I worked at a Barnes & Noble in my mid-twenties, and the author that I remember ringing up the most for our customers was Jodi Picoult. I remember being curious about the books, I remember customers telling me how much they loved her, yet it would still be a while before I actually picked up ... Read More »
The Night She Disappeared by April Henry is exactly the kind of suspense/thriller I enjoy reading. This one is marketed toward YA, and features mostly the thoughts of teenagers who have been affected by the disappearance of a classmate and co-worker. Gabie knows that she was the one who should have been taken. After all, ... Read More »
I was completely shocked when Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children won by a landslide for my book club’s Young Adult category. Besides Sara, Annie, and myself, the rest of them seem to have little interest in this genre (sorry if I left someone out!) and I was wondering how this would turn out. So finally ... Read More »
Now having settled more permanently in New 2, the rebuilt city of New Orleans, Ari is attending Presby, training for a future battle with the goddess Athena, and making use of the substantial library so she can gain knowledge that will help her defeat Athena. Ari shouldn’t be coming into her full powers as a ... Read More »
Iggy’s Sports Grill is one of our favorite restaurants when we are in the mood for eating out. There is something for every member of my family on their menu: my husband typically orders one of their pizzas, my daughter loves their cheeseburgers and the free sundae that comes with her meal, and I can ... Read More »
Ari has always been different: she has strange, teal-colored eyes and silvery hair that she cannot alter in any way. She’s tried cutting it, shaving it, but to no avail. Her search for answers about her birth mother and her heritage lead her to Rocquemore House, where she gets her first clues as to who ... Read More »
A big thank you to my friend Sara for agreeing to read and guest review this short novelette! In the beginning, one man insinuated that a woman would not want to (or be able to) fly. From that moment, Sylvia decided to get her pilot’s license. This delightful tale proceeds to tell the story of ... Read More »
The 10th book in the Rachel Morgan series, A Perfect Blood, is in stores everywhere today! Happy release day, Kim! Have you read this series yet? I discovered it when only the first 3 books were out, and I eagerly anticipate every new book. I’d like to say a very special thank you to Harper ... Read More »
Paranormal bounty hunter Rachel Morgan and her friends are back in the 10th book in the Hollows series by Kim Harrison. Although Rachel is currently not using magic and her demon master thinks she is dead, Rachel is the prime suspect in a bunch of gruesome murders that are taking place all over Cincinnati. To ... Read More »
Another amazing giveaway has come to an end, and I’m happy to announce the winner of the signed copy of Midnight in Austenland. #96 Bethany N. I’ve sent Bethany an email, and her book will shortly be on its way!
