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Review: The Angel’s Share by J.R. Ward
The Angel’s Share by J.R Ward Genre: Drama, mystery, romance, Publisher: NAL Date: July 26, 2016 The Bradford family knows three things: Bourbon, Money, and Drama. They haven’t lacked in any of them over the years. But something big is happening and no one is going to escape it unscathed. Especially not Lane Bradford the family rebel who returned home to find anything but the status quo. Through a series of events that would make the Ewing family’s cowboy hats fairly shrivel up in shock. The Bradford family is going to have to make some serious adjustments to their lives. If you haven’t read the first book in the series,…
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Review: Supergirl at Super Hero High
Title: Supergirl at Super Hero High by Lisa Yee Genre: YA, Young Adult, Childrens, comics, DC Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers Date: July 5, 2016 Supergirl is the new girl. Everywhere. She’s left her home planet of Krypton and she knows NO ONE. Which totally stinks. Thankfully, her cousin, Kal El, made it here before she did and paved some of the way for her. The Kents, understanding what it is like to live with a young superhero, take Kara in. But all too soon they realize that it’s a lot different to live with someone who grows slowly into their powers and someone who is suddenly at…
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Book Review: Max Perkins: Editor of Genius by A. Scott Berg
Title: Max Perkins: Editor of Genius by A. Scott Berg Genre: Biography Publisher: Berkley Date: September 2, 2008 F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ernest Hemingway, and Thomas Wolfe. These names are not inconsequential in publishing. Neither is Maxwell Perkins but honestly, the average reader has no idea who he is. Max Perkins, as the title of this book suggests, was an editor of pure genius. He spent his entire career nurturing, building and growing young writers into extraordinary legends. I have always pictured editors as a necessary cog in the wheel of publishing. Having read a variety of self-edited (or sometimes even not edited at all!) books, I can tell you that…
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Review: The League and the Lantern by Brian Wells
Title: The League and the Lantern Author: Brian Wells Genre: YA, adventure Publisher: Republic Ink Date: May 16, 2016 To say that Jake Herndon is going through an awkward patch is a bit of an understatement. After a variety of misadventures in sixth grade, he’s ready to move into seventh as the great Do Over. This time he’s going to make things much better! Except that his first meeting with his seventh grade class is a disaster. Choking on corn dogs, a stained shirt, and an unfortunate Hello Kitty shirt all play a part in making it seem like seventh grade will end up no different than sixth. It’s when…
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Book Review: Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
Title: Dark Matter Author: Blake Crouch Genre: suspense, sci-fi, thriller Publisher: Crown Date: July 26, 2016 Jason Dessen is brilliant. With his mind, he could have been one of the foremost scientists in the world – easily. But he decided to focus on his family instead. His relationship with his life is key to keeping him grounded. And his son is a light every day. Even when things get a little boring, the simple things bring him pleasure. Making dinner. Spending time. It’s all good. And then one night he goes out for a drink. No biggie. Jason merely wanted to celebrate a friend’s accomplishments. But on the way home,…
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Review: Sense and Sensibility by Sarah Price
Title: Sense and Sensibility Author: Sarah Price Genre: Amish Publisher: Realms Date: March 1, 2016 Eleanor, Maggie and Mary Ann are still reeling from the sudden loss of their father when they discover that their home is about to convert into their brother’s hands. He promised his father that he would care for his sisters and step-mother, but his wife isn’t a big fan of the idea. Her thoughts on ‘caring’ vary quite differently from what most would consider it. As a result, the little family finds themselves in very unhappy and miserable circumstances. They know that they must change their situation and moving to another farm seems like a…
