Hi, friends! Today is my turn at a blog tour for "The Last Stage," a mystery/thriller by Louise Voss. Thanks to Orenda Books for this opportunity. "The Last Stage" by Louise Voss Paperback, 300 pages Slated for publication July 11, 2019, by Orenda Books Synopsis At the peak of her career as lead singer of … Continue reading BLOG TOUR: “The Last Stage” by Louise Voss (Excerpt)
"The Body Lies" by Jo Baker Hardcover, 288 pages Set for publication June 18, 2019, by Knopf Publishing Group ISBN: 0525656111 My review Trigger warnings: Assault, rape, drug use "He wants her to read what he has written. He wants to watch her face as the words slip inside her head and wash his colours … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Body Lies” by Jo Baker
Hello, friends! Happy Tuesday once again! I don't know if anyone has noticed, but my blog has been a bit sparse again recently. My mom was in town last week and I continue struggling through "Les Miserables" for a #MiserablesMay group read. It is now June; WHAT AM I DOING?! Ugh. Oh, well. At least … Continue reading Top 5 Tuesday: Debut novels
It's been a loooong time since I've participated in any weekly book blogging "memes." This one struck my fancy and I just had to join in. Top 5 Tuesday is hosted by Shanah at Bionic Book Worm. This week's theme is mind-blowing mystery/thrillers. Here is my list, in no particular order: 1. "The Weight of … Continue reading Top 5 Tuesday: Mind-blowing mystery/thrillers
Blogger's note: Once again, it's been too long since I've updated! My reviewing skills are a bit rusty, so bear with me as I attempt to rejoin the book blogging realm. "An Anonymous Girl" by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen 384 pages, St. Martin's Press ISBN: 1250133734 Expected publication date: Jan. 8, 2019 Seeking … Continue reading Review: “An Anonymous Girl”
Blogger's note: I shudder to admit that until about a month ago, I had no idea the then-forthcoming TNT miniseries "The Alienist" was actually based on a 23-year-old novel. I happened upon it while finishing my birthday book shopping spree, on an endcap featuring titles that were "hitting the big screen." Despite its length, I … Continue reading REVIEW: “The Alienist” by Caleb Carr
"Follow Me Down" by Sherri Smith Forge Books, 352 pages Published March 28, 2017 ISBN: 0765386704 I have to say, it's not often that I encounter a book whose main character leaves such a bad taste in my mouth. This is yet another story of a woman whose substance abuse problem clouds her ability to cope … Continue reading REVIEW: “Follow Me Down” by Sherri Smith
"Local Girl Missing" has all the makings of a good psychological thriller.
"Blink" by K.L. Slater 295 pages, Bookouture (Kindle only) Published Feb. 16, 2017 ISBN13: 9781786811288 "If only they had a machine that could translate the anxious thoughts that fill my brain. I could tell them how Evie was taken from me, beg them to help me find her before it's too late. Every day I … Continue reading Review: “Blink” by K.L. Slater
Yesterday afternoon, I traveled with three fellow Book Swap pals to Prairie Lights Bookstore in Iowa City, where we attended a reading and signing by "Everything You Want Me to Be" author Mindy Mejia. First off, I wanna say that Mindy is hilarious. She told us how, while making breakfast for her two young children … Continue reading Author Mindy Mejia demonstrates new dance move, discusses “grip-lit”
