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Review: Falling by T. J. Newman
Those who know me well know that I tend to avoid buzz books, I prefer to read without outsider input or influence. With Falling, far to many people whose opinion I value were raving about this debut, so I had … Continue reading
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Review: What’s Done In Darkness by Laura McHugh
McHugh has written a perfectly paced psychological thriller! I’m not one to enjoy thrillers with a lot of extra “fluff,” or filler that is used to add page length or word count. Nothing is wasted in this thriller; the pacing … Continue reading
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Review: The Box in the Woods by Maureen Johnson
I don’t know about you, but I can’t get enough of the summer-camp/sleepover camp trope! Johnson quickly overcomes any of the negative aspects in using such a popular setting for a mystery novel, however. She’s crafted characters for which readers … Continue reading
Posted in Mystery/Suspense, Review, YA
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Review: Yes, Daddy by Jonathan Parks-Ramage
Let me start with this: I’m a self-admitted book snob. I typically steer clear of books that everyone is raving about. I’m not sure why I went against my usual habits with this one, but I’m certainly thankful I did. … Continue reading
Posted in General Fiction, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Review
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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: April 2021 Update Post
Happy Read-a-thon day! A bit of a late start for me, but not because I haven’t been up for a while! I have an online boutique as well, so I had to pull and get orders out before could sit … Continue reading
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Dewey’s 24-Hour #Readathon: April 2021
Oh, how I love read-a-thon time!! This is my 12th year of taking part in the Dewey 24-Hour Readathon! When I started, my youngest was just a toddler, now he’s a sophomore in high school! My oldest, now 22, was … Continue reading
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Review: The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon
I’m a long-time fan of McMahon’s work. She excels at crafting stores centered around sibling relationships, usually with a spooky twist. This one is even more chilling! I’m a swimmer myself; I love to swim. However, I intentionally avoid natural … Continue reading
Posted in Horror, Mystery/Suspense, Paranormal Fiction, Review, Supernatural
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Review: Red Widow by Alma Katsu
Let me start by saying I don’t read spy thrillers. Yes, you read that correctly. I don’t read spy thrillers. What I do read, however, is anything written by Alma Katsu. I must divulge that I’ve known Alma for just … Continue reading
Review: Never Far Away by Michael Koryta
When life has my mind and soul reeling, I revert back to the things that I cherish and bring joy to my life. For me, one of those things is reading. We lost my mother-in-law to COVID-19 a week ago. … Continue reading
2021 Big Game’s On Read-a-thon: Post Game Report
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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