Monthly Archives: July 2016

Books in a series

As a lover of mystery and crime thrillers, I find myself following myriad ‘series’.  Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE the aspect of following a set of characters over numerous books.  When I was ‘just’ a reader, I would religiously … Continue reading

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“A Game for all the Family” by Sophie Hannah – Book Review

“People will generally accept facts as truth only if the facts agree with what they already believe.” ~ Andy Rooney Publisher’s blurb: Independent Justine thought she knew who she was, until an anonymous caller seemed to know better…  After escaping London … Continue reading

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“Fog on her glasses” (poem about reading)

I have no idea of the provenence of this little poem, but I think it is great! I found it on Pinterest….  If anyone can tell me the author I will add the credit on this post. I’m hoping that some … Continue reading

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Cover Love part 7: Piers

I find myself attracted to certain kinds of covers.  Covers are, after all, the way the publisher ‘hooks’ the reader into choosing one book over countless others. In this, my seventh installment of ‘Cover Love‘, I’d like to show you fourteen books from my Goodreads … Continue reading

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“In a Dark, Dark Wood” by Ruth Ware – Book Review

Leonora Shaw is a solitary woman.  She writes crime novels for a living from her miniscule flat in London.  She is a runner (another solitary pursuit). She wasn’t always a private, solitary person.  Back at school, she had a social life, … Continue reading

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20 Questions – interview with novelist Louise Jensen

I just finished reading “The Sister“, so I was delighted that Louise Jensen has agreed to answer some of my questions. Thanks Louise, both for your time and consenting to this interview. F: How long did it take to get … Continue reading

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“The Sister” by Louise Jensen – Book Review

Best friends. Besties. BFFs.  The importance of having a special best friend is SO very important to adolescent girls.  Sometimes these important friendships last until adulthood.  Some are lifelong. Some end in death… Grace Matthews has had a traumatic childhood. … Continue reading

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Favorite titles read in 2016 (so far…)

I am a third of the way through my 60th title of 2016 and can say it has been a ‘bumper’ year for great reads! I thought I’d share my SIX favorite titles so far… Just click on the title to read … Continue reading

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20 questions – interview with novelist Susie Steiner

Susie Steiner has graciously consented to an interview! She shares some of her thoughts on the writing process, her inspiration for her great new novel “Missing, Presumed“,  AND has given me many more titles to add to my own TBR! … Continue reading

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“Missing, Presumed” by Susie Steiner – Book Review

“This combination of police procedural and an unfolding family drama that continuously twists and turns will work well for fans of Kate Atkinson and Tana French.”—Booklist I couldn’t agree more! What a pleasant surprise this crime novel turned out to … Continue reading

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