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Review - Stoker's Manuscript by Royce Prouty
2013-06-18 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: Stoker's Manuscript by Royce ProutyTitle: Stoker's Manuscript
Author: Royce Prouty
ISBN: 9780399158551
No. of Pages: 352
Genre: Horror

Origins: Putnam Books
Bottom Line: Eh. Better off unread.

"When rare-manuscript expert Joseph Barkeley is hired to authenticate and purchase the original draft and notes for Bram Stoker's ...

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It's Monday, June 17th! What Are You Reading?
2013-06-17 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Hosted by Sheila from Book Journey, this is a weekly event to share what we've read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.

Finished Last Week:

Book Cover Image: The Curiosity by Stephen Kiernan Book Cover Image: The Never List by Koethi Zan

Currently Reading:

Book Cover Image: Sea Creatures by Susanna Daniel

Postponed:

Book Cover Image: And The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

About an hour into the audiobook,...

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The Sunday Salon - June 16th Edition
2013-06-16 13:30 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Happy Sunday! It seems that my summer is going to end up being just as busy as the school year. I don't know how it happened, but I am actually a bit scared when I look at my calendar for the next month. I guess I am just one of those people who likes a full schedule since I keep doing this to myself. 

...
Image: Connor finishing his first half-marathon.
Run, Connor, run!

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Weekly Top Posts: 2013-06-16
2013-06-16 04:00 UTC

  1. Review - Call Me Zelda by Erika Robuck
  2. Review - The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross
  3. Audiobook Review - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
  4. Review - The Last Camellia by Sarah Jio
  5. Audiobook Review - Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe

Audiobook Review - Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende
2013-06-14 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende Title: Maya's Notebook
Author: Isabel Allende
Narrator: Maria Cabezas
ASIN: B00BR25LQ8
Audiobook Length: 14 hours, 40 minutes

Genre: Fiction
Origins: Harper Audio
Bottom Line: Touching story but better in print than via audio

"This contemporary coming-of-age story centers upon Maya Vidal, a...

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Review - Astor Place Vintage by Stephanie Lehmann
2013-06-13 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: Astor Place Vintage by Stephanie LehmannTitle: Astor Place Vintage
Author: Stephanie Lehmann
ISBN: 9781451682052
No. of Pages: 416
Genre: Fiction

Bottom Line: Charming story with some surprising twists

"Amanda Rosenbloom, proprietor of Astor Place Vintage, thinks she’s on just another call to...

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Review - The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls
2013-06-12 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: The Silver Star by Jeannette WallsTitle: The Silver Star
Author: Jeannette Walls
ISBN: 9781451661507
No. of Pages: 288
Genre: Fiction
Origins: Scribner

Bottom Line: Simple story with an adorable heroine

"It is 1970 in a small town in California. “Bean” Holladay is twelve and her sister, Liz, is fifteen when...

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Review - The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van Booy
2013-06-11 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: The Illusion of Separateness by Simon Van BooyTitle: The Illusion of Separateness
Author: Simon Van Booy
ISBN: 9780062112248
No. of Pages: 221
Genre: Literary Fiction
Origins: Powell's Books

Bottom Line: Beautifully written and a wonderful message

"This gripping novel - inspired by true events - tells the interwoven stories of a...

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It's Monday, June 10th! What Are You Reading?
2013-06-10 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Hosted by Sheila from Book Journey, this is a weekly event to share what we've read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.

Finished Last Week:

Book Cover Image: The Book of Secrets by Elizabeth Joy Arnold Book Cover Image: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell Book Cover Image: The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian

Currently Reading:

Book Cover Image: The Curiosity by Stephen Kiernan

Currently Listening:

Book Cover Image: And The Mountains Echoed by Khaled Hosseini

Up Next:
...

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Weekly Top Posts: 2013-06-09
2013-06-09 04:00 UTC

  1. It's Monday, June 3rd! What Are You Reading?
  2. Audiobook Review - The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
  3. TLC Book Tour - The Keeper of Secrets by Julie Thomas
  4. Review - The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
  5. The Sunday Salon - June 2nd Edition

Audiobook Review - The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
2013-06-07 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: The Golem and the Jinni by Helene WeckerTitle: The Golem and the Jinni
Author: Helene Wecker
Narrator: George Guidall
ASIN: B00BU8DV2K
Audiobook Length: 19 hours, 43 minutes
Genre: Fantasy
Origins: Harper Audio

Bottom Line: Simple but powerful

"Chava is a golem, a creature made of clay, brought to life by a strange man who...

