Monthly Archives: September 2014

A Month in Review: September 2014

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jenn

Books Reviewed Party Games: A Fear Street Novel by R. L. Stine Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix*  A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention by Matt Richtel Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld* Station Eleven by … Continue reading →

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Review: Party Games: A Fear Street Novel by R. L. Stine

Posted on September 29, 2014 by Jenn

  Grade Level: 7 – 12 Series: Fear Street Hardcover: 288 pages Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin (September 30, 2014) ISBN: 9781250051615 Source: Publisher When Rachel Martin is invited to Brendan Fear’s birthday party at his family’s home on Fear Island, … Continue reading →

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Frightful Friday: Horrorstör by Grady Hendrix

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Jenn

Frightful Friday is a weekly meme in which I feature a particularly scary or chilling book that I’ve read that week. This week’s featured title is Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix:     Paperback: 240 pages Publisher: Quirk Books (September 23, … Continue reading →

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Fall Book Preview: October 2014, Part III

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Jenn

Didn’t I warn you that October was an outstanding month of books. I’ve shared two lists thus far (Part I & Part II) and I’m wrapping up with the final list of books today. These lists have covered the gamut … Continue reading →

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Fall Book Preview: October 2014, Part II

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared the first part of my most anticipated books of October list, books that publish the first week of October. October is another big publishing month; I forsee at least one more post after this one! Following are … Continue reading →

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Fall Book Preview: October 2014, Part I

Posted on September 23, 2014 by Jenn

I’m a little behind on this. Crazy work schedule plus a teen son with shingles, I have little time to even contemplate reading a book.  That said, I did take the time to review books releasing in October. Wow, what … Continue reading →

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Gone Girl Film Release Giveaway!

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Jenn

UPDATED: WINNER SELECTED! Congratulations, Sarah Hayes!! It’s the book everyone was talking about. In just a few weeks, the movie is hitting the big screen.  I don’t know about you, but I’m excited.  I loved the book (despite the urge … Continue reading →

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Review: A Deadly Wandering: A Tale of Tragedy and Redemption in the Age of Attention by Matt Richtel

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 416 pages Publisher: William Morrow (September 23, 2014) ISBN: 9780062284068 Source: Publisher In 2006, Reggie Shaw, a Utah college student, was involved in a brutal car crash that instantly killed two men. The accident wasn’t caused by inclement weather … Continue reading →

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Review: Afterworlds by Scott Westerfeld

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Jenn

Hardcover: 608 pages Publisher: Simon Pulse (September 23, 2014) ISBN: 9781481422345 Source: Publisher   Darcy Patel is a teenage girl won’t be heading off to college like most of her peers. Instead, thanks to the success of a book she … Continue reading →

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TSS: Week in Review: September 14, 2014

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Jenn

Fall is here! experiencing some pretty hot & humid weather, the past few days we’ve been gifted with cool, breezy weather. I kind of love it! I love Fall for many reasons: changing color of leaves, cooler weather, wearing scarves … Continue reading →

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