Month: October 2019

Book Review

PIPPI LONGSTOCKING by Astrid Lindgren

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Rating: 4 / 5 PIPPI LONGSTOCKING by Astrid Lindgren was my pick for a children's classic I've never read (or at least don't remember actually reading) for the Around the Year in 52 Books reading challenge. It is also the final book needed for me to complete the 2019 challenge! While I don't think I… Continue reading PIPPI LONGSTOCKING by Astrid Lindgren

Book Review

THE BONE HOUSES by Emily Lloyd-Jones

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 THE BONE HOUSES by Emily Lloyd-Jones is a book I had seen around a bit, but I didn't know much about. I was excited to receive this great (signed!) edition in my Owlcrate Book Box in September along with some other goodies perfect for going into the spooky season! I made… Continue reading THE BONE HOUSES by Emily Lloyd-Jones

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HOLLY BANKS FULL OF ANGST by Julie Valerie (Out 12/1/2019)

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Publication Date: 12/1/2019 Rating: 4.5 / 5 I received a complimentary copy to read and review. Thank you to Julie Valerie, Lake Union Publishing and Netgalley for the advanced electronic copy! HOLLY BANKS FULL OF ANGST by Julie Valerie is about Holly Banks, as you might assume from the title. Holly has recently moved to… Continue reading HOLLY BANKS FULL OF ANGST by Julie Valerie (Out 12/1/2019)

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THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde

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Rating: 4 / 5 THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde was the first of two reads for the #classicsbuddyread hosted by @freefallinreader on Instagram. This was a reread for me, but I think I last read it in college which was a long time ago. I remembered the basics of the plot, but… Continue reading THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY by Oscar Wilde

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THE POISON GARDEN by A.J. Banner (Out 10/22/2019)

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Publication Date: 10/22/2019 Rating: 3.5/ 5 I received a complimentary advance copy of the digital galley for THE POISON GARDEN by A.J. Banner from Lake Union Publishing via NetGalley for an honest review. THE POISON GARDEN begins with Elise Watters who seems to have everything one would want for a good life. She's happily remarried… Continue reading THE POISON GARDEN by A.J. Banner (Out 10/22/2019)

Book Review

THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER by Kaira Rouda

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Rating: 4 / 5 I had the privilege of meeting author Kaira Rouda at an event over the summer and I of course had pick up her most recent release THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER. I've been eager to fit it into my TBR, so when I went combing my shelves for more thrills and suspense for… Continue reading THE FAVORITE DAUGHTER by Kaira Rouda

Book Review

IN A DARK, DARK WOOD by Ruth Ware

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Rating: 3.5 / 5 Tis the season for the dark and thriller-ey, so it seemed a great time to go digging into my TBR for books that have been sitting on my bookshelf ignored for a while. IN A DARK, DARK WOOD by Ruth Ware definitely seemed to fit the bill, especially when read on… Continue reading IN A DARK, DARK WOOD by Ruth Ware