Title: American Salvage Author: Bonnie Jo Campbell Publisher: Wayne State University Press Source:Eco-Libris Printed on: Alkaline paper This review is part of the Green Books campaign.Today 200 bloggers take a stand to support books printed in an eco-friendly manner by simultaneously publishing reviews of 200 books printed on recycled or FSC-certified paper. By turning a spotlight… Continue reading Green Books Campaign: American Salvage by Bonnie Jo Campbell
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Out of the Transylvania Night by Aura Imbarus
Title: Out of the Transylvania Night Author: Aura Imbarus Publisher: Bettie Youngs Books Source: Aura Imbarus coordinated by Susan M. Hein Under the Communist regime of Nicolae Ceausescu, Christmas was outlawed and not recognized as an official holiday, yet it was still celebrated. On December 21st, 1989, Aura Imbarus went shopping with her parents. First they… Continue reading Out of the Transylvania Night by Aura Imbarus
The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall
Title: The Marshall Plan ® for Novel Writing Author: Evan Marshall Source: Anna at FSB Associates Evan Marshall offers easy to follow advice on how to set yourself up for success in writing a novel. He gives you the basics such as how (and why) to pick a genre, how to determine the number of words needed for… Continue reading The Marshall Plan for Novel Writing by Evan Marshall
Manifest: A Mystyx Novel by Artist Arthur
Title: Manifest: A Mystyx Novel Author: Artist Arthur Publisher: Kimani Press TRU Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library Artist Arthur captures the essence of a teenage girl unhappy with her lot in life. Her parents have divorced and her mother’s remarried. Krystal Bentley no longer lives in New York City and has moved with her mother to… Continue reading Manifest: A Mystyx Novel by Artist Arthur
My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
Title: My Soul to Lose Author: Rachel Vincent Publisher: Harlequin Teen Source: My personal library My Soul to Lose is a prequel novella intended to get the reader hooked on the Soul Screamers series of books by Rachel Vincent. It works. As soon as I was done reading it, I reserved the first book at the… Continue reading My Soul to Lose by Rachel Vincent
Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison
Title: Early to Death, Early to Rise Author: Kim Harrison Publisher: Harper Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library When we last met Madison Avery she was left in charge of the dark reapers. Not believing in fate, she decides there are going to be new rules put into place. Her reapers are going to give people a choice… Continue reading Early to Death, Early to Rise by Kim Harrison
Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
Title: Red Hook Road Author: Ayelet Waldman Publisher: Doubleday Source: My personal copy Isn’t this a great cover?  It’s a familiar scene of a summer wedding reception but without the people. It’s a nice subtle foreshadowing of the contents. This novel is a study of grief and how two people who seem so unlike each other can set aside… Continue reading Red Hook Road by Ayelet Waldman
The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
Title: The Invisible Bridge Author: Julie Orringer Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library I enjoyed Julie Orringer’s short story collection, How to Breathe Underwater, so thought I would enjoy her debut novel as well. The book flap described The Invisible Bridge as the epic tale of three brothers and for a long time… Continue reading The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer
To Your Dog’s Health by Mark Poveromo
Title: To Your Dog’s Health Author: Mark Poveromo Publisher: Poor Man’s Press Printed: as part of The Tree Neutral Program Source: Lisa Roe, Online Publicist My husband and I are eating better than we were 10 years ago so it’s no surprise I’d be interested in what the Resident Corgi puts into his digestive system. … Continue reading To Your Dog’s Health by Mark Poveromo
Moonstone by Marilee Brothers
Title: Moonstone Author: Marilee Brothers Publisher: Bell Bridge Books Source: My Own Copy Allie is a teenager living with her mother in a trailer on her uncle’s property. Her mother, Faye, is busy trying to get disability. Allie acts more like a responsible adult than Faye. On the evenings Faye “consults” with her lawyer, Allie stays… Continue reading Moonstone by Marilee Brothers