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Review - The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau
2013-06-06 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: The Testing by Joelle CharbonneauTitle: The Testing
Author: Joelle Charbonneau
ISBN: 9780547959108
No. of Pages: 352
Genre: Young Adult, Science Fiction
Origins: NetGalley, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Bottom Line: Fantastic new series with some unique twists that separate it from other popular dystopian novels

"Who will be...

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Review - The Shining Girls by Lauren Beukes
2013-06-05 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: The Shining Girls by Lauren BeukesTitle: The Shining Girls
Author: Lauren Beukes
ISBN: 9780316216852
No. of Pages: 384
Genre: Horror

Bottom Line: Mind-blowingly awesome 

"Harper Curtis is a killer who stepped out of the past. Kirby Mazrachi is the girl who was never meant...

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TLC Book Tour - The Keeper of Secrets by Julie Thomas
2013-06-04 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Book Cover Image: The Keeper of Secrets by Julie ThomasTitle: The Keeper of Secrets
Author: Julie Thomas
ISBN: 9780062240309
No. of Pages: 384
Genre: Fiction
Origins: William Morrow
Bottom Line: Beautiful family drama

"A priceless violin.

A family torn apart.

A decision that could change everything.

...

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It's Monday, June 3rd! What Are You Reading?
2013-06-03 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Hosted by Sheila from Book Journey, this is a weekly event to share what we've read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.

Finished Last Week:

Book Cover Image: The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan Book Cover Image: American Savage by Dan Savage Book Cover Image: The Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop and Cafe by Mary Simses

Currently Reading:

Book Cover Image: The Book of Secrets by Elizabeth Joy Arnold

Currently Listening:

Book Cover Image: The Other Typist by Suzanne Rindell

Up Next:
...

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The Sunday Salon - June 2nd Edition
2013-06-02 13:30 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Hello, my friends! How are you this fine Sunday? We had a thirty degree swing in temperatures between yesterday and today. I like the lack of humidity and sweat-inducing temperatures, but it would be much nicer were the sun shining. I shouldn't complain though when I think about last year's drought and record heat wave and watch the news...

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Weekly Top Posts: 2013-06-02
2013-06-02 04:00 UTC

  1. Review - Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
  2. It's Monday, May 27th! What Are You Reading?
  3. Review - The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith
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  5. Review - Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

Audiobook Review - Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-Smith
2013-05-31 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: Unholy Night by Seth Grahame-SmithTitle: Unholy Night
Author: Seth Grahame-Smith
Narrator: Peter Berkrot
ASIN: B007SRMH7C
Audiobook Length: 9 hours, 50 minutes
Genre: Fantasy
Origins: Mine. All mine.

Bottom Line: Clever and entertaining

“They're an iconic part of history's most celebrated birth. But what do we...

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Audiobook Review - Frozen in Time by Mitchell Zuckoff
2013-05-30 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: Frozen in Time by Mitchell ZuckoffTitle: Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II
Author: Mitchell Zuckoff
Narrator: Mitchell Zuckoff
ASIN: B00BUPEPO6
Audiobook Length: 8 hours, 57 minutes
Genre: Nonfiction
Origins: Harper Audio

Bottom Line: Very well-written and highly engaging
...

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TLC Book Tours - A Half Forgotten Song by Katherine Webb
2013-05-29 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Book Cover Image: A Half Forgotten Song by Katherine WebbTitle: A Half Forgotten Song
Author: Katherine Webb
ISBN: 9780062234469
No. of Pages: 496
Genre: Suspense/Thriller
Origins: William Morrow
Bottom Line: Disappointing third novel and definitely her weakest to date

"1937. In a windswept village on the Dorset coast, fourteen-year-old Mitzy...

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Review - Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
2013-05-28 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle MeadTitle: Gameboard of the Gods
Author: Richelle Mead
ISBN: 9780525953685
No. of Pages: 464
Genre: Fantasy, Science Fiction
Origins: Dutton Adult

Bottom Line: Fantastic first book in an exciting new series

“In a futuristic world nearly destroyed by religious extremists, Justin March...

