Tag Archives: friendship

Review: My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

Posted on May 24, 2016 by Jenn

Hendrix is known most recently for his book Horrorstör, a horror story set in, of all places, an IKEA. I found it to be quite quirky and fun, so when I heard about his most recent book, I knew I had to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Ramblers by Aidan Donnelley Rowley

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jenn

This is one of those novels that quickly engages the reader, full of dynamic and rich characters that evoke feelings of sympathy and remorse, but also hope and promise.  Clio, Smith, and Tate all come from vastly different backgrounds, yet … Continue reading →

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Review: Calling Me Home by Julie Kibler

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Jenn

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Press (February 12, 2013) ISBN-10: 1250014522 Source: Publisher Isabelle McAllister is a feisty eighty-nine year old woman. Over the years, she’s formed quite a friendship with her hairdresser, Dorrie Curtis, a single-black woman in her thirties. She’s followed Dorrie around as … Continue reading →

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Review: The Summer We Came to Life by Deborah Cloyed

Posted on July 12, 2011 by Jenn

Paperback:320 pages Publisher:Mira; Original edition (May 31, 2011) ISBN-10: 0778312917 Source: Planned Television Arts Childhood friends Samantha, Isabel, Kendra and Mina get together every summer at some luxurious vacation spot, joined by their parents. This year, however, the clan is … Continue reading →

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