Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Disappearance at Devil’s Rock by Paul Tremblay

Let’s start by saying I absolutely LOVED Tremblay’s previous novel A Head Full of Ghosts.  That book left me questioning everything I read, a novel that leaves you questioning what actually transpired days after you’ve finished reading.   A truly … Continue reading

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Summer Book Preview: July 2016, Part I

I was neglect in creating preview posts for June (thanks to my crazy schedule, BEA, etc.) so I knew i couldn’t be remiss in sharing July titles that piqued my attention.  July is quite a month for books, leaving me … Continue reading

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Review: Before the Fall by Noah Hawley

This novel defied any preconceived notions or ideas I had about the premise. I dare to say there is such thing as your typical accident or tragedy story, but this certainly wasn’t it.  It truly defies classification. While the climax is most … Continue reading

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Review: He Will Be My Ruin by K.A. Tucker

This is Tucker’s first thriller and I certainly hope it won’t be her last! I was captivated by the beginning, immediately invested in uncovering what lead to Celine’s death.  The story is told through Maggie’s point of view, but also … Continue reading

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Review: If I Forget You by Thomas Christopher Greene

I adored Greene’s previous novel, The Headmaster’s Wife. When I learned he’d penned another novel I was thrilled beyond belief.  Unfortunately, it didn’t meet my expectations.  The Headmaster’s Wife was full of intensity, a novel I referred to in my review as  “a … Continue reading

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Review: I’m Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid

I just finished reading this book in the wee hours of the night last night. Normally, it takes me a few days to process a review, yet in this case I needed to get this book out of my head. … Continue reading

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Review: The Girl from the Savoy by Hazel Gaynor

The moment Hazel Gaynor pens a new book, I know I have to get my hands on it.  In this case, set during the Great War, Gaynor focuses on three characters, living parallel but vastly different lives.  Dolly is one … Continue reading

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On Finishing A Favorite Series: The Passage Trilogy

Today’s post was inspired by my read of The City of Mirrors by Justin Cronin, the conclusion to The Passage trilogy. I knew upon finishing it that there was no way I’d be able to write a true and formal review. As I … Continue reading

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Review: Hamilton: The Revolution by Lin-Manuel Miranda & Jeremy McCarter

I’m obsessed with Hamilton and I haven’t even seen it.  I listened to the musical score on repeat; I forced my family to listen to it on a road trip. My ten-year-old son now has the lyrics memorized and quotes them … Continue reading

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Month in Review: May 2016

  May was a busy month! I traveled to BEA (Book Expo America) for a week of bookish fun. I experienced a book slump of epic proportions (and recovered). It was also a month of great books!  Following are the … Continue reading

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