Secrets. Lies. Betrayal. No good comes from getting involved with dangerous, power-hungry men. Fernando Granados becomes acutely aware of this fact as soon as his childhood friend, Memo Galindo, comes back into town. The two men haven’t spoken for thirty …
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Oh, hey fall! Where did you come from? It’s time to break out our cozy throws and chunky sweaters and cozy up to a few great books. Here’s what we’re reading this month. Disclosure – We earn a small commission …
I devoured my copy of The Space Between Worlds, Micaiah Johnson’s first attempt at science fiction. This book debuted on August 4th. Her work captivated me! A Summary The fabric of the multiverse is volatile… The spiritual and scientific communities …
How are you doing today? Are your shoulders hunched up toward your ears? Are your teeth maybe grinding together? Are you furrowing your brow every time you look at the news? You know what I’m going to say right?…take a …
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GIVEAWAY & Review: A Trace of Deceit by Karen Odden (+ Author Essay!)
by Joliby JoliA Trace of Deceit is second in a series by Karen Odden. You do not have to read the first to enjoy the second, although there are a couple subtle links/mentions that you’ll enjoy if you do. The first one …
It’s so easy to turn it off. To ignore the news. To read a heart-wrenching headline, feel a pang of sadness, and then return to thoughts of whether you’re more in the mood for pizza or pasta for dinner. It’s …
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Review: The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa
by Jessicaby JessicaThe Summary Nana the cat is on a road trip. He is not sure where he’s going or why, but it means that he gets to sit in the front seat of a silver van with his beloved owner, Satoru. …
We’re coming into the end of August and I think many of us are getting nervous for a winter of quarantining…especially those of us with kids. Sending everyone some solidarity and wishing you a fantastic end to your summer! Caleigh …