Category Archives: book series

Reviewing The Clockwork Scarab

Posted on December 16, 2021 by Jeff Salter

The Clockwork Scarab: A Stoker & Holmes Novel [The Stoker & Holmes Novels — Book 1] By Colleen Gleason Reviewed by Jeff Salter When I saw the teaser for this book – featuring the names Holmes and Stoker in Victorian … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge 2021, Part Eleven

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

It’s been another challenging month at our house, with two more trips to the ER and many more doctor visits. Good thing I’ve always got my phone and/or Ipad with me, so I’ve always got something to read. This month … Continue reading →

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‘Patiently’ Reading

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

When trying to come up with ideas for topics, this one popped into my mind:What would you read to an adult friend who was ill? I don’t believe any one book or story popped into my mind at the time. … Continue reading →

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Like a Kid Again

Posted on October 29, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

When I proposed this week’s topic “Tell us about books that you have introduced to by your children/grandchildren”, it was because we had already touched upon just about every angle related to books we loved as children, and I realized … Continue reading →

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Grandma, Have You Read…

Posted on October 25, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

Our Friday Fox asked, “Tell us about books that you have been introduced to by your children/grandchildren.” One of my greatest blessings is knowing that my kids, grandkids, and two great-granddaughters  ALL love books. Specific titles often appear on Christmas … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge 2021, Part Ten

Posted on October 18, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

It seems that the busier I am, the more I read. Perhaps it’s because it’s my way to de-stress at the end of a full day. Anyway, I’m getting closer toward my yearly goal of 50 books. Take a look … Continue reading →

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Leaf By Niggle

Posted on October 8, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

I thought that I had exhausted all of the Tolkien available, but while perusing audiobooks a short time ago  I ran across this story and it hit straight to my heart. It struck me so much that although I have … Continue reading →

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Short Affirmation

Posted on September 24, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

We had covered our favorite books from our childhoods in several posts. We will be discussing books to which we have been introduced by our kid children and grandchildren soon, because when I thought of the topic, my colleagues here … Continue reading →

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Reading Challenge 2021, Part Nine

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Patricia Kiyono

Things are still crazy busy around here, but I managed to read some awesome mysteries and a romance. It’s amazing to see the variety of stories out there! Temporarily Employed by Vicki BatmanHattie Cooks Mystery, Book 1Vicki Batman is a … Continue reading →

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Guest: Author Robert Coburn

Posted on August 13, 2021 by Tonette Joyce

Facebook Friend, Robert Coburn, is here for a guest post, forgoing a Q&A for a narrative. Let’s hear about his life directly from the man: I was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia. Shortly after graduating from high school, I … Continue reading →

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