Author Archives: Jenn

TSS: Week in Review

Fall is definitely in the air here! Frost on the ground, dressing in layers, and treats/forecasts of snow next week!   I won’t complain! I think this is the perfect time of year to curl up with a book! It … Continue reading

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Review: Death Overdue by Mary Lou Kirwin

Series: Librarian Mysteries Paperback: 256 pages Publisher: Gallery Books; Original edition (November 5, 2013) ISBN-10: 145168466 Source: Publisher In this second book in the Librarian Mystery series, Minnesota librarian Karen Nash is in London helping Caldwell, her love interest, locate … Continue reading

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Review: The Whole Golden World by Kristina Riggle

Paperback: 448 pages Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks (November 5, 2013) ISBN-13: 978-0062206459 Source: Publisher Rain and her husband, TJ, a popular high school teacher, are struggling with infertility.  Each month Rain if faced with defeat at the news she isn’t … Continue reading

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Thankfully Reading Weekend 2013

Don’t shoot the messenger, but Thanksgiving is just a few weeks away. I’m pleased to announce that I will once again be hosting Thankfully Reading Weekend! Want to avoid the crowds & shopping on Black Friday? Plan on spending a … Continue reading

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2013 Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Wrap-Up

Yet another year of Murder, Monsters & Mayhem has come to an end! Its always a lot of worth but well worth it in the end!  This year I introduced a new series of guest posts, The First Book to Terrify … Continue reading

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#Mx3 Guest Post: The First Book to Terrify Me (The House with a Clock in Its Walls by John Bellairs)

I know, I know. Halloween is over! That said, I received so many great contributions to The First Book to Terrify Me! series that I couldn’t turn them away! I will continue to feature them over the next few Saturdays! Today’s guest … Continue reading

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Mother & Son Book Club: The Real Boy by Anne Ursu Discussion Part One

  Today we’re kicking off discussion of the first book selection for the Mother & Son Book Club, The Real Boy by Anne Ursu! This discussion will last for several days on this post, so don’t worry if you and … Continue reading

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#Mx3 Guest Post: The First Book to Terrify Me (Pet Sematary by Stephen King)

I am really excited to share today’s First Book to Terrify Me guest post!  This one comes from Jennifer Connor of Literate Housewife.  When Jennifer indicated an interest in participating in this series, she opted to face her fears and … Continue reading

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Guest Review: Desmond Pucket Makes Monster Magic by Mark Tatulli

Age Range: 7 – 12 years Series: Amp! Comics for Kids Hardcover: 240 pages Publisher: Andrews McMeel Publishing (October 1, 2013) ISBN-10: 1449435483 Source: Publisher Today, I’m excited to welcome my youngest son, Justin (8), for a guest review! He’s … Continue reading

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#Mx3 Guest Post: The First Book To Terrify Me (A Clockwork Orange and Nineteen Eighty-Four)

In today’s edition of The First Book to Terrify Me, I am pleased to welcome Sarah Woodberry, who blogs over at WordHits! The Book(s) That First terrified Me: A Clockwork Orange and Nineteen Eighty-Four There are two books that first … Continue reading

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