This YA book, like its characters, is a unique mix of several genres. There is a bit of steampunk, adventure, budding romance, sirens, family relationships, and gender identification. I have been spending some time with the young teens in my life, while I was reading this and their responses to certain subplots have been amusing. … Continue reading Our Bloody Pearl by D. N. Bryan
Month: September 2018
The Druid of Death: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure by Richard Ryan
So glad to be part of Bits About Books Blog Tour for this wonderful book. While I enjoy Sherlock Holmes stories I must admit that I am more of a fan of a lot of the spin-off series. This one follows well and keeps to the characteristics of the true Sherlock Holmes series. The phrasing, … Continue reading The Druid of Death: A Sherlock Holmes Adventure by Richard Ryan
Dust In My Pack by Nancy O’Hare
This experience-based travel book is broken into areas of interest. For example, Ancient Cities or Get Away Adventures or one that was my favorite, Serene Scenes. The author has participated in a lot of adventures, most of which I am not sure I would be brave enough to do. In most cases, the travel was … Continue reading Dust In My Pack by Nancy O’Hare
Happier Thinking by Lana Grace Riva
The author starts this book with a disclaimer that if you are a happy person this may not be the best book for you. I am a happy person – 90% of the time – but I kept reading and I am glad I did. This compact book packs a lot in and gives you … Continue reading Happier Thinking by Lana Grace Riva
True Death (Howard County Mysteries #2) by Dale E. Lehman
This book picks up shortly after the first in the series ends. Familiar characters are back but in this book the author gives us a better understanding of Montufar & Dumas and their backgrounds. We also get a glimpse into the life of Peller and his wife. I really enjoyed the side plot of the … Continue reading True Death (Howard County Mysteries #2) by Dale E. Lehman
The Autopsy of Planet Earth by R. J. Eastwood
I had read the summary of this book and so was a little surprised at the “normal”ness of the beginning of this book. It sets up like any book until the main character, Gabriel meets the alien and the alien came from left field. I don’t want to give too much away but the … Continue reading The Autopsy of Planet Earth by R. J. Eastwood
MERRY HANUKKAH GIVEAWAY
NO - YOU ARE NOT SEEING DOUBLE. I so enjoyed this book! See my full REVIEW HERE! But even better the author contacted me and offered a free ebook if I wanted to give it away! Here's your chance - Comment on this blog and that's your entry - can't get much easier. I will … Continue reading MERRY HANUKKAH GIVEAWAY
Path To The Stars, My Journey from Girl Scouts to Rocket Scientist by Sylvia Acevedo
This wonderful biography from the CEO of Girl Scouts USA is perfect for all Brownies and up (roughly ages 8-12 for you non-green people!) In the spring of 2017, I had the opportunity to attend a breakfast for this author as she kicked off her new position as CEO of Girl Scouts USA. Sylvia spoke … Continue reading Path To The Stars, My Journey from Girl Scouts to Rocket Scientist by Sylvia Acevedo
Merry Hanukkah by Debby Caruso
I rarely read at the gym but that’s where I started reading this book. Big mistake – 30 minutes on the treadmill and I forgot to increase the speed. So, I switched to the bikes – another 20 minutes but no increase in speed or resistance. I was enjoying the book so much I passed … Continue reading Merry Hanukkah by Debby Caruso
The Sweet Scent of Murder (#2) by Susan P. Baker
This wonderful cozy is set in the first city I lived in Texas – Houston. I loved Houston (I know what you are thinking – why? But really I moved there in January when the state I left was covered in snow and it was 80 degrees in Houston. Plus I made some incredible friends … Continue reading The Sweet Scent of Murder (#2) by Susan P. Baker
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