Posted January 22, 2022 Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages: 374 Book Title: Sword of Destiny Author: Andrzej Sapkowski (Translated by David French) Summary: This is the second book of short stories from the Witcher series of books (and video games and Netflix show). It tells several stories of Geralt of Rivia, including how he meets Ciri and his love for the Sorceress (who smells lol) Yennefer. Rating: 5/5 Review: I loved it? Like... I adore the Witcher 3 video game, and it's nice to get into. I've been reading it for months, as I kept forgetting to read and it's been hectic, but I'm glad I took the time to finish it today. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 23, 2022 Book Number: 62 Number Of Pages: 293 Book Title: The Obituary Writer Author: Ann Hood Summary: The story of two women, one in the 1960s, obsessed with the glamour of Jackie O., and one in 1919, an obituary writer, still searching for the lover she lost in the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 23, 2022 (edited) Book Number: 6 (4 comic book collections) Number Of Pages: 180, 183, 115, 99 (577 total) Book Title: Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites, Neighborhood Watch, Wise Dogs and Eldritch Men, Occupied Territory Author: Evan Dorkin Summary: A group of neighborhood dogs (and cat) have no idea what they're in for when they summon a Wise Dog to help with a haunted dog house. They soon find themselves involved in the increasingly strange supernatural happenings in and around their home of Burden Hill. Review: It's like if the cast of Supernatural or the X-Files was a group of house pets. These are dark and sad but also sometimes funny. The artist changes at the end of the second collection, and while the new artist does a good job, the original art was just so much nicer. The new artist really changes the look and feel of many of the characters, even fully changing one dog's breed (I didn't recognize her until she was mentioned by name, and for a moment I thought it was weird they had included two dogs with the same name). Not for those who can't stand to see animals hurt, although it helps a bit that these animals have human intelligence and some of the antagonists are other animals. Edited January 24, 2022 by GhostMouse Share this post Link to post
Posted January 24, 2022 (edited) Book Number: 21* Number Of Pages: 311 Book Title: A High-End Finish Author: Kate Carlisle Summary: Shannon Hammer is a contractor who lives in a cozy little town named Lighthouse Cove. What happens when her friend Lizzy sets her up on a blind date with Jerry? (my note: #6 for 2022) Edited January 24, 2022 by trystan Share this post Link to post
Posted January 24, 2022 Book Number: 63 Number Of Pages: 449 Book Title: My Secret Sister Author: Helen Edwards & Jenny Lee Smith Summary: The true story of twins separated at birth, one abused in her home, the other loved by her adopted parents. Review: A one-day read, it was so compelling! Share this post Link to post
Posted January 26, 2022 Book Number: 30 Number Of Pages: 196 Book Title: Shimmer Author: Alyson Noel Rating: 4/5 Book Number: 31 Number Of Pages: 384 Book Title: Hunted Author: Meagan Spooner Rating: 4/5 Book Number: 32 Number Of Pages: 320 Book Title: Spells Trouble Author: PC Cast Rating: 4/5 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 26, 2022 Book Number: 32 Number Of Pages: 192 Book Title: Les Contes Interdits : La belle au bois dormant (would translate as The Forbbiden Tales: Sleeping Beauty) Author: L.P. Sicard Summary: Aurore is a miracle baby. While she had a genetic desorder that would make her die very young, her mother's physcian decide to try some genetic manipulation to give her a more normal life. Growing up she would hear voices in her head that tells her to kill people. On that, I'm taking a small break of a main book to read (still have 3 other books on the go (one at work, one audio for the road and a short story collection that I read one a day) as my friend sent me her manuscript for the second tome of her serie. Since it's unplished at the moment and I can't share it publicly, it won't count for here. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 27, 2022 Book Number: 33 Number Of Pages: 210 Book Title: Dreamland Author: Alyson Noel Book Number: 34 Number Of Pages: 442 Book Title: From Bad to Cursed Author: Katie Alender Rating: 4/5 Book Number: 35 Number Of Pages: 121 Book Title: Morrighan Author: Mary E. Pearson Rating: 5/5 Share this post Link to post
