When Marrow Island by Alexis M. Smith popped up in my library feed, I was intrigued. I was first drawn to the cover but the synopsis, which sounded a lot like a real-life, post-apocalyptic eco-cult of a book, had me hooked. It's the story of Lucie, who, as a child, was forced to leave her home after an earthquake devastated the island and killed her father, who worked … [Read more...]
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#30Authors
#30Authors began in 2014 and connects and celebrates readers, authors, and bloggers with 30 authors reviewing their favorite recent read on 30 blogs in 30 days. It takes place annually during the month of September and has been met with incredible support from and success in the literary community. It has also been turned into an anthology, which is available on … [Read more...]
So About That Full House Movie….
When I was 12, I stood in line for 8 hours at the Prudential Center in Boston to meet Candace Cameron. She was just so cool. The only thing I wanted more than to be best friends with DJ was to be DJ. I've seen every episode more times than I can count, can quote half the shows, and may or may not still watch the reruns. I owned the Mary Kate & Ashley purse line, rooted for … [Read more...]
A Small Indiscretion by Jan Ellison
What happens when a person is unable to leave behind the youthful indiscretions of the past? Does it simmer underneath the veneer of a happy life forever, or does it bubble up and disrupt your harmony? This is the premise of A Small Indiscretion by Jan Ellison. It's a book about marriage and the pull that unfinished past loves can have on a person. In a way, it's a also … [Read more...]
‘Secret Keeper’ Is the Story of Love Lost and Found
Kate Morton has proven once again that she is the master of historical fiction, dual narratives, and punching you right in the gut. I have yet to read a book by her that I didn't like and most of them I've loved but this is, perhaps, her greatest accomplishment yet.The Secret Keeper is about Laurel, who has spent her life wondering about a violent incident committed by her … [Read more...]