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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2173 KP) rated Death Runs Adrift (Gray Whale Inn Mystery #6) in Books
Mar 9, 2018
Natalie is out picking wild blueberries when she finds a body floating in a boat. Since the boat belongs to her niece's boyfriend, he is naturally a suspect. Can Natalie clear him?
I love the characters in this series, and it's always wonderful to spend more time with them. The plot started out a bit slowly, but it soon gained speed and kept me intrigued until the end.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/05/book-review-death-runs-adrift-by-karen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
I love the characters in this series, and it's always wonderful to spend more time with them. The plot started out a bit slowly, but it soon gained speed and kept me intrigued until the end.
NOTE: I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2014/05/book-review-death-runs-adrift-by-karen.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Where Are You, Wilbert? in Books
Jun 18, 2018
Where Are You, Wilbert? by Bárdur Oskarsson is a picture book about a small gray rat and her large gray friend, Wilbert. They are playing hide-and-seek. Wilbert is tough to find, so the rat asks a crocodile for help. Together, they hunt behind every tree they can see, and finally, the rat spots Wilbert. The illustrations are strange and lovely at the same time.
While I enjoyed the book, I did find the book a bit strange and hard to follow.
I received an ARC from Owlkids books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
While I enjoyed the book, I did find the book a bit strange and hard to follow.
I received an ARC from Owlkids books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Cat Up, Cat Down in Books
Jun 18, 2018
Cat Up, Cat Down by Catherine Hnatov is a short and simple book featuring a black cat and a white cat that help teach prepositions with their positions. This is a beautifully illustrated, this book for toddlers is a great way to help teach them about differences while also appealing to those who love cats. Its easy to read and the illustrations are very simple but colorful which is perfect for little ones.
I received an ARC from Star Bright Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I give the book 4.5/5 stars.
I received an ARC from Star Bright Books via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.
I give the book 4.5/5 stars.
Olivia P. (3 KP) rated Astonishing Legends in Podcasts
Jun 20, 2018
My Ride or Die Podcast
I have been listening to this podcast since the first episode came out and I am always impressed by every episode that is released. Not only is the final product amazing, but the work that goes into creating the podcast is always so impressive. The Astonishing Research Core (ARC) puts in so much effort and help create such an amazing show that I look forward to listening every week. The Astonishing Legends podcast isn't just about ghosts or UFOs, but covers such a wide variety of podcasts if the weird and unexplained, there will be something for you!!
Cody Cook (8 KP) rated Superman: Grounded, Vol. 2 in Books
Jun 29, 2018
Some reviewers said that this second volume of the Grounded story (which JMS was less directly involved with) was much better than the first. I disagree. Volume 2 is less consistent and seems unsure of what story it wants to tell, perhaps because of fan backlash over earlier issues in this story arc (contained in Volume 1) that focused more heavily on Superman getting back in touch with his core values by underplaying his powers to connect with regular people.
This collection is good, but the former was more provocative, morally challenging, and even inspiring at times.
This collection is good, but the former was more provocative, morally challenging, and even inspiring at times.
Joelene Marie (28 KP) rated The Invisible Library in Books
Oct 1, 2018
The first in a new series, the invisible library is one I couldn't put down. I loved that it was a mystery surrounding the acquisition of my favorite thing in the world...books. I would have liked a little more backstory about the library itself in the beginning but it wasn't any real hindrance to the story. The action starts from the very beginning and the adventure continues until the end. I can't wait to read the next book and immerse myself back into this wonderful world. Highly recommended! Thanks to Penguin and First to Read for the ARC!
Irene M (130 KP) rated Bless This Mother-Effing Home: Sweet Stiches for Snarky Bitches in Books
Dec 7, 2018
I received an ARC from Netgalley for review.
As someone who can stitch I found these entertaining and would be really easy to replicate in full cross-stitch, but this book has an added bonus for those who don't.
Reading the description ... "Perforated pages allow for readers to hang up or share favorite entries, spreading the cross stitched love."
So even those who can't stitch can pop out a page, frame it, and stick it up on the wall if they want to as from a short distance most people won't see the difference. A very clever idea.
As someone who can stitch I found these entertaining and would be really easy to replicate in full cross-stitch, but this book has an added bonus for those who don't.
Reading the description ... "Perforated pages allow for readers to hang up or share favorite entries, spreading the cross stitched love."
So even those who can't stitch can pop out a page, frame it, and stick it up on the wall if they want to as from a short distance most people won't see the difference. A very clever idea.
David McK (3372 KP) rated Thuvia, Maid of Mars (Barsoom, #4) in Books
Jan 30, 2019
The fourth of Edgar Rice Burrough's <i>Barsoom</i> series that began with <i>A Princess of Mars</i>, this is actually the first book in the series that does not centre on the main protaganist of the first three novels (John Carter), as well as being the first story to be told in the third rather than first person.
As a consequence, I actually found this particular one to be a bit of a let-down from the previous, even if it does follow the same plot arc of those earlier stories (right down to yet another mysterious undiscovered race!).
As a consequence, I actually found this particular one to be a bit of a let-down from the previous, even if it does follow the same plot arc of those earlier stories (right down to yet another mysterious undiscovered race!).
Refreshingly different voices (1 more)
Short, easy to digest stories
Listen to the call!
A solid anthology, there were some weaker tales in there but no more than a Stephen King short story collection.
Really interesting mix of different perspectives and writing styles. I was impressed at how they were all given the same prompt and yet did such vastly different things with it.
Some of them really stuck with me. 'Forest Man' definitely got me the most. It drew me in wonderfully and successfully creeped me out.
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Thank you to Book Sirens and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Really interesting mix of different perspectives and writing styles. I was impressed at how they were all given the same prompt and yet did such vastly different things with it.
Some of them really stuck with me. 'Forest Man' definitely got me the most. It drew me in wonderfully and successfully creeped me out.
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Thank you to Book Sirens and the publisher for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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