due to the sheer volume of revelations this book contains, I must limit just how much information I share. These two women are from vastly different backgrounds. … Continue reading
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Review: The Confusion of Languages by Siobhan Fallon
As a child, we moved around a lot. It was challenging, being forced to pack up and make new friends every few years. That feeling pales in comparison to what military wives, especially those stationed oversees, endure. Though I enjoyed … Continue reading
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Review: The White Road by Sarah Lotz
Excusing all puns, this is quite the chilling read. This book has a lot going for it. Not one, but two, incredibly terrifying treks that numb the mind with terror. It deals with two treks I’ll never take: caving and … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Supernatural, Thriller
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Review: Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar
I listened to the audiobook production of this short story. It was absolutely perfect; I needed a bit of Stephen King in my life get me out of a reading slump. If only it were a little longer! Gwendy’s character … Continue reading
Review: The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
Jenn: I read this book when it was originally released and fell in love with the unique premise. Justin first discovered this through the movie. He’s now at an age (11) at which I thought reading the book would make more … Continue reading
