Jacob Bonner is an author whose first book was well accepted by the critics. His second book, not so much and his third book, even worse. In order to make ends meet, he accepts a position in a fine arts program teaching writing. One of his first students was Evan Parker; an arrogant bragger who... Continue Reading →
Fugitive Telemetry by Martha Wells
Summary: This is another novella in the Murderbot Diaries series that has become so popular (for good reason). If you are unaware of this series, Murderbot is the name that a Sec-Unit has given himself as he has had to kill quite a few humans in his job being a security bot. To sum him... Continue Reading →
Travel With Me Through Books – Season 1; Episode 2 of My Podcast Now Available on Spotify
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1754139/8391590 Here's a small clip of Episode 2 of my Podcast "Books Are My Passion" and the link above will take you to the full podcast. In this episode, we will visit books that are set in the southern United States - Georgia, Louisiana, Texas and South Carolina. I'll also talk about my favorite read... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Random Road by Thomas Kies
This is the first book in a mystery series that has been republished. Geneva Chase is a reporter for the local newspaper. She is an active alcoholic and her job is in jeopardy. She is having an affair with a married man and the wife has found out. Things aren’t going great for her but... Continue Reading →
Book Review – The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex
Synopsis: In 1972, a relief boat arrives at a lighthouse located miles from shore to bring a keeper to relieve one of the three men on duty – Arthur, William (Bill) and Vince. When the boatman and his crew arrive at the lighthouse no one answers their calls, and the door is locked from the... Continue Reading →
Anticipated Book Releases
I find that part of the fun of being an avid reader is the researching, planning and anticipating all the books that are coming soon to a bookstore or library near you. In that vein, today I share with you my top five anticipated reads over the next couple of months … Project Hail Mary... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Just Like Us by Dr. R. Quinn
Dr. Rick Quinn is a veterinarian who became fascinated with the great apes (Gorillas, Chimpanzees, Bonobos and Orangutangs) to the point where he spent seven years crossing Africa and Indonesia to photograph them. This tribute is part memoir/part nature book and he delves into the issues of why they are endangered today. The photographs in... Continue Reading →
Book Review – Good Company by Cynthia D’aprix Sweeney
Synopsis: Flora Mancini has been married to her husband, Julian, for over twenty years and she feels that they have a successful, happy marriage. They have a daughter, Ruby, that is about to graduate from high school and head off to college soon. She feels that life has been good to her -- that is... Continue Reading →
Book Review – The Ladies of the Secret Circus by Constance Sayers
Synopsis: In this book we are treated to speculative fiction with magic, dual timelines and cities – 1925 Paris and 2005 Virginia. In 2005 Virginia, Lara Barnes is stood up at the alter on her wedding day when her fiancé disappears and his car is found the next day on the bend of a quiet... Continue Reading →
Every Last Fear by Alex Finlay – Book Review
Synopsis: Danny Pine is serving a life sentence for the murder of his teenage girlfriend, Charlotte. His family, except for his brother, Matt, believe strenuously in his innocence. A documentary on the murder brought to light issues with how the police interrogated Danny and although the Supreme Court has refused his appeal, work continues to... Continue Reading →
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