Tag: book review
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The Book that Made Me Blush Even More | The Rivals of Versailles by Sally Christie
How do you go about writing a review for a book that is about one of the most influential women of the 18th century? Wait…how do you go about writing an entire book about one of the most influential women of the 18th century? I am talking about Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, more commonly known as…
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This is What Happens When You Read a Series Too Casually | No Ghouls Allowed by Victoria Laurie
Last year, I read Ghouls, Ghouls, Ghouls (Ghost Hunter Mystery #5) by Victoria Laurie, and I loved it. I loved it so much that I finished the book in one sitting, which I haven’t done since high school. The pacing was perfect. The spooks were terrifying. The chemistry between main character MJ, and her team…
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In Defense of Dangerous by Shannon Hale
I recently read and enjoyed Dangerous by Shannon Hale, which I later found out received a luke-warm reception upon its release in 2014. I rarely do this, but upon finishing the book, I logged on to Goodreads to see what other readers thought of the novel. Huge. Mistake. While I thought this novel was a…
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The Book that Made Me Blush | The Sisters of Versailles by Sally Christie
Every once in a while, I finish a book, and I’m in such awe of what I read that I struggle to find the words to express that. Sometimes I avoid writing a review for a while so I can let every character, setting, and scene sink in, but I do not have that luxury…
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The Time I Almost Abandoned a Book but Ended Up Rating it Four Stars Instead|Open Road Summer by Emery Lord
Despite never having read a review for Open Road Summer by Emery Lord, I knew that it was well-received in the book blogosphere, and I wanted to read it. I think it was the title and the cover alone that convinced me because they evoked this sense of lightheartedness and warmth and freedom that I…
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Meet Maisie Dobbs | An Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear
I spied my first Maisie Dobbs novel while exploring the fiction stacks at my local library. It was the character’s name that first piqued my interest; I suspected she would be a plucky, young woman determined to prove herself as a private eye, which sounded right up my alley. Then, it was the beautiful book…
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A Perfectly Proper Review for the Perfectly Proper Paranormal Museum by Kirsten Weiss
I’ve only reviewed two cozy mystery novels at Books & Tea, so I easily consider myself a newbie to this genre; however, I’m already beginning to understand what elements I need to ensure I adore a cozy mystery novel. There must be a small town vibe There must be witty banter between the BFF4Es Paranormal…
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By Jove! Bryson, you’ve done it again. | The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson
I don’t remember how I discovered the author, Bill Bryson, but I do remember reading Notes from a Small Island during summer break following my sophomore year of college. Like most college, summer “vacations”, I spent my days working in a factory– this particular one a plastic injection mold factory that made bumpers for (foreign-made)…
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A Zombie Crime Thriller in Belgium? Yes, Please! | Styx by Bavo Dhooge
There are three really cool things about being a book blogger: Gabbing to book blogging buddies about a mutual love for a book Finding the courage to step outside your comfort zone by reading a book in a genre you’re unfamiliar with and then being kind of blown away by it Writing about your experiences…
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This One was a Real Nail-Biter | Dig Two Graves by Kim Powers
Look, I’m not proud of what I’m about to admit, but the truth is, I went in prepared to hate this book. I don’t even know why because when I read the summary, I was intrigued, but the day I sat down to read Dig Two Graves by Kim Powers, I felt like it was…
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