Author Archives: Jenn

Audiobook Review: A Step Toward Falling by Cammie McGovern

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Jenn

What a rewarding listen! Told from the perspectives of Emily and Belinda, listeners get a well-rounded experience of how both sides of this situation have fared. Most importantly, however, is how both girls, despite their differences, have far more similarities … Continue reading →

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Review: The Evening Spider by Emily Arsenault

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Jenn

This is one of those books I was instantly captivated by, the premise drawing me in.  I’m all about old creaky houses that go bump in the night.  Even more so, I was drawn to the two characters, Abby and … Continue reading →

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Review: Missing Pieces by Heather Gudenkauf

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Gudenkauf’s writing for some time, devouring each book as soon as it releases.  She is an expert at portraying the intricate details of small-town life: the relationships, history, and secrets.  Most importantly, however, she captures the … Continue reading →

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Review: The Big Rewind by Libby Cudmore

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Jenn

Never before have I read a book so difficult to categorize.  Is it a love story? Quirky whodunit?  Likely all of the above! Growing up in the 80s, I’m quite familiar with mix tapes. So many hours spent cultivating the … Continue reading →

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Month in Review: January 2016

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Jenn

Egads, what a month it’s been.  This is my busy travel season for work.  I had two back-to-back trips to Chicago and Anchorage.  Yep, two typically cold locations, but both were warmer than home!  A record-breaking snowstorm postponed my return … Continue reading →

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Review: The Golden Son by Shilpi Somaya Gowda

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Jenn

I know it sounds cliche, but I genuinely read this book in one sitting.  A daunting task, given my attention span and the length of this novel, but I quickly became obsessed with the lives of Anil and Leena.  They … Continue reading →

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The Big Game’s On Read-a-Thon: 2016 Edition

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Jenn

It’s been a few years, but I thought it high-time to reincarnate the great Big Game’s On Read-a-thon! Following is the original announcement from 2011: It’s not rare for me to come up with excuses reasons to spend obscene  amounts … Continue reading →

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Review: The Guest Room by Chris Bohjalian

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Jenn

I honestly had no idea what to expect when I began this title. I’ve been a fan of Bohjalian’s writing for some time now and I always begin reading his latest novel with a completely open mind, ignoring any early … Continue reading →

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Winter Book Preview: February 2016, Part II

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared the first group of February releases I’m looking forward to. Yes, there’s more! Following are the titles, publisher’s summaries, and a short explanation about why I’m interested in that title!   Girl in the Dark by Marion … Continue reading →

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Winter Book Preview: February, 2016

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Jenn

It’s been a busy few weeks for me. It’s my busy work travel weekend. When I get home from work, I’m too tired to read, but all the flights I’ll be taking in the next several weeks means more reading … Continue reading →

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