Friday Memes #43

Friday Memes #43

Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie Q:  What’s your criteria of a misbehaving author/reviewer? A: For both reviewer and author I think disrespectfulness is a key component to misbehaving.  Whether it be an author commenting negatively on an unflattering review or a complete attack on a book.  Negative reviews are fine just don’t be […]

Posted April 21, 2016 by Whitney in Friday Memes / 10 Comments

Spotlight: The Winemakers

Spotlight: The Winemakers

Buy the Book Amazon Barnes & Noble Kobo Chapters Books-a-Million iBooks About the Author Jan Moran is a Rizzoli bestselling and award winning author. She writes historical women’s fiction for St. Martin’s Press (Scent of Triumph, The Winemakers), contemporary women’s fiction (Flawless, Beauty Mark, Runway), and nonfiction books (Vintage Perfumes, Fabulous Fragrances). Her stories are […]

Posted April 21, 2016 by Whitney in Book Feature / 0 Comments

Spring into Horror Read-a-Thon 2016

Spring into Horror Read-a-Thon 2016

Michelle at True Book Addict is hosting her annual Spring into Horror Read-a-thon, a week-long read-a-thon with one requirement — read one scary book. My reading pool is as follows: On a Desert Shore by S.K. Rizzolo (scary read) Fanny Price Slayer of Vampires by Tara O’Donnell (scary read) The Berlin Package by Peter Riva […]

Posted April 18, 2016 by Whitney in read-a-thon / 4 Comments

The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley

The Storm Sister by Lucinda Riley

Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Books-a-Million | IndieBound   First Impressions After finishing The Seven Sisters by Lucinda Riley I longed to begin the second in the Seven Sisters series. Impressions While Reading At first it took a while to get into as The beginning of Ally’s story felt like a rehash of the […]

Posted April 15, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 0 Comments

Two Tales of the Moon by Jennifer Sun

Two Tales of the Moon by Jennifer Sun

First Impressions: In Two Tales of the Moon by Jennifer Sun the reader is first introduced to a flashback of two of the main characters (Will & Sage) being told an old story regarding the moon. I think this was an excellent and attention-getting way to start the novel. Impressions While Reading The characters were […]

Posted April 14, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 1 Comment

Sunday Post #77

Sunday Post #77

Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead. It’s Monday! What Are You Reading? is a place to meet […]

Posted April 10, 2016 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 4 Comments

Friday Memes #42

Friday Memes #42

Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie I’m excited to say that I’m this week’s feature! Q: Describe the plots of four favorite books in seven words A: Harry Potter series: You’re a wizard Harry, destroy Voldermort Pride & Prejudice: The basis of every chick-flick + Mr. Darcy Gone with the Wind: Epic southern Civil […]

Posted April 7, 2016 by Whitney in Friday Memes / 48 Comments

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga

Quick Impressions The White Tiger by Aravind Adiga is the life story of Balram Halwai living in modern-day India.  The author gives the reader an account of Bslram Halwai’s life.  Thus showcasing how he became a successful entrepreneur by lying, cheating and even killing his way to the top. Based on this The White Tiger […]

Posted April 5, 2016 by Whitney in Review / 10 Comments

Sunday Post #76

Sunday Post #76

Sunday Post hosted by Kimba the Caffeinated Book Reviewer is a chance to share news~ A post to recap the past week on your blog, showcase books and things we have received and share news about what is coming up on our blog for the week ahead.   Off The Blog I felt the bern and voted early.  […]

Posted April 3, 2016 by Whitney in Weekly Wrap-Up / 17 Comments

Friday Memes #41

Friday Memes #41

Hosted by Alison Can Read & Parajunkie’s Views Weekly Prompt: 3 Favorite Book Boyfriends, books they’re in, and why you’ll always love them. A: Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice, He is proud yes, but genuinely cares about people and does not back down from opinions. Severus Snape, Through all seven Harry Potter novels he […]

Posted March 31, 2016 by Whitney in Friday Memes / 34 Comments