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Monthly Archives: October 2014
Dewey’s 24-Hour Readathon: October 2014
Tomorrow, Dewey’s 24-Hour read-a-thon officially kicks off! This is my favorite of the two read-a-thons; there’s something about the cool fall weather and the idea of curling up under a nice, warm, blanket that appeals to me! When I heard … Continue reading
Review: Eat Him If You Like by Jean Teulé
Paperback: 112 pages Publisher: Gallic Books (October 14, 2014) ISBN: 9781906040390 Source: Publisher Alain de Monéys is a twenty-nine year old man who, unlike others in his social class, refuses to buy his way out of military service. Instead, he … Continue reading
Posted in Gallic Books, Historical Fiction, Review, Short story, Thriller
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Review: Red Hill by Jamie McGuire
Paperback: 368 pages Publisher: Atria Books (October 1, 2013) ISBN: 9781476759524 Source: Personal copy When an outbreak hits without warning, everyday people are forced to do the extraordinary if they are going to survive. Scarlet is a divorced, single mom … Continue reading
Posted in Atria, Horror, Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem, Review
Tagged apocalypse, survivors, zombie outbreak
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Review: Dr. Mütter’s Marvels: A True Tale of Intrigue and Innovation at the Dawn of Modern Medicine by Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz
Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Gotham; First Edition edition (September 4, 2014) ISBN: 9781592408702 Source: Publisher We’re all familiar with Dr. Mütter’s Philadelphia museum of oddities, filled with abnormalities of the human anatomy. However, very few of us know that Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in Gotham, Non-Fiction, Review
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TSS: Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Week 2 Wrap-Up
This post comes a little (ok, a lot) later than I hoped. Last night, my teen went to his first Homecoming dance. Upon dropping him off for the dance, I learned they didn’t have enough volunteers. Guess who stayed until … Continue reading
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Murder, Monsters & Mayhem Contest: Do You Believe in Ghosts?
My teen son turns fifteen next week (!!) and we’re in the midst of planning a ghost-hunting adventure for his party. It’s generated oodles of questions from his friends and their parents about the existence of ghosts. I do (obviously) … Continue reading
Posted in Murders, Monsters, & Mayhem
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Review: The Doubt Factory by Paolo Bacigalupi
Hardcover: 496 pages Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (October 14, 2014) ISBN: 9780316220750 Source: Publisher Alix is a high school senior who lives a privileged life. She has the all the right clothes and attends an prominent private … Continue reading
Posted in Little, Brown Young Readers, Review, Thriller, YA
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Review: Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft by Joe Hill
Series: Locke & Key (Book 1) Paperback: 152 pages Publisher: IDW Publishing; Reprint edition (August 18, 2009) ISBN: 978-1600103841 Source: Library The Locke family’s life is shattered after their father is murdered by a high school student. The three children … Continue reading
Posted in graphic novel, Horror, IDW Publishing, Review
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Audiobook Review: Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio; Unabridged edition (June 3, 2014) Listening Time:14 hrs and 22 mins Narrator: Will Patton ISBN: 9781442371347 Source: Personal copy Hundreds of unemployed, desperate for job placement, line-up in the predawn hours for a job fair. … Continue reading
#Mx3 Review: Gabriel Finley and the Raven’s Riddle by George Hagen
Age Range: 9 – 12 years Hardcover: 384 pages Publisher: Schwartz & Wade (August 26, 2014) ISBN: 9780385371032 Source: Publisher Twelve year-old Gabriel Finley has lived with his Aunt Jasmine in her old Brooklyn brownstone since his father disappeared three … Continue reading
Posted in 8-12 years of age, Fantasty, Kid-Lit/Middle Grade, Random House
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