Book Birthdays 7-18-17
A brief glimmering of books released this Tuesday. I've been looking forward to all of these! I think, most especially Arrowwood, given my love for Sherlock, and for the Victorian era. Next would be Library…
Weekly Recap: July 8- 14
Late again, but my weekly recap is finally up! My doctor visit Tuesday wasn't particularly encouraging. I have a referral to a liver specialist. I need to have bloodwork done, then make that appointment. The…
Book Blitz: Worth Remembering by Holly James
This is my stop during the book blitz for Worth Remembering by Holly James. This book blitz is organized by Lola's Blog Tours. The book blitz runs from 14 till 20 July. See the tour…
Book Review: Adrenal7n by Russ Watts
Russ Watts’ Adrenal7n follows Bashar, a Syria immigrant to England as he desperately searches for a job. No matter how qualified Bashar is, as soon as potential employers learn he is Syrian, they shut down.…
Book Review: Open Your Heart by Dr Ruth…
***This book was reviewed for the San Francisco Book Review. Dr Ruth Cherry's Open Your Heart is a beautiful story steeped in spiritual alchemy and Jungian psychology and stuffed full of valuable wisdom. Annie…
Book Review: Confessions of an American Doctor by…
***This book was reviewed for the Manhattan Book Review Confessions of an American Doctor is a refreshingly honest, and at times openly repentant recounting of one man’s brush with the law and the aftermath…
First Look: Vaughn’s Pride by Selena Laurence
A damaged cowboy full of pride must find a way to be the man his childhood sweetheart's always needed, or come to terms with losing her forever. Follow the reveal and enter to #win! Title:…
Shout Out: Rage and Mercy: Part One by…
Story Summary "This thrilling book delivers a violent tale that is ultimately as surprising as it is gruesome." Kirkus Review Sayer didn't expect his life to go any further than wherever his wealthy clients…
Spotlight: Harold Hardscrabble by G.D. Dess
Story Summary Harold Hardscrabble, by G. D. Dess, captures the feelings of frustration and helplessness that many of us experience in our daily lives. These sentiments are embodied in the contemplative, quietly charming protagonist, Harold,…
Shout Out: The Salad Oil King by author…
Story Summary The Salad Oil King is a uniquely American tale of greed gone mad, inspired by real events that took place in the 1940-60s. An unpretentious, diminutive Manhattan-born high school drop-out named Alfonso…