Author Archives: Jenn

Dewey’s April 2018 24-Hour #Readathon!

Posted on April 27, 2018 by Jenn

  I’m so thrilled another read-a-thon is here!  Life has been so busy lately with the day job, LuLaRoe job, family (the teen is graduating high school!!) and more that I really do need a reason to force myself to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Hunger by Alma Katsu

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Jenn

We’re all familiar with the story of the Donner party. The story that most of us learned in history class was of a group of travelers during the great Westward Expansion.  Trapped by a difficult terrain, their only means to … Continue reading →

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Review: The Lucky Ones by Tiffany Reisz

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Jenn

Oooh, was this a good one!! Since discovering Reisz’s other works (like The Bourbon Thief and The Night Mark), I have come to count on her wholly unique, incredibly captivating Gothic fiction.  This level of fandom has only increased with … Continue reading →

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2018 Big Game’s On Read-a-athon: Postgame

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Jenn

I sincerely hope everyone who participated (officially or unofficially) in the #biggamereadathon enjoyed themselves!  It’s time to report back on our success!  In the comments below, or in a blog or Instagram post, share your successes. Don’t forget to mention … Continue reading →

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2018 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Halftime

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Jenn

Half-time is here! I’t is time to reminisce on what you’ve read so far today.  How has your reading gone so far?  What snacks have you partaken in? I’m about finished with my first book (City of the Lost) and … Continue reading →

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2018 The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: The Kick-off!

Posted on February 4, 2018 by Jenn

It’s finally here, the kick-off for The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!  Although the official Superbowl kick-off isn’t for several hours yet, I wanted to give everyone the opportunity to start reading if they choose! There’s still time to sign-up if … Continue reading →

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2018 The Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Pregame

Posted on February 3, 2018 by Jenn

  Before the big game begins tomorrow, I wanted to go over a few “rules”, which aren’t really rules per se but to go along with the whole football game theme I’ve got to stick to the terminology!  The read-a-thon … Continue reading →

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2018 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon!

Posted on February 1, 2018 by Jenn

  It’s not rare for me to come up with excuses reasons to spend obscene  amounts of time reading.  With Superbowl Sunday just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to curl up with a good … Continue reading →

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Review: The Perfect Nanny by Leila Slimani

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Jenn

I discovered this title after listening to the NPR program “Fresh Air.”  Described as a book that was difficult to recommend, given the subject matter, I was instantly captivated.  There’s no spoilers; you learn the premise of the book in … Continue reading →

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Review: The Chalk Man by C. J. Tudor

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Jenn

I wanted to adore this book.  It’s being recommended for fans of Stephen King, Stranger Things and more.  I think this recommendation, or that it’s an unsuccessful attempt to resemble the horror greats, is what changes my outlook on this debut … Continue reading →

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