Question of the Week:
Do you give books as gifts?
My Answer:
Oh...I sure do with family and friends.
We do a book exchange in my book club for Christmas too.
Always fun. :)
Always fun. :)
Friday, July 29, 2016
Thursday, July 28, 2016
After Anna by Alex lake
A parents' worst nightmare....four little words: "Your Child Is Missing."
Anna disappeared without a trace as school was being let out for the day.
Anna's mother, Julia, was late picking her up and blamed herself. She and other family members were hoping that another family member had picked her up. Well....someone did pick her up, but they never brought her home.
Anna was missing for a week, and then surprisingly returned. Very strange in a kidnapping case, but she was safe and unharmed. But was she and were other family members really safe in such an odd turn of events?
AFTER ANNA had me on the edge of my seat as the kidnapper narrated what was happening and as we flashed back to the ongoing police investigation and daily lives of the characters.
AFTER ANNA is a must read for anyone who loves thrillers, chilling situations, a unique story line, and an evil, manipulating villain.
Mr. Lake did a marvelous job of keeping me guessing even though a few folks said they guessed right away who the kidnapper was.
I would consider this one of the top thrillers I have read this year. As I neared the end, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough to see the outcome.
ENJOY if you read AFTER ANNA. 5/5
This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation in return for an honest review.
Monday, July 25, 2016
It's Monday! What Are YOU Reading? - 7/26/16
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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!Post the books completed last week, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish this week.
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Book Currently Reading:
Books Up Next:
AFTER ANNA by Alex Lake
Books Up Next:
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by B. A. Paris
WATCHING EDIE by Camilla Way
A DEADLY AFFECTION by Cuyler Overholt
THE CONFECTIONER'S TALE by Laura Madeleine
THE CONFECTIONER'S TALE by Laura Madeleine
Gorgeous cover.
THE MUNICH GIRL by Phyllis Edgerly Ring - October 1.
TWO DAYS GONE by Randall Silvis - review on January 10, 2017.
What books do you like from my list, and what books have you read that we SHOULD know about?
THANKS for stopping.
Friday, July 22, 2016
Book Blogger Hop - 7/22 - 7/28
Question of the Week:
Do you always put a book cover in your posts when you are mentioning books or just text?
My Answer:
I do use book covers 99% of the time.
When I don't use a book cover, it's because I have just mentioned the book in a sentence and wasn't featuring it for a certain meme or reason.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016
The Lost Girls by Heather Young
Arriving at the house that Aunt Lucy left her was not what Justine had expected. The house was run down and no where close to anything but some odd neighbors.
Aunt Lucy's sister who had disappeared at the age of six and was never found was the main focus of the book along with the emotional lives of each character.
THE LOST GIRLS was a family saga that had chapters about the lives of the three sisters, Lilith, Lucy, Emily, and Justine both past and present. The Evans women lived unhappy lives which carried on from one generation to the next.
The father of Lilith, Lucy, and Emily was a bit disturbing. He was odd and strict. The girls were different but interesting. Justine and her daughters followed suit.
I enjoyed THE LOST GIRLS despite the gloomy feeling that seemed to overshadow everyone.
Ms. Young has a marvelous, descriptive writing style that helped you understand and connect with each character and each situation. Her writing just
pulled you into the story.
If you enjoy a bit of family drama as well as secrets and mysteries, you will enjoy THE LOST GIRLS. 4/5
This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation in return for an honest review.
If you enjoy a bit of family drama as well as secrets and mysteries, you will enjoy THE LOST GIRLS. 4/5
This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation in return for an honest review.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016
Celebration and Giveaway of The Reprint of A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
In celebration of the release of the reprint of the paperback edition of A CURIOUS BEGINNING by Deanna Raybourn, Loren Jaggers of Penguin Random House is sending a copy of the book to one lucky USA winner in this giveaway.
Entry form is at the bottom of the review. Good Luck!!
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REVIEW
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A secret past that she wasn't aware of puts Veronica Speedwell in danger after her aunt passed away. Veronica Speedwell is now without family, and as an intruder enters her home and tries to harm her, a Baron saves her life just in time. Even though Veronica seems to be able to take care of herself, the Baron insists that he be her protector. The Baron and Veronica begin a journey to London to meet a friend the Baron believes can protect Veronica for him. During their travel time, the Baron tells Veronica he knows secrets about her past that he can't tell her just yet but will.
Veronica isn't too happy with the arrangements of having to be protected, but being interested in what the Baron will tell her makes her stay with the Baron’s friend, Stoker. Not even 24 hours after the Baron left Veronica in safe keeping with Stoker, the pair finds out that the Baron has been murdered. With that news Stoker whisks himself and Veronica away where the murderer who most likely is still after Veronica can't find them. Adventures and danger follow them.
A CURIOUS BEGINNING is the first book I have read by Ms. Raybourn and the character Miss Speedwell. The book is interesting but odd with odd characters. Miss Speedwell is very independent and Stoker is a taxidermist who once was with a traveling circus. The characters where Stoker and Veronica make their hiding place are all quite bizarre, but I guess when you are in a traveling circus, that is what you see.
A CURIOUS BEGINNING is adventure and murder investigations all rolled into one with some good twists. It was also comical at times.
A CURIOUS BEGINNING was a bit different from what I expected, but I kept reading because I wanted to find out who the murderer was as well as to find out what Veronica's secret past was. And....her past was an excellent revelation.
It wasn’t a favorite, but I did like Veronica, and the storyline picked up toward the end of the book. In fact, the ending was quite exciting and makes my rating go from my original 3/5 to 4/5.
Readers who like quirky characters, intrigue, mystery, and a bit of romance should enjoy A CURIOUS BEGINNING. 4/5
This book was given to me free of charge and without compensation by the publisher in return for an honest review.
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GIVEAWAY
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JULY 19 TO JULY 26
ENTER HERE
GOOD LUCK
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Monday, July 18, 2016
It's Monday! What Are YOU Reading? - 7/18/16
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I hope you had a great reading week.
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This is a weekly meme hosted by Kathryn at BOOK DATE!Post the books completed last week, the books you are currently reading, and the books you hope to finish this week.
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Books Completed the last two weeks:
ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN by Wendy Walker.
Review is in the book's title.
ALL IS NOT FORGOTTEN by Wendy Walker.
Review is in the book's title.
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Book Currently Reading:
THE LOST GIRLS by Heather Young
Books Up Next:
THE LOST GIRLS by Heather Young
Books Up Next:
GIRL IN THE AFTERNOON by Serena Burdick
AFTER ANNA by Alex Lake - review on August 2.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS by B. A. Paris - review on August 9.
A DEADLY AFFECTION by Cuyler Overholt - review on September 6.
THE CONFECTIONER'S TALE by Laura Madeleine - review on September 20.
THE CONFECTIONER'S TALE by Laura Madeleine - review on September 20.
Gorgeous cover.
THE MUNICH GIRL by Phyllis Edgerly Ring - October 1.
TWO DAYS GONE by Randall Silvis - review on January 10, 2017.
What books do you like from my list, and what books have you read that we SHOULD know about?
THANKS for stopping.
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