Blood on the Water: A William Monk Novel by Anne Perry Genre: Historical Mystery; Publisher: Ballantine Books (2014); ISBN: 978-0345548436. Although I missed a couple of the latest books in the William Monk series by Anne Perry, I was sent this one in exchange for an honest review and was excited to get back on the […]
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Another fun Meetup with my book lover friends, this time at Jim’s Restaurant. My Chicken Club Salad was delicious, and although the servers tried to be quiet, it was a challenge for everyone to get their meals and drinks without some interruption to the meeting. But it was also nice to eat with friends. Here
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The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch Format: Audiobook Narrated by Michael Page Published by Tantor Audio, 2009 I almost gave up on this book not far into the first section, but I’m really glad I didn’t. It turned into a good action story with lots of humor in a dark world. The story
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A great sweepstakes from Penguin Random House, who are merging their libraries. Enter to win five books a month (your choice) for an entire year! I’m so there! After all, I already need more shelves. #WhereBooksLive
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These are the books that were discussed today at our Book Lovers Swap at the Brook Hollow Library: Strangers in Death by J.D. Robb (Nora Roberts) – 26th Eve Dallas mystery Blind Man’s Bluff by Faye Kellerman – 18th Decker/Lazarus mystery A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan The Hormone Factory: A Novel by Saskia
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The Martian by Andy Weir Genre: Science-fiction Format: Audio This is a great adventure story that includes lots of technical language and scientific explanations. Astronaut Watney has been accidentally left on Mars when the rest of his crew leaves during an emergency. He must survive by reworking equipment that was meant for the short term,
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Earth Abides by George R. Stewart Genre: science-fiction, apocalyptic Format: Audio This book starts out like many other end-of-times novels. A terrible disease has quickly wiped out most of humanity, leaving very few alive. The technique the author uses to lead the main character to discovery is very clever, and I was hooked. The book
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Red Jacket: A Lute Bapcat Mystery by Joseph Heywood ASIN: B00MJD7H1Q This is the first volume in a series of historical mysteries starring Lute Bapcat, a newly-minted game warden in far northern Michigan just before WorldWar I. The location is what caught my attention, because ancestors of mine lived and worked on the Keweenaw Peninsula in
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