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Review: Say Nothing by Brad Parks

Posted on April 3, 2017 by Jenn

I’ve been a fan of Brad Parks’ writing for some time now.  I devoured his Carter Ross series and was quite intrigued to start reading this one.  Parks himself said it is quite different, a departure from his previous series. … Continue reading →

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Review: The Women in the Castle by Jessica Shattuck

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Jenn

What an incredibly remarkable and moving novel.  Shattuck revealed a bit of history completely unknown to me, and I suspect, many others.  She weaves rich historical detail with well developed characters, making the setting and the emotions the characters experienced … Continue reading →

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Review: The Night Mark by Tiffany Reisz

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Jenn

I discovered Reisz’s work last year, reading her novel The Bourbon Thief.  When I read the premise of this most recent title, as well as the setting, I knew I had to read it. Reisz excels at crafting characters and … Continue reading →

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Review: The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

Posted on March 23, 2017 by Jenn

This is, by far, my favorite novel written by Lisa See.  It has a level of feeling that is so intense, so heart-wrenchingly beautiful, that I am actually mourning its conclusion. See has captured the connection between a mother and … Continue reading →

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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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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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