fiction

Grains of Truth by Lydia Crichton: Book Review & Giveaway

Cross Cultural
Grains of Truth

When I was approached about reading and possibly reviewing Grains of Truth by Lydia Crichton, I was intrigued by the premise. At the same time, this publisher is a bit of an unknown for me so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m happy to say that this novel exceeded my expectations, which is great! [...]

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The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway: Book Review & Giveaway

Events
The River of No Return

When I read the publisher’s brief blurb about The River of No Return by Bee Ridgway, I knew I had to read it. Although this is a debut novel, you would never guess that from reading it. Bee Ridgeway is actually the pen name of an English Literature professor at Bryn Mawr. Although this story [...]

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The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau: Book Review & Giveaway

Children
The Testing

Joelle Charbonneau is an established author of adult mysteries, so The Testing is her first YA novel. I had already read an advance copy of it, and knew what I thought of it when I got word from the publisher that they were sending me a printed copy. When it got here, I was so [...]

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Loki’s Wolves by K.L. Armstrong and M.L. Marr: Book Review & Giveaway

Children
Loki's Wolves

We’re participating in the Children’s Book Week Giveaway Hop and wanted to host a giveaway for a very special book, Loki’s Wolves. Bestselling fantasy authors Kelly Armstrong and Melissa Marr have teamed up to create this new novel for ages eight and up that has its roots in Nordic mythology, but with a 21st century [...]

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The Mystery of Mercy Close by Marian Keyes: Book Review & Giveaway

Fiction
the mystery of mercy close

I was delighted to receive a copy of The Mystery of Mercy Close by bestselling and award-winning Irish author Marian Keyes. If you’re familiar with Marian Keyes, you know her work is an international phenomenon. Women everywhere can’t get enough of her novels, including the Walsh Sisters series. Each Walsh Sisters novel has featured a [...]

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Little Green by Walter Mosley: Book Review & Giveaway

Crime Story
little green

We’re participating in the Clear Your Shelf Giveaway Hop. Instead of pulling books from the bookshelf, we couldn’t resist featuring Walter Mosley’s newest Easy Rawlins novel, Little Green. I don’t know about you but I love the Easy Rawlins series and couldn’t wait to share the newest one with you. If you haven’t read this [...]

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