Author Archives: Jenn

Review: The Magnolia Story by Chip & Joanna Gaines

Posted on November 16, 2016 by Jenn

I don’t know about you, but events as of late have had me in a reading funk. I was scrambling for a book to keep my attention when I saw this one sitting next to my reading chair, beckoning me. … Continue reading →

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2016 Thankfully Reading Weekend!

Posted on November 9, 2016 by Jenn

Egads! Where has the time gone!? Thanksgiving is just right around the corner. With that comes the dreaded Black Friday (well, now lately, it’s Black Thursday, too!). I’m pleased to announce that I will once again be hosting Thankfully Reading … Continue reading →

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Review: Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale

Posted on November 7, 2016 by Jenn

Let’s start with what I loved about this book!  I loved Aimee’s character. I felt great sympathy for her ordeal. I can’t imagine the pain she must be feeling.  I appreciated that she attempted to move on with her life, … Continue reading →

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2016 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Wrap-up/Month in Review

Posted on November 1, 2016 by Jenn

It’s November 1, which means my month-long celebration of all things spooky and terrifying has drawn to an end.  I’m still not over my horror fix; you know I sneak in horror whenever I can. That said, let’s take a … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Family Plot by Cherie Priest

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Jenn

Already a fan of Priest’s work, I was thrilled to see that she was writing a haunted house novel.  The moment I had an opening in my audio book schedule, I squeezed this one in. Boy, was it worth it! … Continue reading →

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Review: Graveyard: True Hauntings from an Old New England Cemetery

Posted on October 27, 2016 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared my review of one of many books about/by Ed and Lorraine Warren. This is a much tamer book, devoid of any gore, filled to the brim with stories to be retold around a campfire, or curled up … Continue reading →

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Review: The Demonologist: The Extraordinary Career of Ed and Lorraine Warren by Gerald Brittle

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Jenn

I knew I needed to throw in some non-fiction as part of this year’s Murder, Monsters & Mayhem. When I was approached to review this title, I knew it was the perfect fit. So many of us know about the Warrens, … Continue reading →

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Review: How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather

Posted on October 25, 2016 by Jenn

This review copy has been sitting in my book pile since the spring. When I saw it sitting there, all lonely and unread, I quickly added it to my pile of books to review for Murder, Monster & Mayhem.  Then … Continue reading →

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Review: Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Jenn

I purchased this title upon release after much acclaim by readers whose opinions I trust and value. There’s even a blurb from the king of horror himself on the cover! All of the acclaim was so, so worth it. What … Continue reading →

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October 2016 Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon Wrap-up Post

Posted on October 23, 2016 by Jenn

I opted to go to to sleep around midnight. We’re planning baking today and I knew I’d need my sleep. Here are my final stats: Books read Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt The Demonologist by Gerald Brittle How to Hang … Continue reading →

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