Monthly Archives: March 2011

Comparing Apples to Oranges: All Books Are Not Equal

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jenn

Earlier today on Twitter, I brought up a common theme in publishing that I dislike tremendously: comparing a “bestselling” novel to another book with only minimal similarities.  This has been evidenced by the constant “For fans of the Twilight saga…” … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Jenn

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 reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book Blog, … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: Satori by Don Winslow

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Jenn

Yesterday, I reviewed Satori by Don Winslow. Today, I’m excited to offer a giveaway for an unread Advanced Reader Copy (ARC) of this book.  To enter, please fill out the form below.  The winner will be contacted by email on … Continue reading →

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Review: Satori by Don Winslow

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Jenn

Hardcover: 512 pages Publisher: Grand Central Publishing (March 7, 2011) ISBN-10: 0446561924 Source: Publisher “Satori” is a zen Buddhist term for “sudden awakening, a realization of life as it really is.”  In Don Winslow’s Satori, a prequel to the best-selling thriller, … Continue reading →

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Literary Road Trip: January/February Literary Road Map

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Jenn

Following are the Literary Road Trip stops for the months of January/February.  Be sure to check them out! Find out more about an author you already know or discover a new author!   Super Librarian does a review of a … Continue reading →

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Help Me Celebrate Three Years of Blogging!

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Jenn

Three years ago, I started blogging, originally as Jenn’s Bookshelf.  It all started with one very short concise review of The Year of the Fog by Michelle Richmond.  Since then both my book tastes & reviews have grown tremendously! I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Jenn

      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 reading, and the books to be finish this week. It was created by J.Kaye’s Book … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Run by Blake Crouch

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Jenn

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 →

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Review: These Things Hidden by Heather Gudenkauf

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Jenn

Paperback: 352 pages Publisher: Mira; Original edition (January 18, 2011) ISBN-10: 0778328791 Source: Publisher   Allison Glenn is about to be released from jail after serving time for committing a horrible crime: killing her own child moments after birth. Now … Continue reading →

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Review: 31 Bond Street by Ellen Horan

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Jenn

Paperback: 384 pages Publisher: Harper Perennial; Reprint edition (March 1, 2011) ISBN-10: 0061773972 Source: Publisher   Emma Cunningham is a young widow with two daughters.  She meets Harvey Burdell, a wealthy dentist.  Burdell promises her many things, including land, marriage, … Continue reading →

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