Monthly Archives: April 2012

24-Hour Readathon: Update #2

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jenn

It’s just after 4 pm here, so about eight hours in to the readathon. After taking a few hour break for my son’s belt ceremony (and a trip to Baskin Robbins for an ice cream treat) I’ve been back in … Continue reading →

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24-Hour Readathon: Update # 1

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jenn

As it nears 11 am here, I’ve finished one book. Quite happy with my progress, especially since I’ll be leaving in about an hour to go to my youngest son’s Tae Kwon Do belt ceremony. He’s getting his semi-black belt! … Continue reading →

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April 2012 24-Hour Readathon: The Kickoff!

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Jenn

I’ve got my coffee, I’m dressed in comfortable clothes.  I’m ready to read!  Following is the template I will use with my updates.  I don’t plan on updating every hour; I’d hate to overwhelm my readers with all those posts! … Continue reading →

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Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon: April 2012 Edition

Posted on April 20, 2012 by Jenn

Today I’ve taken the day off to prep for the 24 Hour readathon tomorrow. Clean house, run errands, stock up on snacks, etc.  I’m really looking forward to this readathon! My oldest son is heading off to camp with his … Continue reading →

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Review: The Iguana Tree by Michel Stone

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 220 pages Publisher: Hub City Press (March 1, 2012) Language: English ISBN-10: 189188588X Hector, in an attempt to provide a better life for his wife, Lilia, and infant daughter, pays a coyote to transport him to the United States … Continue reading →

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Review: White Horse by Alex Adams

Posted on April 18, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 320 pages Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books (April 17, 2012) ISBN-10: 1451642997 Source: Publisher Thirty-year-old Zoe Marshall work as a janitor for Pope Pharmaceuticals. One day, she returns home to find a jar sitting in her apartment. The source of … Continue reading →

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Review: The Inquisitor’s Key by Jefferson Bass

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Jenn

Hardcover: 368 pages Publisher: William Morrow (May 8, 2012) ISBN-10: 006180679X Source: Author In the seventh volume of the Body Farm series, forensic investigator Dr. Bill Brockton leaves the body farm-an outdoor enclosure that studies various levels of body decay-to … Continue reading →

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

Posted on April 16, 2012 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 read, and the books to be finish this week. It is hosted by Sheila from One Person’s … Continue reading →

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TSS: On The Road Again!

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Jenn

This weekend I’m in Syracuse, NY for a work-related meeting.   Traveling is exhausting, but a definite bonus is quality reading time during the hours spent on a plane and in an airport. Prior to heading to Syracuse, I attended quite … Continue reading →

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Review: Assassin’s Code by Jonathan Maberry

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Jenn

Paperback: 432 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin (April 10, 2012) ISBN-10: 0312552203 Source: Publisher U.S. Department of Military Sciences Captain Joe Ledger and the Echo Team have been sent to Iran to rescue a group of American students held hostage. … Continue reading →

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