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Book Review: The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune
A magical island. A dangerous task. A burning secret. Linus Baker leads a quiet, solitary life. At forty, he lives in a tiny house with a devious cat and his old records. As a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth, he spends his days overseeing the well-being of children in government-sanctioned orphanages. When Linus is unexpectedly summoned by Extremely Upper Management he's given a curious and highly classified assignment: travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage, where six dangerous children reside: a gnome, a sprite, a wyvern, an unidentifiable green blob, a were-Pomeranian, and the Antichrist. Linus must…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Make Me Wilder by Serena Bell
Happy Friday friends! You know what this week needs? Some great rom-com action, and I have just the book for you! What could be more fun than trying to transform a wilderness exploration company into a romantic getaway? Well you’ll just have to read it to find out! Make Me WilderSerena Bell(Wilder Adventures, #1)Publication date: May 20th 2021Genres: Adult, Comedy, Contemporary, Romance This tent is too small for the both of us. And I like it that way. Gabe I was minding my business. Literally. I promised my dad I’d take care of the Wilder family adventure business in our…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Catnapped by R.J. Blain
CatnappedR.J. Blain(Magical Romantic Comedies #14)Publication date: May 11th 2021Genres: Adult, Comedy, Urban Fantasy When someone steals Diana’s cat, a former lab animal rescued from death’s door, she calls on one of the most dangerous beings in the universe for help. Cutting a deal with the devil isn’t the smartest move, but there’s no way in hell she’ll abandon Mr. Flooferson the Magnificent to his fate. Teaming up with the son of a demon, an angel, and one hell of a woman might push Diana to the limits of her courage and sanity. Unless she wants to sell her soul to…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? (5/17/21)
Hello friends, and happy Monday! I am a particularly happy bookworm, because I was able to attend my in-person commencement ceremony for my Master’s Degree on Friday. Thanks to how well we are doing with vaccines here (Thank you SCIENCE!) we were able to have a real commencement, with some necessary adjustments. It was so fun! I still have half of my current class left, and one more after that, but soon I shall have an MSPM. I cannot believe how quickly time flew by. I’m excited! Anyway, back to books yes? I have actually done some excellent reading the…
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Book Review: The Perfect Couple by Jackie Kabler
The perfect couple…or the perfect lie? A year and a half ago, Gemma met the love of her life, Danny. Since then, their relationship has been like something out of a dream. But one Friday evening, Gemma returns home to find Danny is nowhere to be seen. After two days with no word from her husband, Gemma turns to the police. She is horrified with what she discovers – a serial killer is on the loose in Bristol. When she sees the photos of the victims she is even more stunned…the victims all look just like Danny. But, the detectives…
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Book Review: Chatroom With A View by Glenn Maynard
Lizzie Borden took an axe . . . and so goes the song depicting the 1892 axe murders of her father and step-mother. Research indicates that a killer gene could be passed down through generations of family members, and evidence begins with Lizzie’s ancestor who murdered his mother in 1673. Chatroom with a View opens with a bone-chilling episode, and what’s left of Troy Cullen’s dysfunctional family keeps him even further from the normal integration with society. Troy’s life further unravels when his ex-girlfriend, Veronica, announces that she is pregnant. Troy loses control and plots to do unto others as…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Break the Stone by Cassie Swindon
Break the StoneCassie Swindon(Golden Chains, #1)Publication date: May 7th 2021Genres: Adult, Romance, Suspense, Young Adult Raelyn Bell’s father forces them to flee their quaint town, severing the last connection to her dead mother. Now, desperate and alone. But she won’t give up. In a new town, Raelyn defies Pa’s wishes by investigating the truth of her mother’s death. Only the answers will help her fill the void plaguing her heart. Meanwhile, U.S. Army Specialist Kody Walsh’s duty is to obey orders, no matter how “gray.” His questionable actions lead him straight to Raelyn. If Kody aids in Raelyn’s quest, it…
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Bookish (And Not So Bookish) Thoughts #5
We should always make time for the things we like. If we don’t, we might forget how to be happy. The House in the Cerulean Sea – TJ Klune I’m slowly working my way through this wonderful book, and it seems to be exactly what my brain needs right now. It’s sweet, whimsical, and yet full of so many hard truths that it makes my head spin. That small quote above is just one of the many gems in this book. So far I’ve seen themes of discrimination, the concept of self-worth, and even nature vs. nurture. I don’t know.…
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Book Review: All Kinds of Other by James Sie
In this tender, nuanced coming-of-age love story, two boys—one who is cis and one who is trans—have been guarding their hearts to protect themselves, until their feelings for each other give them a reason to stand up to their fears. Two boys are starting at a new school. Jules is just figuring out what it means to be gay and hasn’t totally decided whether he wants to be out at his new school. His parents and friends have all kinds of opinions, but for his part, Jules just wants to make the basketball team and keep his head down. Jack…
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It’s Monday! What Are You Reading?
It is once again Monday, and this time I do actually feel like the weekend flew by! However I’m kind of happy about that because I had a wonderful weekend. Full of friends, good food, and lots of excellent reading. I’m still maintaining my slower pace of making it through books. 4-5 books per month seems to be the goal, with it being closer to 3-4. Still, like I wrote earlier last week, I’m enjoying this change! It’s nice to have more time to just savor things, and appreciate them. No rush. Just reading. Read Last Week: Last week I…
