Thomas impulsively helps an older woman into a car one day, and this event will change his life forever. Through this chance meeting with “Grandmother,” Thomas will be given many opportunities, even as his life is put at risk time and time again. Through travels to Hawai’i, Peru, and Quebec City, Thomas finds himself running [...]
This week’s question comes from Sue who blogs at Cookie’s Book Club ! “What keeps you reading beyond the first few pages of a book, and what makes you want to stop reading a book and put it back on the shelf?“ Great question! An interesting situation grabs me first. I love when [...]
A short memoir divided in 30 essays, this book by Katharine Miller chronicles one woman’s “failures” (or not) to do some of the more expected things. Essays include such things as the failure to join organized religion, successfully drive a car, keep a best friend, get married, and obtain a healthy glow, amongst other failures. [...]
Clint Masters is over his old life. A technological guru and founder of CatSat Laboratories, he’s pretty much “hung his hat up” on anything tech, preferring to spend his days peacefully with his dog, his boat, and his girlfriend, Beth, who he’s pretty sure he loves. Not bad for a guy who recently hit burn-out [...]
Julie is a princess. The Potpourri Princess, to be exact. When she decides to surprise her husband by flying out to Costa Rica to join him on his business trip, she imagines a lovely, pampered vacation. Unfortunately for her, she doesn’t quite get the vacation she imagined. Instead, she finds herself lost in the jungle [...]
A mysterious ceremony takes place in the middle of nowhere, and a US Diplomat disappears into a puff of fog. When special agent Dominic Grey is called in to find him, he, together with local government liaison, Nya, is quick to follow leads and track down experts to help. By casting a wide net, Grey [...]
A collection of 12 original short stories written in styles inspired by the Pulp genre, this anthology, edited by Chris Gabrysch, takes the reader into Hell, an abandoned mine, space, and the life of a superhero, amongst other places. Let me first say that I love short story collections. I love the fact that I [...]
Beth Chandler has a job she enjoys, a boyfriend she believes cares for others, and a generally pleasant existence. And then, one day, her existence….doubles. Talked into helping her boss with his experimental project, she later finds out things went awry. She’s told that there are now terrorists after her and she must be protected. [...]
Just wanted to drop a quick line to let everyone know I’ve been on vacation, and new reviews will be posted soon! I had very limited access to internet, so I’m going to spend a few days trying to catch up on emails and reviews. Thanks so much for reading!