Posted January 28, 2022 Book Number: 17 Number Of Pages: 451 Book Title: Rage of the Dragon Authors: Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman Summary: The third book in the Dragonships series finds the Vindrasi chasing after the Vektia spiritbones. While they are close to three, they are racing their traitorous Vindrasi brethren Raegar and Treia for the remaining two. The fate of the world is at stake in this quest. Share this post Link to post
Posted January 30, 2022 Book Number: 22* Number Of Pages: 314 Book Title: This Old Homicide Author: Kate Carlisle Summary: Shannon's neighbor (and the uncle of her best friend Jane), Jesse, is found dead in his home. Jesse was a lover of telling tall tales, but what if some of his tall tales weren't so tall? There's also some funny shenanigans with the Valentine Parade planning committee happening, too (ah, Whitney.....) (my note: #8 for 2022) Share this post Link to post
Posted January 31, 2022 Book Number: 36 Number Of Pages: 273 Book Title: Miss Mayhem Author: Rachel Hawkins Rating: 4/5 Book Number: 37 Number Of Pages: 264 Book Title: Lady Renegades Author: Rachel Hawkins Rating: 4/5 Book Number: 38 Number Of Pages: 354 Book Title: Once Author: Anna Carey Rating: 4/5 Share this post Link to post
Posted February 3, 2022 Book Number: 39 Number Of Pages: 310 Book Title: Rise Author: Anna Carey Rating: 5/5 Book Number: 40 Number Of Pages: 357 Book Title: Sinner Author: Maggie Stiefvater Rating: 5/5 Book Number: 41 Number Of Pages: 336 Book Title: Supernaturally Author: Kiersten White Rating: 4/5 Share this post Link to post
Posted February 6, 2022 Book Number: 18 Number Of Pages: 298 Book Title: The Serpent's Head Author: Bryan Young Summary: This story follows the enigmatic bounty hunter known as Twelve as he explores a newly-settled frontier on the planet Glycon Prime. After seeing an entire town murdered with the exception of three children, he goes on a mission to rescue a fourth kidnapped survivor and exact revenge on the gang that killed an entire town. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 6, 2022 Book Number: 33 Number Of Pages: 608 Book Title: Sac d'os (french translation of Bag of Bones) Author: Stephen King Summary: Mike Noonan is a writter, but after the sudden passing of his wife, he stoped to write. Four years later, he decided to go back to there summer house. There he met Mattie and Kyra, a young widow and her daughter who are facing some problems. Mike also discover that his house is haunted and some ghost are trying to hell while others want to stop him. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 9, 2022 Book Number: 23* Number Of Pages: 320 Book Title: Crowned and Moldering Author: Kate Carlisle Summary: When starting the renovations on Mac's Lighthouse Mansion, Shannon and her crew find some bones. Who do they belong to, how did they get there, and whodunnit? (my note: #11 for 2022) Share this post Link to post
Posted February 9, 2022 Book Number: 64 Number Of Pages: 344 Book Title: The Sun is Also a Star Author: Nicola Yoon Summary: Every moment in our lives has brought us to this single moment. Natasha and Daniel meet just as Natasha is about to be deported to Jamaica. Review: Another one-day read! Share this post Link to post
Posted February 10, 2022 Book Number: 42 Number Of Pages: 385 Book Title: Endlessly Author: Kiersten White Rating: 4/5 Book Number: 43 Number Of Pages: 405 Book Title: If I Should Die Author: Amy Plum Rating: 5/5 Book Number: 44 Number Of Pages: 240 Book Title: Whisper Author: Alyson Noel Rating: 4/5 Share this post Link to post
