Apparently, I am really bad at determining if a book is part of a series just from reading the blurb on the back. For instance, I had no clue that Right Behind You was the seventh of eight novels written by Lisa Gardener to feature the characters Quincy and Rainie.
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Book Review: A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay
Now that it’s a new year, I am trying to make a concerted effort to read the books that are in my possession. That is the case for this bargain bin purchase I made sometime in the last few years. A Noise Downstairs by Linwood Barclay certainly redeemed itself in the last fifty pages or so, but the journey there was a bit of a drag.
Read moreBook Review: Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe by Benjamin Alire Saenz
More time had passed than I would have liked, but I did finally read Bejamin Alire Saenz’ novel, Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. I thought the movie was terrific, but I knew the book would likely be better.
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We’re talking books, albums and concerts. I still only listen to the This is Important and The Always Sunny podcasts, so nothing new there. They’re still great, so listen to them!
Read moreBook Review: Attachments by Rainbow Rowell
I just really, really like the way Rainbow Rowell writes. I think I have officially read every novel she’s written, and I just find comfort in her prose. Heck, even the 1999 setting of Attachments filled me with a happy nostalgia rather than annoyance.
Read moreBook Review: Some Shall Break by Ellie Marney
I squeaked through one more book before I high-tailed it to my local library to get the sequel to Ellie Marney’s None Shall Sleep, Some Shall Break. I think this is also the quickest I read through anything this year. Usually, I take my sweet time, reading about fifty pages a day, but I just couldn’t get through this fast enough!
Read moreBook Review: Mister Magic by Kiersten White
I have to say, sometimes compelling cover art is all it takes. Well, that and the two other books I was looking for at my local library weren’t on the shelves. Thus, Kiersten White’s latest novel, Mister Magic, with it’s hot pink sleeve and rainbow static television was tempting enough to pick up an read the blurb. And then that blurb sounded creepy as hell, so I was all in!
Read moreBook Review: None Shall Sleep by Ellie Marney
Admittedly, I grabbed Ellie Marney’s book, None Shall Sleep, in the bargain section of the nearest bookstore solely based on the pop art that graced the cover. But can you blame me? The sleeve itself was a baby blue, but the main action was a bloody knife reflecting some sinister eyes. Count me in!
Read moreBook Review: Brokeback Mountain by Annie Prolux
Watching Pedro Almodovar’s short film, Strange Way of Life, a few weeks ago had me seeking out the short story that both this and it’s self-titled feature film were based on, Brokeback Mountain by Annie Prolux.
Read moreBook Review: The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music by Dave Grohl
Who knew Dave Grohl could write? Books, I mean. Certainly the man can pen a song or two…just ask any of the number of successful projects he’s been a part of over the years. This is a bit different though. At almost 400 pages, this novels spans the wild years of his life, both personally and professionally. It’s a peak behind the curtain.
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