Such a treat! Yes this is the middle school book author of the Clique writing for grownups. A group of women friends in the 60's create a book club where they read "dirty" books - covered of course with covers from appropriate books. Years later they pass their club and reads with personalized letters on … Continue reading The Dirty Book Club by Lisi Harrison
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Theater District by Tim Wolter
What would you do if you missed the last bus out of a commuter city the day before the Thanksgiving Holiday? And, what if there was an organized homeless society controlling the city. That is the scenario explored in this creative book. The author, a local Texan, has taken what is a concern of many … Continue reading Theater District by Tim Wolter
It’s News To Me by Olga Campos Benz
This author is a local celebrity and a familiar face to most people in Austin. I purchased this self published book a few months ago and it finally made its way to the top of my reading pile. The book follows one woman, a reporter and anchor in (guess where!) Austin Texas and her story … Continue reading It’s News To Me by Olga Campos Benz
The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker
Described as a post-apocalyptic thriller, I was surprised to be pulled into the fast paced (no pun intended - I know that is was partially about long distance running) story. What would normal people do to survive and how would they do it? When the world ends - mostly - Edgar and his family are … Continue reading The End of the World Running Club by Adrian J. Walker
Two Books – One Review – Life Purpose & The Dear God Letters – both by Claire H. Perkins
The Author, Claire H. Perskins was gracious enough to send me both of these books for review. They are small books that have a lot in a just a few pages. I thought they would be quick reads but I found myself stopping, thinking and even discussing the pages as I was reading. (Even got … Continue reading Two Books – One Review – Life Purpose & The Dear God Letters – both by Claire H. Perkins
Root Of Evil – The Foley Chronicles #2 by Nathan Bush
This is the second book in The Foley Chronicles. While a few characters are back, the perspective of the story is mostly from a new character, Quin, who is a partner to John Filch. I loved the first book in this series (see previous review of Written In Blood), and was very happy to see … Continue reading Root Of Evil – The Foley Chronicles #2 by Nathan Bush
Why I don’t Blog every book I read
I have been called out because I am only reviewing books I liked. So here is a list of my recent reads that for one reason or another were just not my cup of tea or I chose not to do a blog review. I have taken a stand lately that if I see more … Continue reading Why I don’t Blog every book I read
The Art of Hiding by Amanda Prowse
I had heard about this author for a while so when I had the chance of receiving an advanced copy - I grabbed it. This is the story is about a woman who seems to have it all - perfect marriage - house - kids, but then with the death of her husband she loses … Continue reading The Art of Hiding by Amanda Prowse
Second Acts by Teri Emory
This is the story about 3 friends. Women who met in college and are still friends in their 50's. Each is different. They have experienced the feminist era of their 20's and chosen different paths. But, they have stayed supportive friends through it all. The author did an excellent job of giving us enough insight … Continue reading Second Acts by Teri Emory
Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang
An amusing collection of - just what the title says - Worst Ways to Cure. This book was a very humorous look at some of the extreme measures that people have put themselves through all in the name of being healthy. It reminded me that medicine is a practice - and I really hope someday … Continue reading Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang
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