Monthly Archives: August 2011

It’s Here! R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril VI!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jenn

Anyone that knows anything about me knows I love the thriller & horror genres. An event that allows me to celebrate this is R.eaders I.mbibing P.eril, hosted by the awesome Carl from Stainless Steel Droppings.  Here’s a bit of info … Continue reading →

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Review: Mice by Gordon Reece

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Jenn

Hardcover: 336 pages Publisher: Viking Adult (August 18, 2011) ISBN-10: 0670022845 Source: Publisher Shelley has been forced to deal with more than the average teen should: her parents’ humiliating divorce and a near-deadly bullying attack. Shelley and her mother now seek reprieve in the … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 29, 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 is hosted by Sheila from One … Continue reading →

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Giveaway: The Stranger You Seek by Amanda Kyle Williams

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jenn

Thanks to a pretty spectacular donor, I have a signed advanced review copy (ARC) of The Stranger You Seek to give away to one lucky winner!  To enter, please fill out the form below.  The winner will be notified on … Continue reading →

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Review: The Stranger You Seek by Amanda Kyle Williams

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Jenn

Hardcover: 304 pages Publisher: Bantam (August 30, 2011) ISBN-10: 0553808079 Source: Donated A serial killer is ravaging Atlanta, sending taunting messages to the media. A.P.D. lieutenant Aaron Rauser is desperate to put the killing spree to an end, so he calls upon ex–FBI profiler Keye … Continue reading →

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#IndieThursday Guest Post: Three Lives, Many Memories

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jenn

Each Thursday, to celebrate #IndieThursday, I’ve asked authors, bloggers, readers & other lovers of books to write about how independent bookstores have influenced their lives, or the lives of those around them. Today I’m pleased to welcome Rosa Jurjevics, her … Continue reading →

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Review: The Homecoming of Samuel Lake by Jenny Wingfield

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Jenn

Hardcover:352 pages Publisher:Random House (July 12, 2011) ISBN-10: 0385344082 Source: Publisher Every summer, the first Sunday in June, the Moses family gathers for a family reunion on the family’s hundred-acre farm in Arkansas. To Willadee Moses, it is a chance … Continue reading →

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Review: Love Lies Bleeding by Jess McConkey

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Jenn

Paperback:336 pages Publisher:William Morrow Paperbacks; Original edition (July 26, 2011) ISBN-10: 0061999687 Source: Publisher Just weeks before her wedding, Samantha Moore was viciously attacked and beaten, leaving her in a coma for two months. When she awoke, the perfect life … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 22, 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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TSS: Enjoying the Last Week of Summer

Posted on August 21, 2011 by Jenn

Our summer is nearing an end; the boys have one last week of summer before starting school.  Can I say this feels like it’s been the longest summer ever? Perhaps it’s due to the torturous hot temps we had for … Continue reading →

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