Author Archives: Jenn

Spring Book Preview: April 2017, Part II

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared the first part of my post anticipated books of April, those publishing the first two weeks of the month.  Today, we’ll close out this list by sharing those titles published the last half of the month! Like … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: April 2017, Part I

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Jenn

Eek! April! It’s just around the corner. Just last weekend we had snow on the ground and now it’s Spring! My, does time fly! I’ve attempted to be a little more discerning when adding titles to these “highly anticipated” posts. … Continue reading →

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Review: A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Jenn

I wanted to love this book; I did. I’m a huge fan of psychological suspense. The build up was pretty fantastic until about 3/4 of the way through…and it just got clumsy and messy. What started out as a well-crafted … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jenn

Yes, I am just now diving into the wonderful world that is Maisie Dobbs.  As you all know, my reading has been struggling lately. I was on a desperate hunt for an audiobook that would not only entertain but also … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mermaid’s Daughter by Ann Claycomb

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Jenn

I’m a long time fan of Hans Christian Andersen book’s The Little Mermaid as well as Disney’s retelling of the story (I have every song memorized. I may have had dreams of becoming Ariel myself). Therefore, when I heard the premise of this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Jenn

The promise of dark and twisty family secrets is what led me to this particular title.  I was not at all disappointed.  It’s actually quite difficult to relay my opinions without giving hints at “the secret.”  I kind of had … Continue reading →

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Review: Ill Will by Dan Chaon

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Jenn

We all have the experience in which we think back on a childhood memory and wonder at the accuracy of that memory.  In our case, it may be small in trivial. In Dusty/Dustin’s mind, however, it put his adoptive brother behind … Continue reading →

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Month in Review: February 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Jenn

I know I say this every month, but where did February go!?  I’m not quite ready for Spring.  We haven’t had a big snowfall yet and I desperately want one.  We’ve been taunted with spring/summer-like temps but c’mon! Give a … Continue reading →

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Review: Setting Free the Kites by Alex George

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Jenn

What a mesmerizing and eloquent read! As of late, I’ve struggled to maintain my interest in reading.  Life just takes control, leaving me unable to focus and become invested in a book.  That completely flew out the window with this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Book of Mirrors by E. O. Chirovici

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Jenn

What a thrilling read! The format, a book within a book in a sense, was completely mesmerizing.  Never did I find myself confused or losing track of time or place; Chirovici’s elegantly written book was obviously carefully and expertly plotted. … Continue reading →

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