Posted February 15, 2022 Book Number: 24* Number Of Pages: 468 Book Title: The King of Koraha Author: Maria V Snyder Summary: the King has summoned Shyla Sun-Kissed and Captain Rendor. This is the third book in the Archives of the Invisible Sword series (my note: #12 for 2022) Share this post Link to post
Posted February 16, 2022 Book Number: 19 Number Of Pages: 441 Book Title: The MX Book of New Sherlock Holmes Stories Part 1: 1881-1889 Editor: David Marcum Summary: This Sherlock Holmes anthology features over sixty short stories set in the time period mentioned above, following primarily the adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson, while featuring other characters such as the infamous Moriarty, Holmes' brother Mycroft Holmes, and Wiggins, the leader of the Baker Street Gang. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 16, 2022 Book Number: 45 Number Of Pages: 438 Book Title: A Touch of Darkness Author: Scarlett St. Clair Rating: 4/5 Book Number: 46 Number Of Pages: 230 Book Title: Kissed by an Angel Author: Elizabeth Chandler Rating: 3/5 Book Number: 47 Number Of Pages: 444 Book Title: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue Author: V.E. Schwab Rating: 4/5 Share this post Link to post
Posted February 19, 2022 Book Number: 20 Number Of Pages: 266 Book Title: Elected Author: Rori Shay Summary: This YA dystopian novel takes place in 2185, after humanity's destruction from climate change has what's left of America divided into three countries ruled by Accords designed to prevent the climate crisis from happening again. In order to honor one of the Accords, Aloy, a seventeen-year-old girl takes the role of Elected, a role held only by men, to govern her country. Marrying a woman to add authenticity to her charade, her plans go awry when she falls for a boy, the veterinarian to her family's pets. Less than a year into her tenure and already survived an assassination attempt, her ability to rule is already being tested. Share this post Link to post
Posted February 19, 2022 Book Number: 25* Number Of Pages: 293 Book Title: Deck the Hallways Author: Kate Carlisle Summary: Merry Xmas from Lighthouse Cove! with 11 shopping days until xmas, Shannon and other contractors are turning a huge mansion into apartments for 10 families who are now no longer homeless. but when the nosy bank rep (who holds the deeds to many homes and businesses in Lighthouse Cove) is found dead at the construction site, how do you figure out whodunnit when the better question is "who didn't do it?" (my note: #13 for 2022) Share this post Link to post
Posted February 20, 2022 Book Number: 65 Number Of Pages: 121 Book Title: A Long Walk to Water Author: Linda Sue Park Summary: Based on a true story, this book tells of two young people in Sudan, Nya in 2008, who walks eight hours every day to fetch water for her family, and Salva in 1985, whose life is forever changed when he runs from his war-torn village. Review: Bring tissues. Book Number: 66 Number Of Pages: 381 Book Title: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Author: Rebecca Skloot Summary: Doctors took cells from Henrietta Lacks in 1951, cells that are still alive in the billions today. Rebecca Sloot tells the fascinating tale of Henrietta, her family, and medical ethics. Review: Highly readable and fascinating to follow. I found myself wondering if the HeLa cells played any part in the development of the Covid vaccines. (The book was first published in 2010.) Share this post Link to post
Posted February 24, 2022 Book Number: 34 Number Of Pages: 266 Book Title: Les Contes Interdits : Le livre de la Jungle Author: Maude Royer Share this post Link to post
Posted February 25, 2022 Book Number: 67 Number Of Pages: 211 Book Title: The Magic Half Author: Annie Barrows Summary: Miri feels left out in her family as the only non-twin. One day she finds a mysterious piece of glass and meets Molly who is just her age. Book Number: 68 Number Of Pages: 313 Book Title: The Underneath Author: Kathi Appelt Summary: Hound dog Ranger's life on a chain is forever changed by the arrival of a mother cat and then her two kittens. Review: Very well written. Definitely have tissues handy. Share this post Link to post
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