Author Archives: Jenn

Review: The Last Camellia by Sarah Jio

Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Plume (May 28, 2013) ISBN-10: 0452298393 Source: Publisher The beginning of the Second World War is eminent. Flora, an amateur botanist, works in her family’s bakery in New York City. Times are tough; her father is … Continue reading

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Review: Big Girl Panties by Stephanie Evanovich

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: William Morrow (July 9, 2013) ISBN-10: 0062224840 Source: Publisher Holly is a thirty-two year old widow. After her husband’s death, food was her only source of comfort. She didn’t plan on getting as large but without … Continue reading

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Frightful Friday: World War Z: The Complete Edition: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week.This week’s featured title is the audiobook production of World War Z by Max Brooks:   Audio CD Length: 12 … Continue reading

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Review: The Never List by Koethi Zan

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Pamela Dorman Books (July 16, 2013) ISBN-10: 0670026514 Source: Publisher Sarah and Jennifer have been best friends for years. Together, they kept a list of actions and behaviors to avoid at all risks, the most risky … Continue reading

Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Pamela Dorman Books, Review, Thriller | 8 Comments

Review: Countdown City by Ben H. Winters

Paperback: 320 pages Publisher: Quirk Books (July 16, 2013) ISBN-10: 1594746265 Source: Publisher In this second volume of the Last Policeman trilogy, only 77 days remain before a asteroid collides with Earth. The Concord police now report to the U.S. Justice … Continue reading

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Review: The Exiles by Allison Lynn

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Little A / New Harvest (July 2, 2013) ISBN-10: 054410210X Source: Publisher After realizing their Manhattan lifestyle was far more than they could afford, Nate Bedecker, Emily Latham, and their ten-month-old son Trevor, leave the city … Continue reading

Posted in General Fiction, Literary Fiction, Little A / New Harvest, Review | 2 Comments

Review: Close My Eyes by Sophie McKenzie

Hardcover: 400 pgs Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (July 9, 2013) ISBN: 9781250033895 Source: Publisher Geniver Loxley’s world ended when her daughter died at birth eight years ago. Formerly a successful writer, her career has now evolved into a teaching career.  … Continue reading

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Review: Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall

Hardcover: 320 pgs. Publisher: Gallery Books (July 2, 2013) ISBN-10: 1476707723 Source: Publisher My daddy says that when you do somethin’ to distract you from your worstest fears, it’s like whistlin’ past the graveyard. You know, making a racket to … Continue reading

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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week?

It’s Monday! What Are You Reading This Week? This is a weekly event to list the books completed last week, the books currently being read, and the books to be finish this week. It is hosted by Sheila from One Person’s … Continue reading

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Review: Tampa by Alissa Nutting

Hardcover: 272 Pages Publisher: Ecco (July 2, 2013) ISBN-10: 0062280546 Source: Publisher Celeste Price is a middle-school teacher in Tampa, FL.  She chose this career so she could have what she desired most right at her fingertips: young boys in … Continue reading

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