In another addition to this “anything but Ordinary” series, Mr. Kiefer continues to weave a family saga. He has entwined Hispanic Folklore, the LGBT community, and generations of family life. Once again, he pulls the reader into a world, that even if foreign, the reader can easily relate to the characters and intense emotions contained … Continue reading The Ordinary Sin by Mario Kiefer
Book Review
Camp Lenape (Book 1 – Kahale & Claude Mystery Series) by Timothy R. Baldwin
Remember back to your days of summer camp? This story follows four soon to be sophomore students as they spend a summer being Junior Counselors. I remember the feeling of being sort of in charge but not an adult and yet not a camper either. When strange people are seen around the camp area, the … Continue reading Camp Lenape (Book 1 – Kahale & Claude Mystery Series) by Timothy R. Baldwin
A History of Madness The Outlands Pentalogy Book 2 by Rebecca Crunden
The main characters Nate and Kitty, are once again strong in this continuing tale. However, this book concentrates on Nate. I really liked the tie in with Nate’s dreams (and I’m leaving it there – no spoiler – read the book!). This author does a nice job of engaging the reader in the adventure and … Continue reading A History of Madness The Outlands Pentalogy Book 2 by Rebecca Crunden
Manufactured Witches by Michelle Rene – Texas Author Project YA Award Winner!
It’s been a while since I read a book that transported me fully into a story. I saw this author accept the Indie Author Project Best YA Book for the State of Texas and speak with such genuine appreciation for her reading audience that I could not wait to start the book. Let's start with … Continue reading Manufactured Witches by Michelle Rene – Texas Author Project YA Award Winner!
Pamela Carr by Fred Andersen – RELEASED TODAY
The glamour days of Hollywood are brought to life in this Noir(ish) mystery. If you’re longing for the days of elegance and slimy film directors – this may be your read. The book follows two actresses as they try and participate in the system of becoming and remaining actresses. While the key character, Lyman Wilbur … Continue reading Pamela Carr by Fred Andersen – RELEASED TODAY
To Squeeze A Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran
A few weeks ago I had the privilege of attending the awards ceremony for the Indie Author Project for the state of Texas. This book won for the entire state of Texas, and after reading it, I can understand why. A humorous glance at the mundane parts of state work with glimpses into the political … Continue reading To Squeeze A Prairie Dog by Scott Semegran
Being Mortal By Atul Gawande
My book club rarely agrees on any book but this one was a hands-down must read and is about to be handed to our parents, our spouses and our children. A dear neighbor of my father suggested this to me. I bought it and placed it in my to-read pile only to realize it was … Continue reading Being Mortal By Atul Gawande
Clara Young Series: Book 1 – The Murder In Stall #4 and Book 2 – The Murder in the Precinct by Renee Marski
This is a combined review because I had the pleasure of reading the first 2 books in this series. Are you a Veronica Mars fan? If so, then Clara Young will be right up your alley. Young, and growing up in an atmosphere of police procedure, she has a good idea of how to approach … Continue reading Clara Young Series: Book 1 – The Murder In Stall #4 and Book 2 – The Murder in the Precinct by Renee Marski
Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in A Digital Age by Sherry Turkle
When someone in my book club picked this book, I was less than thrilled. While I do love non-fiction, another read of why technology is evil was not what I wanted to spend time on. However, I was wrong (I know, it surprised me too!). This is an in-depth look at the good and the … Continue reading Reclaiming Conversation: The Power of Talk in A Digital Age by Sherry Turkle
The Dime Box by Karen Grose
An abusive father dying of cancer appears to die prematurely after a visit with his victim, his adopted daughter. What continues is a series of interviews that take the reader back into Greta’s life and her adopted mother’s. Greta feels that if she can understand where she came from, she can understand who she is. … Continue reading The Dime Box by Karen Grose
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