Author Archives: Jenn

Review: A Simple Favor by Darcey Bell

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Jenn

I wanted to love this book; I did. I’m a huge fan of psychological suspense. The build up was pretty fantastic until about 3/4 of the way through…and it just got clumsy and messy. What started out as a well-crafted … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Maisie Dobbs by Jacqueline Winspear

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jenn

Yes, I am just now diving into the wonderful world that is Maisie Dobbs.  As you all know, my reading has been struggling lately. I was on a desperate hunt for an audiobook that would not only entertain but also … Continue reading →

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Review: The Mermaid’s Daughter by Ann Claycomb

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Jenn

I’m a long time fan of Hans Christian Andersen book’s The Little Mermaid as well as Disney’s retelling of the story (I have every song memorized. I may have had dreams of becoming Ariel myself). Therefore, when I heard the premise of this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Roanoke Girls by Amy Engel

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Jenn

The promise of dark and twisty family secrets is what led me to this particular title.  I was not at all disappointed.  It’s actually quite difficult to relay my opinions without giving hints at “the secret.”  I kind of had … Continue reading →

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Review: Ill Will by Dan Chaon

Posted on March 2, 2017 by Jenn

We all have the experience in which we think back on a childhood memory and wonder at the accuracy of that memory.  In our case, it may be small in trivial. In Dusty/Dustin’s mind, however, it put his adoptive brother behind … Continue reading →

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Month in Review: February 2017

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Jenn

I know I say this every month, but where did February go!?  I’m not quite ready for Spring.  We haven’t had a big snowfall yet and I desperately want one.  We’ve been taunted with spring/summer-like temps but c’mon! Give a … Continue reading →

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Review: Setting Free the Kites by Alex George

Posted on February 21, 2017 by Jenn

What a mesmerizing and eloquent read! As of late, I’ve struggled to maintain my interest in reading.  Life just takes control, leaving me unable to focus and become invested in a book.  That completely flew out the window with this … Continue reading →

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Review: The Book of Mirrors by E. O. Chirovici

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Jenn

What a thrilling read! The format, a book within a book in a sense, was completely mesmerizing.  Never did I find myself confused or losing track of time or place; Chirovici’s elegantly written book was obviously carefully and expertly plotted. … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: March 2017, Part III

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Jenn

We’re coming to an end of my March preview posts! I don’t know about you, but I’m excited to dig in! Following are the titles releasing the last two weeks of March.   Our Short History by Lauren Grodstein (March … Continue reading →

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Spring Book Preview: March 2017, Part II

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Jenn

Yesterday, I shared the books releasing the first week of March I’m most excited about.  Brace your wallets, I have more! Following are the books releasing the second week of March! One of the Boys by Daniel Magariel (March 14): … Continue reading →

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