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It's Monday, May 27th! What Are You Reading?
2013-05-27 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Hosted by Sheila from Book Journey, this is a weekly event to share what we've read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.

Finished Last Week:

Book Cover Image: Stoker's Manuscript by Royce Prouty Book Cover Image: Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende Book Cover Image: A Girl Like You by Maureen Lindley Book Cover Image: The Keeper of Secrets by Julie Thomas Book Cover Image: Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell Book Cover Image: Looking for Me by Beth Hoffman

Currently Reading:

Book Cover Image: The Engagements by J. Courtney Sullivan

Currently Listening:

Book Cover Image: American Savage by Dan Savage

Up Next:
...

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Weekly Top Posts: 2013-05-26
2013-05-26 04:00 UTC

  1. Audiobook Review - Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
  2. The Sunday Salon - May 19th Edition
  3. It's Monday, May 20th! What Are You Reading?
  4. Review - The Last Camellia by Sarah Jio
  5. Review - The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross

Audiobook Review - Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob Lowe
2013-05-24 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: Stories I Only Tell My Friends by Rob LoweTitle: Stories I Only Tell My Friends: An Autobiography
Author: Rob Lowe
Narrator: Rob Lowe
ASIN: B004XXVSS8

Audiobook Length: 9 hours, 11 minutes
Genre: Nonfiction
Origins: Mine. All mine.
Bottom Line: Excellent and honest autobiography.

"A teen idol at fifteen, an international icon and founder of...

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Review - The Girl with the Iron Touch by Kady Cross
2013-05-23 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: The Girl With the Iron Touch by Kady CrossTitle: The Girl with the Iron Touch
Author: Kady Cross
ISBN: 9780373210855
No. of Pages: 384
Genre: Science Fiction, Young Adult
Origins: NetGalley, Harlequin Teen

Bottom Line: The weakest of the series - predictable and boring

“When mechanical genius Emily is kidnapped by rogue...

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Review - The Last Camellia by Sarah Jio
2013-05-22 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: The Last Camellia by Sarah JioTitle: The Last Camellia
Author: Sarah Jio
ISBN: 9780452298392
No. of Pages: 320
Genre: Suspense
Origins: Plume Paperback

Bottom Line: Decent pseudo-Gothic thriller perfect for summer

“On the eve of the Second World War, the last surviving specimen of a camellia plant known as the...

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Review - A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses by Molly Harper
2013-05-21 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

Book Cover Image: A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses by Molly HarperTitle: A Witch's Handbook of Kisses and Curses
Author: Molly Harper
ISBN: 9781451641851
No. of Pages: 368
Genre: Science Fiction, Romance
Origins: Pocket Books
Bottom Line: Perfect light-hearted romantic comedy with a twist

Synopsis:

"Nola Leary would have been content to stay in Kilcairy,...

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It's Monday, May 20th! What Are You Reading?
2013-05-20 12:00 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Hosted by Sheila from Book Journey, this is a weekly event to share what we've read in the past week and what we hope to read, plus whatever else comes to mind.

Finished Last Week:

Book Cover Image: The Silver Star by Jeannette Walls Book Cover Image: Astor Place Vintage by Stephanie Lehmann

Currently Reading:

Book Cover Image: Stoker's Manuscript by Royce Prouty

Currently Listening:

Book Cover Image: Maya's Notebook by Isabel Allende

Up Next:
...

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The Sunday Salon - May 19th Edition
2013-05-19 13:30 UTC by Michelle Shannonhttps://plus.google.com/109200806520911159819noreply@blogger.com

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Hola, Chickas and Chicos!  How is everyone this fine Sunday? Spring allergies have felled me once again this year. While my eyes haven't quite swollen completely shut, but they are definitely puffy and horribly itchy. Allergy eye drops, Benedryl and Allegra are keeping me sane if lethargic. I'll be glad when all the trees stop...

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Weekly Top Posts: 2013-05-19
2013-05-19 04:00 UTC

  1. Audiobook Review - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
  2. The Sunday Salon - Mother's Day Edition
  3. Review - The Inquisitor's Wife by Jeanne Kalogridis
  4. It's Monday, May 13th! What Are You Reading?
  5. Audiobook Review - Reconstructing Amelia by Kimberly McCreight


 

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