Author Archives: Jenn

Review: Hausfrau by Jill Alexander Essbaum

Posted on March 18, 2015 by Jenn

I first heard about this title on Twitter (imagine that) after a number of bookish people were chatting about this stunning up and coming title. Well, of course I had to read it.  I knew the premise but was in … Continue reading →

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Review: The Precious One by Marisa De Los Santos

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Jenn

Told in alternating voices, The Precious One follows Taisy and Willow through a journey of love of family, of self-actualization and secrets.  Though their voices are drastically different – Taisy’s is more strong and determined while Willow’s is young and naive … Continue reading →

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Review: What Stands in a Storm: Three Days in the Worst Superstorm to Hit the South’s Tornado Alley by Kim Cross

Posted on March 12, 2015 by Jenn

I grew up in the  Midwest. I’m quite familiar with tornadoes and the deafening sounds of the alarms meant to warn citizens of the impending danger. We had hundreds of tornado drills in school, every child familiar with the term … Continue reading →

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Review: Shadow Scale by Rachel Hartman

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Jenn

I can’t tell you how nervous I was, given the opportunity to read the follow-up to a book I cherished so greatly. Would it live up to its predecessor? Could I possibly love it as much?  I don’t know why … Continue reading →

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7th Anniversary Special: Looking Forward

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Jenn

Yesterday, Jenn’s Bookshelves celebrated it’s 7th birthday. Wow, the time has flown by! As with anything, there have been some hits & misses, some successes and failures.  Each year, I’ve come up with a different way to celebrate.  Let’s look … Continue reading →

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Review: Miramont’s Ghost by Elizabeth Hall

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Jenn

Always intrigued with a premise of a mysterious, gothic setting, I was delighted when given the opportunity to participate in the tour for this book.  Unfortunately, that delight quickly wavered. While the characters and storyline did capture my attention initially, … Continue reading →

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On Finding a Family Comic Book Store (Or, What Not to Do to Customers)

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Jenn

When reviewing my blog goals for this year, I noticed that I don’t blog about the comic books/graphic novels I read.  I’ve been a fan for years, recently more so than normal.  As a matter of fact, I read more … Continue reading →

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Month in Review: February 2015

Posted on March 1, 2015 by Jenn

I must say I am glad for this month to be over. Traveling for work, a very sick cat and more made February a very trying month. With all this, I didn’t get much reading done. Or, I should say, … Continue reading →

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Review: Finding Jake by Bryan Reardon

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Jenn

In this incredibly engrossing  psychological thriller, one family is forced to confront and evaluate their lives as they know it, to examine choices made and the potential consequences.  As parents, how well do we know their children? Their friends?  What … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: March 2015, Part V

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Jenn

Finally! This is the last post in what seemed to be an endless list of March releases I’m anticipating! This list includes those books published a the very tail-end of the month, March 31st: Behind Closed Doors by Elizabeth Haynes Ten … Continue reading →

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