TLDR; a fantastic, twisty epic fantasy book filled with character evolution and great world-building. Well worth it if you can get through all the setup 😉
Review: “The Way of Kings (The Stormlight Archive #1)” by Brandon Sanderson
Review: “The Grim Sleeper: The Lost Women of South Central” by Christine Pelisek
TLDR; a well-written true crime book with some dips but otherwise decent pace. Provides a unique opportunity to hear insider perspectives from a reporter who closely followed investigations at the time.
To Rate…or not to Rate?
I'm taking a tangent from the normal program of reviews to talk about something controversial in the book blogging community, and that is the topic of "rating" books. You may have noticed me experimenting with different formats recently. I started this blog out with no rating system at all, with the intention that readers could … Continue reading To Rate…or not to Rate?
ARC Review: “The Crossing” by Matt Brolly
TLDR; a good mystery crime book with an interesting killer backstory and a side-plot of unexpected harassment for the main protagonist.
Blog Tour / Review: “The Friday Edition” by Betta Ferrendelli
Hello, everyone, and happy weekend! This Saturday I'm excited to share my opinions on a recent read, "The Friday Edition" by Betta Ferrendelli, courtesy of a blog tour hosted by Dave of TheWriteReads group! Before jumping into my thoughts, here's some information on other great bloggers participating in the tour you might want to check … Continue reading Blog Tour / Review: “The Friday Edition” by Betta Ferrendelli
Review: “Shout” by Laurie Halsey Anderson
TLDR; a powerful poetry collection about rape, the aftermath, and the author's experiences speaking about the book around the country.
#ArmedWithABingo Book Bingo 2020
Hello, friends! I am so excited to announce I'll be participating in Ariel and Kriti's #ArmedWithABook bingo challenge for 2020! This is my first time ever trying out a book bingo, and after scouring the internet to see which ones the book community were participating in I finally settled on this one. Of all the … Continue reading #ArmedWithABingo Book Bingo 2020
Review: “The Butterfly Garden” by Dot Hutchison
TLDR; fascinating thriller/horror with characters that range the depths of wicked, twisted, broken, and strong.
Review: “Stranger in the Pen” by Mohamed Asem
TLDR; solid book bringing modern airport immigration and detention policies to a relatable personal level.
Review: “The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World” by Dalai Lama XIV, Desmond Tutu, Douglas Carlton Abrams
TLDR; incredible book on joy and living from powerful spiritual leaders, can’t recommend highly enough!
Review: “In the Valleys of the Noble Beyond” by John Zada
TLDR; an engaging story about the author’s adventures in the great wilderness, searching for stories and tales surrounding Sasquatch.
Review: “Wisdom from a Father” by Joe Siccardi
Author: Joe SiccardiPublication Date: November 8th, 2018Genre: Nonfiction, Self-help, ChristianFormat: eBookFind it on: Amazon, Goodreads Many thanks to the author, Joe Siccardi, for providing a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis Wisdom From a Father is a reflective look at life, segmented into chapters. The words are updates of … Continue reading Review: “Wisdom from a Father” by Joe Siccardi
ARC Review: “The Wonder of Water” by Ingrid Leman Stefanovic
Title: The Wonder of Water: Lived Experience, Policy, and PracticeFind it on: Goodreads, Amazon, University of Toronto PressAuthor: Ingrid Leman Stefanovic (Editor) Publication Date: December 15, 2019Genre: Nonfiction Synopsis Facing droughts, floods, and water security challenges, society is increasingly forced to develop new policies and practices to cope with the impacts of climate change. From taken-for-granted … Continue reading ARC Review: “The Wonder of Water” by Ingrid Leman Stefanovic
Review: “Whirlwind (Wings of My Legion Book 1)” by Elizabeth Holland
Title: Whirlwind (Wings of My Legion Book 1)Find it on: AmazonAuthor: Elizabeth HollandPublication Date: November 14, 2017Genre: New Adult Urban Fantasy Many thanks to the author, Elizabeth Holland, for providing a digital ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. Synopsis “He was familiar—a friend I thought I had lost—but he was also foreign. I felt … Continue reading Review: “Whirlwind (Wings of My Legion Book 1)” by Elizabeth Holland
Review: “True Mercy” by Idelle Kursman
Title: True Mercy Find it on: Goodreads | AmazonAuthor: Idelle KursmanPublication Date: February 9, 2017Genre: Thriller & Suspense, Crime FictionPages: 342 Many thanks to Idelle for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! Synposis 2017 Red Ribbon Winner in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards!Danger lurks everywhere for Marina. … Continue reading Review: “True Mercy” by Idelle Kursman
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