Siege and Storm (Grisha Trilogy (Shadow and Bone)) My review: 5 of 5 stars Unexpected twists, high-seas adventures, military plots and uneasy alliances, complex relationships and character growth all make for a fantastic sequel in this second book of the Grisha Trilogy. The epic battles were heart-pounding, and the story is as powerful and magical as its … [Read more...] about Book Review: Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo
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Book Blast and $50 Giveaway: Paris Cravings by Kimberley Montpetit
Paris Cravings Can life really turn on a dime, a missed bus— or a stuck pastry shop door? Chloe Dillard’s life has always been complicated. Her mother is a neurotic romance novelist and her boyfriend, Mathew, has been pressuring her to go “all the way”. But after The Worst Night of Her Life, Chloe escapes on her Senior Class trip to the swoon-worthy city of Paris … [Read more...] about Book Blast and $50 Giveaway: Paris Cravings by Kimberley Montpetit
Book Review: Walking On Air by Catherine Anderson
Walking On Air: A Valance Family Novel My review: 2 of 5 stars There is a big difference between preaching and teaching. The main one, in my view, is that preaching doesn't belong in books. I always mark down for that, even in Christian fiction. Tell the reader a story. Let the reader take away what lessons they will, but please don't preach. When a writer preaches, it … [Read more...] about Book Review: Walking On Air by Catherine Anderson
Book Review: Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson
Take A Chance On Me (A Something New Novel) My Review: 2.5 of 5 stars Ever heard the saying "like nails on a chalkboard?" Therein lies the problem with this book. It was steamy, sexy, romantic and even funny, BUT the overuse of the "f" word and the bad clichés nearly killed what could have been a good story. Three times I counted the phrase "like nails on a chalkboard," … [Read more...] about Book Review: Take a Chance on Me by Jennifer Dawson
Audiobook Review: Ties That Bind by Dave Isay and StoryCorps
What is StoryCorps? StoryCorps is one of the largest oral history projects of its kind. Since 2003, StoryCorps has collected and archived more than 50,000 interviews from more than 80,000 participants. Each conversation is recorded on a free CD to share, and is preserved at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress. Millions listen to our weekly broadcasts on … [Read more...] about Audiobook Review: Ties That Bind by Dave Isay and StoryCorps