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Category Archives: Review
Review: The Alchemist: A Graphic Novel by Paulo Coelho
Hardcover: 208 pages Publisher: HarperOne (November 23, 2010) ISBN-10: 0062024329 Source: Publisher Santiago is a Spanish shepherd boy who sells his herd of sheep to pursue a dream of discovering treasure in the pyramids of Egypt. He leaves everything he … Continue reading
Posted in graphic novel, Literary Fiction, Review
Tagged alchemist, Paulo Coelho, spiritual journey
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Review: Santa’s Eleven Months Off by Mike Reiss
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (September 1, 2007) ISBN-10: 1561454214 Source: Publisher What does Santa do the other 11 months he’s not working? He goes to Hollywood, sumo wrestles in Japan, attends the Summer … Continue reading
Review: The Damage Done by Hilary Davidson
Hardcover: 352 pages Publisher: Forge Books; First Edition edition (September 28, 2010) ISBN-10: 0765326973 Source: Publisher Lily Moore is a travel writer, living in Spain. She’s called to return to New York after her sister, Claudia, is found dead … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Tor Books
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Frightful Friday: Matched by Ally Condie
Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Feel free to grab the button & join in! Be sure to include a link to your post in … Continue reading
Posted in Frightful Friday, Review, YA
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Review: The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova
Audio CD Publisher: Hachette Audio (September 1, 2009) Language: English ISBN-10: 1600248616 Source: Library In Amsterdam in 1972, a teenage girl discovers an ancient book and papers in her father’s office. The pages of the book are empty except … Continue reading
Posted in Audiobook, General Fiction, Historical Fiction, Horror, Literary Fiction, Review, Thriller
Tagged Dracula, Elizabeth Kostova, Vlad the Impaler
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Review & Giveaway: Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart
Reading level: Ages 4-8 Hardcover: 32 pages Publisher: Peachtree Publishers (September 1, 2009) ISBN-10: 1561454931 Source: Publisher Where do animals go in the winter? Under the Snow by Melissa Stewart, illustrated by Constance Bergum describes the hidden world of animals … Continue reading
Posted in Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Peachtree Publishers, Review
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Review: The Snow Globe by Sheila Roberts
Hardcover: 176 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (October 26, 2010) ISBN-10: 0312594488 Source: Author Kylie Gray is browsing in an antique store when she comes across a snow globe. The store owner explains the story behind the globe: the original owner … Continue reading
Posted in General Fiction, Review, St. Martin's Press, Women's Fiction
Tagged Christmas, holiday spirit, hope, Sheila Roberts
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Frightful Friday: The Immortals by J.T. Ellison
Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. Feel free to grab the button & join in! Be sure to include a link to your post in … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Fiction, Mystery/Suspense, Review, Thriller
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Review: Critical Condition by CJ Lyons
Paperback: 304 pages Publisher: Jove; Original edition (November 30, 2010) ISBN-10: 0515148687 Source: Publisher The staff of Angels of Mercy Medical Center are still recovering after a shooting that took place at the hospital, severely injuring Detective Jerry Boyle, Dr. … Continue reading
Review: Lifelines by CJ Lyons
Paperback: 416 pages Publisher: Berkley (March 4, 2008) ISBN-10: 0425220826 Source: Personal copy July 1st is always considered the most dangerous day of the year; recently graduated medical students begin their internships on this day. It’s also the first day … Continue reading
