Title: Station Eleven Author: Emily St. John Mandel Publisher: Random House Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days of civilization’s collapse, Station Eleven tells the spellbinding story of a Hollywood star, his would-be savior, and a nomadic group of actors roaming the scattered outposts of the Great Lakes… Continue reading Station Eleven: A Novel by Emily St. John Mandel
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The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly
Title: The Great Zoo of China Author: Matthew Reilly Publisher: Gallery Books Source: The publisher via NetGalley It is a secret the Chinese government has been keeping for forty years. They have found a species of animal no one believed even existed. It will amaze the world. Now the Chinese are ready to unveil their… Continue reading The Great Zoo of China by Matthew Reilly
Scarecrow edited by Rhonda Parrish
Title: Scarecrow Editor: Rhonda Parrish Publisher: World Weaver Press Source: My personal library Hay-men, mommets, tattie bogles, kakashi, tao-tao—whether formed of straw or other materials, the tradition of scarecrows is pervasive in farming cultures around the world. The scarecrow serves as decoy, proxy, and effigy—human but not human. We create them in our image… Continue reading Scarecrow edited by Rhonda Parrish
The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Why did I read this book? The cover caught my eye at Half Price Books. What did I think of this book? It was interesting. There were a few unexpected things like how the students arrive at the school and the topics the “Evers” and “Nevers” study. The ending was abrupt which wasn’t great. I… Continue reading The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
Waste Not: And Other Funny Zombie Stories by Rhonda Parrish
Title:Â Waste Not: And Other Funny Zombie Stories Author: Rhonda Parrish Publisher: Poise and Pen Publishing Source: Author Full disclosure: I’ve been online friends with Rhonda for several years and I tend to think anything she does is pretty great. Waste Not is a very small collection; it contains a total of three stories. You can… Continue reading Waste Not: And Other Funny Zombie Stories by Rhonda Parrish
Keep Calm by Mike Binder
Title: Keep Calm Author: Mike Binder Publisher: Henry Holt and Company Source: Publisher in exchange for an honest review When a bombing at 10 Downing Street wounds the Prime Minister and tests Great Britain’s resolve, American ex-cop Adam Tatum must confront a conspiracy in the highest halls of power Former Michigan detective Adam Tatum receives an… Continue reading Keep Calm by Mike Binder
What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home by Laura Vanderkam
Title: What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home Author: Laura Vanderkam Publisher: Portfolio/Penguin Source: Columbus Metropolitan Library Three powerful mini e-books about high productivity, now together in paperback Laura Vanderkam has combined her three popular mini e-books into one comprehensive guide,… Continue reading What the Most Successful People Do Before Breakfast and Two Other Short Guides to Achieving More at Work and at Home by Laura Vanderkam
The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman
Why did I read this book? It was a book club pick. What did I think of this book? I really enjoyed it. It’s a dense book so don’t expect it to be full of fluff. I was worried that IÂ wouldn’t finish it in time. Who should read this book? Anyone who is willing to… Continue reading The Fair Fight by Anna Freeman
The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
Why did I read this book? I saw the book cover, liked it and noticed the book was written by Holly Black. What did I think of this book? I really liked it! It has female empowerment and is set in an alternate world where fairies and humans co-exist. Being a hero is sometimes scary… Continue reading The Darkest Part of the Forest by Holly Black
The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
Why did I read this book? I kept hearing good things about it without anyone giving anything away other than the title character is an unreliable witness to something. What did I think of this book? I listened to this during my commute to and from work. The voice actresses were great and didn’t detract… Continue reading The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins