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• The Martian by Andy Weir–Audiobook Review

  

  Six days ago, astronaut Mark Watney became one of the first people to walk on Mars. Now, he’s sure he’ll be the first person to die there. Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Mine by John A. Heldt

  

  In May 2000, Joel Smith is a cocky, adventurous young man who sees the world as his playground. But when the college senior, days from graduation, enters an... Read more

  Posted on 04 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Teaser Tuesday

  

  is a weekly meme hosted by A Daily Rhythm where anyone can play along. Today’s Teaser Tuesday sentence comes from the book my monthly book club chose for the... Read more

  Posted on 02 June 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Alive (The Generations Trilogy #1) by Scott Sigler

  

  A group of young adults awake in a mysterious enclosed space with no knowledge of who they are or how they got there…and an indomitable young woman must lead... Read more

  Posted on 31 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Indelible by Peter Helton

  

  Chris Honeysett agrees to do an exhibition at the prestigious Bath Arts Academy together with several other artists to celebrate the Academy’s thirtieth-year... Read more

  Posted on 29 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Sight (The Delta Girls-Book 1)

  

  When Savannah wakes up after two months in the hospital, she sees a whole lot more than expected, things that could put those close to her at risk. Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Teaser Tuesday

  

  is a weekly meme hosted by A Daily Rhythm where anyone can play along. I love Agatha Christie, so I was more than excited when my local librarian suggested... Read more

  Posted on 26 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Summer Reading Programs

  

  Summer is just around the corner and parents start wondering how to keep their little ones occupied during the summer months. My kids are no stranger to... Read more

  Posted on 25 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Constant Fear By Daniel Palmer

  

  In Daniel Palmer’s electrifying, brilliantly plotted new thriller, a private school campus becomes a battleground as a desperate father takes on a terrifying... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim

  

  Title: The Enchanted April Author: Elizabeth von Arnim Pages: 222 Genre: Fiction/Classics ISBN: 9780143107736 Publisher: Penguin Classics Rating: 4-Stars Read:... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Broken Promise by Linwood Barclay

  

  Title: Broken Promise: A Thriller Author: Linwood Barclay Pages: 488 Genre: Crime/Thriller ISBN: 9780451472670 Publisher: NAL Rating: 4-Stars Read: May 2015... Read more

  Posted on 22 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Lit-Cube: Book Subscription Box

  

  Last month I started a subscription with Lit-Cube. Lit-Cube is one of many book subscription boxes available to book geeks and aficionados. Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Last Train To Istanbul by Ayse Kulin–Audiobook Review

  

  Unabridged: (12 hours and 9 minutes) Author: Ayse Kulin Narration: Sanjiv Jhaveri Release Date: 10-08-13 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Rating: 3-Stars Listened:... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: The Husband’s Secret by Liane Moriarty

  

  Title: The Husband’s Secret Author: Liane Moriarty Pages: 394 Genre: Fiction ISBN: 9780399159343 Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons  Rating: 3-Stars Read: May... Read more

  Posted on 20 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Teaser Tuesday

  

  is a weekly meme hosted by A Daily Rhythm where anyone can play along. This is how it goes: Open a random page of a book you are currently reading Share two... Read more

  Posted on 19 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: What You Left Behind by Samantha Hays

  

  Title: What You Left Behind Author: Samantha Hayes Pages: 309 Genre: Crime/Thriller ISBN: 9780804136921 Publisher: Crown Publishers Rating: 3-Stars Read: May... Read more

  Posted on 18 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Review: Landfall by Ellen Urbani

  

  Title: Landfall Author: Ellen Urbani Pages: 304 Genre: Contemporary Historical Fiction ISBN: 9780988265776 Publisher: Forest Avenue Press Rating: 3-Stars Read:... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Teaser Tuesday

  

  is a weekly meme hosted by A Daily Rhythm where anyone can play along. This is how it goes: Open a random page of a book you are currently reading Share two... Read more

  Posted on 12 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• Take Me With You by Catherine Ryan Hyde – Audiobook Review

  

  Unabridged: (10 hours and 34 minutes) Author: Catherine Ryan Hyde Narration: Jeff Cummings Release Date: 07-22-14 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Rating: 4-Stars... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE

• For Those Who Hurt On Mother’s Day

  

  Originally posted on john pavlovitz: Today is Mother’s Day. For many people that means flowers and handmade cards and brunches and hugs and laughter. It means... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2015 BOOKS, CULTURE