Month: October 2022

Month In Review

A Look Back at October…

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October (yet again) went by so quickly! I had so much fun showing off Kylee's many #KyleeCostumes and I hope you've all enjoyed them as well. Last year a friend suggested a Costume Showdown idea to see what the favorite costume was so that will be coming again to my #Bookstagram stories later this week.… Continue reading A Look Back at October…

Monday Reading Check In

Monday Reading Check In

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I received a gifted copy of DAPHNE by Josh Malerman from Penguin Random House. Happy Monday and Happy Halloween book friends! The weekend was a good one, but it flew by SO fast. I didn't get nearly as much reading in as I wanted, but I had some fun watching some spooky movies and TV… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In

Book Review

THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington Irving

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington Irving was the #ClassicsBuddyRead pick for October. I don't think I had actually ever read this one which is such a classic for the season, so I was glad we added it to the schedule! THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW tells the story of… Continue reading THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW by Washington Irving

Book Review

THE REWIND by Allison Winn Scotch

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I received a gifted galley of THE REWIND by Allison Winn Scotch for an honest review. Thank you to Berkley Publishing Group and PRH Audio for the opportunity to read and review! Publication Date: 11/1/2022 Rating: 3.5 / 5 THE REWIND follows college sweethearts Frankie and Ezra years after their pre-graduation breakup. They've met back… Continue reading THE REWIND by Allison Winn Scotch

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HOLLOW PLACES by T. Kingfisher

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Rating: 4 / 5 HOLLOW PLACES by T. Kingfisher follows Kara, a young who has moved back home after a divorce. When her uncle needs assistance, she winds up responsible for keeping his peculiar shop up and running, the Glory to God Museum of Natural Wonders, Curiosities and Taxidermy. Full of things that are a… Continue reading HOLLOW PLACES by T. Kingfisher

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DEAD SILENCE by S.A. Barnes

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Rating: 4.5 / 5 DEAD SILENCE by S.A. Barnes is a book that combines scifi and horror. Claire is in charge of a beacon repair crew in space, a job that is being phased out due to improved technology. When they get a distress signal, they investigate in the hope that they will find something… Continue reading DEAD SILENCE by S.A. Barnes

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THE CARROW HAUNT by Darcy Coates

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Rating: 4 / 5 THE CARROW HAUNT by Darcy Coates follows Remy, a tour guide at Carrow House. Carrow House is known to be haunted and Remy is good at playing up its actual history in an entertaining, spooky way. When she is approached by one of her tour participants and asked to host a… Continue reading THE CARROW HAUNT by Darcy Coates

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WILD IS THE WITCH by Rachel Griffin

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Rating: 4 / 5 WILD IS THE WITCH by Rachel Griffin follows Iris, a young witch who has had to create a new life for herself along with her mother when they were forced to leave their old home after the sentiments against witches turned nasty. Witches are known in this world, but it isn't… Continue reading WILD IS THE WITCH by Rachel Griffin

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WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME by Sandra Cisneros

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I received a gifted copy of WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME: POEMS by Sandra Cisneros from Knopf Publishing. I also received a gifted audiobook from PRH Audio. WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME is a poetry collection from author Sandra Cisneros covering a wide variety of subjects about the life of a woman. She openly addresses health and food and… Continue reading WOMAN WITHOUT SHAME by Sandra Cisneros