Author Archives: Jenn

Spring Book Preview: May 2016, Part I

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Jenn

I’m not going to lie. Spring is my least favorite time of year. Sure, the blooming flowers and warmer temperatures are nice, but the pollen!? It kills me. Thankfully, it gives me an excuse to stay inside and read! May … Continue reading →

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Review: The Year We Turned Forty by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Jenn

I’m not too far from celebrating my fortieth birthday.  We all look back on the lives we’ve made for ourselves, questioning our decisions.  Would we take the chance, if given, to alter the decisions we’ve made?  This is something I … Continue reading →

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Review: Wonder Woman at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee

Posted on April 18, 2016 by Jenn

Where was this book when I was growing up? I’m thrilled to see the increased focus of super heroes for young girls in today’s society. Sure, we have far to go to catch up, but this new series of books, … Continue reading →

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Review: The Darkest Corners by Kara Thomas

Posted on April 15, 2016 by Jenn

There’s a lot going on in this book! Tessa has been dealt an awful card in life. Her father’s in prison, her mother and sister abandoned her.  The girl who was once her closest friend is now a raging teenage … Continue reading →

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Review: A Murder in Time by Julie McElwain

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Jenn

No reason to hold back, there is nothing about this book I didn’t enjoy! It captures so much of everything I love in fiction, into one beautifully wrapped package.  Time travel, suspense, romance, history…this novel genuinely has it all.  Imagine … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The Immortals by Jordanna Max Brodsky

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Jenn

What a truly remarkable novel this is! I truly enjoyed the modernization of Greek mythology, the creativity the author put into the development of the gods’ characters was stunning. Though I have seen instances of this in middle grade and … Continue reading →

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Review: Three-Martini Lunch by Suzanne Rindell

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jenn

When I heard of this novels pending release, I squealed with delight. I’m still talking about Rindell’s previous novel, The Other Typist. My adoration of that novel, and the premise of this one, made it a given that I’d start reading this … Continue reading →

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Month in Review: March 2016

Posted on March 31, 2016 by Jenn

  Where does the time go!? It felt just like yesterday I was giving an update of my February month in review!?   March was a bit more productive than February.  I took more risks in books I selected to … Continue reading →

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Review: Lust & Wonder: A Memoir by Augusten Burroughs

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jenn

I squealed with joy when I learned Augusten was releasing a new memoir. I devoured both Running with Scissors and Dry, not shying away with the brutal manner in which the author details his life.  I began reading as soon as I had the … Continue reading →

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Review: A Place Called Winter by Patrick Gale

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Jenn

This novel took my breath away.  So beautifully written, incredibly captivating from the start, I quickly found myself immersed in Harry’s journey.  This epic novel alternates between time periods, from Harry’s youth and adulthood to years later, when Harry is … Continue reading →

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