This author was attending the Texas Book Festival when he stopped by my booth. He was purchasing a book when he mentioned he and his wife had recently published their own book. The illustration on the cover caught my interest. This book is the start of a series for the 13 and up crowd. Being … Continue reading Mariko Takashi and the Case of the Gremlin Horde – Book One by Christopher Bair
The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories – Part XII By David Marcum
This collection holds the record for the largest collection of new Sherlock Holmes stories. The Publisher, through these books, helps to support two organizations, The Stepping Stones School in the UK and the Happy Life Children’s Home in Kenya. From the first story in this collection, you are submerged in Holmes as it starts with … Continue reading The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories – Part XII By David Marcum
Searching for Unique: A Travellers Guide to Extraordinary Experiences by Nancy O’Hare
This is the second travel guide by this author that I have had the pleasure of reading. The author lives the idea of experiencing new lands as a traveler instead of just a tourist. This volume takes us into the world of adventurous hikes, little-known festivals and Ancient Temples as well as Modern Metropolises. While … Continue reading Searching for Unique: A Travellers Guide to Extraordinary Experiences by Nancy O’Hare
Ice On the Bay (#3 Howard County Mysteries) By Dale E. & Kathleen Lehman
This is the third in this series and the third book I have read by these authors. You see some of the books I read each month, but you don’t see the 6 or so that never make it to a blog or the ones I am proofreading or editing. So, if I keep coming … Continue reading Ice On the Bay (#3 Howard County Mysteries) By Dale E. & Kathleen Lehman
Valbore Tasks of the Nakairi Book 1 by K. E. Young
While average in size this book starts out reading like the intense tomes of over 1,000 pages (It’s only about 330!). The characters and locations are rich in the feel of well-done fantasy, and those great Dragon themed books that can place you into the story. At its core, this is a story of inner … Continue reading Valbore Tasks of the Nakairi Book 1 by K. E. Young
The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
Both of my book clubs picked winners for December. This deeply researched Historical Fiction revolves around the lawsuit between Thomas Edison and George Westinghouse and brings in Nikola Telsa (yes before there were cars!). Told from the viewpoint of Westinghouse’s lawyer, a young Paul Cravath, the reader is engaged into another era of what may … Continue reading The Last Days of Night by Graham Moore
Aaru: Halls of Hel (The Aaru Cycle) by Dr. David Meredith
This is the second book in this series. I read the first one several months ago, and you can read my review HERE. This book picks up and smoothly continues the storyline from the first book. The main characters are still the two sisters with Rose in the virtual world and Koren on Earth. In … Continue reading Aaru: Halls of Hel (The Aaru Cycle) by Dr. David Meredith
Code Girls by Liza Mundy
One of my book clubs chose this for our December read. I am always up for a really good non-fiction, and this one is in that category. While the history of WWII is at the heart of this entire book, the real story is the women (and a few men) that are spotlighted throughout the … Continue reading Code Girls by Liza Mundy
Beasts Beginning of the End Vol. 1 by Ana Levley
I recently spent 3 weeks in San Diego, and while I was there, I had the opportunity to have a nice long chat with this author. Her book, blog, and personable conversation convinced me to read her book. In full disclosure I am a partial Vegan, which I know to Vegans means that I am … Continue reading Beasts Beginning of the End Vol. 1 by Ana Levley
A Fateful Greed (Joe Robbins Book One) by Patrick Kelly
I had the pleasure of meeting this author at the Texas Book Festival. When I saw the cover, with the Pennybacker Bridge and it was set in my hometown of Austin, I knew I needed to give it a read. While all of that attracted me to the book, the story of Joe kept me … Continue reading A Fateful Greed (Joe Robbins Book One) by Patrick Kelly
