Monthly Archives: March 2016

Review: The Invisible Guardian by Dolores Redondo

I’m thrilled to see that this is the first in a new series Homicide Inspector Amaia Salazar.  This novel has many of the components I look for in a good read: dynamic, flawed characters, well-developed storylines and, a bonus, a town submersed … Continue reading

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On Celebrating 8 (!!) Years of Blogging

  Wow, eight years! I nearly forgot to celebrate my own blogiversary again. Perhaps it’s like birthdays; the older you get, the less you celebrate. I was going to let this one go by without celebrating, but then I was … Continue reading

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Review: Fall of Poppies: Stories of Love and the Great War

What can I say, I’m a sucker when it comes to classic, genuine love stories. There’s something romantic and heartwarming when it comes to loved ones reunited after such a tumultuous time in our world’s history. Many said goodbye, never … Continue reading

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Audiobook Review: Trust No One: X-Files, Book 1

X-Files fans of all ages shouted with glee when we learned the show was making a television comeback.  Though the series did satiate my hunger, I knew the episodes were limited so I needed another quick fix.  When I heard … Continue reading

Posted in Audiobook, Horror, Review, Science Fiction | 1 Comment

Review: Free Men by Katy Simpson Smith

Told from the points of view of each character, the author has created an incredibly unique voice for each of them. Their history and the pain they endured is quite evident in their voices.  Though the level of anguish and … Continue reading

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A Month in Review: February, 2016

February was a crazy busy month for me. It rounded out my crazy busy work season (and a 7.1 earth quake!), I finally have some quality time at home to read and spend with my family. Thanks to all of … Continue reading

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