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Book Review: Hex Hall (Hex Hall #1) by Rachel Hawkins
Media Type: Audio Book Title: Hex Hall *Series: Hex Hall #1 Author: Rachel Hawkins Publisher: Tantor Audio Run Time: 7 hours 11 minutes Release Date: June 29, 2012 Source: Library ————————————— Content Screening: Mild Violence HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy paranormal reads that are on the lighter side. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Three years ago, Sophie Mercer discovered that she was a witch. It’s gotten her into a few scrapes. Her non-gifted mother has been as supportive as possible, consulting Sophie’s estranged father—an elusive European warlock—only when necessary.…
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Waiting on Wednesday (8/16/17)
So, I am actually drafting this post on a Saturday, which feels a little bit like cheating hahahaha. That doesn’t change the fact that this is a book that I’m extremely excited for though! Things are settling back down to normal speed, thank goodness, and home life has gotten more calm. We’re learning what things we can cut back a bit on, and what things we can make easier on ourselves so that there’s more down time. I missed have down time. Anyway, back to the book I’m excited for! A simple but forgotten truth: Where harbingers of death appear,…
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Book Review: A Merchant in Oria by David Wiley
Media Type: Ebook Title: A Merchant In Oria Author: David Wiley Publisher: OWS Ink, LLC. Pages: Kindle; 42 Release Date: April 27, 2017 Source: Author —————————————– Genre: Fantasy HDB Rating: 4 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who are looking for novella length Fantasy that is very well done! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon Firion is a young merchant descended from generations of merchants. His first big break comes along when he sets out to trade with the wealthy dwarven kingdom of Oria. He has always dreamed of visiting this grand kingdom, having heard his father describe it…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (8/7/17)
How is it possible that it’s already August? Ack. I feel like this year is speeding by, and I’m barely hanging on by a thread. Reading and blogging have taken a back seat to other things lately, because if there’s one thing I learned last year it’s how to recognize when I needed to step back and chill. I’ve learned what the signs of oncoming depression look like, and I’ve gotten pretty okay at maneuvering myself out of the way. My days lately have been spent curling up in my new reading chair, embroidering, and devouring audio books. It actually…
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Cover Reveal: Polarities (Pendomus #2) by Carissa Andrews
Click to pre-order Polarities! Another Monday has arrived, bookish friends, and you’re probably trying to wind down from an epic weekend of reading. Oh wait, just me? Well either way, allow me to start your week off right! It’s time for a cover reveal, for a book that I’m very excited about! Book 2 of the Pendomus series is here! Polarities is the second novel in the Pendomus Chronicles Series. To see where it all began, be sure to check out Carissa’s first novel, Pendomus: Book 1 of the Pendomus Chronicles. With Runa separated from the only people who’ve had…
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Mid-Year Reading Check In!
Please note that the above sentiment does not work on my husband, hahaha. I’ve tried. I’ve got three huge bookshelves though, so he may be right at this point ;). Who can really say? I actually meant to post this on the 15th, but got really busy and forgot. So it’s coming at you a few days later than expected. I really just wanted to check in, and let you know how my reading is going so far this year! Truth be told, it’s going pretty fabulously. I know the posts here have been sporadic, but I’m reading more than…
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Book Review: Like A Fly On The Wall
Media Type: Print Book (ARC) Title: Like A Fly On The Wall Author: Simone Kelly Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks Pages: Paperback; 448 Release Date: July 11, 2017 Source: Harper Collins / TLC Book Tours —————————————————- Genre: Suspense / Contemporary HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy intrigue mixed with some scenes on the steamier side. Add it on: HarperCollins | Amazon | Barnes & Noble From talented debut author Simone Kelly comes this suspenseful novel that crackles with intrigue, sex, and plenty of surprises—perfect for fans of Eric Jerome Dickey and Carl Weber. Meet Jacques…
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Book Review: Toonopolis: Gemini by Jeremy Rodden
Media Type: Ebook Title: Toonopolis: Gemini *Series: Toonopolis Files #1 Author: Jeremy Rodden Publisher: Portmanteau Press LLC Pages: Paperback; 314 Release Date: May 1, 2011 Source: Author ———————————————- Genre: Humor / Adventure HDB Rating: 3 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who enjoy humorous stories with larger than life characters, and a ton of cartoon references! Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N Toonopolis is a cartoon city that is home to the thoughts and ideas of all sentient beings in the universe. As the center of the Tooniverse, it acts as an other-worldly rest stop for…
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Books For You Ears – Audio Book Recommendations!
Ah, audio books. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. Truth be told, almost 1/3 of the books that I finish every month are audio books. I pop one on to zone out on the train ride to/from work, to relax in my hammock and take in the day, or even to amuse me while I clean or cook. I’ve worked my way through hundreds of audio masterpieces, and even a few duds. I’ve found narrators that I absolutely adore, and ones that I’m not too fond of. I’m here to share some of that knowledge with…
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Book Review: A Million Junes by Emily Henry
Media Type: Audio Book Title: A Million Junes Author: Emily Henry Publisher: Razorbill Pages: Hardcover; 350 Release Date: May 16, 2017 Source: Library Borrow ———————————– Content Screening: Nothing of note HDB Rating: 5 Keys to My Heart Recommended to: Readers who love YA, adore magical realism, and just want to get lost. Add it on: Goodreads | Amazon | B&N For as long as Jack “June” O’Donnell has been alive, her parents have had only one rule: stay away from the Angert family. But when June collides—quite literally—with Saul Angert, sparks fly, and everything June has known is thrown into…