Category Archives: Fiction

Recommended debut Sci-Fi novel: “Lightless” by C. A. Higgins

Posted on December 27, 2015 by

I enjoyed the multiple mysteries presented in this combo Hard Sci-Fi/Soft Sci-Fi tale: Who is Ivan and is he really a bad guy? What did Mattie do to the Ananke’s computers? What is the real identity of space terrorist Mallt-y-Nos … Continue reading →

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Ian Caldwell’s “The Fifth Gospel” — an excellent and riveting thriller

Posted on May 8, 2015 by

“The Fifth Gospel” by Ian Caldewell; pub date March 3, 2015 ; ISBN 9781451694147 I haven’t read a religious thriller that interested me this much since Stephen Bransford’s “High Places” back in 1991 — I enjoy books that teach me something … Continue reading →

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“Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters” — another excellent YA adventure from Shannon Hale

Posted on May 7, 2015 by

“Princess Academy: The Forgotten Sisters” by Shannon Hale; pub date Feb 24, 2015; ISBN 9781619634855; Grade Level: 4-8 Going by all the books I’ve previously read by Shannon Hale, including the two previous Princess Academy books (“Princess Academy” and “Palace … Continue reading →

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Chi’s Sweet Home series – a gentle introduction to manga for adolescents or manga newbies

Posted on January 12, 2015 by

      I saw this as a recommended title on a YA list, ordered issues 1-3 from the library, and agree with others that this is a cute series that would be a great way to introduce the manga style to a YA or mange … Continue reading →

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Discover WyrmeWeald – a Dragon Trilogy worth getting lost in

Posted on January 5, 2015 by

Well-known for their popular YA “Edge Chronicle” series, Paul Stewart and Chris Riddel have created a teen (and I would include adults) trilogy that’s worth reading by building a fascinating and believable dragon-focused ecosystem — a world that revolves around Dragons (or as they’re known … Continue reading →

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Ben H. Winters’ “The Last Policeman”…what would YOU do?

Posted on November 24, 2014 by

The Last Policeman by Ben H. Winters; published May 13, 2013 [9781594746741] What would you do if you knew that the Earth had less than six months until it was either completely or mostly destroyed by an asteroid? Would you stay … Continue reading →

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Lynnwood by Thomas Brown – great horror story

Posted on April 6, 2014 by

 A tourist driving through the village of Lynnwood would see a typical charming bucolic British village kind of like one would find while watching a Miss Marple mystery. People might even like to go mushrooming in the forest that oversees the homes…but I … Continue reading →

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“The Time Keeper” by Mitch Albom

Posted on March 29, 2014 by

My friend Lola recommended reading Mitch Albom’s Time Keeper, and since she doesn’t usually say, “Hey, you’ve got to read this” about books, I listened. (Her last recommendation was John Saul’s “Second Child”, a nicely creepy tale.) Because someone has already written … Continue reading →

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Intriguing teen suspense novella: “Dead Girls Don’t Write Letters” by Gail Giles

Posted on December 16, 2013 by

Dead Girls Don’t Write Letters by Gail Giles; published Sept 1, 2004; pb 9780689866241, hb 9780756942908. If you’re looking for a quick-read psychological thriller or maybe a title to give a non-avid reader that’s exciting enough to perhaps make them seek out books a little more … Continue reading →

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Eight chapters in and really enjoying Jenna Elizabeth Johnson’s “Faelorehn”

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

Faelorehn – Book One of the Otherworld Trilogy by Jenna Elizabeth Johnson; pub date April 21, 2012; 9781475192087. I’m eight chapters in to Faelorehn and Ms. Johnson has done a great job in creating characters I like + creating a … Continue reading →

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