Yesterday was my ten year anniversary as a book blogger. I published my first post on 19 January 2010. So much has changed in my life over the last ten years. My career at Borders Books & Music ended due… Read More ›
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Review & Giveaway: The Broken Girls by Simone St. James
I was drawn to this book from the moment I saw the cover. It’s haunting, unfocused view of a building seen through a broken window brought to mind vague associations that I couldn’t quite pinpoint. Later, I had an “ah-ha”… Read More ›
Giveaway: The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard
Earlier this month, I reviewed The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard, which you can read here. You may have also heard me talk about it on Episodes 23 and 24 of the Book Cougars. Thanks to Melville House and TLC… Read More ›
Top Vampire Novel Recommendations
Thank you to the seven readers who entered the giveaway for Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula! I used random.org to pick a winner and the book goes to commenter number two . . . Laurie who blogs over at Relevant Obscurity. I’ve been thinking… Read More ›
Sherlock Holmes vs. Dracula
What a fun read! I’m not a big time fan of Sherlock Holmes but my love for Dracula goes back to my early childhood in the 70s when I watched Creature Features on TV before discovering, via… Read More ›
Book Cougars 10th Episode Giveaway
Cohosting the Book Cougars Podcast with my friend Emily is such a blast! We’ve just entered the double digits with Episode 10. To celebrate we both listed our Top 10 books of all time. It is more of a Top… Read More ›
Giveaway! Dogs and Their People by BarkPost
Regular readers of this blog know that Buddy Fitzwilliam came into my life on October 1st. At least one of you have demanded more pictures of Buddy and this post will satisfy that demand and introduce you to a great… Read More ›
WildmooBooks Turns Six! Celebrates with Edgar Nominees Giveaway
WildmooBooks turns six today! How time flies. I still feel like such a newbie. This is the first year I’ve made the connection that January 19th is also Edgar Allan Poe’s birthday (he was born in 1809) and also the… Read More ›
Quicksand by Gigi Pandian (France Book Tours)
If you’re looking for an adventure story wrapped in the fuzzy warmth of a cozy mystery Quicksand might be up your alley. It reminded me of Indiana Jones and the National Treasure movies with shades of To Catch a Thief… Read More ›
The Winter Family 14-Hour Giveaway (OVER)
I was intrigued when a copy of The Winter Family by Clifford Jackman arrived in my mailbox. I like westerns, was in between books, and started reading this one as soon as I got it out of the packaging. It… Read More ›