In a small Minnesota town, an entirely family has been tortured and murdered (right down to the family pets). Lucas Davenport is called to what is the most brutal scene he has ever witnessed. After investigating the family’s business for clues, they can’t find any sign of involvement in drugs or money laundering, but somethingContinue reading “Stolen Prey by John Sandford”
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Tigers in Red Weather by Liza Klaussmann
Description from Goodreads: “Nick and her cousin, Helena, have grown up sharing sultry summer heat, sunbleached boat docks, and midnight gin parties on Martha’s Vineyard in a glorious old family estate known as Tiger House. In the days following the end of the Second World War, the world seems to offer itself up, and theContinue reading “Tigers in Red Weather by Liza Klaussmann”
Can a movie be better than the book? Yes. A top ten list…
In general, books are almost always better than the movies. The amount of detail and nuance that can be infused into a novel is much greater than can be put into a 90 minute movie. However, there are quite a few movies out there that are as good, if not not better, than their originalContinue reading “Can a movie be better than the book? Yes. A top ten list…”
Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas
In the third entry into the Friday Harbor series, we are introduced to Zoe Hoffman, an almost comically beautiful, divinely talented chef for a local bed and breakfast. After having her heart broken from a surprise ending to her first marriage, Zoe is ready to give up on love. Alex Nolan, who’s never believed inContinue reading “Dream Lake by Lisa Kleypas”
Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale
Sue Ellen is a 16 year old girl living in rural east Texas; she has a mean, near toothless daddy, and a weak, alcoholic mother, and she holds a piece of stove wood at night to protect herself at home. When she is out fishing, her net gets caught on a sewing machine and outContinue reading “Edge of Dark Water by Joe R. Lansdale”
Friggatriskaidekaphobia? Ten literary characters in need of bad luck
Suffering from friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia (otherwise known as fear of Friday the 13th or yesterday)? I personally do not, but I also didn’t publish this list because it somehow seemed wrong to wish ill luck on others on what was otherwise a good day (it had nothing to do with being lazy enjoying my day off).Continue reading “Friggatriskaidekaphobia? Ten literary characters in need of bad luck”
Insatiable by Meg Cabot
Looking for a light, fun, and entertaining read? Look no further than Meg Cabot’s Insatiable. This novel is best described at cute and contemporary. There is not a lot of depth to it, but it is a good airplane or beach read. If literature had nutritional value, this would be cotton candy (fun? yes. enriching?Continue reading “Insatiable by Meg Cabot”
Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas
Lucy is a sweet, successful glass artist living with her seemingly wonderful boyfriend in Friday Harbor (in the San Juan Islands – this book will seriously make you want to visit). She has grown up in the shadow of her once sick, now healthy sister Alice. Alice has never been afraid to take anything sheContinue reading “Rainshadow Road by Lisa Kleypas”
This Bright River by Patrick Sommerville
Ben Hanson grew up as a privileged pothead with not particular direction. Lauren, labeled early on as a genius, always knew she would be a medical doctor. Life takes the two St. Helen’s, Wisconsin residents on separate paths. Ben makes a series of unintelligent choices, leading to a stint in a minimum security prison. LaurenContinue reading “This Bright River by Patrick Sommerville”
Hitchers by Will McIntosh
Finn Darby is a mild-mannered widower who also happens to be the cartoonist of one of the most successful comic strips in the country. He resurrected the strip from his late grandfather, the original creator, who was a less than endearing gentleman (horrendous and despicable are too kind). When a wide scale terrorist attack claimsContinue reading “Hitchers by Will McIntosh”
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